The Anvil Inn
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The Anvil Inn
Salisbury Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8UQ, United Kingdom
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Located in Blandford Forum, The Anvil Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Blandford Forum Town Museum. This inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Wimborne Minster and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Show More
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4.3/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Bournemouth International Airport
(32.1 km)
Train: Wool
(25.9 km)
Landmarks: Letton Park
(1.5 km)
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Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Satellite channels
Wi-Fi in room
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Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Wi-Fi in room
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4
Single Room
1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Telephone
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Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Telephone
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
22 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Blandford Forum
Guest User
June 6, 2024
We were visiting family in the area & stayed for 2 nights. The Inn looks very attractive from the roadside with a good car park & outside seating areas for all weathers. Inside the Inn is full of character with a public bar & dining rooms. The welcome was friendly & breakfast arrangements were given. The stairways have low ceilings, so mind your head! The room was quite small & the double bed took up most of the space. The en-suite was adequate & everything was spotless. The food was excellent, both breakfast & evening. All staff friendly & nothing too much trouble. ** (Only issue, the paint on the bedroom walls could do with a refresh, looking a bit tired)
Guest User
February 29, 2024
Haven't finished my stay yet - very impressed so far. The place is lovely, rooms comfy and clean, and breakfast spot on. The staff have been friendly and helpful and have gone the extra mile. We also had woodfired pizzas last night - really good.
Darren G
February 2, 2023
We arrived and entered the building to eat a simple main course and dessert for lunch on a 1pm sitting, there were four of us one of whom is gluten and nut intolerant. The meals were good honest food, slightly weird on the roast potato in that they tasted like they had been spinkled lightly with garlic powder, and everything was served with a large yorkshire pudding even the Cranberry and Brie Wellington. The desserts were ok, although the crumble tasted very over sweet to one of us and that put them off finishing it and the price was reasonable in that for 4 mains and 4 desserts plus drinks it was a shade over £100. If we are in the area again then yes we would eat there again.
Kerri L
November 5, 2023
A lovely tucked away country pub with beautiful outdoor decor and covered seating area with patio heaters and a wood fired pizza oven. Small carpark but managed to park every time. The staff were fantastic and very welcoming. Explained everything when we arrived and Anna guided us to our room explaining about access to the accommodation through the night. Breakfast was ordered the evening before to enable the kitchen to be prepared which was a nice idea. A nice selection of cooked breakfast. The room was small but had everything you’d need maybe a slightly bigger tv though would be nice on that wall. Bed was comfy with a thick duvet and comfortable pillows. A few not so good bits, although there was 3 cereals maybe a few more selections of cereal would be nice as they were very bland selections. The apple juice was warm, maybe having jugs with ice blocks in them would help to keep it cooler. The room was soo hot even with the windows open. The breakfast although very good size portions I was a bit disappointed with the bacon and eggs which were rather over cooked both mornings.
Jo A
March 14, 2023
Can't believe the prices. £5.00 for a pint of diet coke! We had a lunchtime ciabatta each and a pint of diet cke and it was £31 ! It used to be a very good pub but those prices are ridiculous and we won't be going back.
Colin G
May 14, 2023
Really bad food. Fish and tasteless no seasoning what so ever left it .Chips same. Very expensive compared to same food in other pubs in the area. Good polite service did not make up for the rubbish over priced food
Donna B
July 27, 2023
I love Thai green curry so ordered the Thai green curry here was absolutely disgusting. The chicken was rubbery and the sauce was like a watery like chip curry sauce. I was So disappointed, service was great but I'm afraid It doesn't make up for the bad food. I'm afraid I won't be visiting here again.
Geoffrey
June 15, 2023
Great people and a perfect room. Good location for visiting many places in Dorset. The inn is an old thatched building with a decent beer garden and covered outdoor eating. The food is very good pub fayre and there are interesting specials. On Friday and Saturday delicious pizzas are also served, cooked in the outdoor wood fired pizza oven Breakfast is included with the room and there are a good variety of choices with quality ingredients. A great find that we will revisit if ever on holiday in the area again.
Robert
May 18, 2023
The room was slightly on the small side , the bed being a standard double it would have been difficult to have put a bigger bed in. The bathroom again was a bit cramped, the loo holder was broken and the doors were out of line and provided no privacy. There appeared to be no soundproofing as it was quite evident that the adjacent rooms occupants could be clearly heard. The Monday morning breakfast was cooked badly, however the staff were very pleasant and helpful
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 12
Located in Blandford Forum, The Anvil Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Blandford Forum Town Museum. This inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Wimborne Minster and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Anvil Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Anvil Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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