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
The Sydney Arms
Approx 2 miles away in Dorchester:
The Old Ship Inn
Approx 2 miles away in Dorchester:
Bramlies Bed & Breakfast
Approx 3 miles away in Dorchester:
Stinsford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering
Crossways Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Approx 5 miles away in Moreton:
Eweleaze Farm
Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:
Warmwell Country Touring Park
Approx 5 miles away in Dorchester:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Stinsford
The Fridge ( Dining / Deli ). Located at 13 Tudor Arcade, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. Trading as Tudor Hams back in 1995, Wayne Garnett bought this quaint little Cheese and Ham shop. Now, busier than ever with 26 years trading under his belt, his amazing staff and him have transformed THE FRIDGE into an Aladdin`s cave of Award Winning Speciality local produce!!
thefridge.biz 
Thai Nakorn ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 34 High West Street, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. At Thai Nakorn, you will be served food which you will enjoy by sight, smell and taste.
Our fresh local ingredients quickly cooked to preserve their nutrients and delicate flavours. Authentic Thai recipes cooked by high experienced Thai Chef Owner using variety of traditional herbs and spices to create unmistakable Thai flavours.
www.thainakorn.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
Yalbury Cottage Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Yalbury Cottage is a wonderful, cosy Dorset hotel with a friendly atmosphere and wonderful views. Stay and relax in our lovely rooms, enjoy a superb freshly cooked breakfast and dine in our award winning restaurant.
Small bespoke weddings and parties are a speciality and we offer a great alternative venue for private business meetings with easy and ample parking.
www.yalburycottage.com
Lee Garden ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 45 High East Street, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. We are a Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway located in Dorchester specialising in Sechuan & Peking dishes.
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