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The Museum Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Blandford Forum hotel

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Front of property
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Farnham, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8DE
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chettle Play Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Cruise Terminal
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Stables | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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General’s | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

General’s

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 16
  • 6 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum

In Blandford Forum .You'll find Chettle Play Park and Larmer Tree Gardens within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Rushmore Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Vale of Allen Parish Council is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chettle Play Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 32 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 44 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 42.1 miles

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
  • ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Langton Arms Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Museum Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Blandford Forum hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Museum Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Blandford Forum hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Museum Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Blandford Forum hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Museum Inn to the airport?

The Museum Inn is 18.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Museum Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Museum Inn.

Does The Museum Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Museum Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Museum Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Museum Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Museum Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Museum Inn have a pool?

The Museum Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Museum Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Museum Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Museum Inn to downtown Blandford Forum?

The Museum Inn is 0.1 mi away from Farnham.

Reviews

The Museum Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with partner
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

Dominic

Business traveler
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

mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Inn is a lovely quiet pub/hotel with good food in an excellent and pretty location surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

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

Overnight stay after wedding.

We had a slight issue with the room which was dealt with immediately. We were promptly placed in a new room while they resolved the problem. Staff were friendly and helpful, and Gluten Free options for breakfast were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
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

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikhil

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with partner
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

Rosalind

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ray, Chesterfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely in a beautiful setting. Nice part on UK
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

saba

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

All ok but not special. No fridge or safe in room. Products in bathroom unnamed which does give a feel of anything special. No hand cream.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveler
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

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveler
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