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The Countryman Inn

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

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1 bedroom
Breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double or Twin) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Double or Twin)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Durdle Door - 17 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Countryman Inn

Inn near Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
At The Countryman Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Countryman Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Countryman Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Countryman Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Countryman Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Countryman Inn located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center, Weymouth Bay, and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Durdle Door Beach and Man Of War are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Countryman Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very large family room with lounge and huge bedroom. Good selection of hot drink options in room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely overnight stay at this delightful Inn. A comfy room. Great food and a very friendly and helpful team of people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

We Loved our stay at this wonderful inn....the staff were all super friendly and you could tell they Enjoyed working there...Dogs are welcome and it felt like everyone who entered brought one with them...Food was delicious even to the point that my wife claimed she had the best sweet for desert that she had ever tasted....Would definitely return..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great people, great dinner, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Good staff, parking, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay. The staff were really friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Great staff, lovely pub, cosy room - not far from Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Fantastic stay, good breakfast and dinner. Reduced one star because of the WiFi issues inside the room. Couldn’t work from the room using the hotel WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay staff very welcoming and room was lovely. Food was very good and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub area too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Excellent room and comfortable bed. Breakfast was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Wonderful Inn with a friendly and helpfull staff. Very picturesque surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

The room was excellent - recommend room 9. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. An absolute pleasure. Food in restaurant was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Historical property, quiet this time of year (end of Sept) and friendly staff. Great food too. Well worth visiting if you’re in the area! Close to the Tank Museum and good local taxis.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff there were so friendly and helpful. The food and beers on tap were all excellent. The rooms were very well appointed, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Overall I give them an A rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely character building, with friendly helpful staff .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Comfortable room some areas need some tlc, staff very friendly. Good meals in the pub and breakfast was ok would have been nice to see some fresh fruit and yogurt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely Room comfortable beds great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Excellent location staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

A very comfortable hotel with friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

I have used this property on many previous occasions. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food is reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Authentic British bed and breakfast/pub! Peaceful countryside, wonderful food, nice staff and facilities. The only thing we could say would be that you need to book all taxis in advance, but otherwise nothing but good to say about the Countryman Inn. We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This was a perfect stopover after visiting Monkey World (just 4 miles away) . As well as the use of one room we were allowed to park our campervan overnight. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was both tasty and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024