The Countryman Inn
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About this property
Enjoy a relaxing stay in Dorchester with a restaurant, terrace views, and free self-parking at this countryside hotel.
Location
Dorchester is home to The Countryman Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lulworth Cove and Weymouth Beach. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Skirmish Dorset are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Hiking
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 494 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
31%
Family
40%
Group
15%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, The Countryman Inn is praised for friendly, welcoming staff, tasty pub food and breakfasts, and comfortable, often spacious rooms in a traditional countryside setting convenient for visits to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Monkey World, and the Tank Museum.
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What guests think
Across reviews, The Countryman Inn is praised for friendly, welcoming staff, tasty pub food and breakfasts, and comfortable, often spacious rooms in a traditional countryside setting convenient for visits to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Monkey World, and the Tank Museum.
Guests like the lively pub atmosphere, on-site parking, and garden, though a few report weak in-room Wi-Fi. Critiques include occasional slow or inconsistent meal service, thin walls or a basic room feel for some, and the rural location feeling isolated without a car. Best for travellers who want a relaxed base rather than a high-end hotel.
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Facilities
Traditional pub and restaurant with a lively atmosphere; on-site parking and a garden are noted. Wi-Fi is available but one review reports weak reception inside a room.
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Kim
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
10
Steve
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Nigel
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a perfect stopover after visiting Monkey World (just 4 miles away) . As well as the use of one room we were allowed to park our campervan overnight. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was both tasty and excellent value
This was a perfect stopover after visiting Monkey World (just 4 miles away) . As well as the use of one room we were allowed to park our campervan overnight. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was both tasty and excellent value
10
John
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old inn, upgraded and updated to offer all of the contemporary comforts one might want, including free WiFi /Internet. The room was medium size, with a queen /double bed and wonderfully illuminated bb its skylight. The bed and bed linens were outstanding; couldn’t be better. The pub & restaurant were as charmingly English as a Yank could want and the food was very good. I would return in a heartbeat, given the opportunity, and recommend it to any single or couple. It might be great for larger families, too; I simply don ’t know.
A lovely old inn, upgraded and updated to offer all of the contemporary comforts one might want, including free WiFi /Internet. The room was medium size, with a queen /double bed and wonderfully illuminated bb its skylight. The bed and bed linens were outstanding; couldn’t be better. The pub & restaurant were as charmingly English as a Yank could want and the food was very good. I would return in a heartbeat, given the opportunity, and recommend it to any single or couple. It might be great for larger families, too; I simply don ’t know.
10
Ashley
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Authentic British bed and breakfast/pub! Peaceful countryside, wonderful food, nice staff and facilities. The only thing we could say would be that you need to book all taxis in advance, but otherwise nothing but good to say about the Countryman Inn. We will be going back.
Authentic British bed and breakfast/pub! Peaceful countryside, wonderful food, nice staff and facilities. The only thing we could say would be that you need to book all taxis in advance, but otherwise nothing but good to say about the Countryman Inn. We will be going back.
10
cliff
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good staff, parking, great food.
Good staff, parking, great food.
8
Harish
Jan 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic stay, good breakfast and dinner. Reduced one star because of the WiFi issues inside the room. Couldn’t work from the room using the hotel WiFi.
Fantastic stay, good breakfast and dinner. Reduced one star because of the WiFi issues inside the room. Couldn’t work from the room using the hotel WiFi.
10
jane
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely overnight stay at this delightful Inn. A comfy room. Great food and a very friendly and helpful team of people.
Lovely overnight stay at this delightful Inn. A comfy room. Great food and a very friendly and helpful team of people.
10
Bryan
Sep 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
10
john
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great food and drink. Excellent service. It is an old fashioned hotel - with everything to comes to mind from the description. If you want ultra modern than this is not for you. If you want charm and old fashioned then this place is great.
Great food and drink. Excellent service. It is an old fashioned hotel - with everything to comes to mind from the description. If you want ultra modern than this is not for you. If you want charm and old fashioned then this place is great.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as clean or spotless. A few note minor wear or areas needing TLC.
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jo
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming friendly staff. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Will definitely recommend and return. Very good value for money.
Very welcoming friendly staff. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Will definitely recommend and return. Very good value for money.
10
Adrian
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, helpful staff.
Clean room, helpful staff.
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Lindsey
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are clean but a bit sparse. Overpriced for what it was, I won’t be back.
Rooms are clean but a bit sparse. Overpriced for what it was, I won’t be back.
10
George
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff there were so friendly and helpful. The food and beers on tap were all excellent. The rooms were very well appointed, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Overall I give them an A rating.
The staff there were so friendly and helpful. The food and beers on tap were all excellent. The rooms were very well appointed, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Overall I give them an A rating.
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Jane
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable room some areas need some tlc, staff very friendly. Good meals in the pub and breakfast was ok would have been nice to see some fresh fruit and yogurt
Comfortable room some areas need some tlc, staff very friendly. Good meals in the pub and breakfast was ok would have been nice to see some fresh fruit and yogurt
10
Bryan
Sep 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
10
Sophie
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Comfortable clean rooms. Close by taxi to the castle
Friendly staff. Comfortable clean rooms. Close by taxi to the castle
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Andrea
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice and spacious. The beds were comfy, everything was clean, could perhaps do with some rails on the wall to hold onto getting in and out of bath. The food was fantastic as was the breakfast. There isn’t much nearby and quite isolated especially if you don’t have a car. It was quite expensive to stay.
The room was nice and spacious. The beds were comfy, everything was clean, could perhaps do with some rails on the wall to hold onto getting in and out of bath. The food was fantastic as was the breakfast. There isn’t much nearby and quite isolated especially if you don’t have a car. It was quite expensive to stay.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with comfy beds and some large family options; one guest highlighted an excellent shower. A few note thin walls, a basic feel, or in-room Wi-Fi issues.
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Lindsey
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are clean but a bit sparse. Overpriced for what it was, I won’t be back.
Rooms are clean but a bit sparse. Overpriced for what it was, I won’t be back.
10
Daniel
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’ve stayed here a few times now for work. Very impressed with the friendliness and service of staff. The room I stayed in was excellent and spacious with a superb shower. Really comfy bed with nice duvet. I’ve eaten off the set evening menu in the pub/restaurant, food very good and great value. A must stay if you are in the area.
I’ve stayed here a few times now for work. Very impressed with the friendliness and service of staff. The room I stayed in was excellent and spacious with a superb shower. Really comfy bed with nice duvet. I’ve eaten off the set evening menu in the pub/restaurant, food very good and great value. A must stay if you are in the area.
10
Andrew
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent - recommend room 9. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. An absolute pleasure. Food in restaurant was fantastic. Highly recommended.
The room was excellent - recommend room 9. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. An absolute pleasure. Food in restaurant was fantastic. Highly recommended.
10
Tracey
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
8
Harish
Jan 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic stay, good breakfast and dinner. Reduced one star because of the WiFi issues inside the room. Couldn’t work from the room using the hotel WiFi.
Fantastic stay, good breakfast and dinner. Reduced one star because of the WiFi issues inside the room. Couldn’t work from the room using the hotel WiFi.
10
Diane
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Such a beautifully quaint inn.Friendly and helpful staff.The room was so spacious.The breakfast was so tasty and was amazed at how hot it was.Couldnt fault it .Perfectly located for us to get to the festival.
Such a beautifully quaint inn.Friendly and helpful staff.The room was so spacious.The breakfast was so tasty and was amazed at how hot it was.Couldnt fault it .Perfectly located for us to get to the festival.
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Julie
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Gorgeous rooms, great food, beautiful setting and staff were very helpful and friendly. Our second time there and we will be back.
Gorgeous rooms, great food, beautiful setting and staff were very helpful and friendly. Our second time there and we will be back.
10
Howard
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very large family room with lounge and huge bedroom. Good selection of hot drink options in room
Very large family room with lounge and huge bedroom. Good selection of hot drink options in room
10
Sylvia
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My daughter and I really enjoyed out stay. Lovely rooms, large beds which was very comfy. Also very nice to have a large bottle of water and it was refilled the next day. Cannot praise the staff enough or the manager who is very jolly. Food was excellent and despite a staff shortage it was excellent service in the restaurant and in the outside eating area.
My daughter and I really enjoyed out stay. Lovely rooms, large beds which was very comfy. Also very nice to have a large bottle of water and it was refilled the next day. Cannot praise the staff enough or the manager who is very jolly. Food was excellent and despite a staff shortage it was excellent service in the restaurant and in the outside eating area.
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ROBERT
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was fine but walls were quite thin. The risk is then getting noisy neighbours which unfortunately we did and ended up not getting to sleep until late
Everything was fine but walls were quite thin. The risk is then getting noisy neighbours which unfortunately we did and ended up not getting to sleep until late
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Service
Staff are consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Some reviews report slower service at busy times or a dip in breakfast attentiveness.
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10
jo
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming friendly staff. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Will definitely recommend and return. Very good value for money.
Very welcoming friendly staff. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Room was clean, comfortable and cosy. Will definitely recommend and return. Very good value for money.
10
Adrian
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, helpful staff.
Clean room, helpful staff.
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Nigel
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was our second visit (one year later). The friendliness of the staff is still good but the food quality and service has deteriorated. Quite a long wait for food. Understandable as they were busy and happy to wait for freshly cooked food. However all three different main courses were dry and overcooked. The pasta with the salmon was just a few rings which hadn't been mixed properly with the sauce. At breakfast (which was not busy) there was very little fruit juice in the containers. The milk dispenser was empty an the coffee jug was not refilled. The few croissants were stale. There were only three other people present at breakfast so they were not overstretched.
This was our second visit (one year later). The friendliness of the staff is still good but the food quality and service has deteriorated. Quite a long wait for food. Understandable as they were busy and happy to wait for freshly cooked food. However all three different main courses were dry and overcooked. The pasta with the salmon was just a few rings which hadn't been mixed properly with the sauce. At breakfast (which was not busy) there was very little fruit juice in the containers. The milk dispenser was empty an the coffee jug was not refilled. The few croissants were stale. There were only three other people present at breakfast so they were not overstretched.
10
John
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous staff. Great environment. Loved our stay there
Fabulous staff. Great environment. Loved our stay there
10
Steve
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Daniel
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’ve stayed here a few times now for work. Very impressed with the friendliness and service of staff. The room I stayed in was excellent and spacious with a superb shower. Really comfy bed with nice duvet. I’ve eaten off the set evening menu in the pub/restaurant, food very good and great value. A must stay if you are in the area.
I’ve stayed here a few times now for work. Very impressed with the friendliness and service of staff. The room I stayed in was excellent and spacious with a superb shower. Really comfy bed with nice duvet. I’ve eaten off the set evening menu in the pub/restaurant, food very good and great value. A must stay if you are in the area.
10
Tracey
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
10
ali
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We Loved our stay at this wonderful inn....the staff were all super friendly and you could tell they Enjoyed working there...Dogs are welcome and it felt like everyone who entered brought one with them...Food was delicious even to the point that my wife claimed she had the best sweet for desert that she had ever tasted....Would definitely return..
We Loved our stay at this wonderful inn....the staff were all super friendly and you could tell they Enjoyed working there...Dogs are welcome and it felt like everyone who entered brought one with them...Food was delicious even to the point that my wife claimed she had the best sweet for desert that she had ever tasted....Would definitely return..
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D A
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice 3 night stay. Evening meals were good - though service poor on the second night. Breakfasts ok, but would have preferred a continental option. happy to recommend.
Very nice 3 night stay. Evening meals were good - though service poor on the second night. Breakfasts ok, but would have preferred a continental option. happy to recommend.
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Sylvia
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My daughter and I really enjoyed out stay. Lovely rooms, large beds which was very comfy. Also very nice to have a large bottle of water and it was refilled the next day. Cannot praise the staff enough or the manager who is very jolly. Food was excellent and despite a staff shortage it was excellent service in the restaurant and in the outside eating area.
My daughter and I really enjoyed out stay. Lovely rooms, large beds which was very comfy. Also very nice to have a large bottle of water and it was refilled the next day. Cannot praise the staff enough or the manager who is very jolly. Food was excellent and despite a staff shortage it was excellent service in the restaurant and in the outside eating area.
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Location
Peaceful countryside base convenient for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Monkey World, and the Tank Museum; several guests found it handy for local plans. One review notes it can feel isolated without a car.
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Sue
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Steve
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Nigel
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a perfect stopover after visiting Monkey World (just 4 miles away) . As well as the use of one room we were allowed to park our campervan overnight. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was both tasty and excellent value
This was a perfect stopover after visiting Monkey World (just 4 miles away) . As well as the use of one room we were allowed to park our campervan overnight. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was both tasty and excellent value
10
Ashley
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Authentic British bed and breakfast/pub! Peaceful countryside, wonderful food, nice staff and facilities. The only thing we could say would be that you need to book all taxis in advance, but otherwise nothing but good to say about the Countryman Inn. We will be going back.
Authentic British bed and breakfast/pub! Peaceful countryside, wonderful food, nice staff and facilities. The only thing we could say would be that you need to book all taxis in advance, but otherwise nothing but good to say about the Countryman Inn. We will be going back.
10
Daniel
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, lovely pub, cosy room - not far from Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove
Great staff, lovely pub, cosy room - not far from Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove
10
John
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Room comfortable beds great location
Lovely Room comfortable beds great location
10
Chris
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
10
Sophie
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Comfortable clean rooms. Close by taxi to the castle
Friendly staff. Comfortable clean rooms. Close by taxi to the castle
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ian
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location staff very helpful and friendly.
Excellent location staff very helpful and friendly.
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Andrea
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice and spacious. The beds were comfy, everything was clean, could perhaps do with some rails on the wall to hold onto getting in and out of bath. The food was fantastic as was the breakfast. There isn’t much nearby and quite isolated especially if you don’t have a car. It was quite expensive to stay.
The room was nice and spacious. The beds were comfy, everything was clean, could perhaps do with some rails on the wall to hold onto getting in and out of bath. The food was fantastic as was the breakfast. There isn’t much nearby and quite isolated especially if you don’t have a car. It was quite expensive to stay.
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Dining
Food and drink in the pub and restaurant receive frequent praise, and breakfasts are often described as excellent. There are a few reports of overcooked mains, limited breakfast items, or slow service on occasion.
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Nigel
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was our second visit (one year later). The friendliness of the staff is still good but the food quality and service has deteriorated. Quite a long wait for food. Understandable as they were busy and happy to wait for freshly cooked food. However all three different main courses were dry and overcooked. The pasta with the salmon was just a few rings which hadn't been mixed properly with the sauce. At breakfast (which was not busy) there was very little fruit juice in the containers. The milk dispenser was empty an the coffee jug was not refilled. The few croissants were stale. There were only three other people present at breakfast so they were not overstretched.
This was our second visit (one year later). The friendliness of the staff is still good but the food quality and service has deteriorated. Quite a long wait for food. Understandable as they were busy and happy to wait for freshly cooked food. However all three different main courses were dry and overcooked. The pasta with the salmon was just a few rings which hadn't been mixed properly with the sauce. At breakfast (which was not busy) there was very little fruit juice in the containers. The milk dispenser was empty an the coffee jug was not refilled. The few croissants were stale. There were only three other people present at breakfast so they were not overstretched.
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Kim
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
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Steve
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Andrew
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great people, great dinner, lovely breakfast
Great people, great dinner, lovely breakfast
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Susan
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast the staff werehelpful and lovey
Very comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast the staff werehelpful and lovey
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John
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old inn, upgraded and updated to offer all of the contemporary comforts one might want, including free WiFi /Internet. The room was medium size, with a queen /double bed and wonderfully illuminated bb its skylight. The bed and bed linens were outstanding; couldn’t be better. The pub & restaurant were as charmingly English as a Yank could want and the food was very good. I would return in a heartbeat, given the opportunity, and recommend it to any single or couple. It might be great for larger families, too; I simply don ’t know.
A lovely old inn, upgraded and updated to offer all of the contemporary comforts one might want, including free WiFi /Internet. The room was medium size, with a queen /double bed and wonderfully illuminated bb its skylight. The bed and bed linens were outstanding; couldn’t be better. The pub & restaurant were as charmingly English as a Yank could want and the food was very good. I would return in a heartbeat, given the opportunity, and recommend it to any single or couple. It might be great for larger families, too; I simply don ’t know.
10
Andrew
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent - recommend room 9. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. An absolute pleasure. Food in restaurant was fantastic. Highly recommended.
The room was excellent - recommend room 9. Staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. An absolute pleasure. Food in restaurant was fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Tracey
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
It’s rare to visit an establishment where there are so many excellent staff. We visited the Countryman on Boxing Day and booked a Christmas meal and a double room. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I cannot praise everyone enough. If you visit Dorchester, this IS the place to stay. Thank you for making our Boxing Day so lovely
10
ali
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We Loved our stay at this wonderful inn....the staff were all super friendly and you could tell they Enjoyed working there...Dogs are welcome and it felt like everyone who entered brought one with them...Food was delicious even to the point that my wife claimed she had the best sweet for desert that she had ever tasted....Would definitely return..
We Loved our stay at this wonderful inn....the staff were all super friendly and you could tell they Enjoyed working there...Dogs are welcome and it felt like everyone who entered brought one with them...Food was delicious even to the point that my wife claimed she had the best sweet for desert that she had ever tasted....Would definitely return..
10
john
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great food and drink. Excellent service. It is an old fashioned hotel - with everything to comes to mind from the description. If you want ultra modern than this is not for you. If you want charm and old fashioned then this place is great.
Great food and drink. Excellent service. It is an old fashioned hotel - with everything to comes to mind from the description. If you want ultra modern than this is not for you. If you want charm and old fashioned then this place is great.
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Sue
Jul 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were welcomed on arrival and shown to our room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a meal in the restaurant on our first night. The food was beautifully cooked. The portions were generous. We were served by Connor who was very enthusiastic and attentive. The bar served a wide choice of drinks. There was a good choice at breakfast with generous portions and the food was well presented and nicely cooked. There was unlimited tea, coffee and toast. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay. We would highly recommend and would be happy to return.
We were welcomed on arrival and shown to our room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a meal in the restaurant on our first night. The food was beautifully cooked. The portions were generous. We were served by Connor who was very enthusiastic and attentive. The bar served a wide choice of drinks. There was a good choice at breakfast with generous portions and the food was well presented and nicely cooked. There was unlimited tea, coffee and toast. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay. We would highly recommend and would be happy to return.
10
Fiona
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, lovely place
Great room, lovely place
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Michael
Apr 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room. Decent but not great food (steak and ale pie). Would stay again.
Excellent room. Decent but not great food (steak and ale pie). Would stay again.
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Carolyn
Mar 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic helpful staff.
Fantastic helpful staff.
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Sean
Mar 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in family room. Nice breakfast
Great stay in family room. Nice breakfast
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 22:00
Before 10:00
FAQs about The Countryman Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is available, and it is highly praised by guests. Specific details about the type and cost are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.
Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?
The Countryman Inn is situated in Dorchester, close to the natural beauty of Dorset and East Devon Coast, with attractions like Durdle Door Beach and Weymouth Harbour nearby. Public transport options are available for exploring the area.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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Prices for upcoming dates
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
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- 2026-09-08: 166.21862308654784USD
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- 2026-09-11: NO DATA
- 2026-09-12: NO DATA
- 2026-09-13: 132.91003402404786USD
- 2026-09-14: NO DATA
- 2026-09-15: 184.57471879577636USD
- 2026-09-16: 179.68154863586426USD
- 2026-09-17: NO DATA
- 2026-09-18: NO DATA
- 2026-09-19: NO DATA
- 2026-09-20: 120.01749452819824USD
- 2026-09-21: NO DATA
- 2026-09-22: NO DATA
- 2026-09-23: 174.77487464904786USD
- 2026-09-24: 113.3900307144165USD
- 2026-09-25: NO DATA
- 2026-09-26: NO DATA
- 2026-09-27: 121.86003145599365USD
- 2026-09-28: 142.34867738342285USD
- 2026-09-29: 129.7502803009033USD
- 2026-09-30: 122.43703651123047USD
- 2026-10-01: 121.84003267822266USD
- 2026-10-02: 197.77867922363282USD
- 2026-10-03: 164.07647664489747USD
- 2026-10-04: 117.5844309967041USD
- 2026-10-05: 121.84003267822266USD
- 2026-10-06: 109.01523383636474USD
- 2026-10-07: 130.29003464202881USD
- 2026-10-08: 103.21585410614014USD
- 2026-10-09: 126.08663180847168USD
- 2026-10-10: 216.54242392272948USD
- 2026-10-11: 98.92267386169434USD
- 2026-10-12: 123.45838304138184USD
- 2026-10-13: 124.71384906921386USD
- 2026-10-14: 118.80096276245116USD
- 2026-10-15: 115.15136746520996USD
- 2026-10-16: 141.09321135559082USD
- 2026-10-17: 217.77247723693847USD
- 2026-10-18: 107.82722491760254USD
- 2026-10-19: 146.1296514480591USD
- 2026-10-20: 109.77003041839599USD
- 2026-10-21: 113.36298761749268USD
- 2026-10-22: NO DATA
- 2026-10-23: 182.26946313781738USD
- 2026-10-24: 143.61872825317383USD
- 2026-10-25: 121.84003267822266USD
- 2026-10-26: 131.0203488922119USD
- 2026-10-27: 107.86570727996826USD
- 2026-10-28: 105.44616529693603USD
- 2026-10-29: 103.29803782958984USD
- 2026-10-30: 143.3808340637207USD
- 2026-10-31: 190.21671337280273USD
- 2026-11-01: 87.82377751617432USD
- 2026-11-02: 100.65573586730957USD
- 2026-11-03: 87.82377751617432USD
- 2026-11-04: 107.07901189422607USD
- 2026-11-05: 108.15929146423339USD
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
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