The Charlton Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Blandford Forum inn

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Bar (on property)
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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bournemouth Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 9NH
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blandford Forum Town Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum retreat .You'll find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Blandford Forum Town Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Also, Ashley Wood Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Blandford Forum Town Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Ashley Wood Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Royal Signals Museum - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hamworthy Station - 19 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World's End - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Charlton Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Blandford Forum inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Blandford Forum inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Charlton Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Charlton Inn to the airport?

The Charlton Inn is 16.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Charlton Inn?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charlton Inn on Feb 22, 2026 start from $106.87, excluding 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.

Does The Charlton Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Charlton Inn.

How close is The Charlton Inn to the beach?

This inn is 10.9 mi (22-min drive) from Hamworthy Beach and 11.2 mi (24-min drive) from Harbour Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Charlton Inn offer free breakfast?

The Charlton Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Charlton Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Charlton Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Charlton Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Charlton Inn have a pool?

The Charlton Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Charlton Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Charlton Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Charlton Inn to downtown Blandford Forum?

The Charlton Inn is 0.1 mi away from Charlton Marshall.

The Charlton Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 271 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good Value

My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Disliked: Cleanliness
SHOWER CURTAINS NEED REPLACING ASAP.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my children absolutely loved it here. Really disappointed that we hasn't booked a 2nd night. The food was amazing, the staff incredibly helpful and one of the best bits for me was having a mini fridge and milk. Will 100% be back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was just generally a little run down. Could have done with a facelift. Food in the pub was reasonable value for money but the quality was quite average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Recommended 👍

Great location and very friendly host / staff. Room was spacious and comfortable, but felt a little tired and in need of some decor updates. Wi-Fi was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Lovely stay

Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great Stay

Great Staff Great Service Great Food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Royal Signals vist Blandford

Excellent value for the price , Approx seventy meals on menu , Chilli was the best I have EVER had ! , Comfortable room .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for the price

Welcoming staff. Room ok for the price but the bed was lumpy and a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and professional staff; room was excellent, and they had draught ale on! Hurray!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

valerie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor room - smelt damp. Rust on radiator in room and bin and toilet brush holder in bathroom and chipped dressing table. Room was dusty in places. Needs a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025