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A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and a chandelier.
A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The Crown." It features a road with a speed limit sign, flower beds, and a church in the background.
A room with a table displaying ceramic pitchers, a vase with flowers, a lamp with a rabbit design, and wall sconces.

1. The Crown at Marnhull

The Crown at Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
$121
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Crown at Marnhull
A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.
A stone building with two windows and overgrown vegetation, including purple flowers and green leaves.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A formal dining room with multiple tables set for service, large windows with curtains, and wall-mounted lighting.

2. Plumber Manor

Plumber Manor
Sturminster Newton
$229
$275 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Plumber Manor
A modern deck with a glass door leading to a living area, featuring a sofa and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, black cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a window providing natural light.

3. Cointree

Cointree
Sturminster Newton
$547
$657 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Cointree
A large, two-story house with a prominent gabled roof and a covered porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Manston Guest House

Manston Guest House
Sturminster Newton
$119
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Manston Guest House
A cozy room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with an archway.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, a fireplace, a television, and a window with curtains.
A brick house with a white door, a small porch, and a garden with a bench and potted plants.
A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden counter, and a stove.

5. Old Rectory Cottage

Old Rectory Cottage
Sturminster Newton
$520
$624 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Old Rectory Cottage
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a glass door leading outside, and a table with a teapot and cups.
A wooden staircase with a decorative railing, a wooden door, a coat rack, and a wooden cabinet.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and a large tapestry on the wall.

6. South Lodge

South Lodge
Sturminster Newton
$439
$527 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
South Lodge
A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a thatched-roof building.
A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden gate and a garden in front.
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a bartender, wooden bar counter, stools, and shelves of bottles.

7. The Anvil Inn

The Anvil Inn
Blandford Forum
$74
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Anvil Inn
A traditional room with wooden flooring, green upholstered chairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf in the background.
A traditional inn with wooden furnishings, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A historic building with a sign reading "Crown Hotel," featuring a traditional brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

8. Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel
Blandford Forum
$85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Crown Hotel
A formal building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small set of stone steps leading up to the entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and arched windows.
A covered outdoor area with a gravel floor, white columns, and hanging flower baskets.
A building with a conservatory, large windows, and potted plants.

9. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Shaftesbury
$88
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
A bar area with copper beer taps, a cash register, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A bathroom with dark blue tiles, a chrome showerhead, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat, and two bedside lamps.
A neatly made bed with pillows and rolled towels, two framed botanical prints on the wall, and bedside lamps on a wooden nightstand.

10. The Fox Inn

The Fox Inn
Dorchester
$121
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Fox Inn
A traditional brick house with a large front lawn, a conservatory, and a patio with outdoor seating.
A dining table set with white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a gold-colored pitcher.
Two wicker armchairs with floral upholstery, a lamp, and a stone wall with a window and a directional sign.
A spacious bedroom with a large four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and a dining table set with tea cups and a teapot.

11. The Grange at Oborne

The Grange at Oborne
Sherborne
$104
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Grange at Oborne
A traditional brick building with a thatched roof, a signboard, and a wooden fence.
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture and green umbrellas, a brick building with a white door, and a green roof.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A cozy bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar counter, stools, and a table with a menu.

12. The Museum Inn

The Museum Inn
Blandford Forum
$89
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Museum Inn
A rustic interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a brick wall.
A cozy room with a pink armchair, a small table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a red patterned cushion.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a menu board.
A bar area with stools, a green wall, framed pictures, and a mounted animal head.

13. The Bell & Crown

The Bell & Crown
Zeals
$98
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Bell & Crown
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 modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

14. The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms
Dorchester
$73
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Frampton Arms
A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a sandy beach.
A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a projector screen.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows, and a view of the garden.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple illuminated drink dispensers, and a variety of bottles in the background.

15. George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa
Dorchester
$105
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
George Albert Hotel & Spa
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
Outdoor seating with umbrellas, a stone building, and a sign reading 'The George Inn'.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and wall-mounted lighting.

16. George Inn, Mere

George Inn, Mere
Warminster
$145
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
George Inn, Mere
A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.
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.

17. Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester
$104
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Yalbury Cottage
A traditional stone building with a thatched roof and a wooden bench in the courtyard.
A dimly lit interior with a table, a candle, and a sign for 'LYONS TEA'.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a black and gold lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a Sony speaker displaying the time.
A traditional thatched-roof cottage with a stone exterior, a small garden, and picnic tables.

18. The Compasses Inn

The Compasses Inn
Salisbury
$150
$180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Compasses Inn
A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.
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.
A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

19. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Dorchester
$100
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
A bar with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and a Christmas tree.
A bedroom with a double bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.
Two dogs on a red couch with a remote control and bottles in the background.

20. The Hunters Moon

The Hunters Moon
Sherborne
$99
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Hunters Moon
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Top landmarks in Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Mill

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see in Sturminster Newton, then you might want to head to Sturminster Newton Mill. If you want to experience more of the culture Sturminster Newton has to offer, head to Shillingstone Railway Project, The Exchange, and The Art Stable.
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North Dorset Trailway

North Dorset Trailway is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Sturminster Newton, why not stop by during your stay.
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Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre

Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Sturminster Newton, why not stop by during your stay. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Sturminster Newton, head to Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Pageant Gardens.
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The Exchange

If you’re after a show while in the center of Sturminster Newton, you might want to get tickets at The Exchange. If you want to experience more of the culture Sturminster Newton has to offer, head to Shillingstone Railway Project and The Art Stable.
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Learn more about Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is well-known for its attractions such as Dorset National Landscape and The Exchange. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Sturminster Newton Mill and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre. All are within a small-town setting.

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A calm river with a wooden bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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Check out reviews of Sturminster Newton hotels guests love

A large, two-story house with a prominent gabled roof and a covered porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks, and a framed picture on the wall.

Manston Guest House

Manston Guest House
Sturminster Newton

10/10 Exceptional

United States
George
Manston Guest House
A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.
A stone building with two windows and overgrown vegetation, including purple flowers and green leaves.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A formal dining room with multiple tables set for service, large windows with curtains, and wall-mounted lighting.

Plumber Manor

Plumber Manor
Sturminster Newton

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Helen
Plumber Manor
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and a chandelier.
A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The Crown." It features a road with a speed limit sign, flower beds, and a church in the background.
A room with a table displaying ceramic pitchers, a vase with flowers, a lamp with a rabbit design, and wall sconces.

The Crown at Marnhull

The Crown at Marnhull
Sturminster Newton

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jacqui (Lewis)
The Crown at Marnhull
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with toiletries, and a framed picture above the bed.
A clear glass vase with a bouquet of flowers on a windowsill, next to a stack of books.
A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door with a blue panel.
A modern bathroom with a large round sink, a mirror, a window with a plant, and a bathtub.

The Nog Inn

The Nog Inn
Wincanton

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Rodney
The Nog Inn
A rustic interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a brick wall.
A cozy room with a pink armchair, a small table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a red patterned cushion.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a menu board.
A bar area with stools, a green wall, framed pictures, and a mounted animal head.

The Bell & Crown

The Bell & Crown
Zeals

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ignacio
The Bell & Crown
A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows with a leaf pattern. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small speaker.
A beige sofa with three teal pillows.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a green door, a balcony with metal railings, and a small window with a round window above it.

Westwood House

Westwood House
Dorchester

10/10 Exceptional

United States
eduardo
Westwood House
A row of brick buildings with multiple windows and doors, some with shutters, and a gravel driveway.
A patio area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a beige sofa with patterned cushions, a television on a wooden stand, and a window with a floral valance.
A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted floral paintings.

Liongate House

Liongate House
Yeovil

10/10 Exceptional

United States
CALEB LEE
Liongate House
A view through a window with a metal frame and a wooden fence.
A two-story white building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a wooden gate.
A rural landscape with a grassy field, a few cows, and a barn in the background.
A grassy area with a bench and a small table, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast

Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast
Fordingbridge

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jon
Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast
A wicker basket with a metal plate that reads "WELCOME".
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white and red bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.
A room with a wooden floor, a tall grandfather clock, a wooden door, and a small wooden table with a decorative item on it.
A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a door, and two windows on each floor.

Gordon House

Gordon House
Wimborne

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lyndall
Gordon House
A traditional white building with a thatched roof, a signpost with directional information, and a hanging flower basket.
A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a mirror, and a window.
A small round table with two metal chairs, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on it.

The Brace of Pheasants

The Brace of Pheasants
Dorchester

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Alexandre
The Brace of Pheasants
A dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a stained glass lamp.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by flowers and a building with a thatched roof.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden side table, and a white radiator.
A brick house with a wooden door, white-framed windows, and a garden with colorful flowers.

The Brewers Arms

The Brewers Arms
Dorchester

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Michael
The Brewers Arms
A seaside view from a balcony with a railing, a table with a teapot and cups, and a distant shoreline.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There are three framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A harbor with boats docked along the quay, buildings in the background, and a pedestrian walkway.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, a clock on the wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Oaklands Guest House

Oaklands Guest House
Weymouth Town Center

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jacqueline
Oaklands Guest House
A road sign indicating Winyard's Gap.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A rural landscape with picnic tables and a stone building, likely a restaurant or inn, in the foreground.

Winyard's Gap Inn

Winyard's Gap Inn
Beaminster

10/10 Exceptional

United States
William
Winyard's Gap Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Sturminster Newton?

Guests like Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel and Crown Hotel.

Can I book refundable hotels in Sturminster Newton?

If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Sturminster Newton, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Sturminster Newton if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 12 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 32 cottages for your trip.

What will the weather in Sturminster Newton be like during my trip?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Sturminster Newton when the average temp is 60°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 42°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.

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