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.
Margaret
France
Such a happy , friendly and welcoming atmosphere for a single traveller, I will definitely go back there the next time I fly into Bournemoth.
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.
phillip
United Kingdom
The breakfast was fantastic couldn’t fault it at all
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.
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.
Mike
United Kingdom
Nice old country Inn with very friendly and attentive staff
Serving homemade ice cream and real ales, The Langton Arms has a traditional pub restaurant. The inn is set in a 17th-century thatched house, in the picturesque Dorset village of Tarrant Monkton.
Nunn
United Kingdom
The Langton Arms is a lovely village pub in a pretty village with thatched cottages, country lanes and ford. If you like the countryside and peaceful surroundings then you will love this.
The pub has been styled with lots of attention to detail.
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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A delightful place half way between Wimborne and Blandford Forum. We were made most welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfasts were cooked to order and were delicious. Our room was quite spacious with a good sized bathroom We have paid more for less satisfactory accommodation. At all times we were treated in a polite and friendly manner by the staff. We had two delicious evening meals. The menu is straightforward but quite varied. When we next visit Dorset this is where we plan to stay.
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.
The Hideaway was in the middle of Blandford Forum, extremely close to all the amenities and ideally located for all the local and surrounding area attractions. The property was very clean and well-presented great for short or longer breaks in the area, the interior being an old building has a few quirks (uneven floors) that add to the stay. Some people stated that the pub/bar across the road was noisy, we found they turned the volume down late evening and wasn't a problem.
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.
Complimentary drink on arrival. The quality of food was excellent and the breakfasts were huge. A lovely touch was to be offered a bottle of tap water with our meal.
The staff were very attentive, chatty and helpful.
This hotel was above our expectations in many respects. We had a wonderful time.
Good central location set just off Blandford bypass so easy to access commuter routes for work. Quiet with great wifi. Its retained some of the original stable stall features which just border on the quaint, quirky side.
Absolutely the best b&b I have stayed in. Wonderful owners who went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect. Thank you for the Oat Milk! 😊
Blandford is a good base for exploring the coast and some pretty towns.
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
Lovely hotel, lovely location, lovely staff. Set on the edge of Blandford with a very pretty pub garden.
Excellent restaurant, great breakfast. We were made to feel very welcome on our cycle trip.
Excellent location in the centre of Blandford Forum, with free parking available.
Atmospheric Georgian rooms - a good experience.
Local beer available. Breakfast was good.
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