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The Anvil Inn
Inn
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9,2
/10
Exceptional
149 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Lynne
10,0
/ 10
I love this place! The staff is so friendly and both the beer and the food are great! The atmosphere is unique due to the age of the building and I appreciate its quirkiness. Highly recommend!
Chelsea
10,0
/ 10
The owners were lovely and welcoming. Nothing was a problem and the entire vibe was just lush and wholesome. ❤️
ANDREW
10,0
/ 10
My stay has been very positive. Check‑in was friendly, welcoming, and informative, which set a great tone from the start. My room is cosy, clean, and comfortable, and I’ve had a peaceful night’s sleep. The Wi‑Fi works well, and the free parking is really convenient. The location is good too, making everything easy and stress‑free. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience.
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Salisbury Road, Pimperne, North Dorset, Pimperne, Dorset, England, DT11 8UQ
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Salisbury Road, Pimperne, North Dorset, Pimperne, Dorset, England, DT11 8UQ
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General
Near Royal Signals Museum
Location
Located in Blandford Forum, The Anvil Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Blandford Forum Town Museum. This inn is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Blandford Leisure Centre.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Royal Signals Museum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Ashley Wood Golf Club - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Blandford Forum Town Museum - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Blandford Leisure Centre - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Chettle Play Park - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Vale of Allen Parish Council - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Shillingstone Railway Project - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
White Mill - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Larmer Tree Gardens - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
The Art Stable - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Kingston Lacy House - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
The nearest major airport is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Facilities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business Facilities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Anvil Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Rooms
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
All facilities in The Anvil Inn
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Common Space
Exterior
Others
Things to Do
- Garden
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Accessibilty
- Accessible parking
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Anvil Inn
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!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30
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, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 22:00 - to 10:30 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Anvil Inn | 12 |
Another facilities in The Anvil Inn | Garden, Breakfast, Free WiFi, Accessible parking, Smoke-free area |
Frequently asked question in The Anvil Inn
What are available facilities at The Anvil Inn?
There are top facilites at The Anvil Inn such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Anvil Inn?
The standard check-in time at The Anvil Inn is starting from 15:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
Does The Anvil Inn provide breakfast?
Yes, The Anvil Inn 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 Anvil Inn?
The Anvil Inn is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Anvil Inn?
The Anvil Inn has 12 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Anvil Inn
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9,2
Exceptional
From 149 reviews
Cleanliness
9,4
Room Comfort
9,0
Location
10,0
Service and Facilites
9,4
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Bridget
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice old inn, but in need of a bit of TLC. However understand their situation in this current economic climate. Very friendly staff & local clientele. Reasonable food.
Paul
Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great find, in a great location to explore the local area, staff, room / breakfast very good.
Only thing to improve is the bar pricing, thought £6.70 a little excessive for a pint of local lager.
Abi
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely stay at a great place. Excellent staff.
Kay
6,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The room needed a deep clean - this is an old property so it’s always going to be a challenge to keep things looking at their best, but there were areas that looked as if they hadn’t been touched in months (towel rail, tiles, pictures etc). The staff at check in were great, but I was a bit concerned (as a woman travelling on my own) that a side door at the bottom of the stairs would always be kept open, but after they all gone home, everywhere else is locked. I got the impression that there were no staff in the pub overnight. Dinner was a reasonable price (2 courses for £20) but the burger bun had been microwaved so was inedible. Breakfast was absolutely delicious though - I had eggs royale with lovely smoked salmon and perfectly poached eggs. All in all, an OK stay with a great breakfast.
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Lynne
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I love this place! The staff is so friendly and both the beer and the food are great! The atmosphere is unique due to the age of the building and I appreciate its quirkiness. Highly recommend!
Chelsea
10,0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The owners were lovely and welcoming. Nothing was a problem and the entire vibe was just lush and wholesome. ❤️
Robert
8,0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very nice place to stay, adequate parking, staff very friendly and helpful, food is very nice with a good choice.
ANDREW
10,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
My stay has been very positive. Check‑in was friendly, welcoming, and informative, which set a great tone from the start. My room is cosy, clean, and comfortable, and I’ve had a peaceful night’s sleep. The Wi‑Fi works well, and the free parking is really convenient. The location is good too, making everything easy and stress‑free. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience.
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Nick
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago
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Our room was comfortable, clean and cosy. The Staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay a pleasant experience. Food was great and varied. We would definitely stay here again.
Steve
Business
10,0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great pub, excellent food
Stuart
10,0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great
Joy
with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Tracy
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 102 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Nice and clean, comfortable with friendly staff
Geoffrey
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 169 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Robert
with Partner
6,0
/10
Reviewed 173 week(s) ago
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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
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Laura
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 188 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
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Stephen
Business and Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 189 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great value out of season.
Stephen
Business and Leisure
8,0
/10
Reviewed 190 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent out of season value
Donna
with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 208 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Paul
Leisure
8,0
/10
Reviewed 210 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very nice old coaching in less than 2 miles away from GDSF.
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