Country pubs · Dorset
Greyhound Inn
A quietly excellent village inn hidden in the chalk-stream valley of Sydling St Nicholas, well off the well-trodden route.
★★★★★Gem 8/10Dorset
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Tucked into one of Dorset's loveliest hidden valleys, the Greyhound Inn rewards those willing to leave the main road behind. Sydling St Nicholas is the sort of chalk-stream village where thatch meets water and time seems to slow, and the pub sits at its heart with an easy, unshowy warmth. A steady following of locals and in-the-know visitors keeps its reputation glowing without ever tipping into crowds. Expect proper country hospitality, honest cooking and the deep quiet of somewhere the wider world has happily overlooked. Come for lunch, stay for the stillness.
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Why Hunters selected it
A true hidden gem in a beautiful, little-known valley — the kind of find that rewards the detour and gets whispered to friends afterwards.
Perfect for
- Peace & Quiet
- Food Lovers
- Dog Friendly
- Hidden Gem
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