The Ollerod

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“This charming hotel occupies a 13th-century country house in Beaminster. In the unique guestrooms, modern design contrasts with beautifully preserved heritage details like centuries-old inglenooks and stone-mullioned windows; book a luxury suite for a four-poster bed. A stylish country hotel.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Set in an idyllic cottage dating back to the 13th century, this hotel is perfect for a tranquil country escape

  • Families

    • Family suites at the hotel are designed to accommodate children, making this hotel popular with parents

  • Romantic Break

    • Couples love the heritage detail at this hotel; book a suite for added indulgence

  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, a great family day out where children learn about fossil formation and dinosaurs

  • Great walks

    • Explore the dramatic Dorset coast on a long walk; head to the Golden Cap, a flat-topped hill of deep orange sandstone

  • Fishing

    • Go fly fishing on the River Brit, a popular fishing spot which neighbours this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are allowed on request in the two dog friendly rooms. Charges may be applicable

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Secluded setting

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Full of character

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Wellbeing

  • Child friendly

  • Village

  • Historic

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Pets are allowed on request in the two dog friendly rooms. Charges may be applicable

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Massage

  • Suites

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, a great family day out where children learn about fossil formation and dinosaurs

  • Great walks

    • Explore the dramatic Dorset coast on a long walk; head to the Golden Cap, a flat-topped hill of deep orange sandstone

  • Fishing

    • Go fly fishing on the River Brit, a popular fishing spot which neighbours this hotel

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Ollerod

This is classic Thomas Hardy country (Beaminster was Emminster in Tess of the d’Urbervilles); a mini market town, with a perfect little square, tucked into a fold of the Brit Valley. The Ollerod (meaning cowslip in old Dorset dialect) has the look of an old coaching inn, a hint of rural manor, but the long, low building - weathered Dorset hamstone, mullioned windows draped in foliage - was founded as a medieval priests’ house.

Originally published by i-Escape

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