Sturminster Newton
Things to do in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
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Sturminster Newton in Dorset is a small market town that works best as a base for exploring the wider countryside. The accommodation on offer here ranges from country hotels to family-run bed and breakfasts, most of them drawing solid approval from visitors. Plumber Manor Hotel and Gorse Farm House B&B both rate particularly well, while The Crown at Marnhull and The Swan Inn offer more traditional inn stays with long track records of visitors returning.
For eating out, the town punches above its weight. The Courtyard earns an exceptional rating of 4.9 from nearly 300 reviews, suggesting it has become something of a draw in its own right. Weymouth 51 performs nearly as well, while The Old Indian House offers a different approach to the local dining scene. Between them, these three places suggest that anyone staying here can reasonably expect to eat well without venturing far.
Where to stay in Sturminster Newton(6)
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Gorse Farm House B&B
Gorse Farm House, Sturminster Newton
Manston Guest House
2 Northwood Cottages, Sturminster Newton
Plumber Manor Hotel
Plumber Manor Country House Hotel, Sturminster Newton
Priors Oak B & B
Station Road, Sturminster Newton
The Crown at Marnhull
Crown Road, Sturminster Newton
The Swan Inn
Market Place, Sturminster Newton
Things to Do in Sturminster Newton
All attractions in Sturminster Newton →Where to Eat in Sturminster Newton(3)
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Sturminster Newton itself is modest in scale—the kind of place where the appeal lies in settling in for a night or two rather than in a long list of things to do within the town boundary. That positioning makes it suit visitors who want a comfortable bed and good food as the anchors for a stay, with the expectation of spending their days further afield. The quality of the accommodation and restaurants suggests the town has found its niche serving exactly that purpose.
Attractions Near Sturminster Newton
All attractions in Sturminster Newton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Sturminster Newton.
8 mi
Crazy Monsters
Blandford Forum · ⭐ 4.3
8 mi
Blandford Leisure Centre
Blandford Forum · ⭐ 3.9
8 mi
Badger Watch Dorset
Dorchester · ⭐ 4.7
Dorset Country Pumpkins
Blandford Forum · ⭐ 5.0
Blackmarsh Farm
Sherborne · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Laserguys Laser Tag
Blandford Forum · ⭐ 5.0
9 mi
Pevlings Farm Riding and Livery Stables
Templecombe · ⭐ 4.8
10 mi
Larmer Tree Gardens
Tollard Royal · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Sturminster Newton
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Barkhill Shepherd's Huts
⭐ 5.0 · from £190/night
Haddon Copse Farm
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Redlands Breaks
⭐ 4.9 · from £36/night
Stock Gaylard Yurts
⭐ 4.8
Fluxmere Glamping Retreat
⭐ 5.0 · from £220/night
Little Rodmore Camping
⭐ 4.3 · from £19/night
Starlight Glamping
⭐ 5.0
Henstridge Golf and Leisure
⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Sturminster Newton
All cottages in Sturminster Newton →Jasmine Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £287
Rose Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £257
Bay Tree
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
Sturminster Retreats
3 cottages · from £1,017
Croft Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £651
The Stables
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
Langston Farm Chalet
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
Antells Farm Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483
Common questions about Sturminster Newton
Where can I stay in Sturminster Newton?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Sturminster Newton.
Where can I eat in Sturminster Newton?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Sturminster Newton.
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