Our first trip ever out of London with our dogs in tow to visit the famed English countryside, we were thrilled to find ourselves in the comfortable arms of Plumber Manor in the green, growing heart of Dorset. Driving through the gates, you have a sense of homecoming though neither I not my husband have ever lived on a rambling... More

Very regular visitors until 25 years ago, We returned with some trepidation - we need not have worried! A very warm welcome - Richard included - and a lovely log fire. Room No. 1 in the main house has a very tiny bathroom - but all is included and it was spotlessly clean with crisp cotton sheets The dining room... More

My husband and I were recommended to Plumber in December 2005 by an office colleague who said 'If I could go anywhere - Plumber would be my first choice.' From the moment we went through the front door into the hall, I almost felt that I had returned to my childhood home. The smell of an open fire, logs piled... More

Just returned from a quick stay at Plumber Manor to celebrate mother's birthday. As ever, we had a wonderful time. From management to cleaners to waiting staff, everyone working at Plumber Manor makes it a very special. The food never fails and we can't wait for our next visit. Thank you all.

Here is a family house and estate deep in central Dorset. Three brothers decided to keep the family home going by running the show as a lovely country hotel with an excellent cuisine which has to be experienced. We were there to play bridge (an excellent small room housed a couple of dozen of us). Rooms in the main house... More

You will gather from the reviews below that if you are over fifty, read the Telegraph over breakfast and enjoy straightforward cuisine cooked and served to the highest standard over stiff white table clothes then you are probably going to love Plumber. And so you will. We stopped for one night last year and the place was sold to us... More

Richard and his family and numerous helpers made our most recent stay a pure delight. If you depend on your IPod, Sky Sports, computer games and all that is wrong with modern England this isn’t for you. If you enjoy courteous understated service and comfort, beautiful food, great wines and the great Dorset countryside you must stay at Plumber Manor.... More

Plumber manor is a great find. I read some of the reviews before booking, having only eaten there before. The courtyard room was huge. Yes the bathroom suite was avocado, but it was perfectly clean, and fluffy towels etc./Molton Brown products more than compensated. Hosts were charming and accomodating. We were walked back to the room as the path was... More

Stayed at Plumber Manor a few weeks ago on a business trip to the area. I agree with many of the reviews - yes the rooms are a bit dated, yes the housekeeping is a bit lacking BUT too many changes at Plumber Manor and it will loose all its charm and - heaven forbid - join the mass market!... More