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The Anvil Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a thatched-roof building.
A bar area with a bartender, wooden bar counter, stools, and shelves of bottles.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a mirror, and a floral painting on the wall.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden gate and a garden in front.
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8UQ
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, and two towels.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling light, a window with curtains, and a door.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted picture frames.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a mirror, and a floral painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two pillows, and a bedside table with a clock and a bottle.

Economy Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum

Located within a leisurely stroll of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, The Anvil Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Royal Signals Museum. This 3.5-star inn has 12 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 35 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 44 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 53 min drive - 37.9 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 58 min drive - 36.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wareham Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Farmer Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The True Lovers Knot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Anvil Inn

The Anvil Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Free parking is included with your stay. This smoke-free inn also has a communal living room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include electric kettles, desks, and free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Anvil Inn Pimperne
Anvil Inn
Anvil Pimperne
Anvil Inn Blandford Forum
Anvil Blandford Forum
The Anvil Inn Inn
The Anvil Inn Blandford Forum
The Anvil Inn Inn Blandford Forum

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Anvil Inn?

The Anvil Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anvil Inn on Nov 1, 2026 start from $86, 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.

What's there to see near The Anvil Inn?

This inn is located in Blandford Forum within a short 13-minute walk of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. You'll also find Dorset National Landscape and Blandford Forum Town Museum within a short drive.

Does The Anvil Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, The Anvil Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Anvil Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Anvil Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Anvil Inn serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will The Anvil Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Anvil Inn.

How close is the airport from The Anvil Inn?

The closest major airport to The Anvil Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 18.8 mi away (29 minutes by car).

The Anvil Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at a great place. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very nice place to stay, adequate parking, staff very friendly and helpful, food is very nice with a good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pub, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this place! The staff is so friendly and both the beer and the food are great! The atmosphere is unique due to the age of the building and I appreciate its quirkiness. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice old inn, but in need of a bit of TLC. However understand their situation in this current economic climate. Very friendly staff & local clientele. Reasonable food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our room was comfortable, clean and cosy. The Staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay a pleasant experience. Food was great and varied. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners were lovely and welcoming. Nothing was a problem and the entire vibe was just lush and wholesome. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean, comfortable with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Check in was easy, room was ok. Everything you needed, everything worked. My only comment would be how hot the room (3) was. Absolutely stifling, quite possibly above the kitchen. Could feel the heat coming through the floor. It was only around 20C during the previous afternoon. I can only imagine how it would be on a hotter day. Breakfast was nice and the staff were great. It's a lovely hotel in a lovely village.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay has been very positive. Check‑in was friendly, welcoming, and informative, which set a great tone from the start. My room is cosy, clean, and comfortable, and I’ve had a peaceful night’s sleep. The Wi‑Fi works well, and the free parking is really convenient. The location is good too, making everything easy and stress‑free. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great value out of season.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely 17th century Hotel/pub

Very clean 17th Century Hotel. Staff very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Excellent out of season value
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Pleasant homely pub

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very nice old coaching in less than 2 miles away from GDSF.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at an excellent Inn

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The room needed a deep clean - this is an old property so it’s always going to be a challenge to keep things looking at their best, but there were areas that looked as if they hadn’t been touched in months (towel rail, tiles, pictures etc). The staff at check in were great, but I was a bit concerned (as a woman travelling on my own) that a side door at the bottom of the stairs would always be kept open, but after they all gone home, everywhere else is locked. I got the impression that there were no staff in the pub overnight. Dinner was a reasonable price (2 courses for £20) but the burger bun had been microwaved so was inedible. Breakfast was absolutely delicious though - I had eggs royale with lovely smoked salmon and perfectly poached eggs. All in all, an OK stay with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A need for the owner to spend a night in the room

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We loved it here

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great find, in a great location to explore the local area, staff, room / breakfast very good. Only thing to improve is the bar pricing, thought £6.70 a little excessive for a pint of local lager.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Pleasant Stay whilst on Business

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stop for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Anvil In Stay

loverly quiet pub to stay at food was was good as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022