The Frampton Arms

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Children's play area - outdoor
Outdoor dining
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, Dorchester, England, DT2 8BB
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Tank Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In historical district.You'll find Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Mill House Cider Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Sculpture by the Lakes is within 3 miles (5 km) and Clouds Hill is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Durdle Door - 24 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 1 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Frampton Arms

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Frampton Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Frampton Arms offers 14 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Dorchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Frampton Arms to the airport?

The Frampton Arms is 26.2 mi (46-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Frampton Arms?

As of Jun 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frampton Arms on Jul 17, 2025 start from $158.87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Frampton Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Frampton Arms.

How close is The Frampton Arms to the beach?

This hotel is 9.9 mi (17-min drive) from Weymouth Beach and 10.3 mi (28-min drive) from Durdle Door Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Frampton Arms offer free breakfast?

The Frampton Arms offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Frampton Arms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Frampton Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Frampton Arms?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Frampton Arms have a pool?

The Frampton Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Frampton Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Frampton Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Frampton Arms to downtown Dorchester?

The Frampton Arms is 1.3 mi away from Moreton.

The Frampton Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 501 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant unfortunately we had av room next to the billiard room which was quite noisy. Otherwise food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay overall with very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, good food and pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A dry evening.

Lovely place to stay and the Sunday meal was excellent.Only thing that let it down was we decided to go for a drink in the bar at 21.30 and it was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel and pub. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent short stay

The service from arrival to departure was exemplary. There's a great bar area and large dining space. Even though there a table of nearly 30 being served, the service and food was superb. Continental breakfast was good, with plenty of variety. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was bigger than expexted. Clean and cozy with AC to heat room if required.Good fun playing darts etc. Only downfall is would have liked some bacon and eggs for breakfast but the continental breakfast offered was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terralee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for a little weekend away as a birthday treat, hotel itself was lovely, staff were friendly, room was clean, bed was comfy, lovely shower facilities with great water pressure and hot water. Continental breakfast is good for convenience and quickness however would be absolutely 10/10 if there was a proper breakfast included. Other than that lovely location, close drive to view prints. Definitely will re visit and recommended to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Narayana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely stay here. Quiet, comfortable and friendly, helpful staff. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Harish

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Above Average

My recent stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. much to be desired. Upon checking in, I noticed that the bedsheets still had hair from a previous guest, which was quite off-putting. This raised concerns about the overall hygiene standards of the hotel. The service was decent, and the staff was polite, but attention to detail in housekeeping needs serious improvement. If cleanliness were better maintained, this could be a much more pleasant stay. Until then, I would hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

okayish

Disappointed about the breakfast. No cooked breakfast, no one in the restaurant at breakfast time. There was no mention at booking time about continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country village inn. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Amazing food in restaurant. We stayed and had a spacious room for 2 people...another comfy chair would of been great. Definitely would stay again. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old inn and restaurant. Requested a level floor room and stayed in the converted "stables" - felt like a little cottage! Great atmosphere, great breakfast spread and enjoyed dinners in the restaurant. Overall - if you need to be in this area - stay here. Staff were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Rooms were immaculate. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable accommodation, with good dinning options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

A really likeable lnn. Very friendly and effecient staff, cozy bar area, good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024