The Fox Inn
Ansty, Ansty, DT2 7PN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Friendly staff, great location, comfortable and a good breakfast. Met all our needs.
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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 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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- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
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- Susan
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“Friendly staff, great location, comfortable and a good breakfast. Met all our needs.” - Laura
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“We stayed for one night with our little pug. Really lovely pub in a great location with some good walks nearby. Perfect for a quiet night away. The room was comfortable, staff very friendly and breakfast was great. Very good value.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Room was light and spacious with a very comfortable bed also very quiet on second floor.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Fox InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Fold-up bed
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Property practices
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 room.
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
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.
Cash
The Fox Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-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
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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.
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Room options at The Fox Inn include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
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The Fox Inn is 350 yards from the centre of Ansty. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Fox Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Check-in at The Fox Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The Fox Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The Fox Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1