AQUILA HEIGHTS is an Edwardian guesthouse quietly located, a pleasant 10 minute walk from Dorchester’s attractive town centre. It’s a couple of minutes’ drive to the main A35 trunk road, making this an ideal touring base for Dorset, Hardy Country and the splendid Jurassic Coast. Panoramic views from the bedrooms include the ramparts of Maiden Castle, Hardy’s Monument & the South Dorset Ridgeway. Enjoy an indulgent Aquila breakfast – plenty of choice, lots of local Dorset ingredients, all freshly prepared and cooked to order. Secure dry overnight cycle storage. Rental bikes delivered direct to the door. Wet clothes drying for cyclists and walkers. Free collection and return from railway and coach stations. Off-road parking & high-speed WiFi.
Directions: From the A35 Dorchester bypass, follow the brown tourist signs for Maiden Castle. Stay on the A35 to turn onto the B3147 towards the town centre, and Maiden Castle Road is then the first turning left.
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