The Acorn Inn

In the heart of Dorset, just four hours from London, the charming Acorn Inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this16th century coaching inn features in Tess of the D’Urbervilles. With old beams, oak panelling and roaring fires, an original skittle alley, peaceful garden and fine local cuisine, this is a beautiful rural setting complemented exemplary service.

Each of the ten individually designed en-suite guest rooms are themed around Hardy’s novels, locations and characters, while the inn itself is a quintessentially English village pub serving real ales and award-winning food, with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Immerse yourself in the picturesque local landscape of the rolling hills in Evershot and stroll around the idyllic village or the magnificent nearby deer park. Enjoy the facilities on offer at the inn’s sister property Summer Lodge just over the road, with a large conservatory-style swimming pool and indulgent spa. Ideal for those wanting to rejuvenate and sink into the peace and quiet of country life.