Location

We are located at the heart of one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of the West Country.  As we are the most northerly Inn in Dorset we’re also very close to the borders of Wiltshire and Somerset, comfortably positioned close enough to the A303 to be a very welcome diversion from a drive between London and the West Country, while being far enough from the traffic to be a peaceful haven.

Nearby is the wonderful National Trust property of Stourhead with its world famous English landscape garden complete with decadent follies.  Just down the road Alfred’s Tower marks the spot where King Alfred raised his standard before marching to defeat the Danes.  It’s well worth the climb for the spectacular views from the top.  Stonehenge is just a short drive away and the old Anglo-Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury is nearby and worth a visit, while the sublime architecture of Bath is also within easy reach.