The Frampton Arms

Hotels
8.7 (2039 reviews)
The Frampton Arms Station Road , Dorchester , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Nice location
Cons:
Noisy air conditioning
Cold bathroom
Lack of cooked breakfast option
Noise from traffic

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Many reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some noted disruptions and room issues.
Service
9.3
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
8.8
Location was generally highlighted as great, particularly for guests visiting nearby areas.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some noise and space issues were mentioned.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities were adequate but lacked some options like cooked breakfasts.
Value for Money
8.8
Overall good value for money was highlighted in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food was generally well-received, but portions were noted as too large for some.
Overall Experience
9
Guests had a generally positive experience with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:33

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Dorchester

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Frampton Arms comes equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and cozy bed linens and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Family-Friendly Features
With a children's playground on-site, The Frampton Arms is the perfect choice for families looking to entertain the little ones. Additionally, the hotel's location offers various outdoor activities like hiking and cycling for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just 7.7 km from Monkey World and within proximity to Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour, The Frampton Arms provides easy access to popular attractions. Explore the area with ease, with Bournemouth International Centre and Golden Cap also within reach.

Book your stay at The Frampton Arms for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2039 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
8
A comfy stay at a nice, very English pub.
Pros:

Very convenient to where I needed to be. Friendly staff, comfy room and a lively bar a very short walk away.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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aycan • family_with_children • gb
7
It was good but the breakfast was disappointing
Pros:

Location,the staff and the pub

Cons:

Breakfast was so poor,there should be at least boiled eggs for people who have protein for breakfast.It was just cereals,muesli,croissants and bread

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Colin • extended_group • gb
7
could have very easily have been much better.
Pros:

location and rooms

Cons:

dogs in the actual restaurant. One guest even took a restaurant chair to their table and sat a dog on it. Approx 8/9 dogs at 2 tables.
erratic shower temperatures were dangerous. Went between fine to cold to boiling when in the shower. Actually dangerous when it went to boiling.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • au
8
Great base for Dorset holiday, really clean and comfortable room with a big bed. Pub has great atmosphere and delicious
Pros:

Clean, welcoming, dog friendly and comfortable bed. Great food at the pub.

Cons:

Road and train line noise was an issue for one room

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Good clean accommodation adjacent to the railway
Pros:

Buffet style continental breakfast was very good, plenty of choice and fulfilled our requirements. Staff here were very friendly and helpful. The option for and evening meal was helpful and this facility seemed to be well used.

Cons:

Location offered little of interest in the immediate locality but this was irrelevant to ourself as here for a family event about 5 miles away.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
S
Sara • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Vikki • couple • gb
10
Great Place to Stay
Pros:

Lovely place, stayed for 1 night. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Ate in the restaurant and the food was nice. Staff very friendly. Great little pub.

Cons:

Not that this spoit our stay, but just a minor detail the glasses used at breakfast for the juice were not clean.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Mawdsley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Clean, comfortable and excellent food. Well worth the visit and a great place to stay.
Pros:

Superb accommodation, good spot to get into town and great food and comfortable rooms, very nice place.

Cons:

Nothing, i am not a continental breakfast fan but is well presented and laid out.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • couple • gb
8
Good.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

All good.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Great as always, love this place
Pros:

We love this place, as stay here loads. For us as bikers, good carpark with cameras, clean rooms and good food. We like it as you can have a day off the bikes and use the train to go places.

Again staff amazing and so friendly and helpful

Cons:

This time being a Friday night stay we did have some music from down stairs, but as always they do think of their customers and it was all finished and turned down by 22:00. Also, some people might not like the basic breakfast of toast and cereal. Just wish they would add some boiled eggs to give people some protein as very carb.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Very comfy and welcoming place
Pros:

Nice location near the train station for easy access to Weymouth. Good carpark with loads is spaces and very nice food. Staff were all amazing and so friendly.

Cons:

Some people might not like the train noise but what can they do as it is so close to the station.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Werner • couple • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Ajs 65 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Easy check-in
Friendly & helpful staff
Excellent food

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee