Puddletown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Fairhaven Hotel

Fairhaven Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Fairhaven Hotel, 37 Esplanade, Weymouth, England
The price is NZ$214 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$214
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (658 reviews)
"Excellent position - opposite the beach and within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. Our room was at the back of the hotel. There were some noisy residents but given the seagulls it wasn’t an issue. We opted for no breakfast so can’t comment on that. The hotel itself was clean and staff ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Fairhaven Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3 out of 5
Walking Field Lane, Poole, England
The price is NZ$192 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$192
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice ocation"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$332 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$332
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (828 reviews)
"Couple no children July Always wanted to stay here , easy parking on the beach . Initial impression was of a Tired Hotel that lacks identity … great shame ias it has a fantastic location … our room had a great sea view balcony but with a children’s playground directly below ! The room was clean but ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Sandbanks Hotel
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The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis, Wareham, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Amazing properties set in a beautiful tranquil setting. Wildlife everywhere and great for children to be outdoors, lovely walks and grounds."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

The Dorset Resort
Blue Vista

Blue Vista

4 out of 5
27 Studland Rd, Bournemouth, England
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Bournemouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Pier are ...
Blue Vista
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
Great for midweek break
"I went for a midweek break. Very clean, comfortable, bedding provided. Carol friendly and helpful. I stayed in top apartment (6) which is 4 short flights of stairs. Partial sea view from lounge. 2 mins walk downhill to beach."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2024

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cerne Abbas Giant which includes outdoor art

Cerne Abbas Giant

Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Cerne Abbas Giant
West Bexington Beach

West Bexington Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

West Bexington Beach
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Dorchester. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Maiden Castle which includes tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Maiden Castle

Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Maiden Castle
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition showing interior views

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes

Maumbury Rings

History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.

Maumbury Rings

Activities

Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

NZ$1,500
per traveller
Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton
Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

NZ$22
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735
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Cities near Puddletown

Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

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Charminster

Photo "Cheselbourne" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA)

Cheselbourne