Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this charming inn where they can unwind with drinks at the bar or enjoy locally-inspired dishes at the on-site restaurant.
The Charlton Inn combines comfort with convenience. Guests can sip drinks at the bar, sample regional cuisine in the restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi throughout their visit. The smoke-free property offers extended parking for those exploring the area by car.
Blandford Forum is home to The Charlton Inn. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Royal Signals Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Blandford Leisure Centre and The Courtyard Craft Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Charlton Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Charlton Inn?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charlton Inn on 9 March 2026 start from AED 388, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Charlton Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Charlton Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Charlton Inn located?
Situated in Blandford Forum, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blandford Forum Town Museum, and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Blandford Leisure Centre is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.
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Reviews
The Charlton Inn Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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My room was quiet,comfortable,and had a fridge with water and fresh milk in it.Always a good selling point!The pub is nice,looks busy on a Saturday,but service is excellent.A good place to stay!
David
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Julie
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was okay for whawe required, the wall paper needed redoing, bathroom floor was wet when we arrived, so I nearly fell over, staff were polite
A brilliant stay. Friendly staff, room was exactly what we needed and they accommodated an early check in due to attending a funeral. Thank you so much
The location is ideal. next to the rail station and walking distance to many restaurants. Service is very good and staff are friendly. The only minor issue is the wifi connection isn't so good.
The staff were very good, always cheerful and ready and willing to help, answering any questions I asked.
All-in-all a very comfortable and enjoyable 2-night stay.
Well done all concerned.
The rooms were very clean and set up for tea/coffee making with fresh milk in the fridge. Brilliant hair dryer in the room too and powerful shower in the bathroom which was spotless.
The staff gave us a very warm welcome.
We dined in the pub which has an extensive menu choice including a small appetites menu.
The food was excellent, very well presented and tasty. Would highly recommend dining here.
My sister and I found our stay very comfortable.Slept well.Tray with cookies coffee and hot chocolate was more than welcome as we arrived cold and wet.
Had a nice meal in the Charlton pub staff were welcoming and friendly.This is my third stay here and would recommend.
Located at the back of the pub, the accommodation was small, but practical.
The beds were comfortable and facilities adequate. The room was quite warm and the roof window was the only option for ventilation. There was a few signs of wear and tear, but overlooked.
It is close to the main road, so vehicle noise is noticeable. Plenty of parking, and check-in is via the pub, who also offer food.
It was okay for a quick stop over.
Comfortable quiet room. Appreciated milk and water left in fridge. Also allowed a later checkout on request. Disappointed that the inn was closed at 6 on Sunday night and they don't offer breakfast. However we were there for a funeral so location was excellent.
As a solo traveler I found my stay (two nights) very enjoyable. The room was clean and spacious for a single room. There were all the amenities, fridge, kettle, towels, parking spaces etc. I felt secure even though my room was apart from the main building. I invited my friend to join me for a meal in the restaurant and we both found it to be excellent. The only issue was breakfast wasn’t served but that hasn’t deterred me from recommending the Charlton Inn to my well travelled daughter.
Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Helen
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent food, hot, good choice and reasonably priced. No option to choose breakfast however there is a list in the room detailing menus and prices for nearby establishments who offer breakfast. We opted to visit a large Tesco store less than 5 mins drive away. Pub was closed when we departed and unsure how we could check out therefore simply left the key in the door. Room was a good size and clean. Brita kettle, small table top style fridge and crisp white bed linen and towels. All in all a good stay however exterior very tired and in need of painting.
If low cost is your primary driver then this could
The accommodation is at a separate block at the rear of the pub. Whilst you can eat your evening meal in the pub there is no option for breakfast (though there maybe an in-room continental option). Room was in poor condition with windows fixings broken and light over shower not working. Fixtures and fittings were very worn and cleanliness was poor. Food in the pub was reasonable.
Great location with really good food, it’s a lovely pub with helpful staff.
But I’ll be honest, the rooms walls were peeling away from the wall, bed wasn’t great which gave me a bad back. Also, the light outside the only window was on all night which kept me up most the night couldn’t tell if it was night or day
But over priced for what it is and for the time of year. But I get it as times are hard at the moment with rates going up.
Really comfy double bed. Nice large room and wet room style bathroom. Very nice.
Couldnt get kettle under the tap, so had to fill it using the mug.
Shortage of 13A sockets. One under coffee table for kettle and a double hidden behind the dressing table but only one functional and that was used by the mini fridge. So decisions had to be made regarding which to lose in order to charge phone.
So faulty socket and soap dispenser in shower area wanted to fall off the wall when bottle pumped and sadly no one around in the morning to report it to. (Auto check-out, no reception)
John
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Nick
11 August 2024
Liked: Staff & service
OK but could have been better.
We had a two night stay. Welcome and check in was great. Also effort on first night to accommodate us for an evening meal at the pub was excellent, the food was also really good and a reasonable price. While the room was fine for our trip (size etc) there were a few things that let it down, (1) bathroom floor was wet on arrival - we thought that was fine as probably just been cleaned, however, we had to use towel to dry floor and the towel was extremely dirty afterwards suggesting water was dirty when cleaning it in the first place.(2) shower tray was dirty - someone’s hair still present around plug hole (3) when using shower, the water did not drain quickly and overflowed from the shower tray onto the bathroom floor (4) bed linen was worn (bobbly) on the double bed, duvet cover was inside out and one of the other beds the linen had pen marks.(5) although tea / coffee making was available this was not replenished through the stay so we ran out of tea and sugar. That aside there were some nice touches in the room, bottled water and milk in the mini fridge was nice touch. Unfortunately the little negatives just took it down to an average stay rather than a very good stay.
Nice hotel / pub close to Blandford town! Everything was perfect in the room with a mini fridge with milk, water, kettle etc for us. It was very clean, tidy, safe and very friendly whilst staying there. Only downside is it is a bit out dated need to replace the mattress as it was very old.