Name: The Fox Inn
Address: Ansty, Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom, Melcombe Bingham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.73

Guest reviews

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 672 verified reviews

Facilities

7.9

Cleanliness

8.5

Rooms

8

Service

8.4

Location

8

Dining

8

Who stays here?

Business

3%

Couple

55%

Family

20%

Group

18%

Solo

1%

8

Sue

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy to recommend The Fox. The room was clean comfortable and very nicely furnished. The evening meal was very good match by great service from George the waiter. Breakfast was okay. Scarlett was outstanding, welcoming, efficient and friendly. My one issue was the temperature of the room as the accommodations heating hadn't been switched on despite the colder weather. I was offered additional blankets by Scarlet who did her best to help.

10

Rachel

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location, really well presented rooms with all mod cons, comfy bed, lovey welcome gift of homemade biscuits and fudge. Delicious breakfast, polite and helpful staff. I would highly recommend this pub/ restaurant/country hotel. Stunning location close to many interesting places in Dorset.

8

Andrew

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & friendly with good food and a nice bar

8

Claire Louise

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet stay, really nice room, delightful staff.

10

Alan J

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room recently fitted out Friendly service.

Ansty, Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom

Location

When you stay at The Fox Inn in Dorchester, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This inn is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Shillingstone Railway Project and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Badger Watch Dorset.

Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(3.4 miles)

Shillingstone Railway Project(7.8 miles)

Badger Watch Dorset(8.5 miles)

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum(8.7 miles)

Sturminster Newton Mill(9 miles)

The Art Stable(9.3 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Free self parking is available onsite, with limited spaces. No reservation is required.

Breakfast is available for a fee at the restaurant. Specific serving hours are not detailed.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from this fee.

Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property is located in Ansty, approximately 11 minutes by car from the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 7.8 miles from Shillingstone Railway Project, and 8.5 miles from Badger Watch Dorset. Public transport availability is not specified.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Fox Inn

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