Located 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 while 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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O'toole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Super comfy beds. Delicious food and wine. Lots of extra little touches like free welcome drinks, sausage for our dog for breakfast. Delicious breakfast. Millie deserves a gold star (or payrise :) ) for excellent customer service - she did...
William
United States United States
Welcoming exterior and staff. Room was spacious and comfortable. Food was very good
Daphne
Canada Canada
- super comfy bed and pillows - rooms beautifully decorated - complementary drink - excellent food - friendly, warm staff - an ideal romantic hideaway spot - very good price - just an all around amazing find - we had a great stay - the...
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast was very good. And Kate was excellent always had a smile on her face nothing was to much trouble 10 out of 10
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were super friendly and very helpful. We had a very pleasant room with spacious bathroom, including a large bath. The breakfast was first rate, including the best black pudding we have ever had.
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Evening meal was delicious and nicely served. The pub full of charm and character. Bedroom nicely decorated.
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quiet comfortable rooms. The meal was particularly good. Lots of nice touches such as a perfect yolk in scotch egg , also a few middle eastern items in a local produce menu.
Michele
France France
We took two rooms — a single for our son and a double. Both were attractively decorated and comfortable, with lovely bedding and fantastic bathrooms. A nice welcome in the pub when we arrive in the evening, and a really scrumptious, quality...
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really good breakfast, excellent service, comfy room
Gerald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed 2 different nights.Both rooms were good one was really Big the other was in the annex. The annex was ok for us and nicely done, but could be a problem for tall people as the beams are very low.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 30,250 reviews from 36 properties
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Property info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of King John Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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