The Anvil Inn

Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

4.6

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

Inn in East Dorset District

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this inn

Inn in Blandford Forum with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free breakfast.
The Anvil Inn offers 12 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

35.2 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

41.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

54 mi

Stonehenge

39.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 180 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single • 180 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room

1 Single • 120 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Anvil Inn

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4.6

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

Inn in East Dorset District

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this inn

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

35.2 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

41.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

54 mi

Stonehenge

39.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 180 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single • 180 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room

1 Single • 120 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

2.0

Oct 2024

Lovely old pub which was a good stop over for the night. Breakfast nice and hot with limited selection but filling. Friendly welcome at check in.

2.5

Sep 2024

Nice and clean, comfortable with friendly staff

2.5

Jun 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.

1.5

May 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

5.0

Feb 2023

Me and my partner stayed here over the weekend. We absolutely loved the stay, so clean and comfortable. Shower was a bonus! So powerful. Unfortunately my partner was taken into hospital during our last night staying there. But the very kind bartender/floor manager? Accommodated to our needs. So kind and thoughtful. He brought our breakfast up to our rooms. I would highly recommend staying here ☺️ Breakfast was lovely too!

4.0

Jan 2023

Excellent out of season value

2.5

Sep 2022

What a little gem The Anvil Inn turned out to be! It's a beautiful old thatched building, and as you would expect with an old building, the stairs could prove a little steep for some peoole but we didn't have any trouble bounding up them; there is one spot where the door to the guest floor is a little low, but it's been thoughtfully padded, so no banged noggins here. We stayed in Room No.5 which was really cosy and had a little en-suite with a decent shower and very fluffy towels. Tea and Coffee making facilities were provided, a decent hairdryer and a TV, so everything that we needed. The room was absolutely spotless! We stayed two nights as visiting family and friends in Dorset and we had them visit both nights for dinner in the pub. The food we had was really good, very tasty and cooked to perfection... And very reasonably priced. Now that we have found (and stayed at) The Anvil Inn, it'll be our place of choice whenever we're visiting.

4.0

Aug 2022

Very nice old coaching in less than 2 miles away from GDSF.

2.5

Jul 2022

Very clean 17th Century Hotel. Staff very welcoming

2.0

May 2022

Small but lovely room with everything needed for a one night stay. It felt as though it had been recently refurbished and the cleaning was to a high standard. Check in was good and I was shown to my room although I did have to wait a short while as there is no front desk. The menu was impressive and my evening meal was very good. On the downside, it was quite noisy with the quiz night in the pub during the evening but this did end at 10pm to my relief. The breakfast was average and service was poor. The rain shower was non existent and the attachment was very slow and squealed whilst in use which made me conscious of disturbing other guests due to the lack of soundproofing as the building is very old.

5.0

Apr 2022

Lovely place to stop for the night.

2.5

Mar 2022

loverly quiet pub to stay at food was was good as well

2.5

Feb 2022

Honestly can not fault this place. Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Staff were lovely and very friendly. Food was great. Room was clean and cosy. Nice quiet pub. Great value for money and definitely got our money's worth. Thanks for a great couple of days!

1.5

Jan 2022

Hotel was fine given Covid restrictions. Room was basic but clean. The bathroom was clean and well supplied but the extractor fan seemed not to work. I would recommend the hotel but the food in the restaurant was relatively expensive and not up to much

2.5

Jan 2022

Clean, relaxed, great hosts

1.0

Nov 2021

Heating in the room broken not working

1.5

Nov 2021

A real gem! Stayed at the Anvil Inn for 2 nights while attending a funeral locally. The pub exceeded my expectations on every level. The staff were amazing and really went the extra mile. The food was lovely with great choice on the menu. The bar was friendly and had everything we needed. Rooms were warm and had a nice walk in wardrobe. Breakfast was simply amazing. Would recommend, would stay again (hopefully under more enjoyable circumstances next time). really lovely place.

1.5

Nov 2021

A wonderful Inn in Pimperne, with fantastic customer service and outstanding cleanliness. A beautiful part of the country with so much to do. I will definitely return!

1.3

Nov 2021

Lovely stay at the Anvil, good food in the evening and at breakfast, would stay again if in the area

1.5

Nov 2021

Lovely stay at the Anvil, good food in the evening and at breakfast, would stay again if in the area

1.3

Oct 2021

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Helpful and attentive! Room was very comfortaable and cozy and nicely decorated in a way that gave a small room an airy light feeling. Having a nice restaurant on the premises was a bonus.

1.5

Oct 2021

1.0

Sep 2021

Beautiful looking old pub. Our room was a bit noisy in the morning as it overlooked a side road. It was bedroom no 1. The bathroom looked damp with black mould on the ceiling and around the shower. I couldn’t hear the extractor fan working at all. There was no window in the bathroom as it was an internal room. The water pressure was great in the shower.

1.0

Sep 2021

1.5

Sep 2021

Good clean and friendly

1.0

Jul 2021

Service good though bath cramped and not easy to get out of. Food good.

1.0

Jul 2021

Service good though bath cramped and not easy to get out of. Food good.

1.5

Jul 2021

We stayed for four nights, from the moment we walked through the door the staff made us very welcome and looked after us so well. Breakfast was fantastic and we had an evening meal every evening which were all delicious. All the staff and customers did follow COVID rules. The room was really clean and serviced every morning. This is a wonderful character pub with a great team of people working there from the owner and all the staff . We will definitely be back

1.3

May 2021

I stay here on a regular basis when I am working in the area. Clean rooms, great food and always a friendly welcome.I will continue to stay at The Anvil Inn in the future, I thoroughly recommend it.

1.3

Oct 2020

Great service, really nice staff and wonderful food.I have stayed at The Anvil before...…..and I will be staying again.

5.0

Jul 2019

Being a 16th century inn it had a lot of character. Room was tastefully decorated. Fresh towels were provided each day. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Very tasty evening meals available. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again when in the area.

5.0

Feb 2019

Good choice of pub food, then a quiet, well-converted en-suite bedroom under the thatch above rather than a drive home. That and good value - what's not to like!

4.0

Oct 2018

Convenient location although a little close to the main road

5.0

Aug 2018

A charming place to stay with very friendly staff.

5.0

Jun 2018

Pleasant location, good food, very nice.Situated in a quiet area no road noise.

2.5

Dec 2017

Very friendly.clean and tidy.Nice english breakfast

2.0

Nov 2017

Lovely inn in this small village. Karl the host was very accommodating and all the staff were helpful.

2.5

Sep 2017

Great hotel with nice food and really friendly staff

2.5

May 2017

The hotel was very clean and the staff was fantastic especially as I personally made a mistake with my check in. I had food at the restaurant which was good food and value for money. I would defiantly stay here again and would recommend.

2.5

Apr 2017

I have to come to this part of Dorset often because my sons boarding school is nearby. I think Ive tried every hotel & B&B in the locale. This one ticks all the boxes; quiet night, good bed, great food, clean, best value for money, lovely staff,...my favourite find!

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in East Dorset District?

The average price for a rental in East Dorset District is $177 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Anvil Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Anvil Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Anvil Inn?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and garden.

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The Anvil Inn

Inn in East Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Twin Room

Single Room

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

The Anvil Inn

Inn in East Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Twin Room

Single Room

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in East Dorset District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Anvil Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Anvil Inn?

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