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The Countryman Inn

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

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL
  • Place, Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Tank Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

The Countryman Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Sculpture by the Lakes. This 12-room, 3.5-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Weymouth Bay - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

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
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Countryman Inn

Inn in Dorchester with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Countryman Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Countryman Inn?

This inn is located in Dorchester, close to Durdle Door, The Tank Museum, and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. You'll also find Weymouth Bay and Durdle Door Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Countryman Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Countryman Inn include a casino at the property?

No, The Countryman Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Countryman Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Countryman Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include premium bedding.

Does The Countryman Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Countryman Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Countryman Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Countryman Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Countryman Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Countryman Inn?

Yes, this inn has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Countryman Inn?

The closest major airport to The Countryman Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 28.3 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Countryman Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Countryman Inn.

The Countryman Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 224 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

8/10 Good

Evan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Traveled with family
Everting excelent all very amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. Great environment. Loved our stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Long weekend

Very comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast the staff werehelpful and lovey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation and a hearty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Harish

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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