“The Museum Inn is an award-winning country pub located in a picture-postcard village in rural north Dorset. Eight individually designed rooms either in the main house or converted stables feature plush decor with Bramley bathroom accessories. Plus a separate large cottage for families or groups.”
“The Museum Inn is an award-winning country pub located in a picture-postcard village in rural north Dorset. Eight individually designed rooms either in the main house or converted stables feature plush decor with Bramley bathroom accessories. Plus a separate large cottage for families or groups.”
Hotel Review
Written by Malcolm Orr-Ewing
Recommended For
- Foodies
- Both gastropub and fine dining options at the Museum Inn offer locally sourced, wholesome food, expect game from nearby shoots.
- Groups
- Moles cottage sleeps up to 16 and is popular with shooting parties in the season and families in the summer.
- Hotel Entertainment
- After a long days shooting, enjoy an even longer night swapping stories beside a roaring fire in the flagstoned bar.
- Fishing
- Damerham Fisheries offers Trout fishing and Gorcombe Farm boasts fishing, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
- Golf
- Less than two miles from The Museum Inn, is an idyllic golf course at Rushmore.
- Great walks
- Explore the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty, Cranborne Chase.
- Other Activities
- Hotel kites can be borrowed, and Tiger Moths can be flown nearby.
- Traditional
- There is a period feel throughout the Museum Inn, with flagstone floors & roaring fire in the bar and antique furnishings.
- Self catering to rent
- Moles Cottage is a beautifully presented property which is ideal for shooting parties and sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms.
- Restaurant
- 2 AA Rosette, award winning restaurant specialising in game
- Good wine list
- Well stocked cellar with over 160 to choose from!
- Child friendly
- Extra beds can be fitted in some of the bedrooms
- Pet friendly
- Dogs only allowed in the stable rooms
- Less £
- Quiet
- Owner managed
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Inn
- Antiques
- Village
- Retro/Vintage
- Gourmet
- Charming
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Free wifi
Facilities
- Self catering to rent
- Moles Cottage is a beautifully presented property which is ideal for shooting parties and sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms.
- Bar
- Wide selection of local real ales and specialities including house vodka and gin.
- Restaurant
- 2 AA Rosette, award winning restaurant specialising in game
- Good wine list
- Well stocked cellar with over 160 to choose from!
- Child friendly
- Extra beds can be fitted in some of the bedrooms
- Pet friendly
- Dogs only allowed in the stable rooms
- Sit-out Terrace
- Cots available
- Outdoor dining
- Parking
- Sitting Room
- Suites
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Four poster beds
- Wifi
- Free wifi
Activities
- Hotel Entertainment
- After a long days shooting, enjoy an even longer night swapping stories beside a roaring fire in the flagstoned bar.
- Fishing
- Damerham Fisheries offers Trout fishing and Gorcombe Farm boasts fishing, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
- Golf
- Less than two miles from The Museum Inn, is an idyllic golf course at Rushmore.
- Great walks
- Explore the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty, Cranborne Chase.
- Other Activities
- Hotel kites can be borrowed, and Tiger Moths can be flown nearby.
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
The Museum Inn
"A country inn near Blandform Forum with attractive bedrooms, a cosy bar and a celebrity clientele."
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
The Museum Inn
"Suckers for hamlets of thatched cottages are likely to be won over before they even set foot inside this pretty restaurant and pub with rooms."
Originally published by Harpers Bazaar (view article)
