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 AmericaStaff and location were great. The room was clean and spacious. Evening food was good and well priced. Breakfast was good.
United KingdomLovely accommodating staff who found us a dinner table at late notice and allowed us to store our bikes securely in their cellar overnight.
United KingdomStaff are very friendly and helpful, they do everything so you feel great. Food was amazing, especially their fish and chips. It not too far (driving distance) to all the main Jurassic coast highlights.
LithuaniaRooms comfortable and clean .. breakfast fab .. staff lovely very helpful.. food was lovely but limited menu due to to current climate..location lovely village but very narrow dodgy lanes to get to village .. really enjoyable 3 night stay ..
United Kingdomlovely breakfast, chef went the extra mile and made my eggs how i liked them
United KingdomFabulous country pub , friendly staff, large clean spacious room.
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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
Good Coffee!
Free Parking Available On Site
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What's nearby *
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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
Restaurants & Markets *
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Brewery Farm Shop Supermarket0.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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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
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Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Safety features
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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prepayment
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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.
