The Anvil Inn
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:30
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- desk
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- toiletries
- towels
- tv
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1 / 6 Standard Twin room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- desk
- fan
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- toiletries
- towels
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Economy Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- desk
- heating
- iron
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- toiletries
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
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1 / 4 Standard Single room
- 1 guest
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- desk
- fan
- hairdryer
- heating
- iron
- private-bathroom
- shower
- tea
- tea-or-coffee
- telephone
- toiletries
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Rachel T.
The food was a real highlight. We had two breakfasts and two evening meals, all tasty and generously portioned, with lovely ingredients from local suppliers. The breakfast bacon and sausages were beautiful. I had chilli prawns and fish and chips, both perfectly cooked, then sticky toffee pudding, which was delicious. The pub itself is a gorgeous old building with lovely period features. The Snug is a particularly pretty dining area, and the restaurant and bar feel warm and welcoming. December weather was pretty rubbish, but coming back to a cosy, friendly pub after a long walk felt like a hug. The only complaint is that my husband says he’s leaving me to marry whoever cooked his sirloin steak. He also loved the Blacksmith burger and the mac and cheese. We booked a couple of nights while looking around the area for a possible move, and we’re looking forward to visiting again if we relocate. Thanks to the whole team, your hard work shows.
Helen B.
The Anvil pub in Pimperne was warm and cosy inside, and the food was a 10/10. I had chilli prawns, then fish and chips, one of the tastiest, perfectly cooked meals I’ve had in ages, followed by sticky toffee pudding. We went for lunch and chose the two courses for £20. Carla was lovely when I ordered a drink at the bar, and Carl brought our food over, a very pleasant man. Thanks to chefs Ollie and Shaun. We’ll definitely be back.
Jillian T.
The service was slow and disappointing. The young flaxen man who served us seemed inattentive and as if he’d rather be somewhere else. A shame, because the pub is warm, cosy and traditional, and the food was brilliant. I had delicious chicken, so it was otherwise a lovely meal in a delightful place.
Gordon P.
This was our second stop here, the last time being in August, while we waited for the car to charge. The staff were very friendly and it’s a lovely place. We’ve only had tea and cake on both visits, but the dishes going out to other tables looked very nice.
Janet E.
We only stopped for a quick drink on the drive from Dorset home to Wiltshire. There’s a lovely outdoor seating area, much of it covered, and the inside is beautiful, with a separate dining area. The daytime staff were friendly. I noticed Sunday roast is served from 12 till 8, which is great. I’d be happy to come back and try more. It’s 50 minutes from home.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
9 available- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- No elevators
- Iron and board
- Wake Up Service
- Iron
- Hiking
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
2 available- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
Meals
5 available- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Kettle
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
6 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Flat Screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
85 m 1 min walk
23.4 km
10.7 km
143 m 2 min walk
Attractions
20- Kingston Lacy10.7 km
- Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park17.3 km
- Old Wardour Castle17.4 km
- Athelhampton House & Gardens20.2 km
- Hamworthy Park21.2 km
Restaurants
20- The Old Bakery143 m 2 min walk
- LO's537 m 7 min walk
- The Rendezvous1.8 km 22 min walk
- Costa Express2.0 km 25 min walk
- Pico Pando2.3 km 28 min walk
Transit
20- Bournemouth AirportAirport23.4 km
- Southampton AirportAirport55.2 km
- The AnvilBus85 m 1 min walk
- Wellow CottagesBus181 m 2 min walk
- Farquharson ArmsBus326 m 4 min walk

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