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The Museum Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers find natural beauty and practical conveniences at this countryside retreat, where tour assistance and luggage storage make exploration easy

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The Museum Inn blends rustic countryside charm with modern comforts that travelers appreciate. Guests can savor meals at the on-site restaurant, discover books in the library collection, or relax on the garden terrace surrounded by natural beauty.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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General’s

General’s

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
8 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Classic Room

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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
Map
Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE

What's nearby

  • The Bridge and the Pantheon Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England
    Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A beautiful river walk in The New Forest
    New Forest National Park
    32 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Stonehenge which includes a ruin and heritage elements
    Stonehenge
    44 min drive - 51.3 km
  • HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal
    Southampton Cruise Terminal
    59 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Chettle Play Park
    6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Horton Inn
    12 min drive
  • The Talbot Inn
    19 min drive
  • The Wild Garlic
    19 min drive
  • The Langton Arms Inn
    9 min drive
  • GDSF - Real Ale Marque
    10 min drive

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 free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, barbecues 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Museum Inn pet-friendly?

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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Museum Inn on 13 Mar 2026 start from AU$174, 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

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, lovely food, comfy room. Quaint location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant. Nice food and good choice in the pub. Very pleasant and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub stay, good food, great friendly service and nice rooms. Only thing bed was a bit soft for me but I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, and really pleasant. We had an early start, so a take away breakfast was provided. Most appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikhil

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Ann

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

Wonderful

Beautiful pub/inn with wonderful staff. Great location for visiting the area. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

saba

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great stay in the English Countryside

We stayed here on our way from Newquay to the airport stopping at Durdle Door. The service and breakfast was great! We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic find! Would highly recommend a visit. Great accommodation, fantastic food and friendly atmosphere and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great hotel in a beautiful quiet village. Bedrooms and residents rooms had great character. food was lovely couldn't fault anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Justine

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

So relaxing ☺️

Such a lovely place and service was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Lovely room. Great bar and outside area. Diner and breakfast was top quality. Staff were so friendly and efficient. Thank you This is a really dog friendly pub! We will certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024