The Museum Inn
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Location
Located in Blandford Forum, The Museum Inn is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Chettle Play Park and Larmer Tree Gardens. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from New Forest National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Vale of Allen Parish Council.
What's nearby
Chettle Play Park(1.4 miles)
Larmer Tree Gardens(1.9 miles)
Rushmore Golf Club(2.4 miles)
Vale of Allen Parish Council(3.5 miles)
Fontmell and Melbury Downs(5 miles)
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery(5.1 miles)
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs(6.7 miles)
Horton Estate Vineyard(7.4 miles)
RSPB Garston Wood(7.6 miles)
Martin Down National Nature Reserve(7.7 miles)
Bugad Classic Bikes(7.9 miles)
Melbury Vale Winery(8.4 miles)
Blandford Forum Town Museum(8.8 miles)
Dorset National Landscape(9.1 miles)
Blandford Leisure Centre(9.4 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(18.4 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(40.2 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
Farnham, Farnham, England, United Kingdom
Chettle Play Park (1.4 miles)
Larmer Tree Gardens (1.9 miles)
Rushmore Golf Club (2.4 miles)
Vale of Allen Parish Council (3.5 miles)
Fontmell and Melbury Downs (5 miles)
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery (5.1 miles)
Room options
23
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds
Room details
6× King Beds
and 4× Twin Beds
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
7
Comfort Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Crib(s) (Free)
5
Stables
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
8
Comfort Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
4
Classic Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
5
General’s
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 3
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Museum Inn
9.1
Superb
Based on 189 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
53%
Family
19%
Group
21%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Museum Inn, travellers describe a welcoming country pub with characterful, comfortable rooms, friendly service, and generally tasty food and breakfasts, set in a quiet, picturesque village that works well as a base for exploring Dorset by car.
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At The Museum Inn, travellers describe a welcoming country pub with characterful, comfortable rooms, friendly service, and generally tasty food and breakfasts, set in a quiet, picturesque village that works well as a base for exploring Dorset by car.
Facilities include a cosy bar and outdoor areas, plus EV chargers and parking. Several reviews note patchy Wi-Fi (especially in the Stables) and limited mobile signal, a later breakfast start, and occasional inconsistencies in meal quality or service, with a few bathrooms feeling tired and some rooms lacking a fridge. Overall, expect a relaxed rural inn experience.
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Facilities
Guests highlight cosy pub spaces with a pleasant bar and outdoor seating, plus convenient on-site parking and EV chargers.
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Andrea
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Had a wonderful stay (4 nights in the Stables). The Inn is set in beautiful countryside, and I loved the quaintness of the building, lots of different areas to sit in to eat or have a drink, and a nice covered seating area outside. The room was very comfortable, and the water pressure for the bath was great. Food was superb, the best I've had in a pub (a step above what I'd call 'pub food'). Paolo, Tim, Amanda, and the rest of the team were warm, welcoming and super helpful (including when I had a puncture on my first day!). Would definitely stay again if I get the chance.
Had a wonderful stay (4 nights in the Stables). The Inn is set in beautiful countryside, and I loved the quaintness of the building, lots of different areas to sit in to eat or have a drink, and a nice covered seating area outside. The room was very comfortable, and the water pressure for the bath was great. Food was superb, the best I've had in a pub (a step above what I'd call 'pub food'). Paolo, Tim, Amanda, and the rest of the team were warm, welcoming and super helpful (including when I had a puncture on my first day!). Would definitely stay again if I get the chance.
10
Nicola
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
10
Quentin
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely village pub, comfortable rooms, easy parking with electric charging, good food and drink choice. Friendly and very helpful staff. Will stay again.
Lovely village pub, comfortable rooms, easy parking with electric charging, good food and drink choice. Friendly and very helpful staff. Will stay again.
10
Phillip
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A really great pub/hotel. Lovely bar. Great food. Would highly recommend
A really great pub/hotel. Lovely bar. Great food. Would highly recommend
10
Phillip
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay. Lovely room. Great bar and outside area. Diner and breakfast was top quality. Staff were so friendly and efficient. Thank you This is a really dog friendly pub! We will certainly return.
Fantastic stay. Lovely room. Great bar and outside area. Diner and breakfast was top quality. Staff were so friendly and efficient. Thank you This is a really dog friendly pub! We will certainly return.
10
Hilary
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We spent a few days here to celebrate our anniversary and explore Dorset and surrounding area, we visited some National Trusts. The Museum Inn was in an ideal position. The staff were all very friendly, food was excellent, the room we have was “The Catch” very large, clean and comfortable. We have an electric car that we were able to charge on the property which was very useful. My only concern was the choice of carpet colour in the restaurant and breakfast room, being very pale it was showing a lot of marks where things had been spilt, apart from the it was a very enjoyable stay.
We spent a few days here to celebrate our anniversary and explore Dorset and surrounding area, we visited some National Trusts. The Museum Inn was in an ideal position. The staff were all very friendly, food was excellent, the room we have was “The Catch” very large, clean and comfortable. We have an electric car that we were able to charge on the property which was very useful. My only concern was the choice of carpet colour in the restaurant and breakfast room, being very pale it was showing a lot of marks where things had been spilt, apart from the it was a very enjoyable stay.
10
Keith
Nov 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Rural upmarket pub. Old house with modern amenities and good restaurant with good breakfast. Electric car chargers but hotel location somewhat hidden in little village.
Rural upmarket pub. Old house with modern amenities and good restaurant with good breakfast. Electric car chargers but hotel location somewhat hidden in little village.
10
Serena
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
10
Philip
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
10
Mandy
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely quiet pub out in the country. Excellent facilities, good choice of drink, spirits etc. We stayed and the room was lovely; clean, thoughtful touches such as choice of tea and fresh coffee with a French press. Pillow spray and ear plugs !! Will definitely go again.
Lovely quiet pub out in the country. Excellent facilities, good choice of drink, spirits etc. We stayed and the room was lovely; clean, thoughtful touches such as choice of tea and fresh coffee with a French press. Pillow spray and ear plugs !! Will definitely go again.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept, though a few bathrooms feel dated or need maintenance.
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Andrew
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful setting, rooms very tidy and welcoming. Evening meal and breakfast, very good quality. Excellent value for money
Wonderful setting, rooms very tidy and welcoming. Evening meal and breakfast, very good quality. Excellent value for money
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Marianne
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vennlig personale, nydelig sted, rent og pent. Spiste en god middag på kvelden og en fortreffelig frokost neste morgen. Kan varmt anbefale dette stedet!
Vennlig personale, nydelig sted, rent og pent. Spiste en god middag på kvelden og en fortreffelig frokost neste morgen. Kan varmt anbefale dette stedet!
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Nicola
Aug 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A good stay for a night. Room and bathroom were clean, nice eco touches with the products in the room - toiletries and the drinks. Ground coffee was good, better than the sachets of instant. The bathroom was clean, but looking a bit tired. Extractor fan didn't seem to do a lot as after showering it was very damp and humid for hours afterwards. This, and the starchy towels and bedding did make for a bit of a funky smelling room which was quite hard to air due to only one small window. Food in the pub for dinner and breakfast were very nice and things that were more than average pub grub - tasty options for veggies/dairy free. Service from all staff we encountered throughout our stay was okay. Overall, it did us good for a night and a base to see friends who lived nearby.
A good stay for a night. Room and bathroom were clean, nice eco touches with the products in the room - toiletries and the drinks. Ground coffee was good, better than the sachets of instant. The bathroom was clean, but looking a bit tired. Extractor fan didn't seem to do a lot as after showering it was very damp and humid for hours afterwards. This, and the starchy towels and bedding did make for a bit of a funky smelling room which was quite hard to air due to only one small window. Food in the pub for dinner and breakfast were very nice and things that were more than average pub grub - tasty options for veggies/dairy free. Service from all staff we encountered throughout our stay was okay. Overall, it did us good for a night and a base to see friends who lived nearby.
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Catherine
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay at the Museum Inn -excellent value , the room was clean, recently decorated, small but all we needed. The staff very friendly and helpful and a decent breakfast with great choice in a really nice breakfast room. A great place for a short stay…
Great stay at the Museum Inn -excellent value , the room was clean, recently decorated, small but all we needed. The staff very friendly and helpful and a decent breakfast with great choice in a really nice breakfast room. A great place for a short stay…
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Catharine
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
10
Andrew
Jul 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful staff, rooms immaculate Lovely pub, lovely setting
Helpful staff, rooms immaculate Lovely pub, lovely setting
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Graeme
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable night, room very nice, bathroom a touch tired but all very clean and well equipped. Great to have a flask of fresh milk for tea. Breakfast was the highlight, this was excellent
Very comfortable night, room very nice, bathroom a touch tired but all very clean and well equipped. Great to have a flask of fresh milk for tea. Breakfast was the highlight, this was excellent
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Paul
Apr 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very basic bathroom- needs a facelift- leaking water from shower. Room suffices but poor overall for the money. Food very over priced for what it was. Very mediocre and sent mains back.
Very basic bathroom- needs a facelift- leaking water from shower. Room suffices but poor overall for the money. Food very over priced for what it was. Very mediocre and sent mains back.
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Mark
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent evening meal options, very clean and great breakfast. My only point to raise was that breakfast didn’t start until 8am, meaning those of us starting work for 9am couldnt enjoy it.
Excellent evening meal options, very clean and great breakfast. My only point to raise was that breakfast didn’t start until 8am, meaning those of us starting work for 9am couldnt enjoy it.
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Adrian
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff are friendly. The place has a lot of character and the room was spaces and clean. Unfortunately we did no eat a evening meal but if the breakfast is anything to go by it should be good. Would recommend to anyone.
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff are friendly. The place has a lot of character and the room was spaces and clean. Unfortunately we did no eat a evening meal but if the breakfast is anything to go by it should be good. Would recommend to anyone.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and full of character, with good beds and some spacious layouts. Several guests mention dim lighting or dated touches, patchy in-room Wi-Fi (notably in the Stables), and a lack of fridges.
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Nicola
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
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Julie
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable bed and friendly staff However it would be helpful to have a small fridge to keep fresh milk and water in especially in hot weather and a shaving light in bathroom
Very comfortable bed and friendly staff However it would be helpful to have a small fridge to keep fresh milk and water in especially in hot weather and a shaving light in bathroom
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Dominic
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub stay, good food, great friendly service and nice rooms. Only thing bed was a bit soft for me but I slept well.
Lovely pub stay, good food, great friendly service and nice rooms. Only thing bed was a bit soft for me but I slept well.
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Catharine
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
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Serena
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
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Jonathan
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
WiFi is non existent in the stables. Not great for Business travellers. Food in the restaurant was fairly bland, chicken shawarma was flavourless. Rooms were a little tired. If I’d have come with my wife for a nice trip it would have been fine but for business it was below par.
WiFi is non existent in the stables. Not great for Business travellers. Food in the restaurant was fairly bland, chicken shawarma was flavourless. Rooms were a little tired. If I’d have come with my wife for a nice trip it would have been fine but for business it was below par.
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Philip
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
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Pamela
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All ok but not special. No fridge or safe in room. Products in bathroom unnamed which does give a feel of anything special. No hand cream.
All ok but not special. No fridge or safe in room. Products in bathroom unnamed which does give a feel of anything special. No hand cream.
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David
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A beautifully renovated traditional English pub with gorgeous rooms and high class touches like high quality tea, coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Super King bed - super comfy bedding - warmly decorated. Great chef - dinner was delicious and breakfast very high quality/ would highly recommend
A beautifully renovated traditional English pub with gorgeous rooms and high class touches like high quality tea, coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Super King bed - super comfy bedding - warmly decorated. Great chef - dinner was delicious and breakfast very high quality/ would highly recommend
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Ann-Marie
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great people and friendly service, lovely room, great breakfasts and we ate one night in the pub as well and the burgers are very good. Great gf bread. Really good vegan and veggie options too but worth knowing if you are that the inn is shooting and hunting themed- our room was called “The chase” and had a picture of a fox/drag hunt - hunter on horse and dogs -facing the bed. The breakfast room is v nice with pictures of shotguns and pheasants. Lovely residents room as well. Lovely quiet place in a little beautiful village. No phone signal or WiFi, only able to connect on the last night of 5 - the sign up page never appeared until then so we had no connectivity at all while we were there. For a couple of reasons this was a real problem for us, if it’s not a problem for you then this is a lovely place. The room had some low humming from I think the extractor fan outside it but I only had to pop earplugs in one night and I am q sensitive to noise. They also offer a breakfast to go option if you have to leave earlier than breakfast time. We arranged for one but it didn’t appear and I didn’t hear back why, I assume just human error which happens and is fine but thinking you are going on the road with bacon sarnies and them then not being there is worse than just not having them! No fridge in the room but they do provide fresh milk on request, incl oat milk :) Great toiletries in rooms and a hairdryer. Comfy bed!
Great people and friendly service, lovely room, great breakfasts and we ate one night in the pub as well and the burgers are very good. Great gf bread. Really good vegan and veggie options too but worth knowing if you are that the inn is shooting and hunting themed- our room was called “The chase” and had a picture of a fox/drag hunt - hunter on horse and dogs -facing the bed. The breakfast room is v nice with pictures of shotguns and pheasants. Lovely residents room as well. Lovely quiet place in a little beautiful village. No phone signal or WiFi, only able to connect on the last night of 5 - the sign up page never appeared until then so we had no connectivity at all while we were there. For a couple of reasons this was a real problem for us, if it’s not a problem for you then this is a lovely place. The room had some low humming from I think the extractor fan outside it but I only had to pop earplugs in one night and I am q sensitive to noise. They also offer a breakfast to go option if you have to leave earlier than breakfast time. We arranged for one but it didn’t appear and I didn’t hear back why, I assume just human error which happens and is fine but thinking you are going on the road with bacon sarnies and them then not being there is worse than just not having them! No fridge in the room but they do provide fresh milk on request, incl oat milk :) Great toiletries in rooms and a hairdryer. Comfy bed!
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly and accommodating, handling issues promptly and helping with early departures or late arrivals. A few reviews report slow or poor breakfast and dinner service.
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Nigel
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff, and really pleasant. We had an early start, so a take away breakfast was provided. Most appreciated.
Very helpful staff, and really pleasant. We had an early start, so a take away breakfast was provided. Most appreciated.
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Ian
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was good. Staff we were and really friendly. Nice breakfast.
Room was good. Staff we were and really friendly. Nice breakfast.
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Craig
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely one night stay at The Museum Inn. Smooth check-in, nice room in the Stables. Dog friendly, good breakfast. Had nice evening meal as well. The Museum has just been taken over by Butcombe and one minor issue with their new systems charging twice for dogs but dealt with immediately and professionally. We will return :-)
Lovely one night stay at The Museum Inn. Smooth check-in, nice room in the Stables. Dog friendly, good breakfast. Had nice evening meal as well. The Museum has just been taken over by Butcombe and one minor issue with their new systems charging twice for dogs but dealt with immediately and professionally. We will return :-)
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Alexandra
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a slight issue with the room which was dealt with immediately. We were promptly placed in a new room while they resolved the problem. Staff were friendly and helpful, and Gluten Free options for breakfast were available.
We had a slight issue with the room which was dealt with immediately. We were promptly placed in a new room while they resolved the problem. Staff were friendly and helpful, and Gluten Free options for breakfast were available.
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Marsadez
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was absolutely amazing! Service was great, everyone was super friendly! We were in a rush to leave in the morning because we had other things booked, so we weren’t able to partake in breakfast and one of the ladies offered to pack us up some delicious croissants and some apples for our travels! We also had dinner there the night we checked in and it was the best food we had all holiday! If we are ever fortunate to come back we will make sure we stay here again!
Our stay was absolutely amazing! Service was great, everyone was super friendly! We were in a rush to leave in the morning because we had other things booked, so we weren’t able to partake in breakfast and one of the ladies offered to pack us up some delicious croissants and some apples for our travels! We also had dinner there the night we checked in and it was the best food we had all holiday! If we are ever fortunate to come back we will make sure we stay here again!
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Nigel
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant. Nice food and good choice in the pub. Very pleasant and accommodating staff.
Very pleasant. Nice food and good choice in the pub. Very pleasant and accommodating staff.
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saba
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
As per Google review, stay was great, last night service was great. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was a huge disappointment for me and my four guests that travelled over.
As per Google review, stay was great, last night service was great. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was a huge disappointment for me and my four guests that travelled over.
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Garry
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great service, lovely food, comfy room. Quaint location.
Great service, lovely food, comfy room. Quaint location.
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Ryan
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From check in to check out and breakfast, was greated with a smile and friendly attitude. Staff where great, beds comfy and breakfast shakshuka and amoothie where delicious!! Amanda and Natalie made breakfast emjoyable and a smile in the morning. 10/10 would recomend this pieceful pub stay in the countryside.
From check in to check out and breakfast, was greated with a smile and friendly attitude. Staff where great, beds comfy and breakfast shakshuka and amoothie where delicious!! Amanda and Natalie made breakfast emjoyable and a smile in the morning. 10/10 would recomend this pieceful pub stay in the countryside.
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Neville
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vey expensive, dinner was disappointing, service poor (since dining room competing with bar regulars), all meals extra charge. Bedside light not working on one side. set in a pleasant village but no local options for meals.
Vey expensive, dinner was disappointing, service poor (since dining room competing with bar regulars), all meals extra charge. Bedside light not working on one side. set in a pleasant village but no local options for meals.
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Location
Peaceful, pretty village setting suited to exploring Dorset by car; some find it hidden with limited taxi options. Several note minimal mobile signal.
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nikhil
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really great rooms at the hotel. Definitely will be back, make sure to drive though, its quite difficult to get taxis last minute.
Really great rooms at the hotel. Definitely will be back, make sure to drive though, its quite difficult to get taxis last minute.
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Ray
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely in a beautiful setting. Nice part on UK
Absolutely in a beautiful setting. Nice part on UK
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Nicola
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
Lovely stay! EV chargers were very handy for us. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Lovely location. Quiet in the evenings and a nice area to walk around in the mornings. Room was great if a little dimly lit! Bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower. Good amenities. 20 mins to Blandford Forum and 30 mins to Salisbury by car so very easy to get about. Overall, a great stay, would definitely recommend for a beautiful country break!
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Holly
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay in a quiet, picturesque village. Staff make you feel very welcome and the property is gorgeous. Really would have loved to stay longer, a perfect place to stay while visiting Dorset.
Lovely place to stay in a quiet, picturesque village. Staff make you feel very welcome and the property is gorgeous. Really would have loved to stay longer, a perfect place to stay while visiting Dorset.
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Hilary
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We spent a few days here to celebrate our anniversary and explore Dorset and surrounding area, we visited some National Trusts. The Museum Inn was in an ideal position. The staff were all very friendly, food was excellent, the room we have was “The Catch” very large, clean and comfortable. We have an electric car that we were able to charge on the property which was very useful. My only concern was the choice of carpet colour in the restaurant and breakfast room, being very pale it was showing a lot of marks where things had been spilt, apart from the it was a very enjoyable stay.
We spent a few days here to celebrate our anniversary and explore Dorset and surrounding area, we visited some National Trusts. The Museum Inn was in an ideal position. The staff were all very friendly, food was excellent, the room we have was “The Catch” very large, clean and comfortable. We have an electric car that we were able to charge on the property which was very useful. My only concern was the choice of carpet colour in the restaurant and breakfast room, being very pale it was showing a lot of marks where things had been spilt, apart from the it was a very enjoyable stay.
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Keith
Nov 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Rural upmarket pub. Old house with modern amenities and good restaurant with good breakfast. Electric car chargers but hotel location somewhat hidden in little village.
Rural upmarket pub. Old house with modern amenities and good restaurant with good breakfast. Electric car chargers but hotel location somewhat hidden in little village.
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Serena
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
Lovely warm welcome from staff member even though we were late arriving. Lovely late drink in the bar. Lovely (and huge !) room and bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Lovely service. Altogether a really a lovely short stay. (Only minor negative - the wifi was poor to non-existent esp in the bedroom - not a major issue for us, but could have been for some especially as there was negligible mobile reception)
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Garry
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great service, lovely food, comfy room. Quaint location.
Great service, lovely food, comfy room. Quaint location.
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Ann
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful pub/inn with wonderful staff. Great location for visiting the area. Very relaxing stay.
Beautiful pub/inn with wonderful staff. Great location for visiting the area. Very relaxing stay.
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mike
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
the Inn is a lovely quiet pub/hotel with good food in an excellent and pretty location surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages
the Inn is a lovely quiet pub/hotel with good food in an excellent and pretty location surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages
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Food is frequently praised for quality and variety, including strong breakfasts and dinner options. However, breakfast starts later than some need and a minority report disappointing dishes, pricing concerns, or inconsistent service.
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Andrea
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Had a wonderful stay (4 nights in the Stables). The Inn is set in beautiful countryside, and I loved the quaintness of the building, lots of different areas to sit in to eat or have a drink, and a nice covered seating area outside. The room was very comfortable, and the water pressure for the bath was great. Food was superb, the best I've had in a pub (a step above what I'd call 'pub food'). Paolo, Tim, Amanda, and the rest of the team were warm, welcoming and super helpful (including when I had a puncture on my first day!). Would definitely stay again if I get the chance.
Had a wonderful stay (4 nights in the Stables). The Inn is set in beautiful countryside, and I loved the quaintness of the building, lots of different areas to sit in to eat or have a drink, and a nice covered seating area outside. The room was very comfortable, and the water pressure for the bath was great. Food was superb, the best I've had in a pub (a step above what I'd call 'pub food'). Paolo, Tim, Amanda, and the rest of the team were warm, welcoming and super helpful (including when I had a puncture on my first day!). Would definitely stay again if I get the chance.
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Marsadez
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was absolutely amazing! Service was great, everyone was super friendly! We were in a rush to leave in the morning because we had other things booked, so we weren’t able to partake in breakfast and one of the ladies offered to pack us up some delicious croissants and some apples for our travels! We also had dinner there the night we checked in and it was the best food we had all holiday! If we are ever fortunate to come back we will make sure we stay here again!
Our stay was absolutely amazing! Service was great, everyone was super friendly! We were in a rush to leave in the morning because we had other things booked, so we weren’t able to partake in breakfast and one of the ladies offered to pack us up some delicious croissants and some apples for our travels! We also had dinner there the night we checked in and it was the best food we had all holiday! If we are ever fortunate to come back we will make sure we stay here again!
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Catharine
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
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saba
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
As per Google review, stay was great, last night service was great. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was a huge disappointment for me and my four guests that travelled over.
As per Google review, stay was great, last night service was great. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was a huge disappointment for me and my four guests that travelled over.
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Jonathan
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
WiFi is non existent in the stables. Not great for Business travellers. Food in the restaurant was fairly bland, chicken shawarma was flavourless. Rooms were a little tired. If I’d have come with my wife for a nice trip it would have been fine but for business it was below par.
WiFi is non existent in the stables. Not great for Business travellers. Food in the restaurant was fairly bland, chicken shawarma was flavourless. Rooms were a little tired. If I’d have come with my wife for a nice trip it would have been fine but for business it was below par.
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Philip
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
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David
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A beautifully renovated traditional English pub with gorgeous rooms and high class touches like high quality tea, coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Super King bed - super comfy bedding - warmly decorated. Great chef - dinner was delicious and breakfast very high quality/ would highly recommend
A beautifully renovated traditional English pub with gorgeous rooms and high class touches like high quality tea, coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Super King bed - super comfy bedding - warmly decorated. Great chef - dinner was delicious and breakfast very high quality/ would highly recommend
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Graeme
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable night, room very nice, bathroom a touch tired but all very clean and well equipped. Great to have a flask of fresh milk for tea. Breakfast was the highlight, this was excellent
Very comfortable night, room very nice, bathroom a touch tired but all very clean and well equipped. Great to have a flask of fresh milk for tea. Breakfast was the highlight, this was excellent
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Neville
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vey expensive, dinner was disappointing, service poor (since dining room competing with bar regulars), all meals extra charge. Bedside light not working on one side. set in a pleasant village but no local options for meals.
Vey expensive, dinner was disappointing, service poor (since dining room competing with bar regulars), all meals extra charge. Bedside light not working on one side. set in a pleasant village but no local options for meals.
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Mark
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent evening meal options, very clean and great breakfast. My only point to raise was that breakfast didn’t start until 8am, meaning those of us starting work for 9am couldnt enjoy it.
Excellent evening meal options, very clean and great breakfast. My only point to raise was that breakfast didn’t start until 8am, meaning those of us starting work for 9am couldnt enjoy it.
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Bob
Sep 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room and even better staff. The pub was very nice and had very good food. The best is the staff. Michelle and Lea are the best!
Excellent room and even better staff. The pub was very nice and had very good food. The best is the staff. Michelle and Lea are the best!
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Erika
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful! Better than the pics! The food was delicious.
Absolutely beautiful! Better than the pics! The food was delicious.
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Emily
Jul 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Definitely worth a visit :-)
Definitely worth a visit :-)
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Haydn Martin
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a superb couple of nights at the Museum. The Hotel exhibits a real delapidated chic. Wonderful staff made the stay so much better. Great breakfast and very convenient for visiting family in Chettle.
We had a superb couple of nights at the Museum. The Hotel exhibits a real delapidated chic. Wonderful staff made the stay so much better. Great breakfast and very convenient for visiting family in Chettle.
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Rory
Jun 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were lovely and the food was exceptional. Especially the breakfast! We visited for my birthday for which the Butcombe loyalty provided some really good offers for
The staff were lovely and the food was exceptional. Especially the breakfast! We visited for my birthday for which the Butcombe loyalty provided some really good offers for
FAQs about The Museum Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Blandford Forum, within a 10-minute drive of Chettle Play Park and Larmer Tree Gardens. It is approximately 16.6 miles from New Forest National Park and 3.5 miles from Vale of Allen Parish Council.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or rollaway beds, which incur a fee of GBP 30 per night. The maximum number of extra beds allowed is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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