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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. Free WiFi and room service are featured. Great location. It’s a beautiful old Inn

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9.2
Wonderful
444 reviews
Price from
$172
per night

Brace of Pheasants

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. Idyllic setting .. Beautiful countryside. A lovely old inn with great food! Renovated comfortable rooms. And we met some interesting people too! The owner is very personable and offers great service.

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9.1
Wonderful
209 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

Winyard's Gap Inn

South Perrott

Situated 26 km from Golden Cap, Winyard's Gap Inn offers 4-star accommodation in South Perrott and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 32 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 37 km away from Athelhampton House. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Sherborne Old Castle. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. The Inn was recently taken over by a daughter and mother, likeed very much their passion and energy.

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9
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$154
per night

The Rose and Crown

Sherborne

The units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Rose and Crown also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The photos don’t do it justice. The rooms were utterly delightful and cosy. The owners are lovely and couldn’t have gone out of their way more for us. We had a delicious dinner and breakfast and loved the live music.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$148
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. Beautiful view from the room and a short walk from the beach. Room is very cozy and comfortable.

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8.4
Very Good
1,066 reviews
Price from
$92
per night

The Duchess of Cornwall

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. Beautiful building and room, comfortable amenities, fabulous location within walking distance to Dorchester. Free parking out front, peaceful neighbourhood, friendly staff.

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8.7
Excellent
1,739 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

True Lovers Knot

Blandford Forum

Set 21 km from Monkey World, True Lovers Knot offers 4-star accommodation in Blandford Forum and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 27 km from Sandbanks, the inn with free WiFi is also 27 km away from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Poole Harbour. I loved the location, I liked it because it is pet friendly, the rooms were good size

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8
Very Good
101 reviews
Price from
$105
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. Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable.

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8.4
Very Good
241 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

The Plume of Feathers

Sherborne

Set in Sherborne and within 44 km of Longleat Safari Park, The Plume of Feathers has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 4-star inn offers room service. Longleat House is 45 km away and Monkey World is 45 km from the inn. Good location. Food excellent including dinner and breakfast. Room v good.

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8.5
Very Good
208 reviews
Price from
$172
per night

The Crown at Marnhull

Sturminster Newton

Set in Sturminster Newton and within 35 km of Longleat Safari Park, The Crown at Marnhull has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from Longleat House, 40 km from Monkey World and 45 km from Poole Harbour. Salisbury Train Station is 45 km from the inn and Salisbury Racecourse is 45 km away. Beautiful English pub. Room was big and comfortable. Very helpful and friendly staff. Tea, coffee and biscuits in the room and fresh milk in the fridge was a nice touch. We would have liked to stay longer.

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8.8
Excellent
312 reviews
Price from
$148
per night

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