Area Info for Frome St. Quintin (Dorset)

Frome St. Quintin (Dorset, UK)

Frome St. Quintin is a small rural hamlet located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated within the South West region of the United Kingdom, known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm. The area is characterised by traditional Dorset architecture, including cottages and farm buildings, and is surrounded by farmland and natural beauty.

Geographical Location

The hamlet lies near the border of the Dorset and Somerset counties, offering a tranquil setting away from urban centres. It is accessible via local roads and is close to other small villages and rural communities within Dorset.

Historical and Cultural Significance

While specific historical records about Frome St. Quintin are limited, the name suggests a historical connection to a saint named Quintin, which may indicate the presence of a church or religious site dedicated to this figure in the past. The area reflects typical rural Dorset heritage, with a history rooted in agriculture and local community life.

Local Amenities and Features

As a small hamlet, Frome St. Quintin does not have extensive amenities but is part of a broader rural community that includes farms, country houses, and natural reserves. Residents and visitors often enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the scenic Dorset landscape.

Additional Information

Due to its rural nature, Frome St. Quintin offers a peaceful environment ideal for those seeking a countryside retreat or a quiet place to live. It is representative of the traditional rural settlements found throughout Dorset, characterised by a close-knit community and scenic surroundings.
Education
School
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.85 miles
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School3.06 miles
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX
Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School4.11 miles
Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Yetminster5.16 miles
Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LS
Buckland Newton Church of England School5.93 miles
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Leweston School6.38 miles
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Leweston School Junior Department6.38 miles
Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.53 miles
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.61 miles
Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB
Piddle Valley Church of England First School6.93 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas7.17 miles
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School7.17 miles
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH
East Coker Community Primary School7.38 miles
East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HY
Beaminster School7.48 miles
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School7.74 miles
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW
Beaminster St Mary's Academy7.80 miles
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Health
Clinic
Community Services (Charter House)8.77 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)8.77 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Fiveways Resource Centre9.06 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Magnolia9.12 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court9.12 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs9.20 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan9.20 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Ryalls Park Medical Centre9.42 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester9.56 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester9.57 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester9.57 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service9.87 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
Puddletown Surgery11.29 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Dorchester Road Surgery14.53 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre14.90 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre15.28 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
GP
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street1.91 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Maiden Newton Surgery 3.05 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
Cerne Abbas Surgery4.29 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street4.91 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Barton House Practice7.36 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster7.61 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Westlake Surgery8.37 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day8.41 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre8.49 miles
74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UJ
Penn Hill Surgery8.50 miles
St. Nicholas Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB
Yeovil Health Centre8.59 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA20 1LS
Preston Grove Medical Centre8.82 miles
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
Cornwall Road Medical Practice9.03 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery9.03 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Apples Medical Practice9.06 miles
East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
Oaklands Surgery9.30 miles
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Hospital
Forston Clinic6.97 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Yeovil District Hospital8.89 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Yeatman Hospital9.02 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Dorset County Hospital9.29 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House9.77 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital10.13 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Bridport Community Hospital10.38 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital10.38 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Crewkerne Community Hospital10.69 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
South Petherton Community Hospital13.37 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Weymouth Community Hospital14.90 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Westhaven Hospital14.91 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Chard Community Hospital17.05 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Wincanton Community Hospital17.58 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Blandford Community Hospital17.76 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Portland Hospital18.60 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Pharmacy
Beaminster Pharmacy7.51 miles
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AA
Options Pharmacy8.12 miles
61b West Coker Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2JD
Boots8.27 miles
The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT
Day Lewis Pharmacy8.47 miles
72 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UY
Penn Hill Pharmacy8.56 miles
9 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE
Boots8.59 miles
37 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LS
Superdrug Stores8.60 miles
15 High Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1RQ
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy8.72 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Preston Grove Pharmacy8.82 miles
Preston Grove Medical Ctr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BQ
The Abbey Pharmacy8.93 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.93 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots8.93 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy8.93 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Rowlands Pharmacy9.03 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.28 miles
67 St John`s Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5NJ
Asda Stores Ltd9.31 miles
Preston Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2HB
Leisure
Park
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)0.75 miles
HILFIELD HILL2.52 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)2.55 miles
HOG CLIFF3.54 miles
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.95 miles
MAPPERTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)6.25 miles
BEAMINSTER MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.08 miles
DORSET7.19 miles
BARWICK PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.63 miles
PARNHAM HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.71 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER7.81 miles
NEWTON SURMAVILLE (Grade II Listed)8.08 miles
HARDINGTON MOOR8.14 miles
YEOVIL8.46 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)8.47 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY8.81 miles
Shop
Groceries
The Stores3.10 miles
Church Rd, Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0AA
SPAR Maiden Newton3.21 miles
Maiden Newton Filling Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BA
SPAR Long Ash Service Station4.44 miles
Spar, Frampton, Dorset, DT2 9NW
SPAR Yetminister5.02 miles
Spar, 2 Sunnyside Court, Dorset, DT9 6LF
Co-op Beaminster7.45 miles
Beaminster, DT8 3AU
Londis Hogshill Stores Ltd7.76 miles
39-41 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BX
SPAR West Coker Road8.33 miles
White Post Filling Station, West Coker Road, Somerset, BA22 9AA
SPAR Yeovil8.41 miles
31/33, Forest Hill Shopping Centre, Somerset, BA20 2PH
Co-op Sherborne8.41 miles
Sherborne, DT9 6AW
Co-op Yeovil8.43 miles
Petrol Sherborne Road, BA21 5BQ
Morrisons Yeovil8.47 miles
Lysander Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2AU
Lidl Yeovil8.48 miles
West Henford, Yeovil, BA20 2AJ
Farmfoods Yeovil8.58 miles
Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 4HA
M&S Yeovil8.62 miles
5 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LE
Iceland Yeovil8.62 miles
Units 20 Ivel Square, The Quedam Centre, Yeovil, BA20 1EY
Tesco Yeovil (Extra)8.74 miles
Queensway, Huish, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DL
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport32.34 miles
Exeter International Airport37.37 miles
Bristol International Airport39.42 miles
Bus Stop
Hunters Lodge (S)0.16 miles
Holywell Cross (W)1.00 miles
Holywell Cross (E)1.01 miles
Holywell Cross (SE)1.02 miles
Holywell Cross (NW)1.02 miles
Bridge Cottages (W)1.05 miles
Bridge Cottages (E)1.05 miles
School Corner (SE)1.86 miles
School Corner (NW)1.86 miles
The Church (SE)2.01 miles
The Church (NW)2.02 miles
Tiger's Head (S)2.36 miles
Tiger's Head (N)2.36 miles
Stockwood Cross (SE)2.72 miles
Marrs Cross (N)2.72 miles
Marrs Cross (S)2.73 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal15.76 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal26.42 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing26.68 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing28.39 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal28.73 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal28.83 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal28.86 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing34.68 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing35.07 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing35.10 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing36.83 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing36.83 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour40.75 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing43.15 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing43.19 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing43.22 miles
Railway Station
Maiden Newton Rail Station2.97 miles
Chetnole Rail Station3.00 miles
Yetminster Rail Station5.03 miles
Thornford Rail Station6.06 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station7.27 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station8.60 miles
Sherborne Rail Station8.72 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station9.54 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station9.73 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station9.77 miles
Upwey Rail Station12.90 miles
Templecombe Rail Station14.01 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station14.04 miles
Weymouth Rail Station15.22 miles
Wool Rail Station18.11 miles
Axminster Rail Station19.21 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 0H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment515
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE OLD FORGE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£790,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-11-30   £425,000
Sold 2008-10-08   £415,000
THE WHITE HOUSE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£317,000
2024-12-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-09-14   £285,000
Sold 2017-07-04   £297,000
Sold 2007-06-04   £286,500
Sold 2004-08-09   £248,000
Sold 2001-10-31   £142,000
PITTSTEPS
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£1,000,000
2022-12-19
detached
freehold
QUINTINS GAP
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£722,500
2022-04-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-04-16   £583,500
Sold 2005-07-29   £340,000
Sold 1997-04-08   £160,000
THE OLD RECTORY
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£1,025,000
2020-08-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-01-27   £875,000
Sold 2003-08-20   £495,000
FROME FARMHOUSE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£618,000
2018-07-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
DAWES BARTON FARM
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£348,000
2017-11-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHANTMARLE FARM
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£725,000
2017-07-20
detached
freehold
SPRINGFIELD
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£365,000
2017-03-30
detached
freehold
WESTHOLME
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£540,000
2016-11-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-05   £341,120
CHANTMARLE MANOR
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£1,730,000
2016-07-01
detached
freehold
CHILDERLEY
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£247,150
2016-03-29
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-04-03   £85,000
ASHRIDGE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£505,000
2011-05-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-04-04   £326,000
MANOR FIELD
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£472,500
2009-12-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-05-19   £320,000
Sold 2001-10-31   £270,000
GREENWOOD ACRES
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£370,000
2008-11-24
detached
freehold
FAIRBANK
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£340,000
2008-04-25
detached
freehold
ORCHARD HOUSE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£850,000
2006-12-19
detached
freehold
THE RETREAT
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£475,000
2006-04-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-07-14   £259,000
PARK FARM COTTAGE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£450,000
2004-03-05
detached
freehold
WELL COTTAGE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£277,500
2001-01-04
detached
freehold
NEIDIN
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HG		£187,000
2000-05-26
detached
freehold
FOX COTTAGE
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£97,500
1997-09-01
detached
freehold
2 PARK FARM COTTAGES
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£65,500
1997-07-16
terraced
freehold
ST QUINTIN COTTAGE
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£139,000
1997-02-12
detached
freehold
1 PARK FARM COTTAGES
FROME ST QUINTIN
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HF		£73,000
1996-11-08
semidetached
freehold
CHANTMARLE COTTAGE
CHANTMARLE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 0HD		£96,000
1995-08-16
detached
freehold
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