The room was nice, comfortable and quiet. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. As its pub, you don’t have to go out for dinner, and the food was delicious. And of course, a highlight for dog lovers, the host‘s dog!

Stayed in April 2024

Owners were flexible with our breakfast requests.

Stayed in March 2024

No food in the evening.

Stayed in October 2023

It was a bit chilly, but there was an electric heater in our room.so we were soon wamed up. New landlords just taken over so a couple of minor teething problems but these were very quickly sorted once reported

Really nice people, lovely room in a beautiful building.The attitude of the landlord and landlady, and the housekeeper were first class. The landlords have just taken over and were very pleasant and quick to sort out the minor issues that arose.

Stayed in November 2023

As the landlord is about to leave there was a lot of things missing like certain beers at the bar and they had run out of silly things like milk for the rooms

Lovely and warm and staff very friendly

Stayed in October 2023

Food was not very good

Location

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely nothing, Met all my expectations.

Nicely appointed room, Staff were very accommodating, friendly, polite, Very nice Family run pub/ Hotel, Beautiful beer garden at rear, lovely location.

Stayed in September 2023

Dinner was the Friday fish menu.The waitress seemed very vague as to what each dish was, and had to go the kitchen several times to answer our questions. We did request normal, rather than mushy peas, but still received mushy peas. The biggest issue was that service was slow. We sat down at 7.30. At 8.15 we were told dinner would be another 15 mins or so, and it eventually arrived at 8.30. The food was good.

It is basic pub/hotel. Comfortable, clean room with tea/coffee/kettle and a small table. Our room was very quiet, at back of hotel. Even though there was a big rugby match on screens downstairs, still quiet. Breakfast, first class full English.

Stayed in October 2023

Great location.

Stayed in October 2023

Needs lots of TLC as the tap to bath was really loose , dripping shower head , and peeling paint work which is a shame because it is a beautiful old building . We were told it is in the process of changing hands . But we would return as we were made very welcome.

Our room was clean , as was the bathroom . The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Very tasty breakfast .

Stayed in October 2023

If I had to be picky I'd say I don't like white linen, I feel really guilty as I'd dyed my hair purple only a few days prior & unfortunately I stained my pillowcase ..... sorry 😢 but honestly there wasn't anything that either of us didn't like, keep up the good work 😊

Steve & Kim were very lovely, our breakfasts were delicious, hubby really like the coffee. we were pleasantly surprised & overwhelmed with the local artists mural walled beer garden, very quaint & full of unexpected treasures to discover. Our room was exceptional, unfortunately the shower lost pressure in the morning, but a refreshing bath wasn't a poor consolation, in fact (we had a sneaky bath for two, bubbles, wine & Vivaldi's Four Seasons) in the evening 😊 Will most definitely return, if Steve & Kim would have us back again in the same room.

Stayed in August 2023

Very reasonable room rate including a hearty breakfast. Our room was spacious and clean, although a little dated. Staff were attentive. Loved the location, such a delightful village and friendly welcoming locals. Suited us as a stop-over on the way down to Devon. Very dog friendly too!

Stayed in September 2023

It was a bit noisy at night, but then, it's a pub, I can't really complain!

The staff were friendly, the room was comfortable and the breakfast delicious.

Stayed in September 2023

The one small gripe was the window could not be open any wider. I expect the reason why we were on the front of the pub. Exceptional hot weather that weekend. But there was a fan in the room.

Lovely cooked breakfast, fried egg was cooked as requested. Had a evening meal that was great. The court yard was interesting with wall art plants etc a relaxing area. Lovely to see dogs wondering around.

Stayed in September 2023

Staff on reception and at bar in evening were not overly helpful or bothered. Was going to have an evening meal but nothing for vegetarians . Other venues in area were fully booked or food was burger/pizza based. Breakfast was fine as were staff .

Comfortable , picturesque everything you need in room

Stayed in August 2023

Would have liked a mini fridge in room. Some of the furnishings were old but ok. Arrival could have been slightly better. Breakfast was quite early for a w/e but was ok. Had trouble checking out/paying due to a password issue on computer/till. This could have been handled better and wasted 20 mins when we wanted to leave (which I had to do in the end and offer to pay later) this should have been offered.

Good location for the wedding we were attending. Breakfast was good, accommodated special diet needs. Was able to park ok. Separate entrance and access out of hours. Bed was nice. Drinking facilities in the room

Stayed in August 2023

Property looks “tired”. No external lights, dark outside, torch needed to go back in.

Good location. Nice breakfast. Very kind staff.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing!

Good all round stay. Efficient quick booking in; good room with everything you would need especially as we also had our dog. On this occasion we left before breakfast however we had left for us two amazing bacon sandwich. Brilliant.

Stayed in August 2023

Variable pressure in shower. Front room overlooking road noisy from about 5.30 am. Curtains awkward to close/open - rings catching on pole joints.

Room clean and spacious. Bed comfortable.

Stayed in August 2023

It is a bit out of the way and we struggled to find it - maybe they could give directions from A30

Really friendly staff and a very large, comfortable room. Great breakfast included and some great walks on Hambledon Hill after breakfast. One to try out for sure

Stayed in August 2023

Friendly and welcoming, comfortable room and good food.

Stayed in August 2023

I had to leave early but they ordered for me sandwiches that was very nice of them! Super nice people, very cosy place perfect dinner just loved to be there! I can offer to everyone traveling with pets

Stayed in August 2023

The extractor fan in the bathroom wasn't working and the portable fan in the bedroom was very noisy. Would have preferred pump dispensers for the shower gel etc. Onion rings with the steaks would have been a nice option.

The breakfast was freshly cooked and had a nice choice. The Talbot is a lovely old pub with rooms. We had dinner when we arrived, which was reasonable priced and very nice. The staff were friendly, helpful and very welcoming. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.

Stayed in August 2023

As above the lights could be brighter on the stairs from the rooms down to the bar/restaurant

Great stay friendly staff cooked breakfast amazing would definitely stay again Good access for Dorchester,Weymouth Only downside could do with brighter lights from the rooms down to the bar and restaurant

Stayed in July 2023