The Frampton Arms

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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 restaurant serving British and European cuisine. The family-friendly restaurant offers lunch and dinner with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Leisure Activities: The hotel provides an outdoor play area, picnic spots, and an electric vehicle charging station. Activities include hiking, cycling, and winter sports nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were great, beds very comfortable and bathroom was great. We also ate in the restaurant and the food was excellent.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was really great - a wide choice of cereal, pastries and cold meats.”
Chan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was fine but would have preferred a fry up rather than continental breakfast.”
Iain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice place to stay. The staff were excellent and incredibly friendly. Nice room and great shower.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location for visiting the Tank museum and Lulworth cove.Right next to railway station but no problems with noise. Nice room,very clean. All the staff we saw were young but really professional and well trained. Lovely meal in the evening with...”
Phyllis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, large clean room, pub and food prices were reasonable”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I like the location right next to the train station close to the venue I had to be at.”
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..”

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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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

The Frampton Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.