About this property
Situated 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sherrytom
Canada“We really liked everything. The rooms were so big and spacious and beautifully decorated. We loved the full English breakfast. The area was nice to walk around.” - Philip
United Kingdom“Lovely crisp clean bed linen and large fluffy towels. The room was a good size and the shower room was practical and attractive. We enjoyed our tea and biscuits on arrival and were pleased to find that there was sufficient milk for several cups...” - Diana United Kingdom“I am very happy with my stay at this hotel. It is very clean, tidy, and comfortable. The staff are extremely friendly and kind, and the food is absolutely delicious. If I ever come back to this area again, I will definitely stay at this hotel again!”
- Standley United Kingdom“Dinner and breakfast were fine. The Family Rooms were perfect for my sisters and myself.”
- Peter
Netherlands“Lovely quaint hotel with tiny room but comfortable bed. Good location, close to city centre. Balcony with a view! Record player incl records in the room” - Neil United Kingdom“Food was excellent all staff very friendly, restaurant staff were absolutely brilliant and so organised”
- Margaret United Kingdom“Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and charming place to stay. Fabulous food.”
- Susan United Kingdom“Clean spacious room well equipped. Friendly staff. Good food.”
Jeanette United Kingdom“Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large comfortable. Very clean. Beds comfortable. Food was delicious we had Sunday dinner and pudding. All food well cooked. Delightful.”- Amanda United Kingdom“All the little added extras like biscuites ,bottled water plenty of tea and coffee. Comfortable bedroom added bonus of being like a flat with extra bedroom for our 10 year old girl plenty of room in bedrooms with hairdryer”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
