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
Frampton Arms
Approx 4 miles away in Moreton:
Premier Inn
Approx 3 miles away in Dorchester:
Long Barn House
West Stafford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering
Eweleaze Farm
Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:
Abbotts Caravans
Approx 5 miles away in Weymouth:
Haven Holidays
Approx 5 miles away in Preston:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in West Stafford
The King and Thai Restaurant ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 35 Great Western Road, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. The restaurant was inspired by the classic film "The King and I," which tells the story of ANNA, a widow, and her son who travel to Bangkok where she is assigned as a teacher to KING MONGKUT's children and TUPTIM.
thekingandithai.com 
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 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
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
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
Sienna ( / Modern European ). Located at 36 High West Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. Modern British food, fresh seasonal ingredients, fine wines & friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.
www.siennarestaurant.co.uk