"The haddock & chips (with crushed peas and curry sauce) and chicken curry for dinner were both very impressive as was the full English breakfast the next morning. Quality stuff."
Pirates who are European from United Kingdom
read full review
"We liked the choice of food and drinks, especially the wood fired pizzas and the huge range of gins!"
Mark from United Kingdom
read full review
"Excellent breakfast cooked to order which made it nice and fresh"
Janet from United Kingdom
read full review
"The room was big, lots of drawers for clothing, despite room above the pub it was so very quiet, comfortable bed, and clean."
Thelma from United Kingdom
read full review
"The Anvil Inn was ideally situated for my work trip."
Shelley from United Kingdom
read full review
4-star thatched country hotel in Pimperne with local craft gin bar
Accommodation
The Anvil Inn offers 12 en-suite rooms within a 16th-century thatched building. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have been recently refurbished to a high standard.
Dining & Bar
The hotel's restaurant serves modern British pub cuisine using locally sourced produce, with wood-fired pizzas and traditional Sunday roasts on the menu. An extensive selection of local craft gins and beers is available at the bar. Outdoor dining is offered in the large beer garden, and guests can watch the open kitchen during meals.
Activities & Events
The hotel hosts regular quiz nights that draw both guests and locals. Guests can play billiards, darts, or join cycling and hiking routes starting from the village. Free on-site parking is provided for all guests.
Family-Friendly Stay
Families receive support with children's meals and a welcoming atmosphere in the pub. The large beer garden provides outdoor space for children to play while parents relax. The rooms accommodate families with options for extra bedding.
Location & Exploration
The hotel is located in the village of Pimperne, a 10-minute drive from Blandford Forum. Nearby attractions include the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Monkey World, and The Tank Museum. The cathedral city of Salisbury is a 30-minute drive away, and Dorchester is 35 minutes by car.
Highlights
Historic building: 16th-century thatched inn with original beams
Dining: Wood-fired pizzas, Sunday roasts, local craft beers & gins
Location: Near Jurassic Coast, Monkey World, Trank Museum
Family: Children's meals, large beer garden
Parking: Free on-site parking for all guests
Must-do experiences
Taste the famous Dorset blueberries at Blandford Market.
Visit the 18th-century St. Peter and St. Paul Church nearby.
Take a stroll through the scenic Blandford Forum town park.
Explore the historic Blandford Forum fire station museum.
Savor a homemade cream tea at The Coffee Pot café.
Select your room type
The Anvil features a range of room types across England, from double and family rooms to suites, with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers included
Single Room
2 persons
11 m²
1 Single bed
Bathtub
Heating
room details
Twin Room
2 persons
17 m²
2 Single beds
Heating
Shower
room details
Double Room
2 persons
17 m²
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Heating
room details
Show all rooms
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Check availability and prices for your stay in England now!
September 2026 - September 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
September 2026
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
July 2027
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
August 2027
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
Choose dates to see prices
Check-in/ Check-out
Facilities
The Anvil provides amenities to make your stay in England comfortable and memorable
Guest reviews
Native Manchester
Bridge House Hotel
Cherry Tree Farm B And B
The Countryman Inn
Kingston Country Courtyard
The Beach House
Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard, BW Signature Collection
Timbrell'S Yard
The Duke On The Test
The Crown Hotel
High Corner Inn
Lulworth Lodge