Name: The Talbot
Address: The Talbot Inn Blandford Road, Shillingstone, England, United Kingdom, Shillingstone, Dorset, United Kingdom
Rating: 6.65

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At The Talbot, many guests highlight warm, welcoming hosts, a friendly pub atmosphere, tasty food, and comfortable, often spacious rooms in a pretty village setting, creating an appealing blend of traditional inn character and relaxed hotel comfort.

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John

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Super pub. Great hosts, nice rooms

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Ian

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation and food . Friendly and attentive staff. The perfect combination of a pub and hotel. Would definitely stay her again on my next trip to the area.

10

JoAnne

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Made a bad review earlier on this hotel, but it was in error. Would definitely go back to this hotel!

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Rachel

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly run established.. made us feel very welcome, as well as being well maintained and clean

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Luke

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was good and well-equipped. There was no shower gel or shampoo, but luckily, I always take my own when working away, just in case. The only real negative was the noise from the pub downstairs until 11 pm, which meant any chance of an early night went out the window. If you don't want an early night after a long day's work before another early start, this place would be lovely.

The Talbot Inn Blandford Road, Shillingstone, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Blandford Forum, The Talbot is a 5-minute drive from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and 7 minutes from Melbury Vale Winery. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from The Art Stable and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Shillingstone Railway Project.

Fontmell and Melbury Downs(2.4 miles)

The Art Stable(2.9 miles)

Melbury Vale Winery(4.6 miles)

Shillingstone Railway Project(5.3 miles)

Blandford Leisure Centre(6.2 miles)

Gold Hill Museum(6.2 miles)

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From 14:00 to 20:00

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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Yes, breakfast is available for a fee at the hotel restaurant.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

The hotel is located in Blandford Forum, just a 5-minute drive from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and 7 minutes from Melbury Vale Winery. It is approximately 4.1 miles from The Art Stable and 5.3 miles from Shillingstone Railway Project.

Yes, children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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