King John Inn
Pub with rooms in Tollard Royal, Wiltshire
From £150 per night
Curator's notes:
- Refurbished Victorian inn
- Cosy country-style rooms
- Modern pub food; local game
- Terraced garden & outdoor kitchen
Rooms from
8 doubles: £150
Good to know
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Amex not accepted, Visa / Mastercard / Maestro all accepted
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Disabled access
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Alfresco & private dining
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Parking available
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Dog stay: £15
A touch of
culture
For a cultural day out, head to the nearby cathedral city of
Salisbury to explore its shops, museums and fine historic
houses.
Outdoor
adventures
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's an excellent
base for walking, cycling and riding activities, as well as
shooting and fishing opportunities.
Dog-friendly
Dogs are welcome in all the rooms and dog bowls can be provided on
request.
Rooms
Each of the eight country bedrooms - five in the main Victorian building and three in a renovated coaching house - are comfortable, rustic sanctuaries
Antique furnishings blend effortlessly with contemporary touches - expect big headboards, down duvets and crisp linen on super comfortable beds, rich floral fabrics, fresh flowers and fat lamps, and posh bathrooms. Smaller rooms and snug and cosy - for oodles of space book the King's Room, with its vast bed, leather Chesterfield sofa and slate and glass bathroom with claw-foot bath and walk-in storm shower.
To keep you connected, there are digital televisions, direct dial telephones and wifi, or for some quiet downtime, there's a selection of books to read. All rooms come with Bramley bath products, fine Newby teas and homemade shortbread.
Restaurant & bar
Work up a healthy appetite by striding across the surrounding downland trails - the Wessex Ridgeway passes the pub door - and return for some hearty modern pub food, prepared from seasonal ingredients supplied by local farmers, fishermen and artisan producers.
With the Rushmore Estate and Cranborne Chase on the doorstep, the menu is rich in game and the kitchen works with a number of small farms and local suppliers to create inspired, relaxed versions of the traditional British classics that reflect the flavours and ingredients of each season. Typically tuck into black pudding and apple croquette with apple sauce; chicken and leek pie, spring greens and buttery mash; ox cheek ragu, oven-dried tomatoes, capers and gnocchi; and rhubarb and ginger steamed pudding.
Behind the bar you'll find a good selection of craft and local beers, a wide range of wines and champagne (available by the glass), along with fine whiskies, gins and cognacs.
Private dining
In the summer, the beautiful terraced Victorian garden, surrounded by lush countryside, is the ideal place to host a party, private lunch or reception. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, The Lounge is an intimate hideaway perfect for shooting parties or private get-togethers. It combines heritage furnishings with modern facilities including a flatscreen TV (ideal for watching rugby with a group of friends), a private bar and discreet fridges stocked with the finest wines, whiskies and cognacs - ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
Experiences
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