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The Acorn Inn

28 Fore Street
Evershot
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 0JW

Awards

Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

Website

Telephone: +44 01935 83228

About

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 2020 - 31 December 2020)

* Closed 23rd March 2014

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 10

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
4 Poster Room	from £64.50 to £75.00 per person (breakfast included)
Double En Suite	from £49.50 to £59.50 per person (breakfast included)
King/Twin En Suite	from £57.00 to £65.00 per person (breakfast included)
Suite	from £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.

Website

Telephone: +44 01935 83228

TripAdvisor

Gradings

4 AA Stars Inn

Awards

Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2020
AA Awards AA - 1 Rosette 2015
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Silver 2015
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Silver 2016
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Gold Award 2017
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 2018
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Awards Gold 2018 2018
Dorset Tourism 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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Telephone: +44 01935 83228

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