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Our top choices for Sculpture by the Lakes hotels

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.

1. The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (662 reviews)
"Great place to stay as a central location"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Frampton Arms
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove Inn
4.0 star property
11.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (220 reviews)
"The location and the people were very nice"
United Kingdom
Michael Hugh
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lulworth Cove Inn
A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and leather chairs.

3. The Countryman Inn

The Countryman Inn
3.5 star property
6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"The staff were super friendly and made me feel welcomed. The food was incredible and the room excellent. I would highly recommend! :)"
Canada
Gavin
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Countryman Inn
A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

4. The Smugglers Inn

The Smugglers Inn
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and cosy rooms, tasty food and a great location"
United Kingdom
Mr C J
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Smugglers Inn
A traditional thatched-roof building with a white picket fence, labeled "CASTLE INN PUB & ROOMS," featuring outdoor seating and planters.

5. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
4.0 star property
11.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (237 reviews)
"Breakfast was great and super friendly staff."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Castle Inn
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the countryside, and a skylight above.

6. Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Nice cozy place with a wonderful view. Staff super helpful and accommodating too."
United Kingdom
Carla
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Durdle Door Hotel
A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

7. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
3.5 star property
11.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Colin
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

8. Ashmira Guest House

Ashmira Guest House
4.0 star property
15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly and helpful owner. Good parking onsite."
United Kingdom
es
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ashmira Guest House
A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

9. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3.0 star property
9.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, convenient for town and for visiting Dorsey County Hospital which was my main reason for visiting Dorchester."
United Kingdom
Alan Peter
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.

10. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

Greyhound Inn Freehouse
3.0 star property
10 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Great stay, lovely food and great accommodation."
United Kingdom
Tamara
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Greyhound Inn Freehouse
A brick building with multiple windows and a door, surrounded by a garden with orange flowers.

11. The Old Mill Bere Regis

The Old Mill Bere Regis
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Very friendly and welcoming owners, great breakfast and a comfortable room"
United Kingdom
Freddie
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Old Mill Bere Regis
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

12. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Best hotel in Weymouth first came here 26 years ago on the way to and from Gurnsey CIs with my late wife"
United Kingdom
john
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a barbecue grill.

13. Birch House B&B

Birch House B&B
5.0 star property
15.1 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Delightfully homely and attractive B&B. Great breakfast. Very friendly welcome."
United Kingdom
James
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Birch House B&B
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple fairways, sand traps, and lush greenery.

14. The Dorset Golf Hotel

The Dorset Golf Hotel
3.5 star property
7.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (90 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay - excellent hotel and golf course."
United Kingdom
Diane
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Dorset Golf Hotel
A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

15. Jurassic Bay Holidays

Jurassic Bay Holidays
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Daniel
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Jurassic Bay Holidays
A corner building with a white awning labeled "Timid."

16. Timrick Lodge Hotel

Timrick Lodge Hotel
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
7.8 out of 10, Good, (117 reviews)
"Great value"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Timrick Lodge Hotel
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and three pendant lights.

17. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very relaxing stay with excellent restaurant meals..."
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Bear Hotel
A canal lined with buildings, boats docked along the water, and a clear sky.

18. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
7.2 out of 10, Good, (152 reviews)
"Newly refurbished rooms and very clean, friendly staff and very close to the sea side."
United Kingdom
Mihai
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities
A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

19. Old Ship Inn

Old Ship Inn
2.0 star property
9.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly. "
United Kingdom
Mrs S
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Old Ship Inn
A canal lined with buildings, boats docked along the water, and a clear sky.

20. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes
7.2 out of 10, Good, (533 reviews)
"Had a really great stay at this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall service was excellent. The location was also very convenient. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would happily stay here again."
United Kingdom
Sukhchain
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities
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Compare popular hotels close to Sculpture by the Lakes

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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.
The Frampton Arms
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
662 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Lulworth Cove Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
220 reviews
View
A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables, and leather chairs.
The Countryman Inn
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
250 reviews
View
A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.
The Smugglers Inn
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
88 reviews
View
A traditional thatched-roof building with a white picket fence, labeled "CASTLE INN PUB & ROOMS," featuring outdoor seating and planters.
Castle Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
237 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Sculpture by the Lakes

A coastal beach with a prominent rock arch formation, sandy shores, and cliffs.

Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake
3.0 star property
Dorchester
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
The price is €980
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Agua de Plata, 26 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

Top Sculpture by the Lakes Hotel Reviews

The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms

8/10 Good
"Sfeervol en goed eten. Ontbijt was Europees. Geen lekker engels ontbijt. Ook geen gekookt eitje."
W. 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Frampton Arms

Other attractions near Sculpture by the Lakes

A military tank with a mounted gun and tracks, displayed indoors with a backdrop of a building and a banner.
Photo by Peter Green
Open Photo by Peter Green

The Tank Museum

9.8/10 (55 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Tank Museum during your trip to Bovington. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sculpture by the Lakes?
Sculpture by the Lakes is located in a welcoming area of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle known for its bar scene and cosy cafes. You'll find 169 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Sculpture by the Lakes?
The Frampton Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Sculpture by the Lakes. Other good choices within a few miles include Nuthatch Cabin at Cloudshill Glade - Campsite and The Countryman Inn.
How many hotels are there close to Sculpture by the Lakes?
Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sculpture by the Lakes.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sculpture by the Lakes, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sculpture by the Lakes.
What can I see and do near Sculpture by the Lakes?
Study the collections at The Tank Museum, Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum or Mill House Cider Museum. Sights like Hardy's Cottage and Clouds Hill highlight some of the local culture. Bring the family to Monkey World Ape Rescue Center, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Skirmish Dorset while you're checking out the area near Sculpture by the Lakes.