Location and facilities

Arrived for breakfast at 9.15am as booked. Breakfast took 50 minutes to arrive which was not a problem and the breakfast was of an issue excellent standard. Problem when we fetched coffee after eating to be told that we maybe shouldn't take this as our checkout was due for 10.00am. we hadn't even received our breakfast by then do felt that the remark from the lady was harsh and unfair. When we checked out less than 10 minutes later two other guests were checking out at the same time so presumably they were not reprimanded for this. It was a shame as it was a thoroughly lovely place and really good food.

The superior double room we had was large and very comfortable. The bed was great and the pillows were excellent. The restaurant was lovely, with well-spaced tables and both dinner and breakfast were very good. All of the staff were exceptional: friendly, efficient and professional. If you are considering booking, you should be aware that this is a very dog friendly hotel. We were not travelling with our dogs, but there were five dogs in the dining room at dinner the first night (we didn’t mind at all).

All of the food on the menu was still fairly wintry and heavy (in late March) and we would have appreciated a lighter option, although everything we ate was delicious. The pizzas (served on a Friday and Saturday evening) had a rather strange selection of toppings, which put us off trying them.

Dinner was suburb. The chuck burger was excellent and the sticky Toffee pudding was to die for. As it happened there was an 'Open Mic' night scheduled on the evening if my stay. What can i say about that. This was a brilliant night with some very talented musicians. I use the word musicians because this is what they were. Exceptional people from young to old. Great night. The room was very clean and modern. The shower was fantastic. The bed was so comfortable i would have like to take it home. All the staff were pleasant, friendly and helpful. I would recommend the Fox at Ansty to anyone. Great value for money.

It looked like it had recently been refurbished and was lovely. Great shower and comfortable bed. Lovely sized room. Main reason we booked was it was dog friendly and he was welcomed. Location was nice and quiet but nowhere around so ate at hotel.

Breakfast was full English or eggs Benedict etc. sausage/bacon bap. Other criticism would be lack of toast (if you wanted something simply ) I was told no toast for me as I had a Bap. My husband had 1 slice of toast with his full English . Only pastry was croissant but no butter and only 1 portion of jam between 2.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was such a calm relaxing place we loved the atmosphere there. Very clean and lovely rooms.

On the first night it was a bit too relaxed for what I wanted because it was already late and wanted to get food quick so I could get my daughter to bed but they took a long time to serve us even though we had booked a time and we waited a while for our order to be taken then it took a while for the food to arrive but I was in a bit of a rush and if I wasn't which people usually are not when going out to eat I would have not minded the wait and relaxed with a drink

The rooms are very well appointed. Very clean and an extra touch of cookies and fudge is much appreciated. Easy parking. Extra milks etc easily accessible and an honesty box for snacks/soft drinks. The staff are very friendly. We love staying here.

Our dinner on Sunday evening was a bit disappointing. The service was rather slow and a few items were unavailable.you felt the roast was rather a leftover from the lunch service!! Huge yorkshire pudding with a small portion of pork!! And no crackling left ☹️ Not up to the usual standard.

Hotel was all we needed for a last minute get away. We had 3 days to look around Dorchester and surrounding district. All were within 30mls Poole Weymouth Dorchester and Portland including Portland Bill. The hotel offerred a comfortable bed good food and drink for two weary souls and two dogs. The dogs were made welcome throughout the hotel grounds and bar and short local walks kept them happy.

There was nothing to dislike really, but a good tip would be to ask for a fan on these hot sticky nights as there is no AC.

A lovely time from start to finish. Felt so welcome and comfortable. The room was so lovely & immaculately clean. The bar was reasonably priced, the bar snacks were lovely and there was friendly & welcoming feeling. The staff were all happy, friendly & very personable. The food was amazing, clean, fresh, well presented. The whole atmosphere was relaxing & calm. Couldn’t have wished for a more perfect place for a relaxing night away. Would definitely recommend & would love to return for another lovely weekend away.

There was nothing to not like. Everything was perfect.

The staff were helpful, friendly, excellent. The food was great - I loved the first steak I had. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was lovely.

It was not about service - it was about the room structurally. There are parts of the room in which I could not stand upright. Also, maybe a bit more soundproofing is needed in the walls - on my third night, a couple was given the room next to mine. I could not sleep even though I was exhausted because of the moaning and groaning, then I woke up at 5 am to do my prep for work and they got up and were at it again. It sounded like our beds were on the same wall! Also the location - even though I liked that it was not in a busy noisy place - it was so out of the way that it is reachable only by country lanes and I find driving on country lanes stressful.

Enjoyed the ambience of the hotel including bedroom and dining room. Evening meal and breakfast was delightful and staff very polite and helpful throughout our one night stay. Bedroom was light and airy with large bed that was very comfy albeit a bit springy. The bathroom toiletries were fab. Thank you for making us feel very welcome. Plenty of car parking space too, another plus point.

Nothing really, perhaps fresh milk in room for tea/coffee and walk-in shower rather than shower over bath but neither were a problem