You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library at The Museum Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Blandford Forum, The Museum Inn is in a rural area. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Gold Hill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Larmer Tree Gardens and Blandford Leisure Centre. Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Cranborne Manor are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide
Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE
What's nearby
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
1 min walk - 0.0 km
New Forest National Park
41 min drive - 31.7 km
Stonehenge
45 min drive - 55.0 km
Poole Harbour
48 min drive - 42.9 km
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
53 min drive - 51.5 km
Getting around
Tisbury Station
25 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
42 min drive
Restaurants
Horton Inn
12 min drive
The Talbot
19 min drive
The Grove Arms
13 min drive
The Langton Arms Inn
9 min drive
The Museum Inn
1 min walk
About this property
The Museum Inn
Upscale hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library at The Museum Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and barbecues
A banquet hall, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
Designer toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Museum Inn?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Museum Inn on 25 Nov 2026 start from AU$134, 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.
How much is parking at The Museum Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Museum Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Museum Inn?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Museum Inn located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chettle Play Park, Larmer Tree Gardens and Rushmore Golf Club. Vale of Allen Parish Council and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Museum Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 189 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 189 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 189 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 189 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 189 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Haydn Martin
12 July 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a superb couple of nights at the Museum. The Hotel exhibits a real delapidated chic.
Wonderful staff made the stay so much better. Great breakfast and very convenient for visiting family in Chettle.
Very friendly staff and lovely place to stay. Food on the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lyn
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Food excellent especially breakfast. I booked 3 rooms for friends and sadly one of the rooms in the stables wasnt as good. Very tired and mouldy..needs a refurb. Staff gave us great service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ian
31 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good. Staff we were and really friendly. Nice breakfast.
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…
Very comfortable night, room very nice, bathroom a touch tired but all very clean and well equipped. Great to have a flask of fresh milk for tea. Breakfast was the highlight, this was excellent
Lovely village pub, comfortable rooms, easy parking with electric charging, good food and drink choice. Friendly and very helpful staff. Will stay again.
Lovely place to stay in a quiet, picturesque village. Staff make you feel very welcome and the property is gorgeous. Really would have loved to stay longer, a perfect place to stay while visiting Dorset.
Excellent evening meal options, very clean and great breakfast. My only point to raise was that breakfast didn’t start until 8am, meaning those of us starting work for 9am couldnt enjoy it.
Really nice place. Room was lovely with a great bathroom and good shower. We had a super meal in the evening with wine all very reasonably priced! Would recommend and can't wait to go back
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.