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We think you'll love
- The wonderful atmosphere here – staff stay for ages, locals love it – it's the absolute hub of the village
- The fantastic walks all around the village and being able to saunter up to Summer Lodge for afternoon tea in the garden
- Spending all day out of doors, returning to a hot shower, an excellent supper and a comfy bed
You should know
- Dogs are welcome in all the rooms, £15 per night
- Expect the bar to be busy with local drinkers in the evenings
Quaint, historic village setting deep in rolling Dorset countryside for this traditional inn that was the model for Thomas Hardy's Sow & Acorn in Tess of the d'Urbervilles. An excellent rural base for exploring Hardy Country, with ten cosy rooms (three with authentic four-poster beds), interesting menus that evolve with the seasons, and a cracking bar that's the hub of the community.
David
Sawday's Inspector
We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The staff are so welcoming and made us feel very special. Our room was charming, the meals in the comfortable dining room were delicious and the lounge was a welcome refuge on a rainy morning. We highly recommend the Acorn Inn.