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.

Available West Stafford lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around West Stafford.

West Stafford Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

Frampton Arms

Approx 4 miles away in Moreton:

Bedroom accommodation is available (some en-suite) and all rooms are equipped with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities, mini bars are provided in some rooms..

Moreton, Dorset

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Dorchester:

Far from the madding crowd, but near to all the delights of Dorset, the Premier Inn Hotel Dorchester puts you in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. In the historic town's new Brewery Square development, you'll have business, leisure and heritage right on your doorstep.

5 Pope Street

Dorchester, Dorset

Bed & Breakfasts

Long Barn House

Longbarn House was originally built around 1850’s, as a milking barn (known locally as a barton). Converted from what was believed to be the milking barn in Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the d'Ubervilles' the house is just 50 yards from the church where Tess and Angel Clare were married.

1 Spadger Lane

West Stafford, Dorset

Slades Farm

Bed & Breakfast

Approx 5 miles away in Dorchester:

North Street

Dorchester, Dorset

West Stafford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Campsites

Eweleaze Farm

Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:

Around every August we open Eweleaze Farm for tent camping for just 4 weeks.The campsite is located 1km off the road down a farm track, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it quiet and secluded, and safe for children.

Osmington Hill

Osmington, Dorset

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Abbotts Caravans

Approx 5 miles away in Weymouth:

Abbotts Caravans offer comfortable and airy caravans to rent at Weymouth Bay Caravan Park. Our caravan hire services provide excellent accommodation for your family holiday in Weymouth!.

Haven Weymouth Bay Holiday Park

Weymouth, Dorset

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Haven Holidays

Approx 5 miles away in Preston:

Set amongst green fields and woodland, Seaview’s elevated and rural location above the bay is just minutes drive from the famous harbour and sheltered sandy beach at Weymouth.

Preston, Dorset

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

The Junction

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 Link

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 Link

Napper's Mite Restaurant ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 19 South Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. Napper's Mite is a Restaurant and Coffee Shop based in Dorchester. One of the few old building still to be seen in South Street, Dorchester, is Napper's Mite, a former almshouse, now a Restaurant and Coffee Shop. www.nappersmite.co.uk Link

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link