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The Fox Inn

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Interior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Lower Ansty, Dorchester, England, DT2 7PN
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    27 min drive
  • The Tank Museum
    27 min drive
  • Durdle Door
    37 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Fox Inn

Inn in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, free newspapers and wedding services are on-site.
The Fox Inn offers 11 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at The Fox Inn, you'll be close to Badger Watch Dorset. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and a meeting room
  • 3.3 miles (5.4 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 7.8 miles (12.5 km) from Shillingstone Railway Project
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Fox Inn also features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dorchester inn is smoke free.

The Fox Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Fox Inn Dorchester
Fox Dorchester
The Fox Inn Inn
The Fox Inn Dorchester
The Fox Inn Inn Dorchester

The Fox Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite remote setting, but this was our third visit and we will be back again for a short stay. Always very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Stayed for dinner, was pretty poor, both chicken burger and beef burger overcooked and dry. Starters too small and Mains to big. Breakfast nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable quiet country pub great for a recharge
The Fox was situated in a very pretty and quiet area. The room was well kept and the bed very comfortable. The food was delicious and served at a very relaxed pace. The staff listened to feedback and gave great service. A perfect place for a rest and recharge. I would have like to have seen bottled water anda box of tissues in the room for an extra touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Fox were extremely friendly. The Room was a good size and bed comfortable however one of our rooms had very steep eaves which restricted movement without leaning over. The food was good standard pub food, as was the breakfast, without hitting any heights, hence 4 stars, but service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little find in the middle of nowhere. Good food, bar and open fire. Spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super venue, great food, great rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Reception staff very welcoming, room comfortable and spotlessly clean. Good varied menu in restaurant and excellent breakfast. Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice break away in a friendly well kept inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Just an overnight stop but the staff were welcoming, the room was excellent as was the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Fox Inn is a beautiful, well maintained property. Our room was spotless and very comfortable on the top floor. We found the staff to be helpful and friendly and both dinner and the two breakfasts we had were well cooked and delicious. A car is essential for travelling as the inn is situated in a very rural area, but there are country walks that can be taken from the inn itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

AD

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022