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The Countryman Inn

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

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Breakfast for a fee
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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, 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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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

The Countryman Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Beach. 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
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Durdle Door - 17 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Countryman Inn

Inn in Dorchester with a restaurant and a bar
At The Countryman Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.

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The Red Lion

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 233 reviews
$88 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Red Lion

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

  • 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, Durdle Door Beach, and Lulworth Cove. You'll also find Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Weymouth Bay 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.

Is The Countryman Inn a good place to stay for couples?

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.

Does The Countryman Inn have connecting rooms?

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. 125 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 220 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled 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