The Talbot

The Talbot Hotel in North Dorset District

About this hotel

Situated in North Dorset District, this lovely hotel for $117 per night is a great choice for your next break. The Talbot in Iwerne Minster has 2-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 35 km from Poole Harbour, 38 km from Longleat Safari Park and 39 km from Longleat House.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

18.26 miles

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

27.85 miles

Hawk Conservancy Trust

33.53 miles

Purbeck Heritage Coast

24.17 miles

The Talbot

4.1

Excellent(292 Reviews)

Hotel in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

$$$$

About this hotel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

18.26 miles

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

27.85 miles

Hawk Conservancy Trust

33.53 miles

Purbeck Heritage Coast

24.17 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(292 Reviews)

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3.0

Apr 2024

Disappointing

Great location for our requirements. Large rooms.

Tired in need of a refurbishment. One room had a very uncomfortable bed. No breakfast facilities.

4.0

Mar 2024

Sadly seem to have fallen on hard times. Seems odd given proximity to boarding school.

Breakfast was supposed to be included in price. We were told there was no breakfast but we could have cereal if we wanted to. Offered milk on arrival at 2pm for use next morning. No fridge in room. No refund offered.

See above. Noisy room over main road. Curtains almost falling off rails. Bathroom mirror not in front of sink. Desperately needs updating.

3.0

Nov 2023

Needs work and being clear on when you can eat and drink there.

Plenty of parking though the car park is dark at night time and could do with being lit up better, room was a good size but could do with a coat of paint, this place could be nice with a little refresh.

The room was a good size, but considering the location is quite rural they don’t serve food on a Monday or Tuesday which when your working late isn’t good as you have to drive ten minutes down the road to eat. The staff told us the bar stayed open until 10.30pm and when we got back at 9.40 the bar was shut and the whole place in darkness, with also no sign posting on how to get back into our rooms. For breakfast we was offered a sausage sandwich and a cup of coffee and nothing else. We didn’t even get a second drink which was bad considering they were small cups, no tea or juice alternatives available. Could of been a massive problem if you don’t eat meat.

6.0

Oct 2023

Toilet not working

Breakfast

Toilet wouldn't flush. Pointed this out to staff - they were aware of the problem and said they'd tried to fix it. Why rent out room with this problem - get it fixed or replaced first.

4.0

Aug 2023

Would not stay again.

Fried eggs over cooked and greasy. Baked beans lukewarm.

10.0

Aug 2023

Really lovely pub, super comfortable room, great staff, beer garden was lovely to chill with the dogs and super dog frie

Great location, dog friendly and really lovely staff

Nothing I didn’t like, would stay here again.

8.0

Aug 2023

Lovely weekend in Dorset

Really friendly staff and a very large, comfortable room. Great breakfast included and some great walks on Hambledon Hill after breakfast. One to try out for sure

It is a bit out of the way and we struggled to find it - maybe they could give directions from A30

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Friendly and welcoming, comfortable room and good food.

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

I had to leave early but they ordered for me sandwiches that was very nice of them! Super nice people, very cosy place perfect dinner just loved to be there! I can offer to everyone traveling with pets

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Very friendly staff, lovely clean room , breakfast was amazing.

Nothing.

8.0

Aug 2023

Reasonably priced, nice location, large room, lovely food and staff.

The breakfast was freshly cooked and had a nice choice. The Talbot is a lovely old pub with rooms. We had dinner when we arrived, which was reasonable priced and very nice. The staff were friendly, helpful and very welcoming. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area.

The extractor fan in the bathroom wasn't working and the portable fan in the bedroom was very noisy. Would have preferred pump dispensers for the shower gel etc. Onion rings with the steaks would have been a nice option.

9.0

Jul 2023

perfect

Very satsfiied

6.0

Jul 2023

On the whole, The Talbot provided a place to stay and provided a good breakfast.

There were a few selected cereals, and orange juice. The full breakfast was well cooked, and of good quality. The Wi-Fi was a good connection.

Lack of communication between staff. Only one machine coffee was served at breakfast on our first morning, but on the second, a filter coffee machine was available with unlimited coffee. There were no jams or marmalade. The mobile phone signal was non-existent and the TV signal was extremely poor.

7.0

Jul 2023

Good location pretty looking properly easy to find

Parking was easy , Rooms were okay maybe a little cramped but only here for one night the cooked Breakfast was good made and served by Steve who was very friendly and efficient

When arrived to check in barmaid carried on her conversation with drinkers at the bar ignoring us even though standing in front of her with our suitcases

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Very nice pub, the room was clean and had everything we needed. Decent breakfast as well.

9.0

Jul 2023

Perfect

Breakfast was absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was lovely. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and very accommodating

It was more than we would have liked to pay, but it was worth it

7.0

Jul 2023

Definitely worth a visit for dinner and drinks.

A characterful building in a charming English village. The bar/dining area was comfortable and our dinner and breakfast were excellent. There was adequate parking. A well lit walled garden to the rear was pleasant to enjoy drinks in the evening air. Our bedroom was a reasonable size.

We found the room ‘Hogweed’, to be very warm with a lack of through ventilation. There was a door leading onto a fire escape/balcony, but leaving this open invited visits from flies etc. There was no way of screening the doorway with the door open. The double bed was a little small for us and the mattress a bit on the soft side. The bathroom had an extractor fan that did not work, a window that could only be opened two inches and a leaky bath tap that dripped all night. The shower/bath worked well however, and there were plenty of towels and toiletries for our one night stay.

9.0

Jul 2023

Booked a night as we attended a wedding near by at Larma Tree Gardens. Staff we lovely and helpful

Breakfast was nice and made to order.

Shower was a little temperamental between hot and cold.

9.0

Jun 2023

Super pub/hotel.

We had such a lovely stay, very friendly hosts and super accommodating with a slightly early breakfast request on the Sunday. Great atmosphere in the evening and delicious food.

Room could've done with a fan in.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Breakfast was great and cooked fresh each morning by the host, room was spacious with all facilities we needed and bed was very comfy. Staff were friendly, would definitely recommend as a place to stay.

7.0

Jun 2023

suited our needs

near to where we were going

noisy yokels in the yard until gone 12.30

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Friendly rooms clean and spacious bathroom nice and clean shower very good nice beer garden/courtyard owners very nice good entertainment and pool and darts available to play

Limited choice on menu and had run out of few things stock levels seem to be low on quite a lot of the food and drink

8.0

Jun 2023

good host’s excellent breakfasts reasonable price

location

shower not enough pressure / stains in bath /thin walls

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Breakfast was fantastic

I liked everything about this place and will return next time I'm in Dorset

7.0

Apr 2023

all good

good food clean

nothing

9.0

Mar 2023

A very satisfied customer

I had a friendly greeting when I arrived and was shown right to my room. The room was large and comfortable, with a modern bathroom. There was a small heater I could use while I worked at the table. It was very quiet overnight even with my window open There was hot chocolate satchets as well as tea and coffee in the room, not all hotels offer hot chocolate so it was a treat along with the posh biscuits. My full English breakfast was freshly cooked and just the right size. Service was speedy which was great as I had to leave for work just after 8.00 am. The village of Iwerne Minster was really pretty and peaceful. I met several very friendly residents as i wentvfor an evening stroll..

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

9.0

Mar 2023

Perfect for where we needed to be and very good value.

Really pleased with the warm, welcome we received from the staff and being allowed to access our room early. Room/bed (Primrose) was clean and comfortable, quite spacious, with very good tea/coffee/hot chocolate making facility. Shame there was scaffolding around the building which cut out some daylight making the room darker. Lovely heavy, lined curtains. Bathroom (toiletries and towels) was excellent. Comfortable armchairs for watching tv/reading a book. Also, a small table and chairs. Delicious cooked breakfast for myself (lovely hot coffee) and staff was happy to give my husband something different due to medical condition. Loved Jack the dog! We were given help to locate our destination the following morning as we had no sat. nav.

The reason for my "No" answer to my request for a quiet room was because the location for us was very noisy due to passing traffic on the A350 (we live on a quiet cul-de-sac) which we are not use to. The other reason for a lower mark on being a quiet room - we were in the bedroom above the bar with loud music throughout the evening and there was a lot of noise from banging of doors until approx. 11 pm. To be fair, we had been offered a different room originally which I asked to change. The reason being because the tv was attached to the wall (couldn't move the screen) in a corner and it was difficult to sit and watch due to lack of space for a chair. Even one of us sat on a bed (twin room Blackberry) was not facing square to the tv. As we were not leaving the room to go anywhere else, it was important to be able to watch the afternoon sports (Sunday) and evening viewing, Having been asked, on arrival, what time we needed breakfast, we ordered for 8 am in order to have a leisurely meal. It wasn't served until approx. 20 mins later. We needed to leave by 9 am for an event.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

great food, friendly atmosphere and lovely comfortable room.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

The average price for a rental in North Dorset District is $169 per night. This rental is $52 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Talbot. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Talbot pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Talbot?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and dishwasher.

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The Talbot

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

The Talbot

Hotel in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Talbot pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Talbot?

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