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The Mount Somerton Apartments - Somerset Private, Peaceful & 400 mtres from the village
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Apartment in Somerton · 42.79 km from centre

    9.8

     

    38 reviews

    Beechwood & Hazelwood are two private Apartments on one side of The Mount Somerton. The manor house is set in an acre of garden and is just a flat 400 metre stroll to the charming & historic village of Somerton.
    Plenty of private off-road parking
    Great WIFI.
    Everything for your first breakfast supplied:
    We know you will leave feeling fabulous & rested.

    There is so much to see: Somerset is bursting with historic towns, Colossal cathedrals & mystical castles, culture & countryside....
    From the spectacular Wells Cathedral to The Bishops Palace, Glastonbury Tor, Barrington Court, Stourhead National Trust, The historic market town of Castle Cary, The famous Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery in Bruton, Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Lytes Cary Manor House, Haynes Motor Museum, Clarks Village Outlet Shopping, The Animal Horse Welfare Centre, Montecute House, Hestercombe Gardens, The Hanging Chapel or wander alongside the River Parrett exploring some of England's most beautiful, intriguing & fragile countryside.

    Beechwood & Hazelwood Apartments are PERFECT for ...

    Couples: A Great Getaway - A Birthday surprise, anniversary or special occasion

    Friends & Family travelling together: (King bed + Single added on request) Book 2 Apartments.

    Tours and Groups: Book both Apartments.

    Cycling & Hiking: From the door - Connect with nature - Free use of mountain bikes.

    Business people: Great Wifi, plenty of excellent table spaces.

    Visiting Relatives & Friends: Just a flat 400 metre stroll & you are in the centre of Somerton Village.

    Sightseeing: Endless amazing attractions

    Long Term Work Stays:

    Children at Millfield Private School - 10 mins up the road to visit

    Anglers: The Fishing Lakes less than 5 mins away

    Horse Riding: Eastfields just down the road.

    Golf: Long Sutton Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in Somerset, just 10 mins away

    A Fabulous Retreat: Courses in Compton Dundon and Glastonbury 15 mins away or stay at The Mount & Relax & Unwind.

    Both Apartments have very Comfortable King Sized Beds. Beechwood is the slightly larger apartment on the top floor and also has a full sized single bed permanently in the room alongside the King bed. Hazelwood can have a pop up single added, on request.
    You have an acre of Garden including the wooded path taking you to the walled & hedge lined 'Secret Garden'

    Stay a Little Longer and Enjoy all that Somerset has to offer.

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    Stylish and Modern One-Bedroom Flat in Dorset
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    Apartment in Parkstone · 34.13 km from centre

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      34 reviews

      Offering quiet street views, Stylish and Modern One-Bedroom Flat in Dorset is an accommodation set in Parkstone, 4.6 km from Poole Harbour and 6.3 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is situated 25 km from Corfe Castle, 26 km from Monkey World and 45 km from Beaulieu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Poole Beach is 2.2 km away.

      This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

      Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Parkstone, like cycling, fishing and hiking.

      Salisbury Cathedral is 50 km from Stylish and Modern One-Bedroom Flat in Dorset. Bournemouth Airport is 12 km from the property.

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      The Walnut Tree
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      Hotel in West Camel, Yeovil · 36.15 km from centre

        7.8

         

        136 reviews

        Located in Yeovil, 42 km from Longleat Safari Park, The Walnut Tree provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 43 km of Longleat House. Free WiFi is provided.

        At the hotel each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

        A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.

        The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 58 km from The Walnut Tree.

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        Lynchway
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        Holiday home in Lyme Regis · 35.13 km from centre

          9.3

           

          13 reviews

          Located in Lyme Regis, 70 metres from Lyme Regis Front Beach, Lynchway provides recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. The property was built in 1950 and features accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Golden Cap.

          The 2-bedroom holiday home is equipped with 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

          Dining options are available close to the holiday home.

          Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 500 metres from Lynchway, while Woodlands Castle is 44 km away. Exeter International Airport is 45 km from the property.

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          Kingsley Hotel
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          Guest house in Boscombe, Bournemouth · 42.20 km from centre

            9.3

             

            608 reviews

            This refurbished, non-smoking hotel is a short stroll away from the extensive sandy beaches, cliff top gardens and local bus service.

            The pier, the shopping centre and Chine Gardens are within walking distance of the hotel which has a peaceful location within the Boscombe Manor area of Bournemouth.

            Tastefully decorated and comfortable en suite rooms are all equipped with colour TVs, alarm clock/radios, hairdryers and hot-drink making facilities. The room rate includes a full English breakfast.

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            Guesthouse in Poole · 31.51 km from centre

              9.4

               

              21 reviews

              With a stay at Anchorage, you'll be centrally located in Poole – a 1-minute drive from Poole Harbour and 13 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre. This guest house is 14 mi (22.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

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              2 Bed in Corfe Castle DC050
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              Holiday home in Wareham, Corfe Castle · 28.00 km from centre

                8.0

                 

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                Set in Corfe Castle and only less than 1 km from Corfe Castle, 2 Bed in Corfe Castle DC050 offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 25 km from Poole Harbour, 10 km from Swanage Railway and 28 km from Athelhampton House. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Monkey World.

                The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                Talbot Campus Bournemouth University is 30 km from the holiday home, while Queen's Park is 34 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 35 km away.

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                The Hideout - 20-Minute Walk to Bournemouth Gardens
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                Apartment in Bournemouth · 37.45 km from centre

                  8.9

                   

                  11 reviews

                  The Hideout - 20-Minute Walk to Bournemouth Gardens is located in Bournemouth, 2.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 7.3 km from Sandbanks, as well as 9 km from Poole Harbour. The property is situated 29 km from Monkey World, 47 km from Salisbury Cathedral and 48 km from Salisbury Train Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Alum Chine beach is 2.3 km away.

                  The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                  Bournemouth Airport is 10 km away.

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                  Cosy Retreat Near New Forest
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                  Holiday home in Ringwood, Ellingham · 49.54 km from centre

                    9.3

                     

                    41 reviews

                    Cosy Retreat Near New Forest is a recently renovated holiday home in Ellingham, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 21 km from Bournemouth International Centre. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

                    The 3-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                    Salisbury Cathedral is 28 km from the holiday home, while Salisbury Train Station is 29 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 11 km away.

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                    Harbour Haven by Grandeur Property
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                    Holiday home in Poole · 33.73 km from centre

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                      3 reviews

                      Harbour Haven by Grandeur Property is situated in Poole, 4.7 km from Poole Harbour, 7.2 km from Bournemouth International Centre, and 25 km from Corfe Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Poole Beach.

                      The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                      Monkey World is 25 km from Harbour Haven by Grandeur Property, while Beaulieu is 46 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 13 km away.

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                      Club Tropicana - Rockley Park Caravan, Activities On-site
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                      Holiday home in Poole · 28.65 km from centre

                        9.1

                         

                        10 reviews

                        Club Tropicana - Rockley Park Caravan, Activities On-site is located in Poole, 4.1 km from Poole Harbour, 12 km from Sandbanks, and 13 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Lake North Beach.

                        The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                        Corfe Castle is 22 km from the holiday home, while Monkey World is 23 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 20 km away.

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                        The Old Flour Mill
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                        Apartment in Ilminster, Broadway · 45.06 km from centre

                          9.4

                           

                          7 reviews

                          Located 47 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 15 km from Woodlands Castle and 29 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, The Old Flour Mill offers accommodation situated in Broadway. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 34 km from Golden Cap.

                          The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                          Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                          Sherborne Old Castle is 40 km from The Old Flour Mill, while Tiverton Castle is 47 km away. Exeter International Airport is 41 km from the property.

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                          Antelope by Greene King Inns
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                          Hotel in Poole · 31.61 km from centre

                            8.2

                             

                            1,432 reviews

                            Situated on Poole Harbour quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access.

                            Still retaining part of the original 15th-century building, guests can enjoy a traditional bar with an open fire in the winter and a courtyard garden in the summer.

                            The nautical-themed Smuggler’s restaurant serves a large seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients, including freshly caught fish, as well as Real Ales and fine wines.

                            Poole Harbour and the cross-channel ferries to France can be reached in just 5 minutes by car.

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                            The Potting Shed
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                            Holiday home in Glastonbury · 49.83 km from centre

                              8.4

                               

                              15 reviews

                              Offering a garden and garden view, The Potting Shed is set in Glastonbury, 39 km from The Roman Baths and 39 km from Bath Abbey. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Bath Spa Train Station.

                              The holiday home has a terrace, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                              The Circus Bath is 39 km from the holiday home, while Oldfield Park Train Station is 39 km from the property. Bristol Airport is 42 km away.

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                              BOURNECOAST: BUNGALOW NEAR RIVER AND BEACH -HB5845
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                              Holiday home in Bournemouth · 45.03 km from centre

                                9.0

                                 

                                3 reviews

                                BOURNECOAST: BUNGALOW NEAR RIVER AND BEACH -HB5845 is located in Bournemouth, 6.7 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 17 km from Poole Harbour, and 33 km from Beaulieu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Southbourne Beach.

                                The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                                Monkey World is 39 km from BOURNECOAST: BUNGALOW NEAR RIVER AND BEACH -HB5845, while The Mayflower Theatre is 39 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 9 km from the property.

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                                OYO Kingland Court
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                                Hotel in Poole · 32.49 km from centre

                                  When you stay at OYO Kingland Court in Poole, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Poole Harbour and Poole Park. This golf guesthouse is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from New Forest National Park.

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                                  Kittiwake
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                                  Apartment in Lyme Regis · 35.34 km from centre

                                    8.5

                                     

                                    14 reviews

                                    Offering sea views, Kittiwake is an accommodation situated in Lyme Regis, 12 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is set 800 metres from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, 42 km from Woodlands Castle and 50 km from Portland Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lyme Regis Front Beach is 200 metres away.

                                    The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                    Exeter International Airport is 43 km from the property.

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                                    OYO Lbh 22
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                                    Hotel in Poole · 35.70 km from centre

                                      With a stay at OYO Lbh 22 in Poole (Parkstone), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Poole Park. This guesthouse is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from New Forest National Park.

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                                      The White Cottage
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                                      Bed and breakfast in Devon, Colyton · 44.55 km from centre

                                        9.5

                                         

                                        207 reviews

                                        Situated within 24 km of Golden Cap and 41 km of Sandy Park Rugby Stadium in Colyton, The White Cottage provides accommodation with seating area. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

                                        At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features some units with garden views, and units include a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

                                        Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

                                        Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                                        Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 12 km from The White Cottage, while Woodlands Castle is 42 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 35 km away.

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                                        OYO Carlton Road
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                                        Hotel in Bournemouth · 41.10 km from centre

                                          With a stay at OYO Carlton Road in Bournemouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Oceanarium and Bournemouth International Centre. This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from O2 Academy Bournemouth.

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                                          Find the best deals on hotels in Dorset

                                          Dorset, situated on the southern coast of England, is renowned for its stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring dramatic cliffs, ancient rock formations, and fossil-rich beaches.

                                          Iconic landmarks such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are must-visit attractions, offering breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities. The county’s charming seaside towns, including Weymouth and Lyme Regis, provide a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

                                          Dorset’s unique combination of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and quaint villages makes it a captivating destination for all types of travellers. So it’s a good thing we’ve got hotels in Dorset to match every taste.

                                          Use our map view to narrow down your search and then our filters to refine your results and choose your perfect hotel. Just make sure you’ve signed up to get up to 15% off too – it’s free, so you might as well!

                                          Where to Stay in Dorset

                                          If you're drawn to the seaside, Bournemouth offers a bustling atmosphere with its expansive sandy beaches and lively town centre. It's a popular choice for families and those looking for vibrant nightlife and entertainment options.

                                          For a more tranquil coastal experience, Weymouth presents a charming harbour and a long stretch of sandy beach, ideal for water sports enthusiasts and families seeking a relaxed seaside retreat. Its proximity to the Jurassic Coast also makes it a convenient base for exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

                                          Inland, Dorchester beckons with its rich historical connections, including associations with the novelist Thomas Hardy. The town boasts a range of accommodation options, from cosy inns to boutique hotels, perfect for visitors interested in exploring its museums, historic sites, and local culture.

                                          Venturing further into the countryside, Shaftesbury offers a picturesque setting with its famous Gold Hill and stunning views over the Dorset landscape. It's an excellent choice for walkers and those seeking a quieter, more rural escape.

                                          Another option back on the coast is Lyme Regis, which charms visitors with its fossil-rich cliffs and quaint harbour. This historic town provides a selection of welcoming B&Bs and boutique hotels, making it an ideal destination for a peaceful coastal getaway.

                                          Heading east, Swanage is another coastal gem, offering a relaxed atmosphere. Its proximity to Durlston Country Park and the scenic Swanage Railway adds to its appeal for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

                                          Or there’s Bridport, which stands out with its vibrant arts scene and proximity to West Bay. The town's markets, independent shops, and cultural events make it a fascinating place to stay while exploring the western reaches of the Jurassic Coast.

                                          Insider Tips for Dorset

                                          • Visit Durdle Door, an iconic limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast. The stunning scenery makes it a great spot for photography, and you can also enjoy a swim in the clear waters of the adjacent beach.
                                          • Don't miss the Lyme Regis Museum, which provides fascinating insights into the town’s geological history.
                                          • Take a trip to Corfe Castle, a thousand-year-old ruin set in a picturesque village. The castle offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and has a rich history to discover.
                                          • Spend a day at the beautiful Lulworth Cove, renowned for its unique geology and crystal-clear waters. It's an ideal spot for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing by the sea.
                                          • Visit the Tank Museum in Bovington for an engaging look at the history of armoured warfare. The museum’s extensive collection of tanks and interactive exhibits make it a great day out for all ages.
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