Places to stay in West Stafford, Dorset

West Stafford is a village and civil parish in southwest Dorset, situated in the Frome valley 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Dorchester. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 291. The village contains the public house 'The Wise Man Inn', and St Andrew's Church. The river Winterbourne runs beside the village and 2 miles south lies the village of West Knighton. Thomas Hardy, when training as an architect, assisted in the design of Talbothays Lodge and the cottages opposite. The village is also accepted as the setting for part of Hardy's novel Tess or the D'Urbevilles, during the period when Tess works at the Talbothays Dairy. Local restaurants include Yalbury Cottage Restaurant, The Wiseman, Trumpet Major, and The Pine Lodge Tea Room.

The center of West Stafford ( which is at is longitude -2°23'24.802 and latitude 50°42'19.808 ) is located 2 miles away from Dorchester, 4 miles away from Puddletown, 4 miles away from Charminster and 4 miles away from Sutton Poyntz.

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Things to see and do, places to eat in West Stafford

La Caverna ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 57 Icen Way, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. For over 20 years we have been serving delicious, freshly made Italian food in the historical town of Dorchester. www.lacaverna.co.uk

Thai Nakorn ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 34 High West Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. 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

Tom Brown's ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 47 High East Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. 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 Junction ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 42 Great Western Road, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. 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

The Fridge ( Dining / Deli ). Located at 13 Tudor Arcade, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. 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