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The Talbot

3.0 star property
Hotel in Blandford Forum with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Restaurant
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Miscellaneous
Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Private kitchen
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

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Blandford Road, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8QN
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
High chair
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Lounge

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Blandford Forum

At The Talbot you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from The Art Stable. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Blandford Forum hotel include Melbury Vale Winery and Shillingstone Railway Project.

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Poole Harbour - 36 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 42 min drive - 47.8 km
  • New Forest National Park - 44 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Stonehenge - 45 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 22 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Cat Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Talbot

Hotel in Blandford Forum with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Blandford Forum hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Talbot offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Talbot?

Yep, The Talbot has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Talbot?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Talbot on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$190.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Talbot?

No, The Talbot does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Talbot?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Talbot?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

The Talbot Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly run established.. made us feel very welcome, as well as being well maintained and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and well-equipped. There was no shower gel or shampoo, but luckily, I always take my own when working away, just in case. The only real negative was the noise from the pub downstairs until 11 pm, which meant any chance of an early night went out the window. If you don't want an early night after a long day's work before another early start, this place would be lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New owners are great hosts

Lovely hotel and hosts. Eating in and trying the South Africa dishes was a treat. Breakfast was as good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All we could wish for

We arrived in the evening after a family birthday party. We were given a warm welcome, ate a good dinner and slept in comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolute gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute stay here with our doggies. I cannot fault a thing, the apartment we stayed in was very generously sized and had everything we needed. All of the staff were welcoming and helpful. We stayed for dinner one evening and there was a wonderful atmosphere and our food was delicious, highly recommend the Milk Tart as a sweet treat to finish off the meal. This is a wonderful gem in a gorgeous setting, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a warm welcome and lovely room at The Talbot. This is an excellent hotel accommodation choice if you're cycle touring. The food was excellent and they went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Our bikes were secure too. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ehsan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kim and Richard were superb, fantastic recommendation for a lovely walk nearby, food was delicious, room had everything we needed. The atmosphere was wonderful, the regulars all super friendly, highly recommended, would jump at the chance to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointment

First impressions not good. Basically shown to our room and left to get on with it. Not told about emergency procedures or if there was anyone on the front desk or who to contact. Furnishings in the room were poor. The lampshade was broken as per the pics. One bed was loosely put together, kettle had seen better days and didnt switch off after boiling. The wooden chairs were broken and the wardrobe was old and worn. Paint was peeling off the window sill. A shelf was missing in the bathroom over the sink and the toilet brush was very dirty. And just to top it off the main light bulb was very dim and old and the room never got any sun so was very gloomy. A nice canvas of the lovely Dorset countryside would have looked a lot better than a fruit canvas. We would not stay here again. Price per night was high and didn't include breakfast. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

S.

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Awful place, freezing cold, not hot water and we.were.told they are closing in 3 weeks, they really didnt care! Beware !! Food is awful, rooms smelly and cold, landlady is miserable. Avoid at all costs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV remote did not work on volume and no apparent way of changing volume on TV Cold water not working on sink nor toilet cistern. Bath OK
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Wifi hopeless No phone signal No GpS coverage Terrible place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a beautiful village. Staff were helpful, great spacious apartment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Travelled with group

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Liked: Staff & service
Website misleading. Kitchen shut for 23 hrs in the day. Staff and landlords otherwise very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful and well kept, beautiful location. No much eating options, you need a car to drive around

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Back to the 80’s!

Hotel is seriously dated, bathroom had mould and was generally not clean. No easily accessible power outlets and tv bolted flat to the wall so it couldn’t be comfortably watched from the bed. Had to struggle with three separate blinds on the window - felt like I’d had an arm workout by the time I’d finished! - didn’t block out the light or the draft. Cups were dirty and chipped. The keyring is so ridiculously large you can’t fit it in a pocket - I know they need to try and stop people forgetting to leave them when they check out (I had to just dump it on the bar as nobody was around) but it was almost as big as the to remote! Doesn’t serve breakfast but this is not mentioned anywhere on the write up, hotel’s website or during communications or check in - it’s only mentioned on a notice on the wall in the room. The suggested cafe is a good 20mins walk away at a nearby school! Dinner is only available between 6-7pm (again, this is not communicated) and there’s only two options for vegetarians - a vegetable lasagne or a soup. I opted for the “home cooked” soup which turned out to be packet soup they’d just added water to - bright yellow with about 3 tiny chunks of rehydrated carrot. One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed in If I’d been booked for more than one night I would’ve cancelled the rest
Mouldy bath surround
Mouldy shower wall
Mouldy bathroom wall
Disgusting dirty toilet brush 🤢
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024