New Inn - Dorchester

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking. A TV with Freeview channels is featured in each room at New Inn, as well as an en suite bathroom and hairdryer. A cooked breakfast is available each morning. Homemade pub food is served in the on-site pub restaurant, and uses locally sourced produce where possible. An extensive snack menu and unique specials board accompany the traditional British meals. There is no Continental breakfast option. The historic market town of Dorchester can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features a variety of shops and a Roman town house. Moreton Tea Rooms are a 15-minute drive away and offer lunches, cakes and cream teas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Another comfortable stay in a peaceful location friendly staff and great restaurant Thank you”
Dorgan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was lovely staff were very attentive food was lovely accommodation was lovely bed was very comfortable would stay again.”
Sherrytom
Canada Canada
“We really liked everything. The rooms were so big and spacious and beautifully decorated. We loved the full English breakfast. The area was nice to walk around.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely crisp clean bed linen and large fluffy towels. The room was a good size and the shower room was practical and attractive. We enjoyed our tea and biscuits on arrival and were pleased to find that there was sufficient milk for several cups...”
Diana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I am very happy with my stay at this hotel. It is very clean, tidy, and comfortable. The staff are extremely friendly and kind, and the food is absolutely delicious. If I ever come back to this area again, I will definitely stay at this hotel again!”
Standley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Dinner and breakfast were fine. The Family Rooms were perfect for my sisters and myself.”
Peter
Netherlands Netherlands
“Lovely quaint hotel with tiny room but comfortable bed. Good location, close to city centre. Balcony with a view! Record player incl records in the room”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was excellent all staff very friendly, restaurant staff were absolutely brilliant and so organised”
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and charming place to stay. Fabulous food.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean spacious room well equipped. Friendly staff. Good food.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 17:30 to 22:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that is is also possible to check-in from 13:30 until 14:30 Tuesday to Sunday. There is no one available to check-in guests outside of the listed check-in hours.

Kindly note the owners of the property do have a pet dog.

Please note on Christmas Day & New Years Day, a brunch will be served and not breakfast. This will be inclusive in the tariff for those staying Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.