The Frampton Arms

Hotels
8.7 (2140 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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
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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 2140 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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Mark • couple • gb
8
Great location for visiting family and was good value for money. Will definitely stay there again.
Pros:

Ideal location to visit family, continental style breakfast was fine and, while not extensive, had the essentials (for me). Good value for money and breakfast was included in the price. Staff were helpful and friendly. Bedroom was very clean and well appointed.

Cons:

Not a lot wrong here.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Tim Carr • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Tim Carr • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
4
Room OK but don't bother with breakfast - its dreadful.
Pros:

Heating in room was good, bed was comfortable, room was fine. Bar and restaurant was fine with good selection of bar type food.

Cons:

Breakfast was dreadful. No cooked breakfast. Fruit on offer was past best - bananas brown, plum with split skin. Continental breakfast with a very small offering of cheese and ham - barely enough on the table for 2 guests. Must rank as the worst breakfast I've experienced. Booking.com should highlight if there's no cooked breakfast so fault not just on the hotel.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • au
9
Great little country pub for a stopover
Pros:

Well located for our UK travels. Plenty of parking, room 1 upstairs was very neat, clean, comfortable bed and generous bathroom. Coffee and tea facilities in room, with biscuits and bottled water was very nice. Quiet at night, maybe a bit of train noice the other end of the building. Food and drink service was very prompt, dining room had a good range of meals available. Breakfast was a very generous continental.

Cons:

Nil.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Frampton arms
Pros:

Location the room the whole lot was very nice will stay again if in the area

Cons:

Could do with a handle to help get out of bath/shower

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posto davvero bello, camere pulite e moderne, con possibilità di biliardo. Struttura bellissima tipica Inglese e immersa nel verde

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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patrice • couple • fr
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • gb
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Room was clean and acceptable. Decent shower.

Cons:

Arrived at 7:15 PM to be told that they'd finished serving evening dinner at 7:00 PM!!! - no other options so had to travel to Dorchester for food.
Breakfast was barely adequate with little choice, and looked thrown together. Orange juice glasses were filthy so went without . Croissants were stale & cheese slices curled, coffee was OK. There were barely enough tables for everyone and no staff were in attendance at breakfast to assist or clear away.
Staff in general were perfunctory.
We had emailed the hotel beforehand and been told it was "no problem" to leave our car in car park for a couple of days prior to our arrival by bike. When we arrived we were told that it was not acceptable to do this and had to find elsewhere to park. I accept that it was a slightly special request, but why tell us it was OK when it actually wasn't?
Hotel is right next to railway and level crossing, with gate alarms going off and trains thundering past every 1/2 hour or so.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
7
Location perfect for our purpose, attending a wedding.
Pros:

Room was clean and well equipped with tea and coffee options.
Bed was very comfortable, pillows slightly less so.
Bathroom cupboard in bathroom gave somewhere to put stuff out of sight - an unexpected bonus as so often bathroom shelf space is minimal.
Shower excellent.
Staff very pleasant and helpful. Continental buffet breakfast. Good variety but a bit carbohydrate-heavy.
Would be nice to have teapots available rather than just cups.

Cons:

No towel rails to hang wet towels over. Hate having to drape them around the bedroom to dry, but totally agree no need to change every day.
No grab rail in shower.
The "whisky" range in the bar was strange - in fact it was whiskey or bourbon. Scotch whisky range in the bar could do with some expansion. No tomato juice either.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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ROZALIND • couple • gb
7
Great choice for that area
Pros:

Near to wedding venue
Good car park
Clean comfortable good towels
TV generous tea/coffees etc hairdryer nice shampoo etc

Cons:

Small twin room with tiny bathroom with shower only
Couldnt open window
Was literally right next to railway
Good continental breakfast but thought it was going to be cooked options
Had to pay extra for a latte coffee

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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ANDY • couple • gb
8
Good, and very good evening meal.
Pros:

Breakfast was ok, croissants could have been fresher and coffee a bit less stewed.

Cons:

I think both the china and glassware could have bee cleaner, checked when taken out of the dishwasher, many stains on glasses and remains of coffee or tea stains on cups

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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VillaLez • solo_traveller • gb
10
Well worth staying.
Pros:

Well refurbished accommodation. Bed very comfy. Room spotless. Well presented room.
Pub very friendly, staff wonderful. Food excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Keren • extended_group • au
9
A cosy lovely hotel, comfortable and with friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Its facilities and beer garden

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Janine • couple • de
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Perfect location for us evening meal very good. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Provided Gluten free options including a dedicated toaster.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Handy, comfortable and great staff. But I wouldn’t have booked if I’d known there would be no evening meal
Pros:

Clean, well specified, smart

Cons:

Supper wasn’t available- kitchen closed at 1830

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee