The Mitre Inn

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Sam

Lovely country inn with good food and rooms. Really pleasant staff

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Geoff

I thought i had already done one of these, but it probably deserves another accolade.
Lovely efficient and welcoming staff, it's owned and very competently personally managed by owner Steve.
We reckon the Mitre is an extraordinarily good find. Amazing small country village side of valley location wonderful visas in every direction. Super cusine all with local produce freshly prepared with panache.
Rooms en suite imited in number but well equipped very clean and comfortable.
Wonderful getaway break, we'll be back for sure.
Geoff n Gilly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Emma

We only booked the Mitre Inn as it was near to a wedding we were attending but this gorgeous pub with its friendly locals and staff ended up being a highlight in itself! We felt welcomed and looked after from the moment we stepped in. The room, the food, the beer, the decor, the staff, the gardens, all of it was fantastic. We are already planning another stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Patricia

Mitre Inn is a traditional old local inn full of charm, character and helpful friendly staff. Ideal for a hiking base or quiet retreat

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Mark

Two highly enjoyable nights in a fantastic inn, brilliant owner for whom nothing is too much trouble. The Mitre is in a beautiful Tolkien-esque setting and I highly recommend it

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Wendy

We had a lovely stay surrounded by nature, quiet and relaxing. The staff were all lovely, the food was great and eating al fresco was a bonus. Our room could have been a bit cleaner and the bathroom had a bit of a musty smell but it is an old pub so goes with the territory. The bed was comfortable and we slept peacefully and well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

angela

Great value traditional country pub

Amazing country pub, warm welcome from Steve owner and buddy (dog). Clean room with comfortable bed and large shower room. Currently renovating the kitchen but breakfast served up in the top garden. Breakfast made to order and was delicious. We ate there three nights fresh pizza made to order in pizza oven using some produce from well stocked organic garden. The regulars and staff were so welcoming for a small village.
Even met a kindered spirit originally from cleckheaton (Nick) the gardener.
If you want a warm welcome with home comforts at a good price make The Mitre Inn Your next stop.
Until next year!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Tracy

A beautiful country pub, great atmosphere

We stayed in the shepherds hut in the garden and had a wonderful time. The location of the pub is just stunning.The garden is beautiful and the outside bar is amazing. Our host was very friendly, even with our grumpy dog.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Nigel

We liked the whole package in general , Steve and his team were just so welcoming , friendly and gave us a lovely break . 10/10 . We will be revisiting

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Jane

We really enjoyed our stay . Steve was a lovely host and his breakfast was delicious. The kitchen is being replaced and renewed but we had a delicious homemade pizza one night and breakfast was served from the kitchen in the garden bar, beautiful scenery and so peaceful, it couldn’t be improved on.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Hannah

Booked last minute for a trip with kids. Location was very convenient but do bear in mind it’s accessed via small country roads.
The staff were very welcoming and my boys were smitten with the dog, Buddy.
The main pub wasn’t open but the pizza’s were great. The garden is absolutely wonderful and we will definitely try to return and see how it matures.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Philip

Shame about the kitchen refurb: otherwise great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Christine

Great place

Lovely pub, a clean comfortable room.
Will be coming back xx

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Pamela

Excellent pub

A great pub in a quiet country village. The landlord, Steve was very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you. Fabulous curry night followed be a great breakfast - would love to stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Chris

Shhh don't tell everyone but...

What a find, a proper country pub with real beer, real people and great food. Add to that a suntrap of a garden and absolute peace through the night. Well done Steve, carry on doing what you are doing. Oh and did I mention the breakfast...?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Jane

Wonderful location

Set in the beautiful hamlet of Sandford Orcas. Steven has created a lovely place to chill. Quiet,friendly,and nicely appointed, dogs are a bonus and great food. Lovely comfortable beds too. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Glynn

Great place to stay Landlord and staff were fab

Great location plenty of parking and a good breakfast to boot

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Diana

Brill

A lovely friendly cosy country pub with an excellent breakfast, can't wait to stay again !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Michalis

Excellent

Clean comfortable quiet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Nigel

A haven of peace in deepest Dorset

Arrived in the dark on a bitterly cold misty February night. Despite the fact that Steve had only just got out of hospital after a hip operation and clearly in pain, he did everything possible to make me welcome and comfortable. Rooms recently completely refurbished, well-pointed and warm. Great land scaping projects in the garden ready for the summer to make wonderful sitting out areas. The quintessentially simple cosy affordable Dorset Inn, log fire. stone floor simple decor, gumboots and pub labrador. Perfection.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Tony

Great place to stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

john

Best place in Dorset

Iv stopped here a few times now and it's a lovely little quiet pub. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The owner Steve is a great host. The room are very clean and comfortable. The pub offers fantastic food, all homemade and the breakfast is one of the best iv had in any hotel. If your looking for a nice quiet place to stop for a few night in Dorset you must stay here.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Christine

This is a great pub in a lovely area.
The staff are engaging, the food is delicious and the accommodation is clean, warm & cosy.
I will be returning to the Mitre Inn

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

Brian

Great experience

Great welcome and staff very accommodating.
Small village location and a traditional village inn
Food excellent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

MS YA P

Steven is a very nice person. The breakfast is rich and the burger dinner is very delicious.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2024

Stephen

An authentic village pub not pretending to be anything else. Basic menu well executed. Friendly, attentive but unobtrusive service.
The only downside was the unpleasant smell coming from our bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Richard

Steve does a great job attending to the guests needs. Great find!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Colin

Very friendly, great atmosphere, great food, it was a fantastic couple of nights, Colin and Kim

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

J D

Steve was a great host and were his staff. Nothing was too much trouble, room was clean, food was good and we would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

john

Hidden gem of Dorset

Second time stopping at this lovely pub. The rooms are very clean and spacious. The owner is very friendly and welcoming.
Do not miss the full English breakfast, it's spectacular ( you won't need lunch after it ).
I can recommend eating there as well, I had the burger and only just managed to finish it ( big tasty portions).
I would suggest going out in the day but make sure you get back to enjoy the food and just sit back and relax with a nice drink and good people.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Peter

friendly and quiet pub with good food.

very friendly and obliging host, food particularly good and inexpensively priced. would definitely stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Brian

Quiet couunry pub in a small village. Very jolly, friendly landlord, Steve. Exceptionally accommodating. Well-behaved dogs. Would stay again xx

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Stephen

Excellent stay at a charming country pub.
Really friendly staff (and dogs); lovely food; and a well appointed bedroom.
Cannot recommend enough

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

LAndrew

One night stay

We had an enjoyable stay. Good food, comfortable, peaceful room and friendly, welcoming staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Paul

Good food, nice staff, beautiful location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2024

Shaun

Excellent throughout

Beautiful surroundings, wonderful host and staff throughout. Comfortable stay with warm showers, large bed, clean and tidy. Good food in the evening too. The pub / hotel is sat within a very quiet and remote village.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Mark

Lovely country pub with great food and quality service.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Angus

A great stay at The Mitre Inn.

We felt very welcomed and looked after during our stay, with our friendly host Steve and the tasty food a particular highlight. It was almost like staying as the guest of a friend :-)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Andy

Dont miss this gem!

What a lovely stopover in my busy business week. A proper country pub with great standard of accomodation. The evening meal was devine as was the included breakfast the next morning. Peaceful, quiet and wonderful hists. Cannot fault my stay and will be looking forward to staying again. Thanks again Andy

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Trevor

Period charm

The Mitre Inn is a great example of Ye Olde English Pub complete with what appears to be the original flagstone flooring. Nice log burner adds to the ambiance.

Steve, the host and his girlfriend are excellent and food was top along with great beers.

Had a great stay there and would recommend it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

CAROL

Everything you need for a break away .Wonderful fresh home made food which was good value and tasted amazing .No problem parking extended car park outside the Inn.The room we stayed in was a generous size and the king size bed was very comfortable .The hosts made us feel very welcome and when we are travelling that way again this will be our first choice .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Peter

Very friendly owner and staff couldn't do enough to make our stay excellent, the food is good and a good choose, would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Bernard

We had a perfect stay here for us. It is situated in a very rural area near Sherborne. It is a popular pub with locals giving us an opportunity to meet and chat with them. The chef cooks lovely traditional pub food. The landlord could not have been more attentive and obliging.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

Jeff

Up there with the best!

Run by a lovely friendly couple who couldn't be more accommodating. Set in an ancient village in a secluded location, a few miles north of Sherborne. Nice comfortable room and great food (the hake and dauphinoise potatoes are the best ever!). Plenty of space both indoors and outdoors for eating and drinking. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Ian

MIDWEEK BREAK

Enjoyed stay.Hosts very hospitable and would do anything to help

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2022

Margaret

Everything was wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2021

Sharon

Hidden gem.

Such a warm welcome not only from the hosts Alan and Cheryl but the locals in the pub. Great food and comfy bed, can ask for more.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2021

Philip

All good great service and a very fine breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2021

Joanna

Lovely break

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at the Mitre Inn. It is located in a small village near Sherborne which is a lovely town. It is reached by small country lanes so a car is essential although we had some amazing walks from the pub around the village and surrounding area. The owners Cheryl and Allen are friendly and we were served with a fantastic cooked breakfast each morning. We ate in the pub in the evening and the food was excellent. A brilliant place to stay if you need to be away from everything and just want to relax. We will hopefully return soon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2019

Yuleen

Lovely English experience

A typical English stay full of character. Highly recommended, great food and very friendly staff.

Friends