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Plumber Manor Hotel

Plumber Manor Country House Hotel, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2AF
Rated 9.2 in 170 reviews

Plumber Manor Hotel, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Sturminster Newton in Dorset, United Kingdom, is a charming and quintessentially English retreat that exudes historic character and rural tranquility. As a boutique hotel, it offers a unique and intimate experience, capturing the essence of English country living.

The hotel is set within a classic Jacobean manor house, providing a delightful backdrop with its period architecture and tranquil gardens. Guests are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, underscored by a commitment to personal service that makes each stay memorable. The timeless interiors feature traditional furnishings, complementing the elegant ambiance and creating a comfortable setting to unwind.

Dining at Plumber Manor Hotel is a distinctive experience, with a focus on classic British cuisine prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The on-site restaurant is renowned for its quality dishes, served in an elegant dining room that overlooks beautifully manicured gardens. Whether enjoying an afternoon tea or a sumptuous dinner, guests are assured a culinary treat that delights the palate.

The hotel’s location makes it an ideal base for exploring the beautiful countryside and nearby attractions of Dorset. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the extensive grounds and surrounding countryside for leisurely strolls or more vigorous hikes.

Staying at Plumber Manor Hotel offers a serene escape where guests can relish in the peaceful setting, attentive service, and enjoy the distinct charm of a historic boutique hotel. It is an excellent choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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August
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Sturminster Newton and near Plumber Manor Hotel

Osip in Bruton
Osip
1 Star - High quality cookingGreen Star - Sustainable gastronomy
23km / 14.3mi
The Green in Sherborne
The Green
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
14.5km / 9mi
Briar in Bruton
Briar
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
24.8km / 15.4mi
The Clockspire in Milborne Port
The Clockspire
12km / 7.5mi
The Dog House in Gillingham
The Dog House
14.9km / 9.3mi
Queens Arms in Corton Denham
Queens Arms
17.1km / 10.6mi
Botanical Rooms in Bruton
Botanical Rooms
22.4km / 13.9mi
DA COSTA in Bruton
DA COSTA
24.3km / 15.1mi
The Three Horseshoes in Batcombe
The Three Horseshoes
28.5km / 17.7mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Fifehead Neville, Dorset, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
Fiddleford Manor
Fiddleford Manor
UK historic house museum
3.3km / 2.1mi
St Aldhelm's Church, Belchalwell
St Aldhelm's Church, Belchalwell
Church in Dorset, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Sturminster Newton Castle
Fortified manor house, formerly a hillfort, in Dorset, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parish Church of St Thomas A'Beckett
Parish Church of St Thomas A'Beckett
Church in Lydlinch, Dorset, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Parish Church of St Andrew
Parish Church of St Andrew
Church in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill
Museum in Sturminster Newton, England, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Mary and St James
Church of St Mary and St James
Church in Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of St Eustace, Ibberton
Parish Church of St Eustace, Ibberton
Church in Ibberton, Dorset, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
King's Stag Memorial Chapel
King's Stag Memorial Chapel
Church in King's Stag, Dorset, England
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Hinton St Mary, Dorset, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood
Church in Shillingstone, Dorset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church in Hammoon, Dorset, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Grade I listed church in Manston, Dorset, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Woolland Church
Woolland Church
Church building in Woolland, North Dorset, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Barnabas
Church of St Barnabas
Church building in Lydlinch, North Dorset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of Unknown Dedication
Church of Unknown Dedication
Church building in West Orchard, North Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Gregory
Church of St Gregory
Church in Marnhull, Dorset, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Hambledon Hill
Hambledon Hill
Prehistoric hill fort in Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Child Okeford, Dorset, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Turnworth, Dorset, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Mappowder, Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Stourton Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket
Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket
Church in Pulham, Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Holwell, Dorset, England, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Church of St Thomas
Church in East Orchard, Dorset, England, UK
8.6km / 5.4mi
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Purse Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in South Somerset, England, UK
9.4km / 5.9mi
Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church building in Fifehead Magdalen, North Dorset, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church building in Todber, North Dorset, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of Saint Bartholomew
Church of Saint Bartholomew
Church in Sutton Waldron, Dorset, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Shroton, Dorset, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Durweston, Dorset, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Hod Hill
Hod Hill
Large hill fort in the Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England
8.3km / 5.1mi
Hod Hill
Hod Hill
Large hill fort in the Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England
8.2km / 5.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, England, UK
9.4km / 5.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church building in Winterborne Houghton, North Dorset, England, UK
8.8km / 5.4mi
Chapel Of Saint Catherine
Chapel Of Saint Catherine
Grade I listed chapel in North Dorset, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Abbey Church of St Mary, St Sansom and St Branwalader
Abbey Church of St Mary, St Sansom and St Branwalader
Church in Milton Abbas, Dorset, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in Hilton, Dorset, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Margaret Marsh, Dorset, England, UK
8.6km / 5.3mi

What to do in Sturminster Newton and near Plumber Manor Hotel

Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Fifehead Neville, Dorset, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
Fiddleford Manor
Fiddleford Manor
UK historic house museum
3.3km / 2.1mi
St Aldhelm's Church, Belchalwell
St Aldhelm's Church, Belchalwell
Church in Dorset, England, UK
2.8km / 1.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Sturminster Newton Castle
Fortified manor house, formerly a hillfort, in Dorset, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Parish Church of St Thomas A'Beckett
Parish Church of St Thomas A'Beckett
Church in Lydlinch, Dorset, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Parish Church of St Andrew
Parish Church of St Andrew
Church in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill
Museum in Sturminster Newton, England, United Kingdom
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Mary and St James
Church of St Mary and St James
Church in Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Parish Church of St Eustace, Ibberton
Parish Church of St Eustace, Ibberton
Church in Ibberton, Dorset, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
King's Stag Memorial Chapel
King's Stag Memorial Chapel
Church in King's Stag, Dorset, England
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Hinton St Mary, Dorset, England, UK
4.6km / 2.8mi
Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood
Church in Shillingstone, Dorset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church in Hammoon, Dorset, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Grade I listed church in Manston, Dorset, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Woolland Church
Woolland Church
Church building in Woolland, North Dorset, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Barnabas
Church of St Barnabas
Church building in Lydlinch, North Dorset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of Unknown Dedication
Church of Unknown Dedication
Church building in West Orchard, North Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Gregory
Church of St Gregory
Church in Marnhull, Dorset, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Hambledon Hill
Hambledon Hill
Prehistoric hill fort in Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Child Okeford, Dorset, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Turnworth, Dorset, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Mappowder, Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Stourton Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket
Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket
Church in Pulham, Dorset, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Holwell, Dorset, England, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Church of St Thomas
Church in East Orchard, Dorset, England, UK
8.6km / 5.4mi
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter
Church in Purse Caundle, Dorset, England, UK
9.6km / 6mi

About Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton, a charming market town in Dorset, offers a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. One of the key attractions is the Sturminster Newton Mill, a historic watermill that dates back to the 17th century. Visitors can explore the mill and learn about its significance in the local agricultural history.

Another notable feature is the Stour Valley Way, a scenic walking route that runs through the town and along the River Stour. This path provides an opportunity to enjoy the picturesque countryside and observe local wildlife. For those interested in history, the Sturminster Newton Museum presents a collection of exhibits that highlight the town's heritage and its role in the region.

The local market, held regularly, showcases fresh produce, crafts, and other goods, allowing visitors to experience the community spirit and support local vendors. Additionally, the town has several parks and green spaces where one can relax, picnic, or take a leisurely stroll.

For dining, there are local pubs and restaurants that offer traditional fare, providing a taste of the region's culinary offerings. Overall, Sturminster Newton presents a blend of history, nature, and community, making it a pleasant destination for those looking to explore rural England.




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