Places to stay in West Stour, Dorset

West Stour is a small village situated in the Blackmore Vale area of North Dorset. It is one of a group of villages known as The Stours, located in the River Stour Valley, five miles south of Gillingham. West Stour has a village hall, one public house and a service station on the main A30 road. Local dining options include Gillingham Tandoori, Blackmore Vale Inn, Stapleton Arms, and The Crown.

The center of West Stour ( which is at is longitude -2°18'26.919 and latitude 51°0'8.7699 ) is located 3 miles away from Marnhull, 5 miles away from Motcombe, 5 miles away from Manston and 5 miles away from Shaftesbury.

Available West Stour lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around West Stour.

West Stour Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

The Coppleridge Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Motcombe:

A traditional family run country inn, set in 15 acres of meadows and woodland, over looking unbroken views of the Blackmore vale.
Elm Hill
Motcombe, Dorset
Hotels

The Grosvenor Arms

Approx 5 miles away in Shaftesbury:

This beautiful Grade 2 listed building with its imposing and elegant Georgian facade, has been totally restored and renovated over the past two years and now features contemporary bedrooms and a modern restaurant serving a menu of locally sourced .....
The Commons
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Bed & Breakfasts

The Old Bank

Approx 3 miles away in Sturminster Newton:

The house is of local stone with a lovely courtyard leading to a pretty cottage garden. Set on a hill overlooking the beautiful Blackmore Vale, Marnhull is an excellent centre from which to explore Thomas Hardy country.
Burton

West Stour Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Self Catering Properties

Whistley Waters

Approx 4 miles away in Gillingham:

Our self catering holiday accomodation is set in beautiful secluded grounds overlooking lakes in the North Dorset countryside. Please use the menu on the left to find out more about Whistley Waters and all we have to offer. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries..
Milton on Stour
Gillingham, Dorset
Self Catering Properties

Lois Country Cottages

Approx 5 miles away in Horsington:

Self catering holiday accommodation in the heart of the Somerset countryside..
Lois Farm
Horsington, Somerset
Campsites

Thorngrove Caravan & Camping Park

Approx 3 miles away in Gillingham:

Common Mead Lane
Gillingham, Dorset
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Things to see and do, places to eat in West Stour

Photograph of Stapleton Arms, Buckhorn Weston
Stapleton Arms

Blackmore Vale Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Nestled in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful Blackmore Vale the Blackmore Vale Inn is one of Dorset's best kept secrets. An independently run traditional Dorset pub now under new management. www.blackmorevaleinn.co.uk Link

Stapleton Arms ( Dining / Other ). The Stapleton Arms is a stylish but unstuffy country pub with rooms, tucked away in the pretty North Dorset village of Buckhorn Weston. The pub has a spacious bar, elegant dining room and a secluded garden in which to enjoy the great range of draught and bottled beers, quality wines and real food on offer. And upstairs there are four stunning, individually designed bedrooms with beautiful furnishings and state of the art bathrooms. Stop for a pint or stay the night, The Stapleton Arms is a great place to take time out and enjoy our friendly and relaxed style of hospitality. www.thestapletonarms.com Link

The Crown ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Established in the 16th century, The Crown at Marnhull is a traditional thatched coaching inn located at the heart of the historic village of Marnhull in North Dorset’s stunning Blackmore Vale. Just under an hour away from Bath & the Jurassic Coast, with the historic market towns of Shaftesbury & Sherborne within twenty minutes. www.crownmarnhull.com Link