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The Brace of Pheasants

4.0 star property
Inn in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Food and drink
Miscellaneous
Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Explore the area

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Plush, Dorchester, England, DT2 7RQ
  • Place, Cerne Abbas Giant
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

Double Room, Ensuite, Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

About the area

Dorchester

At The Brace of Pheasants, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Badger Watch Dorset and 8 km (5 mi) from Cerne Abbas Giant. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn has free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Dorchester inn include Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • The Tank Museum - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 34 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 47 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Brace of Pheasants

Inn in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dorchester inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Brace of Pheasants offers 8 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Brace of Pheasants?

The Brace of Pheasants offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brace of Pheasants?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brace of Pheasants on 22 Oct 2025 start from AU$266.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Brace of Pheasants?

Yep, The Brace of Pheasants has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Brace of Pheasants?

No, The Brace of Pheasants does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Brace of Pheasants?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Brace of Pheasants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Brace of Pheasants?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Brace of Pheasants Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 325 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

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an event in the area and stayed here for 1 night. Check in was quick and friendly. Was shown personally to our room. Food onsite was amazing ! Wi-Fi is fast and is critical as no signal in the area (Nothing the hotel can do about that) :) Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
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

Petra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved it here. Its quaint and in such a peaceful location. All the staff were very friendly and well suited for people facing roles. Planty of tea, coffee, bottled water and biscuits in the room. You do have to duck your head on the stairs but this building is old and has so much history. My favourite part was the bed! It was like sleeping on a cloud and i even managed to sleep slightly later than i should have. I also loved the shower, it was so deep and has steps to access it, so not for anyone with any mobility difficulties. The only negative was the strange smell, but i did get used to it and everything else made up for it. I'd definitely return and would recommend. Many thanks.
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

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

Christopher

Travelled with partner
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

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Matthew, Gosport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, beautiful place. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
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

Verified traveller

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

Otto

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Curtis

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

Beautiful Pub

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

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