Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive
Gillingham Dorset Station - 22 min drive
Hamworthy Station - 28 min drive
Tisbury Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Half Moon - 9 min drive
White hart alehouse - 13 min drive
Shillingstone Railway Project - 10 min drive
The Wild Garlic - 1 min walk
The Saxon Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
The Talbot
The Talbot is a great choice for a stay in Blandford Forum. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Talbot?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Talbot?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Talbot?
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Talbot and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Talbot?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
The Talbot Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 October 2024
Avoid
Wifi hopeless
No phone signal
No GpS coverage
Terrible place
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Great place in a beautiful village. Staff were helpful, great spacious apartment. Highly recommend!
Lada
Lada, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 September 2024
Warm friendly greeting. Room looked pleasant enough but would not pass the "Alex Politzi" test. Dust on furniture, cobwebs in the grate, curtains hanging off poles (due to the type of rail). Towels on the bed not in the bathroom. Room was draughty and cold. We had to get a blanket from the car. Cold water ran hot when it eventually came through. Evening meal was basic but good quality and well cooked but several things on menu not available. Not informed there was no breakfast available, contrary to the website. Had to ask about breakfast and advised to go to the village shop. Village shop does not serve breakfast per se but was able to provide toast and tea/coffee. No customers in the restaurant or bar, we appeared to be the only ones in residence. This is a basic hotel catering for contractors and travelling salesmen, not what was represented on the website.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
14 July 2024
Shocking, and expect a refund
Well…. The manager/host was a total dithering wreck. We soon were told that there was no breakfast even though breakfast was included in the price. The rooms were so out dated and needed attention everywhere. Paint flaking off walls, mould on the window sills. We were then advised that there really was no evening meal as there had been a family party ( their family) and he wanted to leave at 7pm, and didn’t want to turn the friers on. The barmaid ordered us a Chinese locally which was nice for the price. The landlord was still there when we went to bed at 10pm. Very disappointed and would not recommend anyone else staying there.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 July 2024
Website misleading. Kitchen shut for 23 hrs in the day. Staff and landlords otherwise very helpful.
Laurence
Laurence, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 June 2024
The property is beautiful and well kept, beautiful location. No much eating options, you need a car to drive around
Stefano
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 June 2024
Back to the 80’s!
Hotel is seriously dated, bathroom had mould and was generally not clean. No easily accessible power outlets and tv bolted flat to the wall so it couldn’t be comfortably watched from the bed. Had to struggle with three separate blinds on the window - felt like I’d had an arm workout by the time I’d finished! - didn’t block out the light or the draft. Cups were dirty and chipped. The keyring is so ridiculously large you can’t fit it in a pocket - I know they need to try and stop people forgetting to leave them when they check out (I had to just dump it on the bar as nobody was around) but it was almost as big as the to remote!
Doesn’t serve breakfast but this is not mentioned anywhere on the write up, hotel’s website or during communications or check in - it’s only mentioned on a notice on the wall in the room. The suggested cafe is a good 20mins walk away at a nearby school! Dinner is only available between 6-7pm (again, this is not communicated) and there’s only two options for vegetarians - a £13.00 lasagne or £5.00 soup. I opted for the “home cooked” soup which turned out to be packet soup they’d just added water to - bright yellow with about 3 tiny chunks of rehydrated carrot.
One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed in If I’d been booked for more than one night I would’ve cancelled the rest
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2024
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 April 2024
No restaurant as chef on holiday!!!broken kettle.no WiFi code in the room
Barry
Barry, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Pleasant atmosphere
Janet
Janet, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 March 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 February 2024
Lovely people, comfortable bed
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 February 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 January 2024
On entering the property it was noisy not what I was expecting very laid back approach room was right above the noisy pubs bar so no way of having an early sleep due to said noise (after a 6hr drive ) food was mediocre at best and a set menu on the wall the exterior lighting for the pub shines straight into the room and lights it up like a football match so again no chance of an early sleep breakfast was set at a small half hearted English breakfast not other options available would I stay again definitely a NO there for over £100 I’ve stayed In considerably better and in better areas this was more of a £50 room and very disappointed
Steve
Steve, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2023
Pre- Christmas meeting with family
We received a warm welcome from the licensee, who showed us to our room. The room was very spacious and the accommodation met our expectations. Would certainly stay there again if in that area.
BRIAN
BRIAN, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2023
Had a very enjoyable stay. Food and drink were tip top. It's my second visit to The Talbot, hope to come again next year!
Verified traveller
6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2023
Absolutely lovely
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2023
Mr K S E
Mr K S E, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 July 2023
Don’t stay at this place. Photos make it look good. In ‘Elderberry room’ paper on ceiling hanging off. ‘Primrose room’ mattress was very thin (it looked ancient) and the fitted sheet didn’t come more than 2 inches down the side. Whole place needs a freshen up. The one which according to reviews was going to happen in 2020. Found alternate accommodation and young girl said we wouldn’t be charged as we didn’t stay but there would be a charge of £60. Thus wasn’t true. Phoned several times to speak to landlords but was never available. They took money even though they didn’t have to service either room!!