Old Red Lion

I booked for 4 nights at The Old Red Lion for our family group consisting of my wife, our two daughters, a son-in-law and our two grand children (8 & 5). We all loved our stay. Hilary is an excellent and accommodating host and communication was perfect. The Old Red Lion felt just like a home from home with a wonderful warm atmosphere…. everything was ‘just right’ and exactly as described or better! Blandford Forum is a compact market town with a lot of interesting history. I always think that if a small town still has a proper butcher and baker… it can’t be bad.

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The photos don’t even do it justice, a WOW factor when you walk in. Has everything you could need, Morrisons not even a 2min walk away. Great location for Monkey world/Tank museum/Lullworth Cove & Sand Banks! Highly recommend this Well thought out, Beautiful, Magical, Cosy & Comfortable home. Even the children has some great toys to play with which they loved & entertained them while the adults also had a rest. Thank you x

We stayed at Old Red Lion at the end of July 2024. Old Red Lion is a beautiful spacious and quirky house. Our two sons, aged 8 and 5, loved the twin bedroom they shared which was furnished with toys and books much to their joy. Our 10 year old daughter loved the peace and quiet from her brothers up in an attic bedroom. The house was clean and immaculately presented and provided an excellent and comfortable base for day trips. It was really convenient having shops so close by also. We definitely plan to return to Old Red Lion in the future.

I can’t speak highly enough of this beautiful property and Hilary (the host). From start to finish this was a perfect stay, which provided everything we needed with extra considerate touch’s. Beds & bedding are high quality and very comfortable. Great location just off of the high street, giving easy access to shops and restaurants. Fabulous neighbours who were friendly and informative. I would highly recommend a stay here and will definitely be returning.

Our five night stay at the beautiful, quirky Red Lion House in the heart of Blandford Forum was a brilliant experience. The house is utterly gorgeous and so full of character and history. It is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. All the rooms are beautifully decorated. The house which is spread over 3 floors is very spacious and yet so cosy. The pretty private garden is delightful, and having 3 car parking spaces is a real bonus in a town centre location. All eight of us (6 adults & 2 young children) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Red Lion House and would highly recommend visiting

This is a beautiful house. I spent my birthday here with friends and we had a fabulous time. It is warm and welcoming. The owners have paid so much attention to detail, we literally kicked off our shoes and relaxed! The local area has many eateries (and drinkeries!) It was wonderful to have the parking included too. The weather wasn't good enough to enjoy the garden but it looked lovely. I wholeheartedly recommend the Old Red Lion.

Old Red Lion House was just perfect. It was spacious but cosy and quirky but quintessentially British. The house had everything we needed and felt like a home from home. I didn’t want to leave! Hilary was also a pleasure to have as a host, being there if needed but unobtrusive. Blandford Forum was also an ideal location, both as a base to explore but also as a a focal point in its self, with a wide range of shops and eateries. Highly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and unique house in Blandford Forum. The bedrooms were all well-appointed and comfortable, as well as there being plenty of seating areas in which to relax and chat, or to read one of the 1000 books provided throughout the house. It was helpful that the owner was regularly in touch to ensure that no problems were arising.

We loved staying at The Old Red Lion. The house is beautiful. Everything has been carefully thought out, for example, every seat in the house is placed carefully to facilitate comfort and to chat or relax. Small touches such as the position of lighting and soft furnishings to maximise the warm and cosy atmosphere. My 92 year old mum managed the stairs with a little support and instruction, and there is a handrail for most of the stairs. Blandford Forum is a great location and Hilary kindly recommended a few eateries. We loved it and cannot praise our stay highly enough.

The property was amazing, the pictures do not do it justice. It felt homely and was full of character. We would definitely stay again. Hilary is a great host. She was proactive in contacting us and the information pack we were supplied covered everything. We would 100% recommend staying at the Old Red Lion.

The Old Red Lion is a wonderful, historical 3 storey grade 2 listed converted coaching inn. It’s nestled down a small medieval lane just off of the Market place in Blandford Forum. Upon entering the house you are immediately hit by a welcoming and cosy vibe. There is so much space (plenty for a group of 7 adults) and each room is thoughtfully laid out and furnished. We absolutely loved the extra sitting room on the first floor and all being able to spread out around the very large dining table. All in all a perfect place for a family get together to celebrate a 60th birthday!

We had a fabulous stay at The Old Red Lion for my Uncle's 85th birthday weekend. The house was spotless, super cosy and better equipped than any holiday house that I have ever stayed in (or some peoples homes for that matter!)! It was a very interesting building to explore and imagine what it has seen over the years....Hilary was an excellent host who kept in touch and made sure that we were settled in OK. Even the neighbours were super friendly and helpful. The staircase was tricky but we all managed it even after many glasses of champagne!

Hilary’s house was amazing very beautiful with such a lovely feel, in a great location great hosts couldn’t do more with good communication. They have everything you would need for a long stay or short. Really was the perfect place.

This is a beautiful cottage with lots of space for family. All rooms are beautifully done and lacks for nothing. Hilary was a wonderful host. Loved the details that made our stay feel so special.

Beautiful house, great location. We made good use of the garden in the lovely sunshine. Hilary was a great host. Always ready to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend.

My stay at the Old Red Lion House couldn't have been better; It is a lovely and exceeding comfortable home with much character and Hilary is an exemplary host. The neighbours are also very welcoming and Blandford Forum is a very pleasant town and well-placed to visit local attractions such as Poole, Durdle Door, Corfe Castle and so on. We found it an ideal focal point from which everything was within a 30-minute drive. For a holiday in Dorset I would look no further.

Hilary’s home is absolutely beautiful! It was easy to locate due to the instruction pack Hilary included, which was very clear and helpful. My family and I visited Blandford Forum for a story telling event in Cranborne, local pub grub and drinks were superb. The home accommodated 8 people with ease, the communal area of the lounge and kitchen was ample for sitting down, chatting, and catching up on the days events. There is a perfect blend of style and homeliness :) the log burner cranked out a superb amount of heat too! Hilary’s communication and response time was impeccable, thank you again!

We four friends really enjoyed our stay in Blandford Forum. The house was great - it worked brilliantly for us, allowing us each our own bedroom, two sitting-rooms and two bathrooms to share between four of us. We loved dining in - everything being easy to use and accessible. We loved the quirky corners and features in the house and managed to navigate the stone staircase even in our rather mature years 😉 There was a lovely welcome tea tray, comfortable beds and soft towels apiece. We would definitely return to this lovely house tucked away in a quiet spot just literally off the high street.

WOW what a stunning house, we had the most fantastic time, this really is a little (big) gem. So much space, gorgeous thoughtful interiors and welcome treats left for us. The beds were super comfy and the kids toys went down a storm with the children. We will definitely be coming back. The area is beautiful and not far from stunning beaches. Hillary is a 5* host communication was excellent. Fantastic relaxing weekend away.

Most comfortable home from home. Beautifully furnished, incredible comfortable, warm, lots hot water for a bath, fully equipped kitchen, great off street parking, lovely log fire and delightful neighbours. Nicest airbandb we have stayed in ever!!