Inn The Fox Inn
Ansty, Ansty, DT2 7PN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
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.
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 AmericaStayed Boxing Night, had a lunch with family in marquee outside due to COVID, heaters and social distance tables.
United KingdomWe were greeted and cared for in a professional manner. The food is outstanding and service good. Server Sarah and her team work extremely hard to be attentive and provide an excellent service.
United KingdomVery nice and cosy place for a weekend away in th country side. The staff was really nice 😁
United KingdomBeautiful location, gorgeous building and interior, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Bedroom very spacious with comfortable bed. Good food with bar. Excellent value for money
United KingdomVery pleasant stay in this lovely inn. Staff very friendly and helpful (especially Ali and Sarah) had an evening meal which was lovely as was the breakfast. Overall a very nice stay.
United KingdomA lovely clean and fresh hotel ideally situated to act as a base from which to travel around Dorset. The food was good, staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.
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The Fox Inn
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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 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)
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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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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Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Stayed Boxing Night, had a lunch with family in marquee outside due to COVID, heaters and social distance tables.”
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Nicola
United Kingdom
“We were greeted and cared for in a professional manner. The food is outstanding and service good. Server Sarah and her team work extremely hard to be attentive and provide an excellent service.”
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Ana
United Kingdom
“Very nice and cosy place for a weekend away in th country side. The staff was really nice 😁”
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Jenny
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, gorgeous building and interior, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Bedroom very spacious with comfortable bed. Good food with bar. Excellent value for money”
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Very pleasant stay in this lovely inn. Staff very friendly and helpful (especially Ali and Sarah) had an evening meal which was lovely as was the breakfast. Overall a very nice stay.”
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Alison
United Kingdom
“A lovely clean and fresh hotel ideally situated to act as a base from which to travel around Dorset. The food was good, staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.”
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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
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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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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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 currently in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Fox Inn
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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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The Fox Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Fox Inn (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
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The Fox Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
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Guests staying at The Fox Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Room options at The Fox Inn include:
- Twin
- Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Fox Inn by:
- Taxi 45min
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The Fox Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Ansty.
