Inn The Fox Inn
Ansty, Ansty, DT2 7PN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Rooms spotless and comfortable bed. Location was so peaceful.
United KingdomThe staff were very warm and welcoming. I found them to be very approachable at all times and more than helpful when we asked for anything. The location and building were fantastic. The fact that this was also a very dog friendly establishment was just brilliant.
United KingdomWhat a lovely welcoming country inn! Fabulous staff made us so welcome, and the food was great.
United States of AmericaThe fox Inn reminds of a good old country pub... was a welcomed break whilst driving through. Thank you for a lovely room and welcoming..my dog and I had a lovely night sleep... I would definitely use this hotel again Thank you for a lovely room and welcoming
United KingdomA delightful country inn. Excellent dinner & superb breakfast. Pub was great fun with good beers. Staff was like family.
United States of AmericaLovely relaxing cosy hotel, just right for a lovely lit break and not far from the Dorset coast .
United KingdomWell maintained, historic country atmosphere. Good parking, beautiful surroundings, lovely people.
United Kingdomlovely staff, accommodated my request for a slightly earlier breakfast due to having to leave early, nice food, good value for money all round.
United KingdomTouring UK on motorbikes with husband and son it was superb. Clean lovely rooms with beautiful views smashing breakfast looked small when it arrived but proper sausage made at their own farm and proper bacon and beautiful fresh eggs. Met the owner this is a new venture gosh he is doing so well
United KingdomWarm welcome, friendly staff, cosy room and great location.
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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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Free Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Graham
United Kingdom“Rooms spotless and comfortable bed. Location was so peaceful.”
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Steven
United Kingdom
“The staff were very warm and welcoming. I found them to be very approachable at all times and more than helpful when we asked for anything. The location and building were fantastic. The fact that this was also a very dog friendly establishment was just brilliant.” Read more
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Elizabeth
United States of America“What a lovely welcoming country inn! Fabulous staff made us so welcome, and the food was great.”
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Karen
United Kingdom
“The fox Inn reminds of a good old country pub... was a welcomed break whilst driving through. Thank you for a lovely room and welcoming..my dog and I had a lovely night sleep... I would definitely use this hotel again Thank you for a lovely room and welcoming ” Read more
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Michael
United States of America
“A delightful country inn. Excellent dinner & superb breakfast. Pub was great fun with good beers. Staff was like family.”
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Jeanette
United Kingdom
“Lovely relaxing cosy hotel, just right for a lovely lit break and not far from the Dorset coast . ”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“Well maintained, historic country atmosphere. Good parking, beautiful surroundings, lovely people.”
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Robert
United Kingdom
“lovely staff, accommodated my request for a slightly earlier breakfast due to having to leave early, nice food, good value for money all round.”
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Touring UK on motorbikes with husband and son it was superb. Clean lovely rooms with beautiful views smashing breakfast looked small when it arrived but proper sausage made at their own farm and proper bacon and beautiful fresh eggs. Met the owner this is a new venture gosh he is doing so well” Read more
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Liam
United Kingdom
“Warm welcome, friendly staff, cosy room and great location.”
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About The Fox Inn
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Athelhampton House5.6 miles
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Monkey World9.3 miles
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Ashley Wood Golf Club9.8 miles
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Tank Museum10 miles
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Sherborne Old Castle11.1 miles
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Bournemouth Airport21.8 miles
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Bristol Airport42 miles
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Southampton Airport43.2 miles
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Food: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of The Fox Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Smoke-free property
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The Fox Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Fox Inn
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Fox Inn by:
- Taxi 45min
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Guests staying at The Fox Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Fox Inn (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at The Fox Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at The Fox Inn include:
- Twin
- Double
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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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The Fox Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
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The Fox Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The Fox Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Ansty.
