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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
My husband, Bulldog Boris & I had a wonderful stay here. The welcome was amazing. All of the staff were really helpful & the hospitality was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff even realised I must be gluten free & they asked & provided gluten free bread etc. I was so impressed, our whole stay was faultless.We will most definitely be back & I would highly recommend.