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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 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.

A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.

1. The Frampton Arms

2.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Robert

Rp1.189.062

Rp1.426.875 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

2. Birch House B&B

15.1 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Allan

Rp1.981.770

Rp2.378.125 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Durdle Door Hotel

11.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

LISA

Rp2.338.172

Rp2.805.949 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

10.8 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Mr C J

Rp2.265.164

Rp2.718.196 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A room with a bed, a bathtub, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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

5. Lulworth Cove Inn

11.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Michael Hugh

Rp2.397.942

Rp2.877.530 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.

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

6. Yalbury Cottage

6.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Ardyce

Rp1.872.773

Rp2.247.327 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a teal sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

7. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

7.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Roger

Rp2.659.457

Rp3.191.443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

8. Aaran Guesthouse

16.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Paul

Rp2.179.948

Rp2.615.938 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A door with the number 8 and the words "Tossil Forest" in gold lettering.

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

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

9. Castle Inn

11.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

anne

Rp2.972.656

Rp3.567.187 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A window with binoculars and a mug on the windowsill, overlooking a beach with waves and a cloudy sky.

A row of colorful Victorian-style buildings with bay windows and a pub sign.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with orange bedding, a decorative pillow, and a wall with a jungle-themed wallpaper.

A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table with a glass, and a view of the sea through a bay window.

10. Channel View Guest House

15.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Anthony

Rp2.041.144

Rp2.449.468 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

11. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

11.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

"This is the perfect definition of a small english town stay. I loved the vibe of the rooms and the location. The rooms were clean and they provide complimentary biscuits and tea. The customer service was good as my boyfriend needed to catch a taxi somewhere and couldn’t do it himself so the Inn was able to call for him. The breakfast felt a bit pricy, but there was a cold buffet in addition to any hot item on their menu. Their fresh honey comb was really cool!"

Samantha

Rp2.001.588

Rp2.401.906 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A vintage-themed restaurant interior with a wooden table, cushioned bench, and rope-wrapped stool.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with nautical designs, a framed botanical illustration, bedside lamps, and a tray with glasses and a bottle.

A playground with a yellow slide, climbing structures, and overhead shelters.

A building with a sign reading "THE SPICE SHIP" and a welcome sign for a restaurant, accommodation, and live sports.

12. The Spice Ship

11.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Joe Moore

Rp2.092.750

Rp2.092.750 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden side table, and a lamp.

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

13. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

9.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Christopher

Rp1.186.089

Rp1.423.307 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings.

A beach with cliffs, a sailboat, and people relaxing.

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.

14. Lichfield House

15.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Rosa

Rp2.806.187

Rp2.806.187 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

A hallway with a textured wall, a chandelier, a door with frosted glass panels, and a small table with a vase.

A hallway with a chandelier, a staircase, and a door with frosted glass panels.

15. Ashmira Guest House

15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Rp2.229.492

Rp2.229.492 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with patterned curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea.

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.

16. Acqua Beach

15.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Matthew

Rp2.199.756

Rp2.639.708 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

An indoor patio area with a stone wall, a white fence, and a row of metal chairs.

17. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

David

Rp1.961.953

Rp2.354.344 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a large bay window overlooking a beach, wicker furniture, and a small table with a plant.

A table with a blue tablecloth, a vase with white flowers, salt and pepper shakers, a mug, and a menu.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a table with a vase, and two chairs.

A pebbled beach with a few people and a building in the background.

18. Lyndale Guest House

15.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Maxine

Rp2.279.036

Rp2.734.843 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A bar area with a wooden counter and five stools, a blue door, and a mural of a beach scene.

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

19. Jurassic Bay Holidays

15.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Daniel

Rp1.600.280

Rp2.514.867 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A view from a window overlooking a busy street with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beachfront apartment building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "BEACHVIEW APARTMENT".

A hotel lobby with a check-in desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a window with a view of the beach.

20. Fairhaven Hotel

16.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Rp1.367.422

Rp1.640.906 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sculpture by the Lakes

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Frampton Arms	9.2 Wonderful 647 reviews	View
Birch House B&B	9.8 Exceptional 95 reviews	View
Durdle Door Hotel	8.8 Excellent 132 reviews	View
The Smugglers Inn	9.2 Wonderful 86 reviews	View
Lulworth Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 215 reviews	View

Top Sculpture by the Lakes Hotel Reviews

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

The Frampton Arms

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay as a central location"

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"It was fine."

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."

The Red Lion

10/10 Excellent

"Such a lovely place with a lot of history. Incredible staff and they helped me a lot, especially with getting back back-and-forth to the tank museum and the train station. Excellent breakfast highly recommend"

The Oak at Dewlish

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place...................................."

The Dorset Golf Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great stay, good good, easy parking"

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 Sculpture by the Lakes

A military tank with a mounted gun and tracks, displayed indoors with a backdrop of a building and a banner.

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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Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

8.8/10 (94 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Monkey World Ape Rescue Center during your trip to East Stoke. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

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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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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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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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Purbeck Shooting School

You can take time to visit Purbeck Shooting School during your travels to East Stoke. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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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.

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Our top choices for Sculpture by the Lakes hotels

1. The Frampton Arms

2. Birch House B&B

3. Durdle Door Hotel

4. The Smugglers Inn

5. Lulworth Cove Inn

6. Yalbury Cottage

7. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

8. Aaran Guesthouse

9. Castle Inn

10. Channel View Guest House

11. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

12. The Spice Ship

13. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

14. Lichfield House

15. Ashmira Guest House

16. Acqua Beach

17. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

18. Lyndale Guest House

19. Jurassic Bay Holidays

20. Fairhaven Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Sculpture by the Lakes

Top Sculpture by the Lakes Hotel Reviews

Yalbury Cottage

The Frampton Arms

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

The Old Mill Bere Regis

The Red Lion

The Oak at Dewlish

The Dorset Golf Hotel

Nuthatch Cabin at Cloudshill Glade - Campsite

Other attractions near Sculpture by the Lakes

The Tank Museum

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Clouds Hill

Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope

Mill House Cider Museum

Hardy's Cottage

Purbeck Shooting School

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