What could be better than staying at a pub or inn? Filled with history, cosy log fires, oak beams, and a welcoming cheery ambience - make sure you choose one of Dorset’s watering holes for your next holiday accommodation. Staying at one of our pubs is a great way to soak up the local atmosphere and enjoy a little piece of the area's cultural heritage. And not forgetting their tasty menus and local wine, beers and ciders on hand! Choose to stay at a pub where Beatrix Potter was inspired to write “The Tale of Little Pig Robinson”, an inn with centuries of history within its walls or even a secret smuggling haunt.
Or if you’re looking for something really unique, you’ll find it here in Dorset. Well, where else in the country can you taste the authentic flavours of the Caribbean under a thatched roof of a hostelry dating back to the 14th Century?!
Pubs with rooms in Dorset
A welcoming and traditional feature of the landscape for travellers over the centuries, Dorset pubs provide a wonderful stay for those looking for accommodation full of character and history.
Offering 8 luxurious en-suite rooms at a charming 16th-century thatched inn, the Brace of Pheasants in the Plush Valley is perfect for a countryside escape. Guest rooms feature exposed beams and walk-in showers, extra wide baths or Japanese style soaking tubs, plus free parking. The cosy pub serves real ale, local ciders, thoughtful wines, hearty seasonal cuisine, plus breakfast. Renowned for its warm hosts, roaring fires, riverside garden, and peaceful countryside setting, the pub is ideal for a holiday exploring Dorchester, Weymouth or the Jurassic Coast.
Dorset pubs with a modern twist
Although many Dorset inns have retained their ancient features, we know that in today’s world, a little touch of modern doesn’t go a miss.
That’s why you’ll find some pubs and inns in Dorset that are refurbished to the highest of standards with boutique bedrooms, fine dining and even swimming pools.
But, aside from this, we all know the very best part of staying at an inn is the short journey from the bar to your room at the end of a wonderful night enjoyed sampling the local ales and sumptuous cuisine!
The 17th-century Fleur de Lys in Cranborne offers nine stylish en-suite guest rooms blending period charm with modern comforts. Completely renovated in 2025 by Chickpea Group, the boutique bedrooms include king-sized beds and luxury bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the cosy bar, terrace, garden, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and nearby walking trails.
The Grosvenor Arms in Shaftesbury is a charming Georgian-era coaching inn. With 16 stylish en-suite boutique rooms, it combines classic elegance and modern comfort, featuring roll-top baths, rainfall showers, Smart TVs and pet-friendly rooms. Guests can relax by the wood-burner bar, light-filled conservatory, or sunny courtyard terrace. The on-site restaurant serves seasonal, inventive dishes, plus wood-oven pizzas, local ales, cocktails, and Sunday roasts.
Stay at a Dorset pub
A pub or inn accommodation in Dorset provides a perfect base for exploring the county’s picturesque towns and villages - put your feet up with a pint by the fire, or enjoy sweeping country views from a glorious beer garden.
If this sounds like the holiday for you, don’t hesitate, book now!
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