Title: The Acorn Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Acorn Inn Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and restaurant ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31727100/31727007/1e67c22a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31727100/31727007/eff22656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31727100/31727007/895e545f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31727100/31727007/092012b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31727100/31727007/085b7677.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Acorn Inn sits surrounded by natural beauty, offering a tranquil escape complete with a garden setting. Guests start their day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and can relax at the on-site bar or restaurant after exploring. ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 28 - Sept 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-28&endDate=2025-09-29&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-28&endDate=2025-09-29&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 29 - Sept 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31727007&PinnedHotelID=31727007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Hairdryer Deep-soaking bath Electric kettle - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDorchester-Hotels-The-Acorn-Inn.h31727007.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDorchester-Hotels-The-Acorn-Inn.h31727007.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.83842%2C-2.60740&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DKvJ0hPt7jz9hQTkhmZwCKv2P5w=) 28 Fore Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JW #### What's nearby - Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - Mapperton Gardens - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles - Cerne Abbas Giant - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles - West Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 miles - Dorset and East Devon Coast - 45 min drive - 23.0 miles #### Getting around - Chetnole Station - 8 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cilla & Camilla - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Rest And Welcome Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fox & Hounds Inn - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### The Acorn Inn Upscale eco-certified hotel You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Acorn Inn. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Luggage storage, barbecues and meeting rooms - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at The Acorn Inn include perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries and hairdryers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Double Room (Master) | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10090000/10084000/10083919/cf2e9428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bull Hotel Bridport - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 351 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=10083919&PinnedHotelID=10083919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/abe029b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Dorchester - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 125 reviews £258 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3883900/3883869/a5d641d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### George Albert Hotel & Spa Dorchester - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 474 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=3883869&PinnedHotelID=3883869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3543000/3542965/28233fc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Westwood House Dorchester - Free WiFi - Tennis court 10 Exceptional 246 reviews £144 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=3542965&PinnedHotelID=3542965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2276000/2275935/abf02b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fox Inn Dorchester - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 272 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=2275935&PinnedHotelID=2275935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indulgence Plus Double Room | Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101187600/101187515/4d141bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Dorchester - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 112 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=101187515&PinnedHotelID=101187515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5770000/5769400/5769339/a6d52d4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coach House Inn Dorchester - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services 8.6 Excellent 160 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=5769339&PinnedHotelID=5769339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Conveniences - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Property Registration Number CMP62944 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Acorn Inn Dorchester Acorn Dorchester The Acorn Inn Hotel The Acorn Inn Dorchester The Acorn Inn Hotel Dorchester ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Acorn Inn pet-friendly? > Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at The Acorn Inn? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Acorn Inn? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Acorn Inn? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Acorn Inn located? > Situated in Dorchester, this eco-certified hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Yeovil Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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