The Charlton Inn
$109
/ night
Avg. for September
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$109
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Charlton Inn average $104 in August, the cheapest month, and $114 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $113 |
| February | $113 |
| March | $111 |
| April | $109 |
| May | $108 |
| June | $107 |
| July | $105 |
| August | $104 |
| September | $109 |
| October | $114 |
| November | $110 |
| December | $113 |
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Most expensive: October (~$114)
Cheapest: August (~$104)
About this property
Charming inn with a restaurant and free self-parking, located near Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Charlton Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Charlton Inn in Blandford Forum, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dorset National Landscape and Blandford Forum Town Museum. This inn is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Poole Harbour and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blandford Leisure Centre.
What's nearby
Dorset National Landscape(1.8 miles)
Blandford Forum Town Museum(2.2 miles)
Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.3 miles)
Blandford Leisure Centre(2.6 miles)
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs(3.4 miles)
Royal Signals Museum(4.2 miles)
White Mill(4.9 miles)
Kingston Lacy House(7 miles)
The Courtyard Craft Centre(8.3 miles)
Wimborne Minster(8.6 miles)
Tivoli Theatre(8.7 miles)
Broadstone Leisure Centre(8.8 miles)
Shillingstone Railway Project(8.8 miles)
Chettle Play Park(8.9 miles)
Priest's House Museum and Garden(9 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(16.7 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(40.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast in the Room
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Fishing
Location
The Charlton Inn 325 Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall, England, United Kingdom
Dorset National Landscape (1.8 miles)
Blandford Forum Town Museum (2.2 miles)
Ashley Wood Golf Club (2.3 miles)
Blandford Leisure Centre (2.6 miles)
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs (3.4 miles)
Royal Signals Museum (4.2 miles)
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 278 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
35%
Couple
25%
Family
21%
Group
10%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Charlton Inn describe a friendly pub stay with varied, good-value dinners, simple rooms often praised for being comfortable and quiet, and thoughtful touches like in-room mini fridges with bottled water and fresh milk.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Charlton Inn describe a friendly pub stay with varied, good-value dinners, simple rooms often praised for being comfortable and quiet, and thoughtful touches like in-room mini fridges with bottled water and fresh milk.
However, multiple reviews note dated decor, maintenance issues, and inconsistent bathroom cleanliness, with reports of damp smells, mould, wet floors, and worn fixtures. Service is widely described as warm and helpful, though operations can be patchy, with slow meals at busy times and occasional difficulty with check-in or check-out when the pub is closed. Breakfast is limited to a continental basket or not available on some stays, while rooms sit in a separate block set back from the pub. Expect a straightforward pub stay with comfortable basics rather than modern polish.
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Facilities
Rooms are in a separate block set back from the pub and facilities are basic. Operations can be limited when the pub is closed, with occasional unattended check-out.
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8
Neil
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
8
Carolyn
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
10
John
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
6
oliver
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
10
Anne
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room in separate building almost chalet-like and very cute. Everything I needed was provided.
Lovely room in separate building almost chalet-like and very cute. Everything I needed was provided.
10
Anne
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
10
Ella
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
6
Andy
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
6
Julie
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
8
Helen
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: several guests report damp smells, mould, wet or poorly cleaned bathrooms, and worn fixtures, while others found rooms and bathrooms clean or spotless. Housekeeping replenishment was occasionally missed.
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Hannah
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had a musty smell, paper peeling off the walls in bedroom. Bathroom looks like it needed a good clean, mould in the shower, toilet was dirty, hairs on the sides under the sink and dead flies in light shade
The room had a musty smell, paper peeling off the walls in bedroom. Bathroom looks like it needed a good clean, mould in the shower, toilet was dirty, hairs on the sides under the sink and dead flies in light shade
10
John
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
6
Gemma
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
SHOWER CURTAINS NEED REPLACING ASAP.
SHOWER CURTAINS NEED REPLACING ASAP.
10
Ella
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
10
Sharon
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless. The staff gave us a very warm welcome. We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu. The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless. The staff gave us a very warm welcome. We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu. The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
4
valerie
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Poor room - smelt damp. Rust on radiator in room and bin and toilet brush holder in bathroom and chipped dressing table. Room was dusty in places. Needs a refurb.
Poor room - smelt damp. Rust on radiator in room and bin and toilet brush holder in bathroom and chipped dressing table. Room was dusty in places. Needs a refurb.
6
Nick
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a two night stay. Welcome and check in was great. Also effort on first night to accommodate us for an evening meal at the pub was excellent, the food was also really good and a reasonable price. While the room was fine for our trip (size etc) there were a few things that let it down, (1) bathroom floor was wet on arrival - we thought that was fine as probably just been cleaned, however, we had to use towel to dry floor and the towel was extremely dirty afterwards suggesting water was dirty when cleaning it in the first place.(2) shower tray was dirty - someone’s hair still present around plug hole (3) when using shower, the water did not drain quickly and overflowed from the shower tray onto the bathroom floor (4) bed linen was worn (bobbly) on the double bed, duvet cover was inside out and one of the other beds the linen had pen marks.(5) although tea / coffee making was available this was not replenished through the stay so we ran out of tea and sugar. That aside there were some nice touches in the room, bottled water and milk in the mini fridge was nice touch. Unfortunately the little negatives just took it down to an average stay rather than a very good stay.
We had a two night stay. Welcome and check in was great. Also effort on first night to accommodate us for an evening meal at the pub was excellent, the food was also really good and a reasonable price. While the room was fine for our trip (size etc) there were a few things that let it down, (1) bathroom floor was wet on arrival - we thought that was fine as probably just been cleaned, however, we had to use towel to dry floor and the towel was extremely dirty afterwards suggesting water was dirty when cleaning it in the first place.(2) shower tray was dirty - someone’s hair still present around plug hole (3) when using shower, the water did not drain quickly and overflowed from the shower tray onto the bathroom floor (4) bed linen was worn (bobbly) on the double bed, duvet cover was inside out and one of the other beds the linen had pen marks.(5) although tea / coffee making was available this was not replenished through the stay so we ran out of tea and sugar. That aside there were some nice touches in the room, bottled water and milk in the mini fridge was nice touch. Unfortunately the little negatives just took it down to an average stay rather than a very good stay.
6
Andy
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
6
Julie
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
8
Helen
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
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Rooms
Many describe the rooms as comfortable and quiet, with appreciated touches like mini fridges stocked with milk and water. Decor is dated and some rooms show wear, with older mattresses, limited sockets, and light intrusion from exterior lighting or thin curtains.
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David
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
8
Steven
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable simple overnight accommodation. The staff were a little overwhelmed with customers in the pub and checkin wasn’t clear but I slept well. The only issue I had was the outside light was right outside my window and the curtains were too thin, and didn’t meet, so I couldn’t shut it out. The simple breakfast basket was full and not too bad value I would suggest 😊
Very comfortable simple overnight accommodation. The staff were a little overwhelmed with customers in the pub and checkin wasn’t clear but I slept well. The only issue I had was the outside light was right outside my window and the curtains were too thin, and didn’t meet, so I couldn’t shut it out. The simple breakfast basket was full and not too bad value I would suggest 😊
8
Neil
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
8
Carolyn
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
10
John
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
6
oliver
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
10
Anne
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room in separate building almost chalet-like and very cute. Everything I needed was provided.
Lovely room in separate building almost chalet-like and very cute. Everything I needed was provided.
10
Anne
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
10
Ella
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
10
John
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, with flexibility around check-in/out. At busy times service can be slow, and when the pub is closed there can be no one on hand for queries.
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David
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
8
Steven
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable simple overnight accommodation. The staff were a little overwhelmed with customers in the pub and checkin wasn’t clear but I slept well. The only issue I had was the outside light was right outside my window and the curtains were too thin, and didn’t meet, so I couldn’t shut it out. The simple breakfast basket was full and not too bad value I would suggest 😊
Very comfortable simple overnight accommodation. The staff were a little overwhelmed with customers in the pub and checkin wasn’t clear but I slept well. The only issue I had was the outside light was right outside my window and the curtains were too thin, and didn’t meet, so I couldn’t shut it out. The simple breakfast basket was full and not too bad value I would suggest 😊
10
Ian
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
8
Carolyn
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
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mark
Jul 16, 2023
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Sat at table 18.30, ordered meal straight away, meal arrived at 20.10. In that time no one asked if we are ok or need anything…bill came to &58.00 when paid by machine bill was £ 75 obviously hidden charges…..food was nice …….room not good…….
Sat at table 18.30, ordered meal straight away, meal arrived at 20.10. In that time no one asked if we are ok or need anything…bill came to &58.00 when paid by machine bill was £ 75 obviously hidden charges…..food was nice …….room not good…….
6
Phil
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really poor room, was given a disabled room & I'm not disabled. Room needed a big overhaul, mattress was in a bad state. Food was great but took ages.
Really poor room, was given a disabled room & I'm not disabled. Room needed a big overhaul, mattress was in a bad state. Food was great but took ages.
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chris
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were very good, always cheerful and ready and willing to help, answering any questions I asked. All-in-all a very comfortable and enjoyable 2-night stay. Well done all concerned.
The staff were very good, always cheerful and ready and willing to help, answering any questions I asked. All-in-all a very comfortable and enjoyable 2-night stay. Well done all concerned.
10
Alan
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great Staff Great Service Great Food
Great Staff Great Service Great Food
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Dawn-marie
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Myself and my children absolutely loved it here. Really disappointed that we hasn't booked a 2nd night. The food was amazing, the staff incredibly helpful and one of the best bits for me was having a mini fridge and milk. Will 100% be back here again.
Myself and my children absolutely loved it here. Really disappointed that we hasn't booked a 2nd night. The food was amazing, the staff incredibly helpful and one of the best bits for me was having a mini fridge and milk. Will 100% be back here again.
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william
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and professional staff; room was excellent, and they had draught ale on! Hurray!
Very friendly and professional staff; room was excellent, and they had draught ale on! Hurray!
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Location
Convenient for Blandford and the surrounding area, with rooms in a separate block set back from the pub that helps with noise. A few guests also highlighted it as handy for their plans.
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Wenjuan
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location is ideal. next to the rail station and walking distance to many restaurants. Service is very good and staff are friendly. The only minor issue is the wifi connection isn't so good.
The location is ideal. next to the rail station and walking distance to many restaurants. Service is very good and staff are friendly. The only minor issue is the wifi connection isn't so good.
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Neil
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
Perfectly decent pub accommodation, in a separate building set back from the pub which is ideal in case is worried about noise. Fairly basic facilities (note no toiletries are provided) but a nice touch having a small fridge with free bottled water and proper milk for tea/coffee!
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Carolyn
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
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oliver
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
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Anne
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
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Ella
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
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Dining
Dinner is a strong point, with an extensive, good-value menu and many positive comments on food quality. Breakfast is limited or continental-only on many stays, and a few guests experienced slow service or found the food average.
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Tim
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was just generally a little run down. Could have done with a facelift. Food in the pub was reasonable value for money but the quality was quite average.
It was just generally a little run down. Could have done with a facelift. Food in the pub was reasonable value for money but the quality was quite average.
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Carolyn
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
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mark
Jul 16, 2023
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Sat at table 18.30, ordered meal straight away, meal arrived at 20.10. In that time no one asked if we are ok or need anything…bill came to &58.00 when paid by machine bill was £ 75 obviously hidden charges…..food was nice …….room not good…….
Sat at table 18.30, ordered meal straight away, meal arrived at 20.10. In that time no one asked if we are ok or need anything…bill came to &58.00 when paid by machine bill was £ 75 obviously hidden charges…..food was nice …….room not good…….
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michael
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
only a continental breakfast available not very visible on booking site
only a continental breakfast available not very visible on booking site
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Alastair
Jan 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
As soon as we arrived the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, and welcoming. Our room was ready and perfect. It’s a continental breakfast, but we were spoiled for choice. The facilities in the room were great. Beds were very comfortable, great nights sleep and the bathroom was great. We also had dinner at the Inn and it is one of the friendliest places with fantastic value for money on the food and wonderful ales. Thanks to all
As soon as we arrived the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, and welcoming. Our room was ready and perfect. It’s a continental breakfast, but we were spoiled for choice. The facilities in the room were great. Beds were very comfortable, great nights sleep and the bathroom was great. We also had dinner at the Inn and it is one of the friendliest places with fantastic value for money on the food and wonderful ales. Thanks to all
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Sharon
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless. The staff gave us a very warm welcome. We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu. The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless. The staff gave us a very warm welcome. We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu. The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
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Alan
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great Staff Great Service Great Food
Great Staff Great Service Great Food
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Neil
Dec 8, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay, rooms have everything you need, shower was powerfull and hot, food in the pub was top class, breakfast was ok, cooked breakfasts are my choice but the continental supplied was far more than i could eat, 5 stars 🌟
Great place to stay, rooms have everything you need, shower was powerfull and hot, food in the pub was top class, breakfast was ok, cooked breakfasts are my choice but the continental supplied was far more than i could eat, 5 stars 🌟
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Helen
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
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John
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
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Jamie
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself was really nice, with the old beams running along the roof, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The bar was definitely well stocked for all occasions, staff were very chatty.
The hotel itself was really nice, with the old beams running along the roof, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The bar was definitely well stocked for all occasions, staff were very chatty.
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Emma
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely welcome at the property and staff were very helpful and friendly. Good choice of food.
Lovely welcome at the property and staff were very helpful and friendly. Good choice of food.
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Lucy
May 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were lovely and the room was clean, the bottle of water and biscuits were a nice tough. Bed was clean however the mattress was quite hard and springy, would say it was personally not a very comfy night sleep but it was ok for 1 night
Staff were lovely and the room was clean, the bottle of water and biscuits were a nice tough. Bed was clean however the mattress was quite hard and springy, would say it was personally not a very comfy night sleep but it was ok for 1 night
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Melinda
Mar 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are in a block at the rear of the property, over 2 floors with external staircase. No breakfast facility.
Rooms are in a block at the rear of the property, over 2 floors with external staircase. No breakfast facility.
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Julie
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Light on outside all night
Light on outside all night
FAQs about The Charlton Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Blandford Forum, within a 5-minute drive of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Blandford Forum Town Museum. It is approximately 12.1 miles from Poole Harbour and 3.4 miles from Ashley Wood Golf Club.
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- 2026-09-20: 114.3511786290207USD
- 2026-09-21: 114.64170656121826USD
- 2026-09-22: 114.61344219051361USD
- 2026-09-23: 114.64170656121826USD
- 2026-09-24: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-09-25: 128.50400131759645USD
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- 2026-09-29: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-09-30: 121.78805160340119USD
- 2026-10-01: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-02: 114.66406441454315USD
- 2026-10-03: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-04: 120.91727485347748USD
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- 2026-10-07: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-08: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-09: 114.76357947688294USD
- 2026-10-10: 115.8727986085968USD
- 2026-10-11: 114.60162915575408USD
- 2026-10-12: 114.63125929774475USD
- 2026-10-13: 114.76357947688294USD
- 2026-10-14: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-15: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-16: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-17: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-18: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-19: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-20: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-21: 127.1628848638916USD
- 2026-10-22: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-10-23: 114.4132768793106USD
- 2026-10-24: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-25: 114.60167349897766USD
- 2026-10-26: 127.48917117157745USD
- 2026-10-27: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-28: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-10-29: 114.76357947688294USD
- 2026-10-30: 127.55316731183625USD
- 2026-10-31: 127.55316731183625USD
- 2026-11-01: 115.74937368010711USD
- 2026-11-02: 114.76357947688294USD
- 2026-11-03: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-11-04: 114.62419985655212USD
- 2026-11-05: 114.69175232334136USD
- 2026-11-06: 114.7027050995636USD
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- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
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