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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. Great location and very comfortable

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9.2
Superb
481 reviews
Price from
€ 164
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
260 reviews
Price from
€ 140
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
28 reviews
Price from
€ 164
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
1,061 reviews
Price from
€ 106
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. since the opening of this hotel, some six years ago, I'm always staying in this fantastic hotel when i'm in the area. i'm coming into the Uk already for more than 15 years and for sure this is one of the best hotel regarding price/quality.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,919 reviews
Price from
€ 119
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
163 reviews
Price from
€ 112
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. A true find. Could not have been more central to the sites of interest of the town. Very spacious room with a good bathroom with excellent facilities. Welcoming items in the room included freshly ground coffee in a sealed jar and delicious filled and coated brandysnaps. We were invited to join the monthly quiz. Great fun and local teams made us welcome. Good breakfast in the morning with variety on offer with a focus on local produce. Evening meal was very good and also unusual with tapas-style dishes of Italian style cooking. Recommended. We shall return.

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8.6
Fabulous
227 reviews
Price from
€ 153
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
359 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

The Coppleridge Inn

Motcombe

Located in Motcombe and with Longleat Safari Park reachable within 26 km, The Coppleridge Inn provides a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a tennis court. The property is situated 27 km from Longleat House, 37 km from Stonehenge and 37 km from Salisbury Train Station. Old Sarum is 40 km away and Monkey World is 43 km from the inn. Very friendly staff and fantastic location , place was very clean and tidy , just a fabulous experience.

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8.4
Very good
306 reviews
Price from
€ 152
per night

Rock Point Inn

Lyme Regis

Situated in Lyme Regis and with Lyme Regis Front Beach reachable within 100 metres, Rock Point Inn features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 12 km from Golden Cap, 50 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 300 metres from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. It was a beautiful location right by the water and the room was just perfect for me. The breakfast was great as well, lots to choose from and lots in the buffet as well. Everyone was very friendly and kind.

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8.8
Fabulous
632 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

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