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The Countryman Inn

3.5 star property
A countryside retreat where hearty meals and local drinks complement genuine hospitality - the perfect balance of comfort and rural charm

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Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children ) | Bathroom - The Countryman Inn (Dorchester)
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Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children ) - The Countryman Inn (Dorchester)
Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children ) - The Countryman Inn (Dorchester)
The Countryman Inn, in peaceful countryside, offers a restaurant with delicious meals and a bar full of local character. Guests enjoy on-site breakfast, sunny terrace afternoons, and free self-parking. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children )

Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to The Countryman Inn. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durdle Door Beach. Skirmish Dorset and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Weymouth Bay
    Weymouth Bay
    9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove on the English Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England
    Lulworth Cove
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lulworth Cove Beach
    Lulworth Cove Beach
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station
    8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hurricane Terrace & Bar
    9 min drive
  • Boat Shed
    9 min drive
  • treetops cafe
    7 min drive
  • Orchard Tea Room
    8 min drive
  • The Red Lion Hotel
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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/debit cards

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Countryman Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

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Reviews

The Countryman Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in family room. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room brilliant shower food delicious. The staff so friendly and nothing was to much i will definitely be going again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Well decorated. Nice Bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Staff were very friendly and the food was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Owner and staff were very friendly. Lively pub atmosphere and the breakfast was excellent! Easy access to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms, great food, beautiful setting and staff were very helpful and friendly. Our second time there and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

An enjoyable stay

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lovely hotel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Part Of A Great Staycation

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommended!

Really enjoyed our stay here. Pub is beautiful and has plenty of room, lovely garden front and back. Free on site parking and breakfast. We didn’t eat there apart from breakfast but always looked busy with people. Great location to get to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and professional. Room lovely, bed comfy but think they should have one firm pillow and one soft pillow on bed. 1st morning breakfast - cereal and yoghurts variety and toaster available for use but 2nd morning nothing laid out no cereal and yoghurt or toast so was limited. Iron ironing board and hairdryer a bonus. The layout of the restaurant and decor had a relaxing cost ambience. Over all happy to go back and have recommended to to family who have already booked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great night at the Countryman

Great people, great dinner, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Inn with a friendly and helpfull staff. Very picturesque surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Happy 😃

Lovely Room comfortable beds great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large family room with lounge and huge bedroom. Good selection of hot drink options in room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

Very comfortable

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

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Very Good

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