Situated in the scenic village of Tollard Royal in rural Wiltshire, The King John Inn is a Victorian country inn built in 1859. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking, as well as a restaurant.
Rooms within the property are elegant in style and some feature wooden beams which reflect the character of the building. All bedrooms come with a flat-screen TV and a luxury tiled bathroom and complimentary toiletries toiletries. The King Room feature a super king-size bed and a roll top bath.
Guests have the option of eating in the open-plan bar, in the award-winning restaurant or in the terraced garden. The Chef and his team use fresh ingredients sourced directly to local suppliers. The bar provides an ever-changing selection of imported drafts and local beers as well as an extensive wine list.
The cathedral city of Salisbury is within 20 miles whilst Shaftesbury, a hillside town in Dorset, is less than 20 minutes by car. The King John Inn sits within a 5-minute walk of the historic Rushmore Park, an area of lawn and open woodland, which includes Rushmore Golf Club.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Lovely traditional English country pub. Lovely food. Lovely room. Great staff.”
Carole
United Kingdom
“The Inn was charming. Attention to detail was excellent. Room was well furnished and very comfortable and despite our room facing the road was very quiet. The menu in the evening was varied and interesting and the food was very good and reasonably...”
Adrian
United Kingdom
“Good outdoor area to relax and have a glass of wine!”
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Dionne
United Kingdom
“Pretty room, well equipped, comfy bed and the staff were incredibly attentive, offered a warm welcome..and provided some delicious homemade cookies! We stayed for a lovely breakfast. Highly recommend.”
Angela
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub, friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Our room was comfortable and furnished beautifully. Big bathroom and comfy bed.”
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Puja
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property. Peaceful and high quality. Staff were welcoming and helpful.”
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Amanda
United Kingdom
“Lovely old pub, nice quiet area and comfortable room.”
Rene
Netherlands
“It makes such a big difference how the staff welcomes you from the very first moment – and here we felt immediately at home. The room was clean and cozy, despite a few minor flaws like a poor shower.
Dinner was perfect, and so was breakfast –...”
Roger
United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely food and the room was excellent.”
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David
United Kingdom
“Nice pub in small village with patio seating outside and great sunny terraced garden (not wheelchair accessible). Good decor and ambiance inside. Room (delux double) was nice. Water bottles in room. Great base for exploring the area with lovely...”
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Property information
Nestled inside the beautiful Cranborne Chase on the borders of Wiltshire and Dorset, we’re a true British country inn with an award-winning restaurant, a well-stocked and homely bar and eight elegant bedrooms for you to rest your head. Our passion lies in celebrating the heritage and sophistication of British countryside life, from its food to its fine traditions and unforgettable experiences. Come and stop by and discover the best of the country with us…
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of King John Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Bar
House rules
King John Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note, this property does not accept Amex as a method of payment.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
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