history of the museum inn

THE MUSEUM, a part thatched country inn dating back to the 17th century was built by the father of modern archaeology, General Augustus Lane Fox Pitt Rivers.

The inn was built to offer accommodation and refreshments for the nearby museum and as described by the General

"it is exceedingly clean and the food good. Mr Day keeps two horses and a trap for the use of customers".

Six years ago The Museum refurbished creating a traditional inn, separate restaurant and eight en-suite bedrooms.

All the original features have been retained to create a warm relaxed atmosphere with an inglenook fireplace, flagged stone floors, antique furniture and no piped background music. There is a residents' sitting room.

Farnham itself is an idyllic and peaceful village with a great number of thatched cottages. It is located in the heart of Cranborne Chase on the Dorset / Wiltshire borders.