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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 wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

1. The Frampton Arms

2.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Robert

AED 243

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A house with a well-maintained lawn, a porch with potted plants, and a tree with pink blossoms.

2. Birch House B&B

15.1 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

James

AED 368

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

3. The Smugglers Inn

10.8 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Mr C J

AED 384

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Lulworth Cove Inn

11.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Michael Hugh

AED 346

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

5. Yalbury Cottage

6.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Ardyce

AED 291

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, a teal sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

7.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Roger

AED 465

AED 558 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp on each table, and a large picture above the bed.

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

7. Durdle Door Hotel

11.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Carla

AED 543

AED 652 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

8. Ashmira Guest House

15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

AED 442

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, framed artwork on the walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

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.

9. Castle Inn

11.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Paul

AED 418

AED 502 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A brick building with multiple windows and a door, surrounded by a garden with orange flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a window.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, equipped with cutlery and napkins.

A rustic cabin with a porch, a wooden table, and potted flowers.

10. The Old Mill Bere Regis

6.8 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Freddie

AED 481

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

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.

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

11. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

11.4 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Colin

AED 295

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A cozy room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a round table, and a wicker chair.

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.

12. The Spice Ship

11.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Laura

AED 432

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

13. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

15.2 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Phillip

AED 365

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

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.

14. Jurassic Bay Holidays

15.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Daniel

AED 269

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An aerial view of a golf course with multiple fairways, sand traps, and lush greenery.

A modern bedroom with a round mirror, a desk, and a comfortable chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A golf course with a clubhouse, flags, and a clear sky.

15. The Dorset Golf Hotel

7.3 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Diane

AED 446

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront town with historic buildings, calm water reflecting the structures, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub in a covered outdoor area with a stone wall and greenery.

A restaurant interior with booths, hanging light fixtures, and a brick wall with a sign.

16. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

15.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Sukhchain

AED 271

AED 325 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wall with a historical quote and a menu board for the Old Ship Inn.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence.

17. Old Ship Inn

9.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Mrs S

AED 234

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a dog menu, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and large windows with curtains.

18. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

15.5 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Mihai

AED 312

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A waterfront with several boats docked, a row of buildings with various businesses, and a clear sky.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a magazine on the bed, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table with a magazine and fruit, and a painting of a beach scene.

A wide sandy beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

19. Day Cottage

15.6 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Cindy

AED 1,645

AED 1,974 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a small kitchen area, and a dining bar.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, a radiator, a dresser, and a brown leather sofa.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee station.

20. Anchor Cottage

15.7 km from Sculpture by the Lakes

Carolyn

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Compare popular hotels close to Sculpture by the Lakes

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Frampton Arms	9.2 Wonderful 658 reviews	View
Birch House B&B	9.8 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
The Smugglers Inn	9.2 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Lulworth Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View

Top Sculpture by the Lakes Hotel Reviews

The Red Lion

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived to an excellent sized car park with plenty of spaces, surrounded by beautiful fields. Dinner was exceptional, the pie in paticular was divine. Our room 5 was cosy, tea and coffee supplied, fresh towels, white crisp bedding. Beautiful view out of our window. Check in and check out was easy. Overall, lovely night away. Felt at home, cosy and welcome."

The Countryman Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were super friendly and made me feel welcomed. The food was incredible and the room excellent. I would highly recommend! :)"

Number One - A colourful family friendly space!

8/10 Good

"We had a 2 night stay to visit Monkey World and Poole so the house was in a great location. There were shops nearby and a great local pub for a meal on our arrival eveningThe house was well equipped and we liked the layout. The beds were comfortable so we slept well"

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Lakeside retreat with hot tub, games room and on-site spa and pool

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful spacious house with everything you need for a very comfortable family stay . Lovely position overlooking the lake and great fun using the water sport equipment. Overall a wonderful 4 night stay had by us all"

Stable Conversion Near Lulworth Cove/Jurassic Coast

10/10 Excellent

"Charmant cottage au calme, confortable et bien entretenu. Le jardin est également très agréable Paul est un hôte disponible et attentionné Nous avons passé une excellente semaine"

Acorn House, Silverlake, Dorchester - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, clean and comfortable and the kitchen was very well provisioned"

The Hide, Silverlake, Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best family time 6 of us my sister my 2 daughter and 2 nieces x was absolutely wonderful. Great swimming pool good bar . The water sports were fabulous . Lots a sightseeing close by wonderful location . Amazing house ."

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 exploring the galleries in The Tank Museum in Bovington. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming coffeehouses.

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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 trip to Tolpuddle. Wander 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 when you stop by Clouds Hill. Wander 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 savor its charming coffeehouses.

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Mill House Cider Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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 an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hardy's Cottage during your trip to Higher Bockhampton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out 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. Check out 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 cozy coffeehouses. You'll find 169 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sculpture by the Lakes?

The Frampton Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 should I expect to find close to Sculpture by the Lakes?

Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sculpture by the Lakes.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sculpture by the Lakes?

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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. The Smugglers Inn

4. Lulworth Cove Inn

5. Yalbury Cottage

6. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

7. Durdle Door Hotel

8. Ashmira Guest House

9. Castle Inn

10. The Old Mill Bere Regis

11. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

12. The Spice Ship

13. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

14. Jurassic Bay Holidays

15. The Dorset Golf Hotel

16. The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

17. Old Ship Inn

18. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

19. Day Cottage

20. Anchor Cottage

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Top Sculpture by the Lakes Hotel Reviews

The Red Lion

The Countryman Inn

Number One - A colourful family friendly space!

Yalbury Cottage

Lakeside retreat with hot tub, games room and on-site spa and pool

Stable Conversion Near Lulworth Cove/Jurassic Coast

Acorn House, Silverlake, Dorchester - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

The Hide, Silverlake, Dorchester

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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