The Anvil Inn
Inn in East Dorset District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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.
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
Available Rooms
Double Room
Beds not specified • 180 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room
Beds not specified • 180 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room
Beds not specified • 120 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
4.0
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.
5.0
Nice and clean, comfortable with friendly staff
5.0
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.
3.0
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
10.0
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!
8.0
Excellent out of season value
5.0
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.
8.0
Very nice old coaching in less than 2 miles away from GDSF.
5.0
Very clean 17th Century Hotel. Staff very welcoming
4.0
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.
10.0
Lovely place to stop for the night.
5.0
loverly quiet pub to stay at food was was good as well
5.0
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!
3.0
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
5.0
Clean, relaxed, great hosts
2.0
Heating in the room broken not working
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
8.0
Convenient location although a little close to the main road
10.0
A charming place to stay with very friendly staff.
10.0
Pleasant location, good food, very nice.Situated in a quiet area no road noise.
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 £88 per night. This rental is £2 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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