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Best gastro pubs with rooms in Dorset
Dorset's gastro pubs with rooms sit at the heart of some of England's most beautiful and unhurried countryside — from the chalk downland above the Piddle Valley to the dramatic Jurassic Coast — combining serious kitchens with the kind of proper village pub atmosphere that feels increasingly rare. The Good Hotel Guide recommends those where locally sourced food, thoughtful bedrooms and genuine hospitality make the whole stay worth the detour.
The Acorn Inn, Evershot
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The Acorn Inn
Evershot, Dorset
Thomas Hardy fans will be in their element at this local watering hole in Dorset, which was the model for 'The Sow and Acorn' in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
The Grosvenor Arms
Shaftesbury, Dorset
With its Tuscan columns and pedimented gable, this coaching inn appears solidly Georgian, but the interiors are contemporary, with well-equipped bedrooms, a clubby bar and dining room serving wood-fired pizzas and bistro-style dishes.
The Bear
Wareham, Dorset
Smarter than the average Bear, this handsome bow-fronted Georgian coaching inn with a distinctive bear statue on a balcony is a fun hotel and local hangout, revamped in contemporary style
Dorset's gastro pubs with rooms sit at the heart of some of England's most beautiful and unhurried countryside — from the chalk downland above the Piddle Valley to the dramatic Jurassic Coast — combining serious kitchens with the kind of proper village pub atmosphere that feels increasingly rare. The Good Hotel Guide recommends those where locally sourced food, thoughtful bedrooms and genuine hospitality make the whole stay worth the detour.
