Puddletown Travel Guide

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This is a sheltered cove in Dorset coastling and Ireme, let's make it a date when you are England let go for hiking in this part of Dorset #England #landscape #travel #nationalpark #water #hiking #nature #landscape
This is a sheltered cove in Dorset coastling and Ireme, let's make it a date when you are England let go for hiking in this part of Dorset #England #landscape #travel #nationalpark #water #hiking #nature #landscape
Misty Day at Yellowham Woods The mist started to gather in the hollows as the day cooled.
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Higher Waterston, Near Puddletown , Dorset This large private house is situated close to the water meadows of the River Piddle just upstream from Waterston Manor and alongside Lea farm.
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Druce Farm Druce is a large farm which lies in the valley of the River Piddle about 1km NW of Puddletown
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England
The price is NZ$203 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$203
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
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$138 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$138
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was absolutely freezing on arrival. And bedding dirty/stained with dodgy stains The bathroom had no form of heating at all . Bedding was changed. But it should never have been like that Heating we were told had been sorted, complained again, was told it was on but it went off again 5 minutes ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
The price is NZ$147 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$147
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (496 reviews)
Because we were on a tight schedule, arriving for a funeral, we arrived for the 14:00 check in time only to be told our room wasn't ready because they were short staffed. I know it maybe couldn't be helped, but it was annoying

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
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Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Weymouth England
Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Sandsfoot Castle Beach and South West Coast Path Section 49 Trailhead are located ...
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach

Fortuneswell ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Royal Manor Theatre and The Olympic ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
Lovely cottage - clean and nicely furnished. Good location to explore

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach
STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN

STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN

Wimborne England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tivoli Theatre and Wimborne ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
This spacious and comfortable home was perfect for us seven adults and four children celebrating New Year's. The indoor pool was the highlight, naturally. The pool is in a separate, locked building, which was very important to us. It is nicely heated and there were pool toys available. The bedrooms ...

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN
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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
This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep

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
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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

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

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
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
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
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

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

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

NZ$23
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

NZ$296
per adult
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

NZ$218
per adult
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset
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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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