The Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the Stour River's water meadows and the town. It has a gastro-style restaurant and a stylish, upmarket bar.
Set in Blandford Forum, 21 km from Monkey World, True Lovers Knot offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi.
Stephanie
United Kingdom
Repeat visits and we’re NOT disappointed with the new management: excellent
Boasting a garden and views of garden, St Leonards Farmhouse is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Blandford Forum, 19 km from Monkey World.
kelvin
United Kingdom
We had a fabulous stay, Tania and John the owners, were incredibly welcoming. Felt like we were staying with friends. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and was delicious.
The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed. Good location, short walk into town.
Highly recommend, thank you.
Located in Blandford Forum, 40 km from Weymouth, Lower Bryanston Farm provides a garden and free WiFi. Rooms include a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and an electric kettle with teas and herbal...
Karen
United Kingdom
It was a lovely clean place, the owners are interesting and extremely nice.
Its fascinating seeing and hearing the horses pass by
There is a nice walk as well across the farm
The breakfast choice is huge and its such excellent quality.
The Saxon Inn, a property with a garden, a terrace and a bar, is situated in Blandford Forum, 31 km from Monkey World, 36 km from Poole Harbour, as well as 41 km from Sandbanks.
Richard
United Kingdom
The Saxon inn is a quaint, tastefully refurbished Inn, with a pleasant garden which is tucked away in a quiet spot in the pretty village of Child Oxford. The inn seemed well frequented by locals who were very friendly. Richard and Sarah - the proprietors - are lovely and were very welcoming (all the staff were great too) - our room was a good size , very comfortable clean and quite new. The food was fabulous, we had a great evening meal and breakfast, authentic coffee- and we were able to park there too - great stay - would thoroughly recommend.
Situated in Blandford Forum in the Dorset region, Art Studio - Connect to Nature in the Hot Tub at Cosy Studio features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Featuring a hot tub, Copperbeech - Luxury Holiday with Private Hottub is situated in Blandford Forum. With free private parking, the property is 20 km from Monkey World and 25 km from Poole Harbour.
Bautista
United Kingdom
The location was perfect - surrounded by nature, peaceful and serene. There were swings and other activities by the accommodation (life-size chess board, table tennis, etc.). The location was very clean and organised. The cottage was also clean and very aesthetic. The hot tub was an amazing feature with an amazing view into the woods. The owner even sent an email with suggestions on where to go and eat around the area. Highly recommend this accommodation. Would book again in the future, definitely!!!
This 16th-century thatched guest accommodation is located in the peaceful village of Pimperne. Free parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms.
Roxanne
United Kingdom
Great little gem in a great location. Comfortable, spotless rooms, large tasty breakfast and fantastic value for money. Staff were so helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend.
There's nice choice of places to eat and there's small...
There's nice choice of places to eat and there's small market on Thursday if you like charity shops there's more than 5 to visit if just doing quick shop for food or take away there's 30 mins free parking if planning camping hoilday in future the inside park few miles away is very nice place to stay
David James
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Blandford Forum town centre is needing a bit of TLC like...
Blandford Forum town centre is needing a bit of TLC like many English towns now.
Too many charity shops which is a sad reflection of local council management.
Wonderful town walk down to the river Stour though.
A few interesting restaurants would be an added attraction for all generations, as well.
NOELLE
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Winterborne Houghton which is actually the village we stayed...
Winterborne Houghton which is actually the village we stayed in. Blandford Forum is a 15 minute drive away. Houghton is a very pretty village with lovely gardens and houses. Lots of thatched properties. There is a fish farm which sells delicious fresh trout and Arctic charr. There is a pub which was very nice but we didn’t eat there so I can’t comment on the food. We walked to the pub, about a mile. Very friendly people.
Ann
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
It's a lovely town with a great museum, scenic river walks...
It's a lovely town with a great museum, scenic river walks and nice cafes, restaurants and bars.
One thing to be aware of is that public transport is limited at weekends. There are no bus services to Shaftesbury or Salisbury or Yeovil on Saturdays and Sundays.
Paul
8.0
Scored 8.0
I am relocating back to Blandford (thru personal choice) so...
I am relocating back to Blandford (thru personal choice) so it can’t be too bad !
Few empty shops which is a shame, could do with a bit of upgrading of shops and facilities and I thought a cinema was in the pipeline, but no show yet!
Lynne
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The village of Kingston Zelston is very quiet and pretty, we...
The village of Kingston Zelston is very quiet and pretty, we were lucky enough to see a pair of geese by the river there with goslings. Although I didn't go into the church the outside is well kept looks as if it is well used.
We had a fantastic day at Monkey World and also an extremely enjoyable afternoon at Keyneston Mill Botanical Gardens & Bistro. Many other places of interest to visit, but sadly time didn't allow us to fit them in.
We will return there in the future.
lyndans
United Kingdom
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We really enjoyed our 2 night stay and would have been happy to extend it given the opportunity. The room was clean spacious and comfortable and given that they are built around the courtyard it felt as if we had our own patio outside.
All the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming and the food was well presented and delicious. The location in a peaceful country hamlet between Blandford and Wimbourne was perfect for a relaxing break and very dog friendly. An absolute gem.
Breakfast was good with options for both cooked or uncooked. We enjoyed our evening meals and the beer was good. This location is in a rural setting, but convenient for local towns and no problem if you have a car. We stayed for two nights and managed to visit Blandford Forum, Wimborne Minster and Kingston Lacy. The new owner made us feel very welcome.
Room decor was gorgeous and sensitive to the history of the building. The family suite was absolutely perfect with a large spacious main bedroom, a separate comfortable room with twin beds, a a beautiful bathroom. Breakfast was very generous and tasty. Perfect hotel for a family traveling and near to Durdle Door and the Bovington Tank Museum.
This apartment is charming and quirky, we had a lovely overnight stay and the accomodation was great value. . The facilities were excellent and it is very centrally located in Blandford so perfect for where we were visiting the following day. Communication was great from the host and instructions very clear and helpful.
Fabulous little base for our family to explore Dorset including Lulworth Cove, the Tank Museum. We used the pool at blandford forum and our little ones loved it. It was clean and had everything we needed for our mon to fri stay. Oh and a very handy washing machine. Thank you.
A very cosy and home from home type property! All staff were friendly and welcoming! Our room was spotless with nice touches. Breakfast was delicious! Would highly recommend staying here and it’s a perfect stop off point if you’re passing through Blandford!
This is a slightly old-fashioned hotel and I mean that as a compliment, not a criticism. It reflects the history and the character of the town in which it sits. The staff are friendly and efficient. The food was good and occasionally very good indeed.
Blandford Forum is an interesting and pleasingly designed town with great architecture. Fittingly The Crown Hotel was delightfully historic. The staff were friendly. I like the Badger touch and hope to try the beer next time. I loved the outdoor area.
the hotel is simply great, rooms are very roomy, clean and comfortable. The staff are very nice and helpful. hotel is situated next to all the facilities you need
I must like it as I’ve stayed over 15 times
Excellent location in the centre of Blandford Forum, with free parking available.
Atmospheric Georgian rooms - a good experience.
Local beer available. Breakfast was good.
Breakfast was great - lots of choice.
Location was good for me as I needed to be around Blandford but it’s central enough for visiting anywhere in Dorset.
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