The Acorn Inn

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.

Grading

• 4 AA Stars
• 4 RAC Diamonds

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

10

* 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.

Road Directions

Turn off to Evershot from A37 Yeovil to Dorchester road, 1 mile to village main street. Hotel in centre of village on right before church. Alternatively, 3 miles off A356 Crewkerne to Maiden Newton road.

Public Transport Directions

From Yeovil Junction - 8 miles. Please take taxi from station. Approximately 10 minutes drive.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• 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'.

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age)
• Facilities for children - Over 14 in separate room.

Parking & Transport

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

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

Catering

• Bar
• Cater for vegetarians
• Serve breakfast
• Serve evening meal
• Serve lunch

Payment Methods

• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Room / Unit Features

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

Establishment Features

• Central heating throughout
• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Ironing facilities
• Pets accepted
• Public telephone
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French