Places to stay in Higher Ansty, Dorset

Ansty is a village in Dorset, north of Cheselbourne and west of Milton Abbas. It consists of the settlements of Higher Ansty, Lower Ansty, Pleck (also known as Little Ansty) and Ansty Cross. The Hall & Woodhouse brewing company founded a brewery in the village in 1777, and brewing continued here until the 1940s. The village hall used to be a brewery building, and the old malthouse became Malthouse Cottages. Places to eat in the region include Restaurant At The Fox Inn, Hambro Arms, The Hambro Arms, and Rivers Arms.

The center of Higher Ansty ( which is at is longitude -2°19'53.183 and latitude 50°50'4.6104 ) is located 5 miles away from Winterborne Stickland, 5 miles away from Piddletrenthide, 6 miles away from Shillingstone and 6 miles away from Puddletown.

Available Higher Ansty lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Higher Ansty.

Higher Ansty Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of The Poachers Inn, Piddletrenthide
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

The Poachers Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Piddletrenthide:

Beautifully positioned in the little village of Piddletrenthide near Dorchester, The Poachers Inn has something for everyone. From the minute you walk through the door you can experience the traditional yet modern bar and restaurant which serves wonderful food, ales and wine.
The Poachers Inn
Hotels

Stickland Farmhouse

Approx 5 miles away in Winterborne Stickland:

Stickland Farmhouse is a charming Dorset thatched cottage in an enviably rural setting. Sandy and Paul have poured love into this listed farmhouse and garden, the latter full of lupins, poppies, foxgloves, clematis and delphiniums.
Bed & Breakfasts

Whiteways Farmhouse

Approx 5 miles away in Buckland Newton:

Bookham

Higher Ansty Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Droop Farm Cottage

Self Catering Property

Approx 4 miles away in Hazelbury Bryan:

Droop
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Higher Ansty

Photograph of Restaurant At The Fox Inn, Ansty
Restaurant At The Fox Inn

Restaurant At The Fox Inn ( Dining / Other ). The Fox Inn at Ansty has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and is now accepting bookings. www.anstyfoxinn.co.uk Link