The Frampton Arms

3.5 star property

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A table with various bottles and glasses of drinks, including a raspberry liqueur, tonic water, pink grapefruit gin, and fever-tree tonic water, set outdoors with a green umbrella and a stone wall in the background.
A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.
A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.
A stone building with two banners reading "The Frampton Arms" and "FREE HOUSE." There are windows, a red door, and a small garden area with plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Station Road, Dorchester, England, DT2 8BB
  • Place, Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sculpture by the Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mill House Cider Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Frampton Arms

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden, and a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Frampton Arms. During your stay, you'll be close to Sculpture by the Lakes. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by car from Durdle Door and 13 minutes from Lulworth Cove
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Frampton Arms has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Frampton Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 627 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, friendly staff, well-appointed room, great meals in the restaurant, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The meal and room were ideal for our overnight stay during our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, location was good. Evening meal was good value and very tasty Room was clean and breakfast offered all that a continental breakfast should have.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great food good WiFi easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another pleasant Stay staff were really good. Food is lovely plenty of Parking good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff food was really good. Good WiFi and free parking just tried to book again for next week but full.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by the standard of the room and happy that I was unaffected by any noise from the railway or the road. Comfortable bed and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rupak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great price. Close to Durdle Door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet at night; did not hear other guests. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, lovely room. Cheerful staff :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet comfortable room. Updated and well kept. Lovely breakfast options. Pub food ok but overpriced for offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean tidy room very comfy beds great staff very friendly brilliant menu and specials great to park either front or back of the accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with all the usual tea and coffee making plenty of parking with ev charging
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was my third time staying at the Frampton. Good restaurant, nice room and a continental breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not good but overall cant complain for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third visit. Very comfortable bed and clean bedroom and bathroom. On site EV charging is a great facility, plus easy parking. Whilst no cooked breakfast what is offered is very good and there is plenty to eat. Great pub with excellent food - very generous portions. Very accessible to be able to explore Dorset and the option of the train station on the door step is perfect if you don’t drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very quaint and rustic and charming. The room was clean and the bed was restful. Everything was wonderful. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and it was such a lovely friendly place to stay. Rooms well appointed. Ours was a little noisy. It for the money it was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value. Clean room and very comfortable bed. Always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warmly welcome, comfortable room and a nice bar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room friendly staff, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely helpful staff and amazing shower They did say were renovating, room did need a little bit of finishing touches But nice pub and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026