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The Acorn Inn

28 Fore Street
Evershot
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 0JW

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Welcome to this quality 16th Century coaching inn that Thomas Hardy called 'The Sow & Acorn' in 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'. Set in the picturesque West Dorset village of Evershot, this lovely old stone-built Inn boasts worthy history. Originally known as The Kings Arms, it once brewed its own ales with water drawn from the source of the River Frome.

All the original charm and character of 400 years exudes from the beamed bars and log fires that greet guests on arrival. Nestling among the rolling hills in an area of outstanding beauty and close to the British Heritage Coastline, you have the perfect base for exploring or walking.

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Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)

* Closed 23rd March 2014

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
10
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
4 Poster Roomfrom £64.50 to £75.00 per person (breakfast included)
Double En Suitefrom £49.50 to £59.50 per person (breakfast included)
King/Twin En Suitefrom £57.00 to £65.00 per person (breakfast included)
Suitefrom £74.50 to £100.00 per person (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Gradings

  • 4 AA Stars Inn
4 AA Stars Inn

Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2020
  • AA AwardsAA - 1 Rosette AA - 1 Rosette 2015
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2015 Silver Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Silver 2015
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Award 2016 Silver Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Silver 2016
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Gold Award Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Gold Award 2017
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 Dorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 2018
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards Gold 2018 Dorset Tourism Awards Gold 2018 2018
  • Dorset TourismDorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Silver Award Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Silver Award 2019

Facilities

Catering

  • Bar
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Local Produce English Breakfast
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Cot
  • Facilities for children - Over 14 in separate room.
  • Food/bottle warming available
  • Highchair

COVID-19 Response

  • Eat Out to Help Out

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Broadband Internet Access
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Central heating throughout
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licenced for alcohol
  • Open All Year
  • Pets accepted
  • Public telephone
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Separate guests' lounge
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Afrikaans, Portuguese, German
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
  • Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Key Features

  • Film or TV location
  • In countryside
  • Inn
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Referred to in Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' as the 'Sow and Acorn'.
  • Village Location

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - Several courses locally - Cheddington (5 miles), Halstock G.C., Came Down, Dorchester, Sherborne.
  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Available locally
  • Fishing - Trout and coarse fishing locally
  • Games Room

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • On site parking - 40 spaces; secure parking.

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • Digital TV
  • Four poster beds available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Non smoking rooms available
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
  • Telephone in all bedrooms
  • WiFi

Specialist Features

  • Christmas/New Year Programme
  • Honeymoon Breaks
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
  • Pets (Proprietors) on premises

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within about 50 metres from the main entrance
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance is:
Flat, (i.e. without steps)

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception
To a public toilet
To the bar
To the lounge

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements
Non-smoking area in
Bar
Lounge
Restaurant / breakfast / dining room

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: GENERAL

Bathroom(s) available with:
Bath
Bath with shower
Separate shower unit
Baths with support handrails available
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by the guest
Bedrooms with non-allergic bedding (e.g. non-feather pillows) available
Separate shower units:
With support handrails available
WCs with handrails available

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Non-smoking policy throughout establishment
Proprietors / staff available 24-hours
Services for guests with hearing impairments:
Other:Hearing Loop
Services for guests with visual impairments:
Guest information in large print format
Restaurant/bar menus/bar prices available in large print format
Staff have disability awareness training

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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