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The Countryman Inn

3.5 star property

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A shower with a glass door, a window with a view of trees, and a door with a handle.
A bar with wooden beams, a clock, and various bottles and glasses.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and leather chairs.
A white building with a black roof, labeled 'The Countryman Inn East Knighton,' featuring a large decorative wall design and hanging flower pots.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a candle and a glass, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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East Knighton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LL
  • Place, Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, two plaid throw pillows, and a headboard with a floral wallpaper design.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with pillows, a headboard, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children )

Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children )

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Countryman Inn

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Countryman Inn offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Countryman Inn, you'll be close to Durdle Door. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • 9 minutes by car from Lulworth Cove and 9 minutes from Dorset and East Devon Coast
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Countryman Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Countryman Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 236 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room brilliant shower food delicious. The staff so friendly and nothing was to much i will definitely be going again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation and a hearty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Well decorated. Nice Bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. Great environment. Loved our stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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
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10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, parking, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

An enjoyable stay

We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay. The staff were really friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lovely hotel

Wonderful stay staff very welcoming and room was lovely. Food was very good and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub area too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Everting excelent all very amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

jane

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
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6/10 Okay

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average rooms, bathroom barely OK bar, food, drinks and staff awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
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8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and professional. Room lovely, bed comfy but think they should have one firm pillow and one soft pillow on bed. 1st morning breakfast - cereal and yoghurts variety and toaster available for use but 2nd morning nothing laid out no cereal and yoghurt or toast so was limited. Iron ironing board and hairdryer a bonus. The layout of the restaurant and decor had a relaxing cost ambience. Over all happy to go back and have recommended to to family who have already booked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Inn with a friendly and helpfull staff. Very picturesque surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Historical property, quiet this time of year (end of Sept) and friendly staff. Great food too. Well worth visiting if you’re in the area! Close to the Tank Museum and good local taxis.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023