Located in a charming setting, The Talbot offers the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Unwind with a drink at the bar or savor delicious food at the restaurant. Enjoy some friendly competition on the billiards/pool table and take advantage of self parking.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Free parking
Non-smoking
Restaurant
Main amenities (2)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
The current price is $114
$114
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Room options
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Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 11 min drive
Larmer Tree Gardens - 16 min drive
Wimborne Minster - 24 min drive
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive
Gillingham Dorset Station - 22 min drive
Hamworthy Station - 28 min drive
Tisbury Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Half Moon - 9 min drive
White hart alehouse - 13 min drive
Shillingstone Railway Project - 10 min drive
The Wild Garlic - 1 min walk
The Saxon Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
The Talbot
The Talbot is a great choice for a stay in Blandford Forum. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Talbot?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Talbot?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Talbot?
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Talbot and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Talbot?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
The Talbot Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great place in a beautiful village. Staff were helpful, great spacious apartment. Highly recommend!
Lada
Lada, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2024
The property is beautiful and well kept, beautiful location. No much eating options, you need a car to drive around
Stefano
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Lovely people, comfortable bed
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2022
Very enjoyable stay, perfect for what I needed, Very friendly atmosphere, great selection on the menu.
Jack
Jack, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
Great all round, food delicious.
james
james, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2024
Pleasant atmosphere
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2022
Friendly staff and excellent service.Good food and location.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
Had a very enjoyable stay. Food and drink were tip top. It's my second visit to The Talbot, hope to come again next year!
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2023
Pre- Christmas meeting with family
We received a warm welcome from the licensee, who showed us to our room. The room was very spacious and the accommodation met our expectations. Would certainly stay there again if in that area.
BRIAN
BRIAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
Absolutely lovely
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2024
Website misleading. Kitchen shut for 23 hrs in the day. Staff and landlords otherwise very helpful.
Laurence
Laurence, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2023
Great B & B
Our fourth visit to this lovely pub & we enjoyed a 2 night stay this time. Currently undergoing refurbishment but this did not negatively impact on our stay. Clean & comfortable rooms in a lovely village. We enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere of the bar, the owners & staff were friendly & helpful & the food was delicious. Lovely !
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2022
Lovely old pub with brand new management. Its already very nice, but they have great plans, so i look forward to another visit to see how it's coming on. Good sized room, excellent breakfast and a very good lunch. Recommended
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2024
No restaurant as chef on holiday!!!broken kettle.no WiFi code in the room
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2022
Clean, comfortable and good value.
A really pleasant village pub with nice clientele. Room was large, comfortable with a really decent bed and sizeable bathroom with an excellent shower. Slightly fading around the edges but the landlord tells me he's embarking on a refurb exercise imminently. Food good it you choose a meal that's been prepared in house (the beef stew was excellent) and OK if it has been bought in.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 30, 2024
On entering the property it was noisy not what I was expecting very laid back approach room was right above the noisy pubs bar so no way of having an early sleep due to said noise (after a 6hr drive ) food was mediocre at best and a set menu on the wall the exterior lighting for the pub shines straight into the room and lights it up like a football match so again no chance of an early sleep breakfast was set at a small half hearted English breakfast not other options available would I stay again definitely a NO there for over £100 I’ve stayed In considerably better and in better areas this was more of a £50 room and very disappointed
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2024
Warm friendly greeting. Room looked pleasant enough but would not pass the "Alex Politzi" test. Dust on furniture, cobwebs in the grate, curtains hanging off poles (due to the type of rail). Towels on the bed not in the bathroom. Room was draughty and cold. We had to get a blanket from the car. Cold water ran hot when it eventually came through. Evening meal was basic but good quality and well cooked but several things on menu not available. Not informed there was no breakfast available, contrary to the website. Had to ask about breakfast and advised to go to the village shop. Village shop does not serve breakfast per se but was able to provide toast and tea/coffee. No customers in the restaurant or bar, we appeared to be the only ones in residence. This is a basic hotel catering for contractors and travelling salesmen, not what was represented on the website.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 14, 2024
Shocking, and expect a refund
Well…. The manager/host was a total dithering wreck. We soon were told that there was no breakfast even though breakfast was included in the price. The rooms were so out dated and needed attention everywhere. Paint flaking off walls, mould on the window sills. We were then advised that there really was no evening meal as there had been a family party ( their family) and he wanted to leave at 7pm, and didn’t want to turn the friers on. The barmaid ordered us a Chinese locally which was nice for the price. The landlord was still there when we went to bed at 10pm. Very disappointed and would not recommend anyone else staying there.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 20, 2023
March 2023 Stay - Avoid
There was no central heating, just a storage heater provided in the room so the room felt like a fridge. Furniture very outdated and could do with replacing. No hot water in the morning in the sink. The worst of al was the scaffolding outside my bedroom window, so woken up to the noise of workmen outside my window.
Nichola
Nichola, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 22, 2023
Don’t stay at this place. Photos make it look good. In ‘Elderberry room’ paper on ceiling hanging off. ‘Primrose room’ mattress was very thin (it looked ancient) and the fitted sheet didn’t come more than 2 inches down the side. Whole place needs a freshen up. The one which according to reviews was going to happen in 2020. Found alternate accommodation and young girl said we wouldn’t be charged as we didn’t stay but there would be a charge of £60. Thus wasn’t true. Phoned several times to speak to landlords but was never available. They took money even though they didn’t have to service either room!!
JUANITA
JUANITA, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2022
Disappointing
Unfortunately not many redeeming qualities here. Room was very dated, and in need of some repair! The water from thexshower trickled out like it was being powered by a hamster on a wheel. The room was cold becasue of the single glazing, and the heating not on. The single glazing doesnt help the road noise either.
The bar person had no idea what the wifi guest code was and gave me the one from the bar...however this didnt work in the rooms so no work done that evening!
The food menu was low in choice, but was adequate, but the breakfast had to be left. I think the water from the poached egg was left in the ladel so everything was swimming!
Lovely setting, easy to park, but id be inclined to drive a number of miles out of my way to try somehwere else.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 23, 2024
Avoid
Wifi hopeless
No phone signal
No GpS coverage
Terrible place
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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Travelers Say
"The room was big, with nice clean bedding and towels."