The Museum Inn Farnham, Dorset, DT11 8DE

  • 8 bedrooms

Set in the Heart of the Rolling Dorset Downlands

The Museum Inn is a beautifully preserved 17th century country pub set in the quiet village of Farnham on the edge of the stunning Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Original flagstone floors, exposed beams, log fires, and a welcoming bar create an authentic Great British pub experience, while rustic country style bedrooms and a self-catering holiday cottage provide restful retreats. Whether you are planning a walking holiday, countryside break with your dog, or a foodie escape, the pub is a popular choice near Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

The Museum Inn has eight bedrooms. Rooms come with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a TV, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request with prior acknowledgment (nominal charges apply).

Next door to the pub is Mole’s Cottage which offers self-catering accommodation. It has eight bedrooms and sleeps up to 16 guests.

Food & Drink

Food at The Museum Inn centres around well-loved British pub classics with an elegant twist, served in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Expect hearty favourites, daily specials, lighter seasonal dishes, and vegetarian options, alongside a popular Sunday roast. Behind the bar, guests will find award-winning Butcombe ales, alongside lagers, cider, wines, and spirits. In the summertime enjoy alfresco drinking and dining in the beer garden.

Nearby

Cranborne Chase National Landscape – Protected countryside offering superb walking, cycling and wildlife watching (0 miles)

Rushmore Estate – Historic estate and golf course in the heart of the Cranborne Chase (2 miles)

Badbury Rings – Impressive Iron Age hillfort with panoramic views and walking trails (8 miles)

Blandford Forum – Attractive Georgian market town with independent shops and cafés (8 miles)

Shaftesbury – Hilltop town famous for Gold Hill and stunning Blackmore Vale views (11 miles)