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 en suite facilities 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-panelled 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 neighbouring Somerset. The coastal towns of Poole and Weymouth can both be reached by car in around 35 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We paid for evening meals (x2) and on the second evening we waited over a hour to be served. But we’re we’re bought a drink on the house. Breakfast was lovely .
  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent my only complaint was a limited evening meal menu if you’re staying for more than a few days
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable room. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Staff very friendly and welcoming

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Fox Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
The Fox Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This inn welcomes house-trained dogs who are at least 1 year old.

Please note that all rooms are situated 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Fox Inn

  • The Fox Inn is 350 yards from the centre of Ansty. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Fox Inn include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Check-in at The Fox Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at The Fox Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The Fox Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

    • The Fox Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1