The Acorn Inn★★★★
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Inspector comments
"Lots of original character, stylish rooms and a friendly, polished team."
Overview
The Acorn Inn, run by the enthusiastic and experienced management team of Natalie and Richard, is a traditional village pub full of life, laughter and good company, with an award-winning restaurant that’s a star attraction in its own right. It is proudly part of the family-owned and run Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Built-in the 16th century from honey-coloured local stone, this historic coaching inn still retains its original historical character and charm. Thomas Hardy mentions it as 'The Sow & Acorn' in 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' and the style, with its old beams, low ceilings, oak panelling, flagstone floors and roaring open fires is little changed from his era. Overall, just a great place to stay!
Ratings & awards
AA 4 Silver Star Inn
2-Rosette restaurant
Our inspector loves...
Great village pub - The sort of pub every village would love to have!
Great welcome - Wonderfully engaging team who make guests feel so appreciated.
Cuisine - Very talented team, impressive dishes packed full of flavour.
Cosy bedrooms - Cossetting bedrooms with a number o four poster options
Crackling fires - Lovely fires add to the appeal in winter months.
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About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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