Name: The Talbot
Address: The Talbot Inn Blandford Road, Shillingstone, DT11 8QN, United Kingdom, The Talbot Inn Blandford Road, Dorset, DT11 8QN, UK
Rating: 8.7

The Talbot

–Excellent location – show map

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Talbot in Shillingstone offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities. Guests appreciate the room comfort and size. Dining and Leisure: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Monkey World (17 mi), Longleat House (29 mi), and Sherborne Old Castle (16 mi). Bournemouth Airport is 23 mi away. Activities such as fishing and cycling are popular.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 full bed
Standard King Room 1 king bed
Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Annette

United Kingdom

“Spacious room with pleasant view and homey touches. Easy to find with adequate off road parking. Excellent evening meal and service in the restaurant. Efficient breakfast ordering system by which you select from menu, choose the time you want it...”

Ewen

United Kingdom

“The room was very good value. Not a 5* hotel but not pretending be but absolutely fine given the very cheap price. Supper and breakfast were good and good value”

Carol

United Kingdom

“Very friendly and attentive. Organised a taxi for us.”

Giulia

Netherlands

“Cozy and lovely place, incredibly clean and the staff was extremely kind and welcoming, great breakfast. Could not recommend more!”

Steve

United Kingdom

“The character of the building added to the v enjoyable stay. A beautiful building!”

Nicholas

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was very good, the granola bowl was well presented and tasty. Room was well appointed and the bed was very comfortable.”

April

United Kingdom

“Everything the staff was so lovely and welcoming, nothing was too much of an ask and the service and food was fantastic!”

Anna

United Kingdom

“This is such a welcoming, lovely Inn. From the moment we stepped in we knew it was special. Kim and Richard are phenomenal hosts and nothing is too much trouble. The food was home cooked and delicious. The room was spacious and well appointed. Our...”

Paula

United Kingdom

“The hosts were exceptionally helpful and friendly .nothing was too much trouble and they even gave us a lift to our next destination due to mix up on our part. There was a varied choice for breakfast at a very reasonable price. The room was...”

Callum

United Kingdom

“Stunning old pub with the most fantastic husband and wife running it.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Traditional
Dietary options
Gluten-free

Amenities of The Talbot

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

The Talbot takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

£30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Cash is not accepted

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is open for evening meals Monday and Tuesday 5-8pm and Wednesday to Saturdays 9-2pm and 5-8pm. Sundays 12-6. The bar is open Mondays and Tuesdays 5pm to 10pm, Wednesdays to Saturdays 12pm to close and Sundays 12pm-6pm. Check in times are from 2pm-6pm. Early check and late in during the week is only possible upon prior arrangement.

Please inform The Talbot of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 23:30:00 and 07:00:00.