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The Countryman Inn

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

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Relax in this serene bedroom with a double bed, bedside tables, and a chair, surrounded by a floral-patterned wallpaper.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a selection of dishes, including toast, eggs, sausages, beans, and baked tomatoes, accompanied by a refreshing glass of juice and a steaming cup of coffee.
Relax in this serene space with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and potted plant.
Traditional building serving cask ales and beer garden food daily.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and framed artwork.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

Map
East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Tank Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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

Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double or Twin)

Double Room, Ensuite (Double or Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Dorchester

At The Countryman Inn, you'll be 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Weymouth Bay. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn has free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dorchester inn include Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Durdle Door - 17 min drive - 7.8 km

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

This 3.5-star Dorchester inn is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Countryman Inn offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
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The price is AU$279
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Countryman Inn?

Yep, The Countryman Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Countryman Inn?

As of 10 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Countryman Inn on 20 July 2025 start from AU$220.34, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Countryman Inn?

The closest beach to The Countryman Inn is Durdle Door Beach (5.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Countryman Inn?

No, The Countryman Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Countryman Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Countryman Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Countryman Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

RATNA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ali

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

Overnight Stay

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 Excellent

Jasvinder

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Harish

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

Very good stay

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 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cozy, friendly place. 7 of 10

The room is on top of a typical countryside pub. Standard pub room condition, definitely not worth a 8.8 rating. The hand wash sink was blocked, shower head was broken, furnitures were old and not so clean. Although service was very friendly and helpful. I would rate it 7 of 10, maybe other rooms are better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilkem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane, Surrey

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Traditional country pub

The room was nice and spacious. The beds were comfy, everything was clean, could perhaps do with some rails on the wall to hold onto getting in and out of bath. The food was fantastic as was the breakfast. There isn’t much nearby and quite isolated especially if you don’t have a car. It was quite expensive to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie, Romsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

RATNA

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

5*

Such a beautifully quaint inn.Friendly and helpful staff.The room was so spacious.The breakfast was so tasty and was amazed at how hot it was.Couldnt fault it .Perfectly located for us to get to the festival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay

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 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sylvia, Ely, Cambridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I really enjoyed out stay. Lovely rooms, large beds which was very comfy. Also very nice to have a large bottle of water and it was refilled the next day. Cannot praise the staff enough or the manager who is very jolly. Food was excellent and despite a staff shortage it was excellent service in the restaurant and in the outside eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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