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Located in West Lulworth and with Lulworth Cove Beach reachable within 1.4 km, Castle Inn provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is situated 11 km from Monkey World, 16 km from Corfe Castle and 26 km from Weymouth Harbour. The hotel features family rooms. Wonderful character, fabulous food, rooms were clean and comfortable and staff were just wonderful

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9.2
Superb
1,348 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

16 km from Bournemouth International Centre in Ferndown, Bluebell provides accommodation with access to a fitness room and indoor pool. This campground features a heated pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

You can play mini-golf at the campground. Bluebell has a children's playground and a picnic area. Beautiful throughout well maintained

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

At the campground, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves British cuisine.

Narcissus also features an indoor pool and a fitness room for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the accommodation provides kids pool and a children's playground. Barbecue facilities are included. A very lovely and welcoming host. The house is clean and comfortable. The location is amazing, being just next to a forest. The holiday park has plenty of activities for families and kids. Strongly recommend!

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9.4
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Located just 16 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Poppy 44 provides accommodation in Ferndown with access to a terrace, a bar, as well as full-day security. A fitness room is available for guests. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Excellent accommodation, warm and cosy, very clean and spacious. Home from home.

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9.4
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

Located in Sherborne, 43 km from Monkey World, The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. Clean and modern. Good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff - they sorted taxis and dinner reservations for us. Bar was well stocked and breakfast was excellent.

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9.1
Superb
664 reviews
Price from
US$205
per night

Located 700 metres from Man O'War Beach, 13 km from Monkey World and 17 km from Corfe Castle, 2-6 guests Holiday Chalet in Durdle Door offers accommodation situated in West Lulworth. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. Small cute place but had everything one tourist would need. Great location

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9.4
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$194
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Stunning little house, 2 mins from Lyme Regis beach with a sea view to die for. Sleeps 2, free parking, small dog welcome. Is set in Lyme Regis, 12 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Lyme Regis Front Beach. Prime position to the harbor and beach

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9
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

Set in Weymouth, The fleet retreat offers accommodation with a heated pool, a patio and sea views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Chesil Beach. Great location and all the things you need to have a great time. Walking distance inside the holiday park there is a hill where you can watch the incredible sunset, plus all the paths to go and have great walks. Restaurant, pub, little shop and everything just 2 min walking distance from the caravan. 100% recommended, perfect to share with friends. The host was very nice and available at anytime. Amazing place and very affordable.

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9.1
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Offering a garden and sea view, Chesil Beach Lodge Burton Bradstock Dorset DT64RJ is located in Bridport, 1.4 km from Hive Beach and 11 km from Golden Cap. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. It is in a great location to explore the surrounding area. Great views from the apartment. The apartment was very comfortable and had everything you needed.

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9.5
Exceptional
212 reviews
Price from
US$177
per night

Located in Wool and only 5.2 km from Monkey World, Ballantrae provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 23 km from Weymouth Harbour, 26 km from Poole Harbour and 32 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Corfe Castle. There's a lot of space provided for the guests. There's a bedroom and a living room available. The street the house is situated on is very quiet. It's within a walking distance from the train station, Jurassic Coaster route and a pub and some shops. The bathroom was very clean.

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9.2
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

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