West Dorset District Travel Guide
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The Royal Lion Hotel
All great.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns
Parking was nice and easy . Breakfast was fresh but laking healthy options. Room wasn’t particularly clean . The skirting boards had a layer on dust and dirt and toilet was brown and had stains . Bed covers also had marks. Long hairs on bed.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

George Albert Hotel & Spa
Great size room, cot provided. We were pre-warned of Christmas parties being on over the weekend and had been put further away from an potential noise, we didn't hear a thing and weren't disturbed at all.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Okanagan

52 Fernhill Heights
Been here a few times close for fossil hunting at charmouth and Lyme Regis Always get a car space Could do with bedside cabinet in 2 big rooms to put bedside light on right pain having to get out of bed to turn light off Never tried the pool
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Waltham House
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Popular places to visit

Abbotsbury Swannery
Meet the animals who live at Abbotsbury Swannery during your travels in Abbotsbury. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, a lovely green space in Abbotsbury. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Find out about the history of Cerne Abbas when you take a trip to Cerne Abbas Giant. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Maiden Castle
Find out about the history of Winterborne Monkton when you spend time at Maiden Castle. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dorchester. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.

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 cosy cafes.
- Lyme Regis Beach
- Mapperton Gardens
- Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
- Cerne Abbas Giant
- Maiden Castle
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
- Athelhampton House and Gardens
- Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
- Lyme Regis Golf Club
- Bridport Arts Centre
- Sherborne Castle
- The Tunnel Target Sports Centre
- Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
- Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
- St. Catherine's Chapel
- Bennetts Water Gardens
- South West Survival
- Dinosaur Museum
- Abbotsbury Children's Farm
- Maumbury Rings
