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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 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.

1. The Frampton Arms

5.2 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Robert

฿2,193

฿2,632 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, framed artwork on the walls, and a large window providing natural light.

A building with a sign stating "EATING SLEEPING DRINKING" and a mural on the side.

A cozy living room with green walls, leather armchairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

2. Lulworth Cove Inn

14.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Michael Hugh

฿3,590

฿4,308 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a barbecue grill.

A white building with a blue door, two windows, and a sign reading "BIRCH HOUSE 31".

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a small bench.

A staircase with wooden handrails and metal balusters, leading to an upper floor.

3. Birch House B&B

16 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Richard

฿3,331

฿3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

A wooden tray with various tea and coffee products, including Twinings and Arriba brands, and Nescafe Gold packets.

The Smugglers Inn with a traditional thatched roof, a visible clock, and a sign for Hall & Woodhouse.

A bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a white upholstered chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. The Smugglers Inn

12.9 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Mr C J

฿3,864

฿4,637 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the countryside, and a skylight above.

A two-story house with a garage, a small outdoor seating area, and a car parked in front.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a parking lot and greenery.

A hotel room with wicker furniture, a bed, a small table, and a view of a parking lot and trees.

5. Durdle Door Hotel

15 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

LISA

฿3,907

฿4,689 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a traditional house with a sloped roof in the background.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

6. Yalbury Cottage

5.8 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Ardyce

฿2,831

฿3,398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

A reception desk with a plant, a sign, and a stack of magazines.

A mirror with a wooden frame mounted on a wall.

7. Driftwood B&B

17.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Andrew

฿2,443

฿2,443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden extension, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and neighboring houses.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a striped tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a teal sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

8. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

8.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Roger

฿4,967

฿5,960 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

9. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

8.7 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Christopher

฿2,215

฿2,658 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional thatched-roof building with a white picket fence, labeled "CASTLE INN PUB & ROOMS," featuring outdoor seating and planters.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, framed artwork on the walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A cozy room with a grey armchair, a small wooden table with a kettle, and a coffee machine.

A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

10. Castle Inn

14.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Paul

฿4,293

฿5,152 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

A beach with people walking along the shore, a dog, and buildings in the background.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A row of brick buildings with blue window frames and a sign reading "AARAN HOUSE".

11. Aaran Guesthouse

17.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Paul

฿4,071

฿4,886 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden staircase, and bar stools.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

12. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

10.3 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Colin

฿2,554

฿3,065 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

13. Beach View Guesthouse

17.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Matt

฿3,331

฿3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A room with a bay window overlooking a beach, featuring wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of people on the beach.

A room with two grey upholstered chairs facing a window with a view of the sea. A small table with a wine bottle and glass is between the chairs.

A garden pathway leading to a historic building with a view of the sea.

A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings.

14. Lichfield House

16.7 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Rosa

฿4,752

฿4,752 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A table with food and drinks, a bottle of wine, and a view of the beach through a window.

A room with a bed, two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of the beach and sea.

A window with a view of the sea and a mountain range.

A beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

15. Acqua Beach

16.9 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Matthew

฿4,330

฿5,196 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

16. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

16.5 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

David

฿3,631

฿4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

A fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

A hotel entrance with a fire exit sign, a door with a "Shut" sign, and a "Jurassic World" sign on the door.

17. Jurassic Bay Holidays

17 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Daniel

฿2,765

฿4,430 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional pub with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles.

18. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

9.9 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Kelly

฿2,698

฿3,238 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A traditional inn with wooden furnishings, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A traditional room with wooden flooring, green upholstered chairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf in the background.

A traditional bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a chandelier above the bed.

19. Crown Hotel

16.6 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Krisztina

฿2,665

฿3,198 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A corner building with a white awning labeled "Timid."

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by terraced buildings.

A beach with a lifeguard station, inflatable toys, and beachgoers.

20. Timrick Lodge Hotel

16.8 km from Athelhampton House and Gardens

Martin

฿2,252

฿2,703 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Athelhampton House and Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Frampton Arms	9.2 Wonderful 651 reviews	View
Lulworth Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Birch House B&B	9.8 Exceptional 95 reviews	View
The Smugglers Inn	9.2 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Durdle Door Hotel	8.8 Excellent 133 reviews	View

Top Athelhampton House and Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Fox Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely country inn , very friendly helpful staff, meals very good quality, room very comfortable, everything we needed for our few days visiting Dorset ."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place. Spotless and comfortable and great breakfast."

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean large room. Great tv with a superb picture. Plenty of tea / coffee and biscuits welcome tray. We were surprised how quiet our sleep was, the pub below was busy but no sound from it. The decoration of the whole venue is incredible with so much to look at. There is a lot of car spaces but the area is very busy so it’s a bit of a search to find one."

The Frampton Arms

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable. The shower pressure and temperature was fantastic. Staff helpful and cheerful Breakfast was great, with a good selection of meat, cheese,bread and cereals."

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Westwood House

10/10 Excellent

"First Class a must visit to see"

The Old Mill Bere Regis

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic experience and I would highly recommend this B&B to fellow travellers. The surrounding area is full of interesting things to do and we enjoyed a few nights in the Drax Arms just a couple of hundred yards away."

Nuthatch Cabin at Cloudshill Glade - Campsite

10/10 Excellent

"I like place , but too hot in summer and due to in forest it has bugs so cant open windows , I like my trip here but needed Ac in summer and bit mosquito treatment"

Other attractions near Athelhampton House and Gardens

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum during your travels in Tolpuddle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Sculpture by the Lakes

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sculpture by the Lakes during your trip to Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its cosy cafes.

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Hardy's Cottage

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hardy's Cottage in Higher Bockhampton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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Clouds Hill

You can find out about the history of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle with a visit to Clouds Hill. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Crossways with a visit to Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

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Mill House Cider Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mill House Cider Museum in Owermoigne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Max Gate

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Max Gate, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Athelhampton House and Gardens?

Athelhampton House and Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Athelhampton and Puddletown known for its bar scene and cosy cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Athelhampton House and Gardens?

The Oak at Dewlish is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Athelhampton House and Gardens. Other good options within 5 miles include The Frampton Arms and Yalbury Cottage.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Athelhampton House and Gardens?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Athelhampton House and Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Athelhampton House and Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Athelhampton House and Gardens.

What can I see and do near Athelhampton House and Gardens?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Mill House Cider Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Hardy's Cottage, Clouds Hill and Max Gate to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sculpture by the Lakes and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens.

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Our top choices for Athelhampton House and Gardens hotels

1. The Frampton Arms

2. Lulworth Cove Inn

3. Birch House B&B

4. The Smugglers Inn

5. Durdle Door Hotel

6. Yalbury Cottage

7. Driftwood B&B

8. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

9. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10. Castle Inn

11. Aaran Guesthouse

12. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

13. Beach View Guesthouse

14. Lichfield House

15. Acqua Beach

16. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

17. Jurassic Bay Holidays

18. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

19. Crown Hotel

20. Timrick Lodge Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Athelhampton House and Gardens

Top Athelhampton House and Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Fox Inn

The Casterbridge

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Frampton Arms

Yalbury Cottage

Westwood House

The Old Mill Bere Regis

Nuthatch Cabin at Cloudshill Glade - Campsite

Other attractions near Athelhampton House and Gardens

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Sculpture by the Lakes

Hardy's Cottage

Clouds Hill

Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope

Mill House Cider Museum

Max Gate

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