The Rivers Arms

8.1/10 · 238 Reviews Book

The Rivers Arms Cheselbourne, Dorchester, DT2 7NW, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Bar Free Parking Free WiFi Breakfast 2 Restaurants Non-smoking Rooms

8.1/10 (238 Reviews)

Location

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Neighborhood

Historic and Protected Sites

Maiden Castle 14 km

Athelhampton House 5 km

Cerne Giant 10 km

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Monkey World 11 km

Ski lifts

Snowtrax Alpine Lift 36 km

Rail Stations

Moreton 10 km

Dorchester South Train Station 11 km

Airports

Bournemouth Airport 33 km

Bristol Airport 70 km

Southampton Airport 70 km

Exeter International Airport 75 km

Museums

Tank Museum 12 km

Adventure Parks

Milborne Sports Ground 4.4 km

The Rec 14 km

Restaurants

The Griddle at Piddle 5 km

Makers Yard Kitchen 8 km

Petrannette's Cafe 9 km

Natural Parks

Kingston Maurward 9 km

Bars

The Rivers Arms 50 m

Piddle Brewery 5 km

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe 5 km

Information

The Rivers Arms in Cheselbourne offers free Wi-Fi throughout its property along with complimentary breakfast each morning. Guests can enjoy two on-site restaurants plus a bar, making dining convenient without leaving the premises. Free private parking is available for those arriving by car. Located just off the main road near Dorchester, this accommodation serves as a central base for exploring Dorset’s countryside while remaining close to key attractions. Snowtrax Alpine Lift sits about 48 kilometers away via a roughly 43-minute drive, offering winter sports enthusiasts access to alpine activities beyond typical coastal destinations. Moreton village lies closer at hand—a scenic 15-kilometer trip taking around 18 minutes by car—and provides local charm with independent shops and historic sites. For outdoor recreation, Milborne Sports Ground is even nearer at six kilometers, accessible within eleven minutes’ drive, featuring open fields ideal for picnics or leisure walks. Nearby Bournemouth Airport connects travelers to broader routes through southern England in under forty minutes by car.

Amenities

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne (Paid) Kids' meals (Paid) Special diet meals (on request) Bar Restaurant Tea/Coffee maker

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning Guest accommodation disinfected between stays Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Safety features

Process in place to check health of guests Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities First aid kits available

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms CCTV outside property CCTV in common areas

General

Smoke-free property Heating Designated smoking area Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture Garden Terrace Balcony

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized Delivered food covered securely

Bathroom

Towels Private bathroom

View

Garden view View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Internet

Internet

Living Area

Dining area

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/Puzzles

Free on-site parking

Parking

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Reviews

9 / 10

Pankaj - 08/26/2025

Quiet and relaxing, quality of cabins is very good.

3 / 10

Frederick - 09/16/2025

breakfast

no TV,No room service.very poor outside lighting

9 / 10

Liz - 09/13/2025

Nice casual feel Homely, eclectic decor. Cosy chalet and comfortable bed Friendly host Nice breakfast

We had a few minor issues with the shower and toilet but these were not serious and the host took our concerns on board straight away .

8 / 10

Wilkins - 09/07/2025

The cabins where cozy clean and good value for money .Loved seeing all the guinea pigs running wild !.The breakfast was adequate not a lot of choice but enough.

Not in a negative way as l realise the work there is on going but some of the areas did need a tidy up as a gardener l wanted to get busy !!

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Important information

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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