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The Brace of Pheasants

4.0 star property
Inn in Dorchester with a restaurant and a bar

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Nestled in a serene setting, The Brace of Pheasants offers a warm welcome with its charming bar and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi, savor the flavors at breakfast, and unwind knowing you have free self parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located in an annex building
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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Plush, Dorchester, England, DT2 7RQ

What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 27 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 34 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Durdle Door - 47 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sherborne Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hambro Arms - ‬23 min drive

About this property

The Brace of Pheasants

Upscale inn
The Brace of Pheasants provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Brace Pheasants Dorchester
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Brace of Pheasants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Brace of Pheasants?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brace of Pheasants?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brace of Pheasants?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brace of Pheasants located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Badger Watch Dorset and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cerne Abbas Giant and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Brace of Pheasants Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 319 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay here, enjoying gorgeous food in what was a beautiful location. The staff were especially brilliant and we really appreciated how caring and attentive they were.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, and quiet. Lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Williams getaway

We had a fantastic stay. The welcome rooms and food were all fabulous. We are looking to revisit very soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Very warm welcome, really good customer service. The rooms were spacious and well equipped, the tea, biscuits and Nespresso machine were very welcome. Food was excellent and the bar was very friendly. Cannot recommend enough, it is a pretty thatched pub in a very quiet hamlet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at the Brace of Pheasants. A down to earth but high quality pub and restaurant serving delicious food and real ale from casks behind the bar. As a guest we had use of a downstairs lounge which was lovely to relax in. Breakfast was delicious, focused mainly around the traditional English with bread and granola if desired. Plenty of walks in the area and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a delightful if very remote pub with a superb restaurant in a quintessential little Dorset village. Highly recommended for foreign tourists who want a genuine English pub experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Really lovely stay, Great food and the rooms are really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The bed was very comfortable and the food was amazing. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem hidden away from the hustle and bustle, great freindly welcome, great food, great beer and a very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning country Pub/Inn

We absolutely loved the pub. Wonderful pub, food, rooms and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the perfect spot to get away for the weekend and the weather rolls are welcoming and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Amazing place with original features, but modern facilities. Excellent service and great breakfast. Try the local gins!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Excellent Country pub

Lovely old country pub with good food and really well run with very efficient friendly staff. Highly recommended if you feel like a place off the beaten track.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday stop over

Rooms were great and clean, food was really good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Stay - what a great find!

Amazing location. Great accommodation. Food was superb too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant location very rural.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored and maintained Inn & Pub with incredibly helpful and attentive Staff who made us feel right at home and so very welcome in the picturesque Village of Plush. The wonderful comfort and atmosphere of the Inn was matched by the superb Food & Wine too. Thank you for making our stay so lovely in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Fabulous food, really tasty and freshly cooked The room was really comfortable, lovely bath, shower and comfy bed Very friendly, great service the perfect stay thank you, hope to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find, excellent stay

This is a real gem of a place, Matt the owner was a wonderful host. The pub is cosy and inviting and the food was excellent. Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an excellent stay in this lovely old but very comfortable Inn. Hospitality and friendliness could not be faulted. Real ale and a hearty breakfast - what more could you ask for!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

All good! Friendly and helpful team run a great pub and a very comfortable hotel. Beautiful part of Dorset, Plush is a quiet hideaway hamlet, the Brace of Pheasants is an ancient thatched inn doing everything well. Tasty supper, huge range of beers and breakfast to die for. Fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

A beautiful stay. So relaxing. The food is amazing and so reasonable. Will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property with a great pub, outside potential for an event and a friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute gem

An absolute delight. Beautiful surroundings, rooms, food, wines and excellent staff. A must return place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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