Just returned from a wonderful 2 night stay and could not fault this magnificent gem. The welcome was warm from the new manager (Ashley), he seems to run a well oiled ship! The staff were all knowledgeable and attentive and the food exceptional. The bar and restaraunt was cosy and the selection of drinks seemed endless...a real taste of the west country with local produce at the fore of a choice menu. The rooms were extremely clean with lovely finish and furnishings. A true home away from home or a great base from which to explore not just Dorset but Somerset & Wilshere all on the doorstep.

We have just stayed at the Stapleton Arms & had to write a review as we had an excellent stay at this small hotel. We loved everything about it, our room, the brillliant staff, excellent food in the restaurant & fantastic breakfast, there is only one thing to say & that is we cant wait for our next visit.

Firstly this pub is full of character, and is comfortable and welcoming. The staff were charming and the new Manager, Ashley, took the trouble to welcome and talk to us. The food was truly divine and made from what seemed to be the choicest ingredients. The portion sizes were normal, as opposed to this latest trend of charging the maximum price for the smallest amount of food possible, and we felt that the pricing was fair. We had the lovely Room 4 and were delighted with the comfort, decor, and touches like real coffee and fresh milk.

We would definitely recommend a stay here!

We stayed for a one night treat as a stop off on our way to Cornwall. We really enjoyed our stay... our room was beautiful, immaculately clean, spacious and we loved the little touches of luxury (great toiletries, sumptuous bathrobes and thick clean sheets) and thoughtfulness (maps, masses of DVDs/CDs, 'things to do' lists on the back of the breakfast menu). We had dinner in the restaurant downstairs which we would definitely recommend. Best of all though were the friendly staff who were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Just a shame we were only there for one night!