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The New Inn

Cerne Abbas

Located in Cerne Abbas, 29 km from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 40 km of Golden Cap. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi. If you’re looking for a quintessential English pub, this is it. Cozy,comfortable and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pub owners are rightly proud of their beautiful inn, reflected in the care and excellent service they provide their customers.

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9.3
Superb
475 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

Brace of Pheasants 4 stars

Alton Pancras

Situated in Alton Pancras and with Monkey World reachable within 27 km, Brace of Pheasants features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 42 km from Corfe Castle, 43 km from Poole Harbour and 43 km from Golden Cap. Bournemouth International Centre is 49 km from the inn and Sandbanks is 49 km away. Matt was a charming host. Everything was first class and the food was remarkable. What a great chef. Will be back.

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9
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

The Talbot Arms

Lyme Regis

Set in Lyme Regis, 2.6 km from Lyme Regis Front Beach, The Talbot Arms offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 13 km of Golden Cap. Free WiFi is available and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 47 km away.

At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a patio with a river view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Excellent service and accommodation. Steve and Wendy are the perfect hosts. The Sunday carvery is to die for. 10 out of 10. Highly recommended.

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9.6
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

The Nags Head - Room only accommodation

Lyme Regis

The Nags Head - Room only accommodation is a traditional, CAMRA approved Inn offering room only accommodation in Lyme Regis. The Inn dates back to the Victorian era and is perfectly situated for amazing views over Lyme Bay. Very smart clean room, comfortable bed with towels and soaps etc. laid out, good en suite shower.

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8.4
Very good
1,059 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

The Duchess of Cornwall 4 stars

Dorchester

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

The inn offers a Continental or Full English breakfast. The quality of the room and furnishing was excellent. Like a high class hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was good Gastropub quality.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,923 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

The Pavilion Arms 3 stars

Bournemouth

Situated a 13-minute walk from Bournemouth Railway Station, town centre and beach, The Pavilion Arms offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a traditional pub offering freshly home cooked food. So charming, clean and comfortable!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,112 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Fisherman's Haunt Hotel 4 stars

Christchurch

Originally built as a private house dating back to 1673, this old worlde property is full of character and charm, and provides free Wi-Fi and traditional home-cooked food.

Situated 2 miles from the centre of Christchurch, this 13-bedroom inn offers the opportunity to sample Fullers real ales and traditional home cooked local produce. The helpful friendly staff and great food from a limited menu

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8.5
Very good
1,102 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

The Greyhound Inn

Dorchester

Set in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 29 km, The Greyhound Inn offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 40 km from Monkey World, 23 km from Sherborne Old Castle and 26 km from Athelhampton House. Great location, beautiful bar and restaurant. Very nice food

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8.4
Very good
159 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

The Plume of Feathers 4 stars

Sherborne

Set in Sherborne, 44 km from Longleat Safari Park, The Plume of Feathers offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star inn offers room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Longleat House. - fantastic location in a beautiful town - really friendly staff and service - super breakfast - evening meal in pub was delicious - free off-street parking

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8.6
Fabulous
225 reviews
Price from
US$165
per night

The Crown at Marnhull

Sturminster Newton

Set in Sturminster Newton and with Longleat Safari Park reachable within 35 km, The Crown at Marnhull offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 36 km from Longleat House, 40 km from Monkey World and 45 km from Poole Harbour. Salisbury Cathedral is 46 km from the inn and Old Sarum is 47 km away. Beautiful old pub in a peaceful location. Friendly staff and a great breakfast. Thank you.

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8.7
Fabulous
354 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

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