Title: The Anvil Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Anvil Inn Inn in Blandford Forum with free breakfast and restaurant ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/f775159e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/a004d60c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/86ac9a5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/d5c9d821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/a13e9ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Anvil Inn sits conveniently near the village, offering a practical retreat for visitors. Guests enjoy daily breakfast, spend time in the garden, and gather at the bar. The property provides WiFi throughout and maintains a completely smoke-free environment. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £86 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=16238185&PinnedHotelID=16238185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/debaac3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 180 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/a9d94fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 180 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16240000/16238200/16238185/fa2dcee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Satellite channels Desk Daily housekeeping - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### Double Room, Ensuite (Large Double) ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Satellite channels Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Anvil-Inn.h16238185.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Anvil-Inn.h16238185.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.88253%2C-2.13440&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bowZZVPTzDYZY6QgKrDmZ7TTrf8=) Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8UQ #### What's nearby - Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Poole Harbour - 28 min drive - 19.0 miles - New Forest National Park - 36 min drive - 26.6 miles - Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 35.8 miles - Stonehenge - 49 min drive - 37.2 miles #### Getting around - Wareham Station - 24 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬3 min drive - ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Anvil Inn - ‬1 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### The Anvil Inn Property highlights Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Anvil Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at The Anvil Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi. 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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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### 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 ### Is The Anvil Inn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Anvil Inn? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anvil Inn on 14 Dec 2025 start from £85.50, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Anvil-Inn.h16238185.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Anvil Inn? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Anvil Inn? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Anvil Inn? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Anvil Inn located? > Situated in Blandford Forum, this inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Signals Museum and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Anvil Inn Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 71 8 - Good 34 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice and clean, comfortable with friendly staff ##### Tracy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Joy 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Joy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value out of season. ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sadie 4 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely 17th century Hotel/pub Very clean 17th Century Hotel. Staff very welcoming ##### Sadie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen 19 Jan 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent out of season value ##### Stephen ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 31 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice old coaching in less than 2 miles away from GDSF. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffrey 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Geoffrey Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert 17 May 2023 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 ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great ##### Stuart Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### feni 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely place to stop for the night. ##### feni Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### A 29 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Anvil In Stay loverly quiet pub to stay at food was was good as well ##### A Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Finley 13 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 5\* could not fault! 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/628D5769D4D304CAC4DF0172AB27BD3CD350AA131644752227709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6578BA4B1E724955502E8C5118DCCB9D68BDDA401644752233505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1533CCD9491B7366F65E385B6505C21DC698DD2B1644752240128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8A77F6AC0329FB627357C31D0FB7CEF0DC061DB91644752249143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Finley Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Daniel 27 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stay here but eat out 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 ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C 9 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Clean, relaxed, great hosts ##### C Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 28 Nov 2021 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Find somewhere else Heating in the room broken not working ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/053878FAD94BE446FDCE14C57F41400D69385FB31638179809170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 26 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A hidden gem! Simply great in every way! A real gem! Stayed at the Anvil Inn for 2 nights while attending a funeral locally. The pub exceeded my expectations on every level. The staff were amazing and really went the extra mile. The food was lovely with great choice on the menu. The bar was friendly and had everything we needed. Rooms were warm and had a nice walk in wardrobe. Breakfast was simply amazing. Would recommend, would stay again (hopefully under more enjoyable circumstances next time). really lovely place. ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliot 21 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dorset Delight! A wonderful Inn in Pimperne, with fantastic customer service and outstanding cleanliness. A beautiful part of the country with so much to do. I will definitely return! ##### Elliot Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma 8 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely Lovely stay at the Anvil, good food in the evening and at breakfast, would stay again if in the area ##### Emma Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia 10 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very friendly and welcoming staff. Helpful and attentive! Room was very comfortaable and cozy and nicely decorated in a way that gave a small room an airy light feeling. Having a nice restaurant on the premises was a bonus. ##### Patricia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jayne 22 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Beautiful old pub but not great en-suite. Beautiful looking old pub. Our room was a bit noisy in the morning as it overlooked a side road. It was bedroom no 1. The bathroom looked damp with black mould on the ceiling and around the shower. I couldn’t hear the extractor fan working at all. There was no window in the bathroom as it was an internal room. The water pressure was great in the shower. ##### Jayne Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 21 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good clean and friendly ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### A 11 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Overnight stay Service good though bath cramped and not easy to get out of. 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