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The Countryman Inn

3.5 star property

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A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and leather chairs.
A bar area with wooden furniture, hanging lights, and shelves with bottles.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a candle and a glass, and a window with curtains.
A white building with a black roof, labeled 'The Countryman Inn East Knighton,' featuring a large decorative wall design and hanging flower pots.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $135
$135 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small table with flowers.

Family Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 2 Children )

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

With a stay at The Countryman Inn in Dorchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Dorset and East Devon Coast. .This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Weymouth Beach and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Corfe Castle.

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Weymouth Bay - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Countryman Inn

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.
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Countryman Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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. 142 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 240 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in family room. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Decent but not great food (steak and ale pie). Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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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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
Verified review

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

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 review

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

Bryan

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Everting excelent all very amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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