The Acorn Inn
WITHIN THE POSTCARD-PERFECT VILLAGE OF EVERSHOT IN THE HEART OF THE DORSET, THE ACORN INN OFFERS GUESTS THEIR OWN SLICE OF ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE LIVING (IT WILL COME AS NO SURPRISE THAT THE CHARMING INN IS FEATURED IN THOMAS HARDY’S TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES).
The award-winning, 16th-century inn offers an intimate home-away-from-home with original wooden beams, oak paneling, flagstone floors, and ten individually designed, Thomas Hardy-themed guest rooms. Long-time general managers Natalie Legg and Richard Legg strive for a warm and inclusive ambiance throughout the inn and provide special touches such as freshly cut bouquets and candlelit turndown service. Countryside activities are numerous, including strolls in the spacious garden, horseback riding, fishing, and hiking along the picturesque Jurassic coast, just a 25-minute drive away. Upon one’s return from local adventures, award-winning dining awaits, including the Inn’s famous Ploughman’s lunch (a local favorite) and Chef specialties at the pub, which was named “Best Country Dining Pub” at The Good Pub Guide Awards 2021.
- Closest Airport
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From Heathrow (2 1⁄2 hours) and Gatwick (3 hours)
Bristol Lulsgate serves many British and European airports and is about 1.5 hours' drive. Exeter and Bournemouth (Hurn) International Airport are approximately a 1-hour drive.
Arrive by helicopter by prior arrangement. Landing is in an adjacent private agricultural field and a landing fee is payable to the landowner. Further conditions apply, including advance notice of at least five working days. - Closest Train Station
- There are fast services (approximately 2 ½ hours) from London Waterloo to either Dorchester (South) or Yeovil Junction. Contact the hotel to arrange a transfer from either station. A taxi takes approximately 20 minutes.
- Number of Rooms
- 10 Deluxe King Rooms
- The Restaurants
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The Restaurant - AA Rosette Dining, delicious pub fare
The Restaurant at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel - Rebecca Recommends Amenities
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A personalized welcome from senior management and a tour of the property with the Hotel Manager.
- Rebecca Recommends Secrets
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Each of the 10 individually designed rooms are themed around Thomas Hardy’s novels.
- Combination Stay/Why Visit
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In the fresh country air of The Acorn Inn, your mind inevitably turns to outdoor pursuits and inner peace. Here in the Dorset countryside, you can find almost any sporting activity or healing therapy. Nearby, you’ll find opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, and golf.
The charming acorn inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this 16th-century coaching inn features in Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
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CONTACT
28 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorset, DT2 0JW
