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
Premier Inn
Approx 3 miles away in Dorchester:
Long Barn House
The Cottage
Approx 5 miles away in Sutton Poyntz:
Approx 4 miles away in Higher Came:
West Stafford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering
Waterside Holiday Park & Spa
Approx 5 miles away in Weymouth:
Eweleaze Farm
Approx 5 miles away in Osmington:
Seaview Park
Approx 5 miles away in Preston:
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Things to see and do, places to eat in West Stafford
Lee Garden ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 45 High East Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. We are a Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway located in Dorchester specialising in Sechuan & Peking dishes.
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 
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
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
The Blue Raddle ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 9 Church Street, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. 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
Pizza Express ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 25 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, 3 miles from the center of West Stafford. Join us in the historic market town of Dorchester, not far from the thriving Brewery Square shopping centre. Whether you’ve been hitting the shops, exploring the ancient Roman ruins moments from the high street, or come straight from the seaside (a mere 15 minutes away), our friendly staff, cosy booth seating, lively open kitchen and delicious menu will be waiting to welcome you. There’s also outdoor seating if you prefer. You’ll find Dorchester South and West stations within 5 minutes’ walk, a local bus stop just down the road and ample parking opposite the restaurant.
www.pizzaexpress.com