A traditional pub-hotel in Lower Ansty near Dorchester, with 11 en-suite rooms above a proper Dorset local.
What's nearby
- Brewery Farm Luxury Lodges & Camping next door
- Brewery Farm Shop next door
- The Old Brewery Hall next door
- Aller Dorset 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Fox Inn
Lower Ansty is a quiet Dorset village within easy reach of Dorchester, and it's here that The Fox Inn combines a working pub with eleven guest rooms. It's the kind of base that suits visitors keen to explore the surrounding countryside while still having a proper bar and restaurant to come back to at the end of the day.
Rooms are en-suite and come with drinks available to enjoy in your room, a small but welcome touch after a day out. Downstairs, the pub serves as the heart of the place, with a restaurant, bar and breakfast on offer, plus a garden and outdoor seating for warmer weather. Reception runs around the clock, and pets are welcome, making this a straightforward option for those travelling with dogs.
The area around Lower Ansty is well suited to walking and cycling, with fishing also available nearby for those who want it, and further pubs, bars and eateries within reach for anyone wanting to explore beyond the inn itself. It's a settled, unfussy spot for using Dorset's countryside and attractions as a day-to-day base.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
People say this inn offers excellent food, including delicious Sunday roasts and full English breakfasts, with many dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Guests also highlight the comfortable, clean rooms, and the friendly, attentive staff.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Lower Ansty, Dorchester
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Dorchester