Dorset Country Inns & Pub Accommodation Guide

recommended country inns and pubs with rooms in Dorset


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Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove

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character, 400-year-old inn set moments from the scenic cove, it features cosy rooms with a maritime theme and serves a fresh, seasonal menu

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17th-century inn, retains flagstone floors, roaring fires and cosy alcoves, set in a picture-postcard village surrounded by Cranborne Chase scenery

The Queens Arms

Corton Denham

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a countryside escape awaits at this stylish inn set amidst peaceful countryside, individually designed bedrooms come with country views

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traditional, thatched inn set in a quiet hamlet, with luxury, well-appointed rooms and a menu that showcases the flavours of Dorset

The New Inn

Cerne Abbas

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an attractive 16th century former coaching inn with fabulous rooms and food, and its pretty village location make a perfect holiday combination

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features three guest rooms furnished to a high standard that are set in a converted stable block separate from the main bar and restaurant

The Fontmell

Fontmell Magna

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set over a babbling brook, it flows between the eclectically furnished bar and the library-themed restaurant, a comfy inn with stylish guest rooms

The Kings Arms

Charlton Horethorne

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enjoy boutique luxury amidst the Dorset countryside at this elegant inn, the comfortable guest rooms are individually designed and furnished

Yalbury Cottage

Lower Bockhampton

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350-year-old cottage with fireplaces and beamed ceilings retained in the restaurant where French cuisine, made of local produce, is served

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a popular restaurant with a wide menu is a bonus for guests who stay in rooms set around a courtyard, at this inn in the heart of Dorset

Rose & Crown

Lytchett Matravers

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after a recent update, this friendly village inn now offers contempory rooms and an informal restaurant that serves tasty, classic pub dishes

The Mitre Inn

Sandford Orcas

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a charming inn built in 1851, set in rolling Dorset countryside, has been refurbished to offer stylish, highly-rated rooms and a Shepherd's Hut

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smart, comfortable rooms with eye-catching colour schemes offer a restful retreat in this sympathetically restored inn serving tasty food

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atmospheric, 16th-century coaching inn, featured in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d’Urbervilles, with cosy, well-appointed rooms and a skittle alley

The Smugglers Inn

Osmington Mills

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a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food

Castle Inn

West Lulworth

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you'll find fabulous food and the luxury of individually designed boutique rooms in this picturesque thatched inn near Lulworth Cove

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a 300 year-old country inn now has smart new rooms and studios in a stylish wood-built annexe, with great food on hand at the inn

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in a village under two miles from the picturesque market town of Sherbourne, a friendly inn with a sociable bar offers cosy rooms

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enjoy the comfortable atmosphere at this thatched inn right in the beach at West Bay

Greyhound Inn

Winterborne Kingston

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tasty Mediterranean and British food can be enjoyed in this traditional village inn which also offers elegant refurbished rooms and suites

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friendly pub situated just 4 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport with a railway theme that reflects its former life as Hurn's railway station

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a 17th century thatched inn with roaring fires, beams, comfy sofas and a modern British pub menu, now also offers smart well-equipped rooms

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in a quiet village surrounded by open countryside, a Victorian inn with a large garden and play area, has comfortable rooms and hearty food

The Manor House

West Bexington

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a charming 16th century hotel with many rustic features set in a quiet spot overlooking Chesil Beach which is reached in 3 minutes on foot

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close to excellent walking and Eype Beach, this small family-run hotel enjoys a unique position, tucked down a lane near to the coast

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comfortable, well-appointed pub ideally situated as a base from which to explore Bournemouth, Christchurch and the nearby New Forest

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a charming 17th-century property, sympathetically brought up-to-date and in the heart of the village

The Saxon Inn

Child Okeford

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a 300 year old country inn with exposed beams and log fires serving CAMRA approve ales

The Minster Arms

Wimborne Minster

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the refurbished, well-appointed rooms of this charming inn with a fine restaurant feature dark wood panelling and Victorian style bathrooms

The Poachers Inn

Piddletrenthide

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a welcoming, traditional pub, set in a peaceful village with a babbling stream running through the gardens, close to the famous Cerne Giant

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you can sleep comfortably in the refurbished modern rooms, and dine well, at this 17th century inn in the Dorset/Wiltshire border countryside

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set in a period, thatched property, this charming inn, with comfortable accommodation, offers a relaxing stay in a picturesque spot

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just a mile from Chesil Beach, this friendly village inn serves English cuisine in a conservatory, and offers comfy, neutrally decorated rooms

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a charming, 18th-century country hotel set in 8 acres of peaceful grounds and ideally placed for Bournemouth and the New Forest

The Charlton Inn

Charlton Marshall

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a traditional English pub with an extended garden and serving a choice of local ales

Greyhound Inn

Sydling St. Nicholas

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enjoy this historic coaching inn set in the heart of one of Dorset's most picturesque villages

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with easy access to the A354 this traditional inn is midway between Salisbury and Blandford Forum

Fox & Hounds

Cattistock

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a traditional inn just off the A37 that takes pride in serving home cooked pub food

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a traditional country pub offering homely food and cosy rooms making an ideal touring base

King's Head Hotel

Wimborne Minster

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an elegant, traditional market-town pub, offering good value dining and spacious, airy rooms

New Inn

West Knighton

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a 16th century coaching inn blending original features with modern amenities

The Coach & Horses

South Perrott

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close to Perrot and Axe walking trails, this inn is a great base from which to explore

The Countryman Inn

East Knighton

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a family run inn with a rustic interior and open fires for cold evenings

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a traditional inn with a fascinating history and set in landscaped gardens

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stay in an historic inn and enjoy dining on fresh local produce in the restaurant

The Langton Arms

Tarrant Monkton

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a 17th century thatched inn where you can enjoy home cooked food and real ales

The Oak

Dewlish

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a lovely converted coach house situated in the midst of glorious countryside

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this charming, cosy village pub offers a great mix of the traditional with the contemporary

The Talbot

Iwerne Minster

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a traditional village pub offering comfortable rooms, some with 4-poster beds

True Lovers Knot

Tarrant Keyneston

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a traditional inn with comfortable rooms and just 10 minutes drive from Blandford Forum

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