The Museum Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Blandford Forum with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

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Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE
  • Place, Chettle Play Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

General’s

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
8 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Chettle Play Park - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 37 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Stonehenge - 44 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 46 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Horton Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Anvil Inn - ‬9 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.

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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

Things to do

  • Library

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 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Museum Inn on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$221.82, 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.

Reviews

The Museum Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Inn is a lovely quiet pub/hotel with good food in an excellent and pretty location surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay after wedding.

We had a slight issue with the room which was dealt with immediately. We were promptly placed in a new room while they resolved the problem. Staff were friendly and helpful, and Gluten Free options for breakfast were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple great in all aspects

A really great pub/hotel. Lovely bar. Great food. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very comfortable bed and friendly staff However it would be helpful to have a small fridge to keep fresh milk and water in especially in hot weather and a shaving light in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikhil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great rooms at the hotel. Definitely will be back, make sure to drive though, its quite difficult to get taxis last minute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely village pub, comfortable rooms, easy parking with electric charging, good food and drink choice. Friendly and very helpful staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ray, Chesterfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely in a beautiful setting. Nice part on UK
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

saba

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As per Google review, stay was great, last night service was great. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was a huge disappointment for me and my four guests that travelled over.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

All ok but not special. No fridge or safe in room. Products in bathroom unnamed which does give a feel of anything special. No hand cream.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Museum Inn -excellent value , the room was clean, recently decorated, small but all we needed. The staff very friendly and helpful and a decent breakfast with great choice in a really nice breakfast room. A great place for a short stay…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay 2 stable rooms

From check in to check out and breakfast, was greated with a smile and friendly attitude. Staff where great, beds comfy and breakfast shakshuka and amoothie where delicious!! Amanda and Natalie made breakfast emjoyable and a smile in the morning. 10/10 would recomend this pieceful pub stay in the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and lovely place to stay. Food on the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Omg! The pie!

Really friendly place. Friendly locals. Delicious food, especially the pie! Comfortable bed in cosy bedrooms. Will definitely book there again when passing in a few months
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful traditional English Inn

A beautifully renovated traditional English pub with gorgeous rooms and high class touches like high quality tea, coffee and biscuits in the bedroom. Super King bed - super comfy bedding - warmly decorated. Great chef - dinner was delicious and breakfast very high quality/ would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Characterful hotel in pretty setting

Lovely characterful hotel in pretty countryside setting tucked away in small village. Comfortable beds. Great varied dinner menu with specials board. Room size was perfect for us. Breakfast was really good with varied menu. Efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024