In the heart of the countryside, The Countryman Inn offers a charming retreat with a delightful restaurant and cozy bar. Enjoy breakfast on site, relax on the sun-kissed terrace, or explore nearby attractions with free self parking. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
Weymouth Bay - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
Lulworth Cove - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Lulworth Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive
Wool Station - 8 min drive
Moreton Station - 17 min drive
Holton Heath Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Hurricane Terrace & Bar - 9 min drive
treetops cafe - 7 min drive
The Black Dog - 7 min drive
Orchard Tea Room - 8 min drive
The Castle Inn - 7 min drive
About this property
The Countryman Inn
At The Countryman Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Dorset and East Devon Coast. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at The Countryman Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Countryman Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Countryman Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Countryman Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Countryman Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The Countryman Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and superb by multiple guests. (13 reviews)
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2026
Excellent room. Decent but not great food (steak and ale pie). Would stay again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Lovely room brilliant shower food delicious. The staff so friendly and nothing was to much i will definitely be going again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Clean room. Well decorated. Nice Bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Excellent food.
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Staff was great, food and bar service was excellent.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Great stay. Friendly staff, good food and very convenient.
Chris
Chris, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Nice hotel. Good food
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Cute place. Staff were very friendly and the food was good!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Very enjoyable stay. Owner and staff were very friendly. Lively pub atmosphere and the breakfast was excellent! Easy access to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Very enjoyable stay.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Gorgeous rooms, great food, beautiful setting and staff were very helpful and friendly. Our second time there and we will be back.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
An enjoyable stay
We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay. The staff were really friendly and the food was good.
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2026
Staff very welcoming and professional. Room lovely, bed comfy but think they should have one firm pillow and one soft pillow on bed. 1st morning breakfast - cereal and yoghurts variety and toaster available for use but 2nd morning nothing laid out no cereal and yoghurt or toast so was limited. Iron ironing board and hairdryer a bonus. The layout of the restaurant and decor had a relaxing cost ambience. Over all happy to go back and have recommended to to family who have already booked in.
Belinda
Belinda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Lovely hotel
Wonderful stay staff very welcoming and room was lovely. Food was very good and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub area too
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Highly recommended!
Really enjoyed our stay here. Pub is beautiful and has plenty of room, lovely garden front and back. Free on site parking and breakfast. We didn’t eat there apart from breakfast but always looked busy with people. Great location to get to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Part Of A Great Staycation
Great staff, lovely pub, cosy room - not far from Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Lovely overnight stay at this delightful Inn. A comfy room. Great food and a very friendly and helpful team of people.
jane
jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2023
Clean rooms, lovely garden.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Great night at the Countryman
Great people, great dinner, lovely breakfast
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2024
Wonderful Inn with a friendly and helpfull staff. Very picturesque surroundings
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Historical property, quiet this time of year (end of Sept) and friendly staff. Great food too. Well worth visiting if you’re in the area! Close to the Tank Museum and good local taxis.
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Excellent
Excellent room and comfortable bed. Breakfast was superb
ROBERT
ROBERT, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Happy 😃
Lovely Room comfortable beds great location
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Very large family room with lounge and huge bedroom. Good selection of hot drink options in room
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2023
Very comfortable
A very comfortable hotel with friendly service
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Very Good
Excellent location staff very helpful and friendly.
ian
ian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
The staff there were so friendly and helpful. The food and beers on tap were all excellent. The rooms were very well appointed, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Overall I give them an A rating.