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
Premier Inn
Approx 2 miles away in Dorchester:
The Cottage
Approx 5 miles away in Sutton Poyntz:
Higher Came Farmhouse
Approx 4 miles away in Higher Came:
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
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 
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
Trumpet Major ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). A family-friendly pub serving a great range of meals every day of the week!
Spacious, welcoming, and perfect for both good weather and bad.
www.trumpetmajorpubdorset.co.uk
The Poet Laureate ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 5 Pummery Square, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of Stinsford. The Poet Laureate is a welcoming family run pub and restaurant serving guest ales and a delicious menu made with locally sourced produce wherever possible.
poetlaureate.co.uk
Plaza Cinema ( Entertainment / Cinemas ). The Plaza Cinema is a four screen cinema in the heart of the historic county town of Dorchester, West Dorset.
It has been serving the town since 10th July 1933, when it first opened as a single screen cinema.
The cinema has been renovated with a modern twist on the tradition 'Art-Deco' architechture; of the building.
dorchester.picturedromecinemas.co.uk
The Blue Raddle ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 9 Church Street, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. Located in the historic county town of Dorchester, Dorset, The Raddle is an intimate community pub frequented by local characters, famous for the beers and landlady concocted meals on offer. The wine and other beverage selection isn’t bad either!
blueraddle.co.uk