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The Frampton Arms

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Station Road, Dorchester, England, DT2 8BB
  • Place, Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sculpture by the Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clouds Hill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

The Frampton Arms places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Mill House Cider Museum. This 14-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sculpture by the Lakes - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Clouds Hill - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Mill House Cider Museum - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Frampton Arms

Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and a coffee shop
The Frampton Arms features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Frampton Arms?

The Frampton Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near The Frampton Arms?

This hotel is located in Dorchester, close to Durdle Door, Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, and The Tank Museum. You'll also find Sculpture by the Lakes and Mill House Cider Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Frampton Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Frampton Arms feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Frampton Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Frampton Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Frampton Arms?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Frampton Arms?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Frampton Arms feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Frampton Arms serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Frampton Arms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Frampton Arms.

Does The Frampton Arms have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Frampton Arms?

The closest major airport to The Frampton Arms is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 26.2 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Frampton Arms?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Frampton Arms.

The Frampton Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 557 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Very clean, staff were friendly and helpful, food was good. All we needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose the Frampton Arms for location, style, and parking. All of those needs were met well. Evening dinning was good, food and service very agreeable. Breakfast was disappointing, since I interpreted "Breakfast Included" to mean English Breakfast. Instead, I had to make my own toast; hardly breakfast included. I booked two rooms, and one of them was fine. The other had the room door directly onto the courtyard of the bar, which was very disruptive during the day, and in the evening. For my stay, the noise did die down quickly after 10pm, but I prefer peace before that, and I imagine some nights the disturbance carries on later. For some it might be fine, but guests should be warned, and offered a more peaceful room if requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Okay Stay

We stayed in classic double room and it was tiny but immaculately clean. The door had a massive gap at the top so a lot of the noise came in but nothing too loud only the odd train! The bed was comfy with a choice of soft or hard pillows which was nice. The shower hose was too shortly for the average person so couldn’t really stand and wash your hair. The shower screen was also not tall enough so I would have soaked the floor. The staff were lovely, just needed more of them as there was a wait to check in and quite a wait at the bar for a drink. Breakfast was basic but perfectly sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant..clean..good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Dennis

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

One night stop

Everything was great, just as well the weather was fine as access to the room was external, the use of the courtyard by customers didn't pose a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large and clean room, glad of the air conditioning too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerrilee, Hervey Bay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

A good overnight stay

The room was clean and on good condition, as was the en suite bathroom. The food in the pub/restaurant was good and reasonably priced. It's a free house. The property is near a railwsy; but we didn't hear the trains from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent small hotel

Great little hotel above a pub. Riom was clean apart from some mould in the shower. The bed was comfy but wasnt king size as advertised. Breakfast was continental and good. Overall good value and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have gotten 4-5 stars. But the noise levels going through the floor is bad. Went to bed, but could hear music, thought from outside as I didn't recall music in the bar. As I couldn't sleep, I went for a smoke. The music level down stairs was low. They really need to move the speakers and use sound dampening insulation. Was sort of expecting cooked breakfast which it wasn't. My son had a room at the other end of the building and said the same as me, except he had the train line there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an average b and b .Our room was very close to a communal square of the pub which meant people could be ( and were ) literally right outside of our room - so very little privacy . Also you could hear their conversations as they were so close . Very small but nevertheless clean room with one small window which you couldn’t really draw the net curtain as people would see in . So felt very cramped and boxed in . Not quite the room I expected from what I saw originally in the picture . The pub garden was a large expanse of lawn with not one single flower or shrub . So not the idyllic country pub we imagined - shame, as it has all the potential. Having said all that the staff were all very nice and welcoming - happy to supply us with plant based milk etc . But if it’s luxury you want you sadly won’t find it here .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable stay before we embarked on our Ferry to go to Guernsey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristein

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel and pub, staff were helpful and friendly and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025