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This 16th-century thatched guest accommodations are in the peaceful village of Pimperne. Free parking is available and free Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms. Fresh, local produce is served in the restaurant and there is also a large beer garden to enjoy a drink in. Each of the lovely bright rooms at the 4-star Anvil Inn has a flat-screen TV. Rooms also include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Blandford Forum’s town center is a 10-minute drive away and the Royal Signal Museum can be reached in a 15-minute drive. The Cathedral city of Salisbury is within a 30-minute drive of The Anvil Inn and Dorchester is a 35-minute drive away. Full English breakfasts are served in the traditional, wood-beam ceiling dining room. A wide selection of drinks are available from the bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Small Double Room
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa-marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful quirky place with a fab beer garden. Food was so good. Had an evening meal and breakfast. Staff were so friendly and made you feel so welcome. Single room was cosy, lovely and comfortable..was a little cold , but if I knew how to work...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great for exploring the area and attractions. Nice pub with plenty of character, good food, friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed with all the essentials in the room.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic breakfast, very friendly place and staff, absolutely excellent value for money!
  • Kerryhannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean rooms, plenty of room in the bar, food very good, breakfast was also very good
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub with welcoming staff. Good food and comfortable room. Great service!
  • Tomasz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms super clean beds comfortable with all facilities in place. The downstairs pub offers great food for a reasonable price. The whole place is exceptional value for money
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed here several times over the years and we have always been very happy with the accommodation and food, the staff are always excellent.
  • Jacob
    Australia Australia
    We got the perfect English countryside inn experience we were looking for.
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was adequate. Location very suitable for our needs. Staff friendly, helpful. Reece in particular.
  • Jenner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was very good. Staff were friendly and efficient

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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Pizza • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Anvil Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Slovak

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Anvil Inn

  • Check-in at The Anvil Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at The Anvil Inn include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Anvil Inn is 2.2 miles from the center of Blandford Forum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Anvil Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Anvil Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Anvil Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1