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The Countryman Inn

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

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Suite, Ensuite
Suite, Ensuite
Breakfast for a fee
Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL
  • Place, The Tank Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double or Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frampton Arms - ‬7 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.

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  • Parking included
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4.2 out of 5, Very good, 236 reviews
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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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

Family friendly

  • High chair

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 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Countryman Inn on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$222.72, excluding 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.

Reviews

The Countryman Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Pacific Palms, NSW 2428

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Kingly accommodations at the Countryman.

A lovely old inn, upgraded and updated to offer all of the contemporary comforts one might want, including free WiFi /Internet. The room was medium size, with a queen /double bed and wonderfully illuminated bb its skylight. The bed and bed linens were outstanding; couldn’t be better. The pub & restaurant were as charmingly English as a Yank could want and the food was very good. I would return in a heartbeat, given the opportunity, and recommend it to any single or couple. It might be great for larger families, too; I simply don ’t know.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Nice place but not as good as last year

This was our second visit (one year later). The friendliness of the staff is still good but the food quality and service has deteriorated. Quite a long wait for food. Understandable as they were busy and happy to wait for freshly cooked food. However all three different main courses were dry and overcooked. The pasta with the salmon was just a few rings which hadn't been mixed properly with the sauce. At breakfast (which was not busy) there was very little fruit juice in the containers. The milk dispenser was empty an the coffee jug was not refilled. The few croissants were stale. There were only three other people present at breakfast so they were not overstretched.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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