West Dorset District Travel Guide

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Lyme Regis, United Kingdom
Lyme Regis, United Kingdom
West Bexington Pond, Dorchester, United Kingdom
An alley in Lyme Regis, England, which is noted for fossils found in cliffs and beaches on the Heritage Coast or Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. Ammonite-design streetlamps reflect the town's location on the Jurassic Coast. (June 2017) #Trovember
The pretty ice cream colours of the beach huts along Lyme Regis Beach.

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The Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Broad St Lyme Regis England
The price is NZ$140 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$140
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
Room was clean, the view was amazing. Breakfast was so good! A wonderful relaxing stay. The hotel has a wonderful old fashioned charm. The biscuits were delicious!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Royal Lion Hotel
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is NZ$151 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$151
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
All perfect

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Wardon Hill Farm Dorchester England
The price is NZ$188 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$188
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (486 reviews)
Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

George Albert Hotel & Spa
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Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Cosy , parking fabulous, short walk to all amenities and beach front. Well equipped kitchen and biscuits a lovely touch.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset England
Stay at this cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Max Gate are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Lovely cottage, we ordered food through the host which was amazing and great to have on our arrival. We did some lovely walks to Dorchester and Osmington. Cottage clean and had all the necessary amenities including a large fridge.Lots of character including a few low beams.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside
A charming character cottage with Abbey view

A charming character cottage with Abbey view

Sherborne England
Stay at this cottage in Sherborne. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
This is the second time we’ve stayed at Kristy’s lovely cottage. It’s always clean, cosy and has an excellent wood burner and fully equipped kitchen. I threw my back out slipping on an icy street when we arrived so soaking in the deep tub whilst listening to the Abbey bells was delightful. Thank ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

A charming character cottage with Abbey view
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Popular places to visit

Weymouth showing bird life and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

Abbotsbury Swannery

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.

Abbotsbury Swannery
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens which includes forest scenes

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens

Wander through these luxurious gardens, where the exotic and unusual flowers are reminiscent of the tropics.

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
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
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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

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