The Acorn Inn is an award-winning 16th-century inn with a restaurant which has received accolades from Condé Nast Traveller and the Sunday Telegraph. It offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation in Dorset, with modern conveniences and rustic period style in the form of wooden beams, flagstone floors and open fires. All rooms at The Acorn have en suite bathrooms or shower rooms, with TV, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi. Furnishings are lavish and rooms are named from Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles’, in which the inn was mentioned as 'The Sow and Acorn'. A full English breakfast is served each morning, with locally produced bacon, eggs and sausages, amongst lighter options. The Acorn’s highly-regarded restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes for lunch and dinner, including Dorset lamb, beer-battered fish and chips and Gressingham duck. The village of Evershot is around 20 minutes north of Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset. The coastal resorts of Weymouth and Lyme Regis are 30-40 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Evershot
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely feel to the place. Loads of character and very cosy. Room was very comfortable, perfect for a winter stay. Lovely facilities and the four poster bed room was immaculately presented.
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is our second time at the Acorn Inn. We love the unspoilt location, the wonderful food and the extremely helpful staff. The bedroom is cosy and the bed very comfortable.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful country location with great atmos and great cuisine.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of The Acorn Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Lithuanian
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    The Acorn Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Acorn Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Groups - When booking for more than 4 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about The Acorn Inn

    • The prices at The Acorn Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Acorn Inn include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • The Acorn Inn is 150 yards from the centre of Evershot. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Acorn Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Acorn Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • The Acorn Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Bowling
      • Darts
      • Bicycle rental