Step into this spacious and charming country bedroom, where antique character meets modern comfort. At the heart of the room is a grand king-size sleigh bed, dressed in high-quality linen that invites you to sink in and unwind. Stunning wallpaper by local artist and friend, and warm, rustic touches create a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape or small families looking for a peaceful retreat.

A small but well-appointed en-suite bathroom features a shower and sustainable toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There’s also a comfortable sofa bed suitable for two children or one small adult. A chest of drawers and handy wall hooks provide ample storage for longer stays.

Guests can enjoy a selection of locally sourced tea, coffee, and biscuits, with a kettle and fridge provided for your convenience. Every detail, from the vintage décor to the thoughtful touches, has been designed to make your stay feel relaxed, homely, and just a little bit special.

The Melbury Room

“Spacious en-suite king bedroom with sofa bed, perfect for small families or couples”

Essentials

King sized sleigh bed with sofa bed option and beautiful quality linen sheets
The sofa bed mattress measures 3.7 feet wide x 5.5 feet long so best suited to one child/small adult or two little ones
Check in - 4.30pm (earlier by request)
Check out- 10am
Linen and towels provided
Faith in Nature soap, shampoo, conditioner and bodywash provided
Selection of teas, coffee, and local Dorset Moores biscuits in room
Fridge with fresh bottled water and milk
En suite bathroom with shower
Chest of drawings and hooks with hangers in drawers
Minimum two night stay

Breakfast

Start your day with a scrumptious, home-cooked breakfast made from the finest local ingredients, served in our beautiful dining room.

Breakfast is pre-ordered the night before to ensure everything is freshly prepared and cooked to your liking. It’s served between 7:30 and 9:30 AM, with earlier or later times available upon request.

Our breakfast room is yours to enjoy at your leisure — whether for a quiet cup of tea, a chat by the fire, or a friendly game on the convertible pool table.

Kids & Pets

Our children love it when others come to stay! Well-behaved children of all ages are very welcome. The sofa bed in the Melbury Room comfortably sleeps one child or small adult — or two little ones snuggled up.

While we don’t allow dogs in our B&B rooms, our glamping area is dog-friendly, complete with a secure field for them to run and play.

friendly B&B for couples and young families

What People Are Saying

“So much more than what is advertised. A beautiful, friendly and welcoming B&B. We were very comfortable and well rested. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and the decor is lovely. Thank you for a lovely stay.”

“Sophie and her family bent over backwards to help with our needs. They were brilliant. I loved our room, it was beautifully done with a touch of quirkiness which is perfect for me.”

“A very comfortable and friendly place in a lovely location. We had a very enjoyable stay at the Old Forge. Our room - and indeed the whole place - is full of history and character and is the height of good taste. The bed was extremely comfortable and there were nice little touches in the room such as a mini fridge with water & milk, a vast array of tea bags, pretty china and very nice - & ethical - toiletries in the en suite. The breakfasts were very tasty, freshly cooked and were both locally sourced and of great quality. Even the yoghurt was made at a local farm. Sophie was a very friendly and helpful host and made our stay very pleasant. It is in a very lovely location and I only regret we didn’t have time to explore it further.”