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. There has been an inn on this site since the 1300s. The friendly, welcoming team will aim to make your stay enjoyable. All rooms are en suite and host some unique furniture, and The Crown Hotel also has meeting rooms and a 200-seater function suite. Blandford Forum is nestled in Hardy's 'Blackmore Vale', 40 km from Bournemouth and 32 km from Salisbury.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • George
    United States United States
    The historic building and decor (pictures/books), wide corridors, spacious bedroom, modern en-suite with walk-in shower though would have liked a shelf to put toilet bags on, big/strong hairdryer. Dinner steak perfectly cooked and very tasty and...
  • Middleton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was ample, plain fare; well presented and good service. Sadly, the door to hallway and, in turn, to the outside were left open during evening meal - making the room distinctly cool (and loud noises floated through from the bar!). Breakfast...
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    Great staff. Great food. Comfy and clean rooms. Coffee and tea facilities.
  • A
    Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were really welcoming and helpful. Bed extremely comfortable and evening meal was very good too.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff was very helpful and as we took our large dog with us it made great family get to gather
  • L
    Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice place. Comfy room. Friendly staff. Room clean.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a perfect room set up for me and my mum with 2 rooms interlinked, a king size and a single. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water in the room. Bath with a shower so nice choice. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and were given a...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent wheelchair accessible bathroom in the room. Liked the decor as it reflected the history of the inn good breakfast very cheery and helpful staff
  • E
    Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff and ambience. The sitting out area.The staff efficiency and friendliness.
  • Carrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was absolutely gorgeous with so many lovely touches like the pictures and the way they were framed, the wallpaper, a real old-fashioned room key(!), the radio, carefully selected vintage books and of course the bed and linen which was...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Crown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Crown Hotel

  • The Crown Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Crown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Crown Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Blandford Forum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Crown Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

    • The Crown Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Crown Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at The Crown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish