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The Charlton Inn

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The exterior of The Charlton Inn, a white building with hanging flower baskets and a sign indicating it is an accommodation. - The Charlton Inn (Blandford Forum)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp. - The Charlton Inn (Blandford Forum)
A charcuterie board with various meats, cheeses, and a bottle of wine. - The Charlton Inn (Blandford Forum)
A patio with wicker furniture and a small table, a brick building with a wooden balcony, and a well-maintained lawn. - The Charlton Inn (Blandford Forum)
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - The Charlton Inn (Blandford Forum)
The Charlton Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a checkered bedspread, pillows, and folded towels.

Standard Suite, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a checkered bedspread, white pillows, and a folded towel on the side.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bathroom with a white pedestal sink, white tiled walls, and a wooden floor.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Blandford Forum is home to The Charlton Inn. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Royal Signals Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Blandford Leisure Centre and The Courtyard Craft Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide
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Bournemouth Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 9NH

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A stone bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a classical building in the background.
    Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Blandford Forum Town Museum
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Blandford Leisure Centre
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ashley Wood Golf Club
    7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hamworthy Station
    19 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • World's End
    8 min drive
  • Reeve the Baker
    4 min drive
  • The Happy Farmer Cafe
    8 min drive
  • The True Lovers Knot
    8 min drive
  • Nelson's Cheese and Ale House
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charlton Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Charlton Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Charlton Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Charlton Inn located?

Situated in Blandford Forum, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dorset National Landscape, Blandford Forum Town Museum, and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Blandford Leisure Centre is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

The Charlton Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent staff, super friendly and extremely dog friendly. Perfect place for us to stay with our dog. Room could do with an upgrade but was ok. Good value and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and nice clean room. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are in a block at the rear of the property, over 2 floors with external staircase. No breakfast facility.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Comfortable nights sleep at this really nice pub, food is great and staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was the cutest place we stayed. The staff were so friendly and nice. The food was lovely. Hoping to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value

My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and professional staff; room was excellent, and they had draught ale on! Hurray!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wenjuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hotel and nice stay

The location is ideal. next to the rail station and walking distance to many restaurants. Service is very good and staff are friendly. The only minor issue is the wifi connection isn't so good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very good, always cheerful and ready and willing to help, answering any questions I asked. All-in-all a very comfortable and enjoyable 2-night stay. Well done all concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stop over night.

My sister and I found our stay very comfortable.Slept well.Tray with cookies coffee and hot chocolate was more than welcome as we arrived cold and wet. Had a nice meal in the Charlton pub staff were welcoming and friendly.This is my third stay here and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless. The staff gave us a very warm welcome. We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu. The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really poor room, was given a disabled room & I'm not disabled. Room needed a big overhaul, mattress was in a bad state. Food was great but took ages.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodation for solo travellers

As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good little stop over

Located at the back of the pub, the accommodation was small, but practical. The beds were comfortable and facilities adequate. The room was quite warm and the roof window was the only option for ventilation. There was a few signs of wear and tear, but overlooked. It is close to the main road, so vehicle noise is noticeable. Plenty of parking, and check-in is via the pub, who also offer food. It was okay for a quick stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If low cost is your primary driver then this could

The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

oliver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was ok..

Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff. But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice. Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug. Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone. So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service

OK but could have been better.

We had a two night stay. Welcome and check in was great. Also effort on first night to accommodate us for an evening meal at the pub was excellent, the food was also really good and a reasonable price. While the room was fine for our trip (size etc) there were a few things that let it down, (1) bathroom floor was wet on arrival - we thought that was fine as probably just been cleaned, however, we had to use towel to dry floor and the towel was extremely dirty afterwards suggesting water was dirty when cleaning it in the first place.(2) shower tray was dirty - someone’s hair still present around plug hole (3) when using shower, the water did not drain quickly and overflowed from the shower tray onto the bathroom floor (4) bed linen was worn (bobbly) on the double bed, duvet cover was inside out and one of the other beds the linen had pen marks.(5) although tea / coffee making was available this was not replenished through the stay so we ran out of tea and sugar. That aside there were some nice touches in the room, bottled water and milk in the mini fridge was nice touch. Unfortunately the little negatives just took it down to an average stay rather than a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great Staff Great Service Great Food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and the room was clean, the bottle of water and biscuits were a nice tough. Bed was clean however the mattress was quite hard and springy, would say it was personally not a very comfy night sleep but it was ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026