The Acorn Inn is an award-winning 16th-century inn with a restaurant which has received accolades from Condé Nast Traveler and the Sunday Telegraph. It offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodations 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 private 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, among 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 in particular 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
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full 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:

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were first class . I had a slight issue with my room which was immediately dealt with by Sue without hesitation or question, so rare these days . The food was good and the Manager absolutely charming. He obviously leads by example.
  • 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.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Lithuanian
    • Portuguese

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

    FAQs about The Acorn Inn

    • Check-in at The Acorn Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

    • The prices at The Acorn Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Acorn Inn include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • The Acorn Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • The Acorn Inn is 500 feet from the center of Evershot. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.