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8.4
/10
Very Good
228 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Helen
10.0
/ 10
Really lovely pub. Room very quaint and comfortable. Hosts very friendly. Food lovely and well priced. Definitely recommended.
Ian
10.0
/ 10
Excellent accommodation and food .
Friendly and attentive staff.
The perfect combination of a pub and hotel.
Would definitely stay her again on my next trip to the area.
JoAnne
10.0
/ 10
Made a bad review earlier on this hotel, but it was in error. Would definitely go back to this hotel!
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Blandford Road, Iwerne Minster, North Dorset, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, England, DT11 8QN
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Blandford Road, Iwerne Minster, North Dorset, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, England, DT11 8QN
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General
In Blandford Forum
Location
Located in Blandford Forum, The Talbot is a 5-minute drive from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and 7 minutes from Melbury Vale Winery. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from The Art Stable and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Shillingstone Railway Project.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
The Art Stable - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Melbury Vale Winery - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Shillingstone Railway Project - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Blandford Leisure Centre - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Gold Hill Museum - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 10 km / 6.2 mi
King Alfred's Statue - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Castle Hill Viewpoint - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Blandford Forum Town Museum - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Dorset National Landscape - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Larmer Tree Gardens - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Sturminster Newton Mill - 12.9 km / 8 mi
The nearest major airport is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 km / 26.1 mi
Facilities
This smoke-free hotel features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Business Facilities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Talbot, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.
All facilities in The Talbot
Bedroom
Others
In-room Bathroom
Restaurant
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Sports and Recreations
- Billiard
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Talbot
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
General Check-in Instructions
- 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 and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 20:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Talbot | 6 |
Another facilities in The Talbot | Breakfast, Free WiFi, Parking, Smoke-free area, Billiard |
Frequently asked questions about The Talbot
What are available facilities at The Talbot?
There are top facilites at The Talbot such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Talbot?
The standard check-in time at The Talbot is starting from 15:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The Talbot provide breakfast?
Yes, The Talbot provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Talbot?
The Talbot has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at The Talbot?
The Talbot has 6.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Talbot
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8.4
Very Good
From 228 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Room Comfort
8.6
Location
10.0
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Hugo
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
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M
Darrell
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
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Exerlent check in and out . Evening food good. Room very clean.
Older building with character.week day overnight good as bar closes early.
Helen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Really lovely pub. Room very quaint and comfortable. Hosts very friendly. Food lovely and well priced. Definitely recommended.
John
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Super pub. Great hosts, nice rooms
Ian
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent accommodation and food .
Friendly and attentive staff.
The perfect combination of a pub and hotel.
Would definitely stay her again on my next trip to the area.
JoAnne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Made a bad review earlier on this hotel, but it was in error. Would definitely go back to this hotel!
Rachel
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Perfectly run established.. made us feel very welcome, as well as being well maintained and clean
Luke
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was good and well-equipped. There was no shower gel or shampoo, but luckily, I always take my own when working away, just in case. The only real negative was the noise from the pub downstairs until 11 pm, which meant any chance of an early night went out the window. If you don't want an early night after a long day's work before another early start, this place would be lovely.
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Nina
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago
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Lovely hotel and hosts. Eating in and trying the South Africa dishes was a treat. Breakfast was as good!
Ines
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We arrived in the evening after a family birthday party. We were given a warm welcome, ate a good dinner and slept in comfort.
Denise
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
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We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute stay here with our doggies. I cannot fault a thing, the apartment we stayed in was very generously sized and had everything we needed. All of the staff were welcoming and helpful. We stayed for dinner one evening and there was a wonderful atmosphere and our food was delicious, highly recommend the Milk Tart as a sweet treat to finish off the meal. This is a wonderful gem in a gorgeous setting, and we will definitely return.
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Penelope
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
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We arrived to a warm welcome and lovely room at The Talbot. This is an excellent hotel accommodation choice if you're cycle touring. The food was excellent and they went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Our bikes were secure too. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Garry
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
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Kim and Richard were superb, fantastic recommendation for a lovely walk nearby, food was delicious, room had everything we needed. The atmosphere was wonderful, the regulars all super friendly, highly recommended, would jump at the chance to stay again!
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago
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First impressions not good. Basically shown to our room and left to get on with it. Not told about emergency procedures or if there was anyone on the front desk or who to contact.
Furnishings in the room were poor. The lampshade was broken as per the pics. One bed was loosely put together, kettle had seen better days and didnt switch off after boiling.
The wooden chairs were broken and the wardrobe was old and worn. Paint was peeling off the window sill. A shelf was missing in the bathroom over the sink and the toilet brush was very dirty.
And just to top it off the main light bulb was very dim and old and the room never got any sun so was very gloomy. A nice canvas of the lovely Dorset countryside would have looked a lot better than a fruit canvas.
We would not stay here again. Price per night was high and didn't include breakfast. Very disappointed.
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S.
Business Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago
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Awful place, freezing cold, not hot water and we.were.told they are closing in 3 weeks, they really didnt care! Beware !! Food is awful, rooms smelly and cold, landlady is miserable. Avoid at all costs
michael
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
TV remote did not work on volume and no apparent way of changing volume on TV
Cold water not working on sink nor toilet cistern. Bath OK
Robert
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 103 week(s) ago
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Wifi hopeless
No phone signal
No GpS coverage
Terrible place
Lada
10.0
/10
Reviewed 104 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great place in a beautiful village. Staff were helpful, great spacious apartment. Highly recommend!
Jonathan
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Warm friendly greeting. Room looked pleasant enough but would not pass the "Alex Politzi" test. Dust on furniture, cobwebs in the grate, curtains hanging off poles (due to the type of rail). Towels on the bed not in the bathroom. Room was draughty and cold. We had to get a blanket from the car. Cold water ran hot when it eventually came through. Evening meal was basic but good quality and well cooked but several things on menu not available. Not informed there was no breakfast available, contrary to the website. Had to ask about breakfast and advised to go to the village shop. Village shop does not serve breakfast per se but was able to provide toast and tea/coffee. No customers in the restaurant or bar, we appeared to be the only ones in residence. This is a basic hotel catering for contractors and travelling salesmen, not what was represented on the website.
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Fiona
Friends and Family with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Well…. The manager/host was a total dithering wreck. We soon were told that there was no breakfast even though breakfast was included in the price. The rooms were so out dated and needed attention everywhere. Paint flaking off walls, mould on the window sills. We were then advised that there really was no evening meal as there had been a family party ( their family) and he wanted to leave at 7pm, and didn’t want to turn the friers on. The barmaid ordered us a Chinese locally which was nice for the price. The landlord was still there when we went to bed at 10pm. Very disappointed and would not recommend anyone else staying there.
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