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The Museum Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Blandford Forum with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds
Interior
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE
  • Larmer Tree Gardens
    6 min drive
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    10 min drive
  • Wimborne Minster
    21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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General’s

General’s

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Stables

Stables

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Blandford Forum

At The Museum Inn you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Chettle Play Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Larmer Tree Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 4-property class Blandford Forum hotel, you'll be 26.8 km (16.6 mi) from New Forest National Park.

What's nearby

  • Larmer Tree Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 26 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Tisbury Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cranborne Garden Centre and Tea Rooms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪St Giles House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Horton Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fleur de Lys Inn - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Museum Inn

Hotel in Blandford Forum with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Museum Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Blandford Forum hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Museum Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Blandford Forum hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Museum Inn Blandford Forum
The Museum Inn Hotel
The Museum Inn Blandford Forum
The Museum Inn Hotel Blandford Forum

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Museum Inn?

The Museum Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Museum Inn?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Museum Inn on 5 Dec 2024 start from AU$242.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Museum Inn?

Yep, The Museum Inn has a free self car park.

What makes The Museum Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Museum Inn.

Does The Museum Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Museum Inn?

No, The Museum Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Museum Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Museum Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Museum Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Museum Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Museum Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people, room, food. No phone signal or WiFi
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Beautiful pub/inn with wonderful staff. Great location for visiting the area. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MISS

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just lovely !
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)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food. Helpful staff. Quaint place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in the English Countryside
We stayed here on our way from Newquay to the airport stopping at Durdle Door. The service and breakfast was great! We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 night stay in the Stables
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel/restaurant
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
A very cosy and welcoming hotel with character
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So relaxing ☺️
Such a lovely place and service was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

I.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business Traveller
Stayed here whilst working in area. Room was very good with quality hot drinks including sachets of hot chocolate. Choice of 3 Butcombe real ales with very friendly staff. Evening food menu was a little pricey and the portion sizes were average but it was freshly cooked. Did not have chance to sample breakfast as had to leave early next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upmarket rural country inn
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsadez

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best food and stay!
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic find! Would highly recommend a visit. Great accommodation, fantastic food and friendly atmosphere and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023