The Charlton Inn

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

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Bar (on property)
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bournemouth Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 9NH
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blandford Forum Town Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Charlton Inn places you within a few miles (5 km) of Blandford Forum Town Museum. This 5-room, 4-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Blandford Forum Town Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Ashley Wood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Royal Signals Museum - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hamworthy Station - 19 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Woodpecker - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Charlton Inn

Inn in Blandford Forum with a restaurant and a bar
At The Charlton Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Charlton Inn?

This inn is located in Blandford Forum, close to Kingston Lacy House, Blandford Forum Town Museum, and Royal Signals Museum. You'll also find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Charlton Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Charlton Inn include a casino on the premises?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Charlton Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Charlton Inn?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Charlton Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

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

No, The Charlton Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

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

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Charlton Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Charlton Inn?

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

How far is the airport from The Charlton Inn?

The closest major airport to The Charlton Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 16.7 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Charlton Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Charlton Inn.

The Charlton Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 270 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good Value

My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Disliked: Cleanliness
SHOWER CURTAINS NEED REPLACING ASAP.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my children absolutely loved it here. Really disappointed that we hasn't booked a 2nd night. The food was amazing, the staff incredibly helpful and one of the best bits for me was having a mini fridge and milk. Will 100% be back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was just generally a little run down. Could have done with a facelift. Food in the pub was reasonable value for money but the quality was quite average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Recommended 👍

Great location and very friendly host / staff. Room was spacious and comfortable, but felt a little tired and in need of some decor updates. Wi-Fi was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Lovely stay

Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great Stay

Great Staff Great Service Great Food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Royal Signals vist Blandford

Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for the price

Welcoming staff. Room ok for the price but the bed was lumpy and a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and professional staff; room was excellent, and they had draught ale on! Hurray!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

valerie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor room - smelt damp. Rust on radiator in room and bin and toilet brush holder in bathroom and chipped dressing table. Room was dusty in places. Needs a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025