The Frampton Arms

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Historic Setting: The Frampton Arms in Dorchester is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and family-friendly restaurant serving British and European cuisine. Breakfast includes continental and buffet options with fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Leisure Activities: The hotel provides an outdoor play area, children's playground, and outdoor seating for relaxation. Activities available include hiking, cycling, and winter sports. Local Attractions: Located 40 km from Bournemouth Airport, nearby attractions include Monkey World (8 km), Athelhampton House (9 km), and Durdle Door (12 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Basil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were delightful. Had meals on 2 evenings and well booked, well presented, with good portions. Breakfasts continental but plenty to choose from. Excellent yoghurts, good quality bread for toasting, fruit, fruit juices, and croissants etc.”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub, great beers, good food, room was excellent! Love it and I will be back. Staff lovely and friendly!”
Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff friendly, food good, place clean. Comfortable beds..”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed the breakfast being a continental, a nice selection . Location was very good for us because the daughter was in bovingdon. Thought we might of heard the trains as we were right by the station, but very quiet.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, spotlessly clean room,peaceful situation. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast for what we paid. First class pub mesl”
Andre
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean , big sized rooms , bed very comfy. Food was beautiful including the breakfast which is continental , staff very friendly . Train station across the road which is very handy . We was visiting our son that is based at Bovington and will...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly and polite. The accommodation was well presented and uncramped.”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, warm and staff very helpful.Great value for money.”
Madeleine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great rooms, excellent restaurant, good parking, friendly staff”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is great,staff not same as old staff they were so much friendlier”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Frampton Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.