- Garden
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Heating
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About this property
Situated in the scenic village of Tollard Royal in rural Wiltshire, The King John Inn is a Victorian country inn built in 1859. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms within the property are elegant in style and some feature wooden beams which reflect the character of the building. All bedrooms come with a flat-screen TV and a luxury tiled bathroom and complimentary toiletries toiletries. The King Room feature a super king-size bed and a roll top bath. Guests have the option of eating in the open-plan bar, in the award-winning restaurant or in the terraced garden. The Chef and his team use fresh ingredients sourced directly to local suppliers. The bar provides an ever-changing selection of imported drafts and local beers as well as an extensive wine list. The cathedral city of Salisbury is within 20 miles whilst Shaftesbury, a hillside town in Dorset, is less than 20 minutes by car. The King John Inn sits within a 5-minute walk of the historic Rushmore Park, an area of lawn and open woodland, which includes Rushmore Golf Club.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dionne
United Kingdom
“Pretty room, well equipped, comfy bed and the staff were incredibly attentive, offered a warm welcome..and provided some delicious homemade cookies! We stayed for a lovely breakfast. Highly recommend.” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub, friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Our room was comfortable and furnished beautifully. Big bathroom and comfy bed.” - Puja
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property. Peaceful and high quality. Staff were welcoming and helpful.” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Lovely old pub, nice quiet area and comfortable room.” - Rene
Netherlands
“It makes such a big difference how the staff welcomes you from the very first moment – and here we felt immediately at home. The room was clean and cozy, despite a few minor flaws like a poor shower. Dinner was perfect, and so was breakfast –...” - Roger
United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely food and the room was excellent.” - David
United Kingdom
“Nice pub in small village with patio seating outside and great sunny terraced garden (not wheelchair accessible). Good decor and ambiance inside. Room (delux double) was nice. Water bottles in room. Great base for exploring the area with lovely...” - Sharon
Australia
“The breakfast was great, and the staff were very accomodating. We had an issue with our room, but it was sorted with a friendly smile and no problems at all. Thank you.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Super country boutique hotel with beautiful country walks nearby. Enjoyed the restaurant and a great breakfast in the morning. Perfect for an overnight stay during visit to Shaftesbury.” - Christopher
Switzerland
“A jewel of a location, quiet and secluded. The staff were very helpful, and breakfast set us up for the rest of the day.”
Host Information
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Please note, this property does not accept Amex as a method of payment.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.