The Fox Inn
The Fox Inn
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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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”- SSherri
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.”
Michael United Kingdom“Proper rural pub, clean rooms. Pleasant atmosphere.”
Athena United Kingdom“Really nice breakfast, friendly staff, comfy bed and nice bedroom. The dinner in the restaurant was also good even if the pasta wasn't our favorite. Overall a great place to stay !”- J
Canada“Very spacious, clean with very hospitable staff. The location in the village was perfect. The pub was fun and the breakfast was very good.” - Mark United Kingdom“Great pub staff were very welcoming good food choice evenings and excellent breakfast”
- Michael United Kingdom“Nice room, great pub and food, friendly and attentive staff. Great location for where I needed to work. Isaac in particular has exceptional people and front of house skills.”
Helen
Germany“Friendly staff, lovely clean modern room, quiet, excellent value, amazing breakfast!”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Fox InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Fox Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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 printMust-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 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.
FAQs about The Fox Inn
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The Fox Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The Fox Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Ansty. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Fox Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Room options at The Fox Inn include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
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The prices at The Fox Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Fox Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Check-in at The Fox Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
