The Acorn Inn

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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28 Fore Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JW
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapperton Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cerne Abbas Giant
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Acorn Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Yeovil Country Park. This 10-room, 4-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mapperton Gardens - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • West Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 45 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chetnole Station - 8 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cilla & Camilla - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rest And Welcome Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Acorn Inn

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of The Acorn Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Electric kettles, safes, and ironing boards are also available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 cards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Acorn Inn Dorchester
Acorn Dorchester
The Acorn Inn Hotel
The Acorn Inn Dorchester
The Acorn Inn Hotel Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Acorn Inn?

The Acorn Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Acorn Inn?

This hotel is located in Dorchester, close to Mapperton Gardens, Cerne Abbas Giant, and South West Survival. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Is there parking available at The Acorn Inn?

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

Does The Acorn Inn include a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Acorn Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Acorn Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Acorn Inn?

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

Does The Acorn Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Acorn Inn serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Acorn Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Acorn Inn for a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Acorn Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Acorn Inn?

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