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The Saxon Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful countryside retreat where guests enjoy made-to-order breakfasts, relax in garden settings, and unwind with drinks at the end of the day

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The Saxon Inn combines comfort with countryside charm. Start your day with freshly prepared breakfasts, then explore the garden's outdoor seating areas. Enjoy satisfying meals at the restaurant and evening drinks at the bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum is home to The Saxon Inn. Shillingstone Railway Project and Sturminster Newton Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting.
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DT11 8HD, England, Blandford Forum, Gold Hill

What's nearby

  • The Art Stable - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shillingstone Railway Project - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 39 min drive - 42.1 km
  • New Forest National Park - 47 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Stonehenge - 51 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black Cat Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shillingstone Railway Project - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Saxon Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Saxon Inn and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Saxon Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

The Saxon Inn Bed & breakfast
The Saxon Inn Blandford Forum
The Saxon Inn Bed & breakfast Blandford Forum

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saxon Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saxon Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Saxon Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Saxon Inn located?

Situated in Blandford Forum, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Art Stable and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sturminster Newton Mill and Fontmell and Melbury Downs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional