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:
Other useful links:
Things to see and do, places to eat in Stinsford
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 
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
La Caverna ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 57 Icen Way, Dorchester, 2 miles from the center of Stinsford. For over 20 years we have been serving delicious, freshly made Italian food in the historical town of Dorchester.
www.lacaverna.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
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
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