The location of Coach And Horses

Geographic Location: Lat: 50.71331; Long: -2.54461 - GeoTag: GB-DOR

 

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Coach And Horses

 Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Abbas, DT2 9LU 

 

Accommodation Star Rating of Coach And Horses

The actual star rating of Coach And Horses is 3 and has been provided by The AA. You may click this link for more information about The AA's assessment criteria (External website will open in a new window)

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A brief description of this property and its facilities

The Coach and Horses as it's name suggests is a former coaching inn dating back to the early 1800's. In rolling countryside it is perfect for exploring Dorset's beautiful Jurassic coastline.The pub is located within the heart of the village of Winterbourne Abbas just four miles from Dorchester on the A35 making it an ideal base for a Dorset short break or as an overnight stopover on the way to the West Country.A fine selection of beers and winesThe pub is a Free House run by Andy and Liz Venning friendly and hospitable hosts who took over in 2002.They have established a reputation for serving excellent food and well-maintained ales and for the quality of the bed and breakfast accommodation in Dorset..Andy and Liz have some 25 years experience in the pub trade and between them have interests in food gardening fishing rugby and classic cars when they get a break from their main 'hobby' of steadily improving the inn's amenities and decor.We aim to provide good quality service in a relaxed atmosphere.Andy is in charge of the kitchen which serves food throughout the day and is based around an excellent Carvery along with an extensive menu that includes bar snacks daily specials and vegetarian options.We stock a wide selection of brand name drinks local beers wines by the bottle and the glass and plenty of soft drinks for those on the move so there really is something for everyone.This is a lively Dorset pub popular with local people and has its own darts team pool table a very popular Sunday night Quiz and occasional music events. Find out what's going on over the next few weeks.The Coach and Horses is child-friendly with a secure play area for small children to the rear of the pub a patio area garden and aviary. The inn is also disabled-friendly with good access and toilets although the guest bedrooms are not yet suitable for the disabled all being on the first floor.There are 5 bed and breakfast rooms all with en suite facilities (bath and shower) and provided with TV alarm clock and hospitality tray. There's a choice of single twin double or triple rooms and the tariff includes a wicked Full English breakfast.Winterbourne Abbas is just a few miles from the historic county town of Dorchester closely associated with the famous novelist Thomas Hardy; about the same distance from Abbotsbury and its famous Swannery; and only a few miles further from the popular seaside resort of Weymouth.Being an old coaching inn the number 31 bus stops right outside the front door which provides service to Axminster (famous for it's carpets) stopping in Bridport and Lyme Regis on the way or in the other direction to Weymouth (seaside resort) stopping in the county town of Dorchester on it's way. 

Suitability

This accommodation may have special suitability for the following purposes;

Beach Breaks;Traditional Inn;Family Run;Restaurant with Rooms;Walking Breaks;Family Breaks;Romantic Breaks;Weekend Breaks

Facilities at Coach And Horses

The list below details what additional facilities you may expect;

Car parking available onsite;Restaurant;TV;Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room;Disabled Access Public Areas;Disabled toilets on ground floor;Wheelchair Access;Wheelchair Access To Reception;Wheelchair Access To Restaurant;Wheelchair Access To Bar;Bar;Breakfast to go;Radio;

Room Rates (Pounds Sterling)

Room prices at Coach And Horses range from around 65 GBP per night. (Charges are subject to change without notice)

Map and Driving Directions to Coach And Horses

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Attractions and Event Venues near Coach And Horses, Winterbourne Abbas

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Railway Stations and Bus Stations near Coach And Horses, Winterbourne Abbas

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