The Crown Inn at Marnhull has the honour of being The Pure Drop Inn featured in Thomas Hardy’s famous novel. In fact, Marnhull is the ‘Marlott’ of the story, making this stunning pub with rooms a real treat for literary lovers.
Today this public house offers the comfort & quality of the 21st century. With original wooden beams, flagstone flooring, inglenook fireplace, a feature priest hole & the Plank & Mutton wooden wall: The Crown is packed with character, giving it an inviting feel all year around.
Guests can expect hearty pub classics, inviting specials and a signature pie & fish board. Naturally for a pub of this calibre, all food is cooked to order with locally sourced fayre. There are lots of places in which to dine, from the cosy bar and pretty library restaurant to the romantic Hardy suites, or the beautiful walled secret garden.
The Crown Inn at Marnhull offers beverages of distinction. Choose from award- winning Dorset brewed Hall & Woodhouse Badger Ales, refreshing lagers, draft & bottled country ciders and a carefully curated wine menu, chosen by the villagers themselves. Or why not sit by the roaring fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows, tea or coffee, or for a special treat, one of the pub’s top shelf liqueurs.
Upstairs are 7 en-suite rooms, all beautifully decorated with impeccable taste and character. Guests have flexible lodging options, ranging from double rooms through to family room accommodating up to 5 people. One of the double rooms also offers easy access. The price includes a full cooked breakfast, along with in-room audio, Freeview TV, plasma screens, tea and coffee making facilities and luxury toiletries. Check in is officially from 5pm, but rooms may be ready ahead of time if guests wish to phone ahead before their arrival.
Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do. The Hardy Trail is a must for literary fans, while Gold Hill, the street made famous by Hovis Bread adverts, is just 7 miles away. Sherborne Castle, Stonehenge and The Jurassic Coast are all within 30 miles, making The Crown Inn at Marnhull a fantastic base for a memorable rural break.
Other Information
Address:
Crown Road,
Sturminster Newton,
Marnhull,
Dorset,
England,
DT10 1LN
Number of rooms: 7
