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About this property
A 25-minute drive from Dorchester and Blandford Forum, The Fox Inn is a pretty inn in the Dorset countryside. This dog-friendly property has free parking and WiFi, and a full English breakfast is served in the garden room. Each guest room has private bathrooms with shower, hairdryer and complementary toiletries, and the superior king room also has a bath. All have a TV with DVD player and tea and coffee facilities. Full English breakfast is served each morning. The traditional restaurant has oak-paneled walls and offers a regularly changing menu using seasonal ingredients. There are indulgent Sunday lunches from the carvery every weekend, and a patio dining area overlooking the inn’s landscaped gardens. The Fox Inn is around 16 miles from historic Shaftesbury, and 20 miles from Yeovil in neighboring Somerset. The coastal towns of Poole and Weymouth can both be reached by car in around 35 minutes.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dennis
United Kingdom“Lovely place, nice welcome, comfortable, friendly staff and great food.” 
Julie-ann United Kingdom“Room was lovely, bed comfortable and shower good. Facilities for the dog superb and can dine with the dog which is excellent. Location lovely, very pretty and serene. The breakfast was superb, Sunday dinner not so good”- Andre
Italy“The Fox Inn is a very peaceful hotel located in a beautiful region. We were there for our daughter's graduation party at a nearby school. I've stayed there several times before. The rooms are spacious and cozy, the staff is attentive, and the...” - Robert
United States“Surprising to find a place like this, very large, country pub, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.” - Paris United Kingdom“A perfect place for an overnight stay when visiting this part of England. Recently refurbished rooms to a good standard, so everything feels fresh and clean. Nice pub and garden for enjoying drinks in the sun. Good breakfast included.”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Stunning location, beautiful spacious rooms. Lots of complimentary items in room. Fantastic service and food was exceptional”
- Susan United Kingdom“Room was large and very comfortable, breakfast really good and staff very accommodating. would greatly recommend. Hope to stay again soon. Many Thanks”
- Sherri United States“Restaurant and bar are convenient to have on site. Food is good and plentiful.”
- Jazmine United Kingdom“Needed somewhere to stay last minute, the n&g was clean and comfortable and welcoming. We would stay again, thank you so much!”
- Rachel United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was such a calm relaxing place we loved the atmosphere there. Very clean and lovely rooms.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This inn welcomes house-trained dogs who are at least 1 year old.
Please note that all rooms are located on the first or second floor, with access only via stairs. This may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
Due to the remote rural location, mobile phone signal can be limited and depends on the service provider.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
