Places to stay in Stinsford, Dorset
Stinsford is a village in south west Dorset lying just a short distance east of Dorchester off the A35 and near to Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Maurward Agricultural College. Local restaurants include Yalbury Cottage Restaurant, The Wiseman, Quality Fish & Chips, and Trumpet Major.
The local churchyard contains the grave of Poet Laureate Cecil Day Lewis, as well as the burial place of the heart of famed Dorset novelist Thomas Hardy.
The center of Stinsford ( which is at is longitude -2°24'36.539 and latitude 50°43'6.8879 ) is located 2 miles away from Dorchester, 2 miles away from West Stafford, 3 miles away from Charminster and 4 miles away from Puddletown.
Available Stinsford lodging
We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Stinsford.
Stinsford Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses
Frampton Arms
Approx 5 miles away in Moreton:
Premier Inn
Approx 2 miles away in Dorchester:
Stinsford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering
Eweleaze Farm
Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:
Warmwell Country Touring Park
Approx 5 miles away in Dorchester:
Osmington Mills Corner Campsite
Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Stinsford
Tom Brown's ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 47 High East Street, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. Tom Browns boasts over 20 gins, up to four local and national ales including Dorset Brewing Company and Copper Street Brewery. Up to 5 draught and still ciders plus Craft beer, refreshing soft drinks and an extensive wine list.
www.tombrownspub.co.uk 
The King and Thai Restaurant ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 35 Great Western Road, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. The restaurant was inspired by the classic film "The King and I," which tells the story of ANNA, a widow, and her son who travel to Bangkok where she is assigned as a teacher to KING MONGKUT's children and TUPTIM.
thekingandithai.com
Sun Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). A family owned Free House run by Shelley and staff, offering genuine hospitality with the emphasis on simple, but great food and drink.
Ideal for both the sunny summer months with a great front courtyard, rear patio area and garden, which also has a play area for the children. In the winter the roaring log fires are alight every day to welcome and warm you. The pub has two large well-lit car parks, disabled access and families are welcome.
www.sun-inn-dorchester.co.uk
The Junction ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 42 Great Western Road, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. The Junction Hotel is a traditional six bedroom coaching inn, found in the heart of Dorchester.
Located on a historical and traditional market town, you can enjoy this traditional ambience and atmosphere when dining with us. Come and tuck into our classic pub food or sample a selection of the superb choice of cask ales, lagers, wines and soft drinks. Maybe you could join us for one of our fantastic events, from pub quizzes to live shows, it’s promised to be a fun night for all.
Join us with friends and catch up over a perfectly pulled drink or two, or bring the whole family and dine in.
Our menu has a great range of food from light bites to traditional pub classics. We look forward to having you join us soon.
www.junctionhotelpub.co.uk
Pizza Express ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 25 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. Join us in the historic market town of Dorchester, not far from the thriving Brewery Square shopping centre. Whether you’ve been hitting the shops, exploring the ancient Roman ruins moments from the high street, or come straight from the seaside (a mere 15 minutes away), our friendly staff, cosy booth seating, lively open kitchen and delicious menu will be waiting to welcome you. There’s also outdoor seating if you prefer. You’ll find Dorchester South and West stations within 5 minutes’ walk, a local bus stop just down the road and ample parking opposite the restaurant.
www.pizzaexpress.com
Rajpoot Restaurant ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 43 High West Street, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. The Rajpoot Restaurant is one of the most exclusive and exciting Indian restaurants in Dorchester, with pleasant surroundings and with a longstanding local and international reputation for excellence.
www.rajpootrestaurant.com