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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.
Accommodation Information
- Number of Rooms/Units:
- 10
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Suite | 3 | from £74.50 to £97.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| 4 Poster Room | 2 | from £119.00 to £139.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| King/Twin En Suite | 2 | from £54.50 to £64.50 per person (breakfast included) |
| Double En Suite | 2 | from £49.50 to £59.50 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.
Availability Calendar
Key:
- = Unconfirmed Availability, properties offering availability that needs to be checked with the provider before a firm booking can be made. This can be carried out online.
- = Room Also Sold As
- "
- = Room/Unit Available, but cannot be the first night
- n/a
- = Room/Unit Not Available
- ?
- = Availability unknown please ring
- PPPNBI
- = Price Per person (breakfast included)
This accommodation cannot be booked online, please contact the accommodation provider direct. More information about the property and contact details can be found by clicking on the accommodation name.
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'.
- Village Location
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Cot
- Facilities for children - Over 14 in separate room.
- Food/bottle warming available
- Highchair
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
- Cater for vegetarians
- Local Produce English Breakfast
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- American Express accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa 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
- 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) - Polish, Hungarian, Afrikans.
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Specialist Features
- Christmas/New Year Programme
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
- Pets (Proprietors) on premises
Additional Images
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Grading
- 4 AA Stars
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