The Crown Hotel (Blandford Forum, GB) from 109 £/night

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The Crown Hotel - Blandford Forum

West St, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Staff9.3

Location9.2

Cleanliness9.0

Comfort8.9

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples48%

Families23%

Solo13%

Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Staff9.3

Location9.2

Cleanliness9.0

Comfort8.9

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples48%

Families23%

Solo13%

Groups12%

Historic inn with River Stour views in Blandford Forum

History & Setting

The Crown Hotel Blandford Forum sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the River Stour water meadows. This inn dating back to the 1300s offers a base for exploring Hardy's 'Blackmore Vale'. Lulworth Cove's pebble beach and Corfe Castle are within easy reach of the Crown Hotel Blandford.

Rooms & Themes

The Crown Blandford houses rooms inspired by local literary figures, with each room hosting unique antique furniture. Some rooms feature carved wood four-poster beds and Victorian-style bathrooms with large walk-in showers. Guests receive complimentary drinks on arrival at the Crown Hotel Blandford Forum.

Dining

The Crown Hotel Blandford Forum's on-site gastropub serves traditional dishes such as steak and Tanglefoot pie using local ales from Hall & Woodhouse. Breakfast includes a buffet with Portuguese nata tarts alongside a cooked-to-order full English. The dining room overlooks the walled garden, and special diet menus are available on request.

Events & Weddings

The Crown Blandford Forum offers a private Sealy Suite that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings and events. A dedicated wedding coordinator, Laura, manages everything from string quartets in the garden to evening buffets. The hotel's function suite opens onto the walled garden, which guests use for reception drinks and canapés.

Pet-Friendly & Accessibility

Crown Hotel Blandford Forum provides dog-friendly rooms with a welcome pack containing a ball, poo bags, and treats. A riverside walk along the River Stour starts three minutes from the hotel. The property has wheelchair-accessible rooms with raised toilets, grab rails, and emergency cords in bathrooms.

Historical inn: dates back to the 1300s with river views
Rooms: themed rooms inspired by local literary figures, some with four-poster beds
Dining: on-site gastropub serving local ales and cooked breakfasts with Portuguese nata tarts
Events: Sealy Suite accommodates up to 200 guests with private garden
Pet-friendly: dog welcome packs and river walks from the doorstep
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and emergency cord

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:00

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel The Crown serves a full breakfast for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:27

Former name

Best Western

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Rooms and availability

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Deluxe Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed2 Single beds

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Deluxe Room Mobility accessible

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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DeLuxe Plus Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry

Lift

Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cots

Board games

Services

Room service
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

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Essential information about The Crown Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	109 £
📏 Distance to centre	300 m
✈️ Distance to airport	30.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Bournemouth, BOH

Location

West St, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

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West St, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

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West St, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom, DT11 7AJ

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museum

Royal Signals Museum

3.3 km

Gallery

Edie-Mae's

3.7 km

Landmark

Keyneston Mill

4.1 km

Museum

Blandford Town Museum

310 m

Museum

Cavalcade Of Costume

440 m

Church

Church Of St Peter And St Paul

300 m

Restaurant

Black Cactus

240 m

Restaurant

Reeve the Baker

200 m

Restaurant

Subway

230 m

Restaurant

Brasserie 65

300 m

Restaurant

The Georgian Tea Rooms

330 m

Restaurant

Communications Cafe

270 m

Restaurant

Forum Cafe

320 m

Restaurant

Long John's Fish and Chips

410 m

Restaurant

No.8 Cafe

440 m

Reviews of The Crown Hotel

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FAQ about The Crown Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel?

Church Of St Peter, set 3.5 km from the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel, as well as Blandford Evangelical Church placed only a 12-minute walk away are well worth visiting.

Which landmarks are closest to the The Crown Hotel hotel?

Guests of the The Crown Hotel hotel can visit Church Of St Peter And St Paul (about 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Blandford Forum Town Museum placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Can I leave my car in the 3-star The Crown Hotel parking lot for free?

Yes, the 3-star The Crown Hotel provides parking spaces for free.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-10/10 according to reviews-café Rebekah's Kitchen offering healthy cuisine.

Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the The Crown Hotel?

Guests of the The Crown Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:00 and check out from 07:00.

What are the booking prices at The Crown Hotel?

The prices at The Crown Hotel start from $147.

What payment methods are accepted in the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel?

Payment methods in the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel include:

сash
American Express
Visa
Mastercard

What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?

The hotel offers such room types as Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Room, and Twin Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel?

Most rooms of the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel welcome guests with the following facilities:

a cupboard
a seating area
a TV set
an air conditioner

Is the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the 3-star The Crown Hotel hotel provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.