Located in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking. A TV with Freeview channels is featured in each room at New Inn, as well as an private bathroom and hairdryer. A cooked breakfast is available each morning. Homemade pub food is served in the on-site pub restaurant, and uses locally sourced produce where possible. An extensive snack menu and unique specials board accompany the traditional British meals. There is no Continental breakfast option. The historic market town of Dorchester can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features a variety of shops and a Roman town house. Moreton Tea Rooms are a 15-minute drive away and offer lunches, cakes and cream teas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maureen
    Ireland Ireland
    Very clean, nice big room. The Staff are fantastic, the food was delicious. Will definitely be going back.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was exceptional. A large main bedroom with a small door into a twin room. The bathroom was well spaced and beautifully clean. The peaceful location was tranquil after a busy family shopping spree in Brighton. Will definitely be back.
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and helpful, bent over backwards to make our stay comfortable. Great location, lovely and peaceful. Restaurant was lovely, food was great. We had to leave early(ish) on the Sunday and they so they took our orders for...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of New Inn - Dorchester
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

New Inn - Dorchester takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted New Inn - Dorchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that is is also possible to check-in from 13:30 until 14:30 Tuesday to Sunday. There is no one available to check-in guests outside of the listed check-in hours.

Kindly note the owners of the property do have a pet dog.

Please note on Christmas Day & New Years Day, a brunch will be served and not breakfast. This will be inclusive in the tariff for those staying Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

FAQs about New Inn - Dorchester

  • Guests staying at New Inn - Dorchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • New Inn - Dorchester is 3.1 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at New Inn - Dorchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, New Inn - Dorchester is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • New Inn - Dorchester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at New Inn - Dorchester is from 5:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at New Inn - Dorchester include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • New Inn - Dorchester has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant