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The Museum Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Blandford Forum with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Lounge
Lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE
  • Place, Larmer Tree Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Stables | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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General’s | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

General’s

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Chettle Play Park, The Museum Inn places you within a few miles (5 km) of Larmer Tree Gardens. This 4-star hotel has 8 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Larmer Tree Gardens - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Wimborne Minster - 24 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 37 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 41 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Horton Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fontmell - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The Museum Inn

Hotel in Blandford Forum with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Museum Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a library. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members are on hand to provide concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and phones are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Museum Inn?

The Museum Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Museum Inn?

This hotel is located in Blandford Forum, close to Larmer Tree Gardens, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, and Chettle Play Park. Fontmell and Melbury Downs is also within a driving distance of 5 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Museum Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The Museum Inn feature a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Museum Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Museum Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Museum Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Museum Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Museum Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

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

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Museum Inn for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Museum Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Museum Inn?

The closest major airport to The Museum Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 18.4 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Museum Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Museum Inn offer a balcony.

The Museum Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

6/10 Okay

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chain hotel makes for expensive stopover

Vey expensive, dinner was disappointing, service poor (since dining room competing with bar regulars), all meals extra charge. Bedside light not working on one side. set in a pleasant village but no local options for meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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