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Baywatch - Private Balcony Overlooking Poole Quay
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Apartment in Poole · 31.88 km from centre

    9.8

     

    18 reviews

    Situated 1.7 km from Poole Harbour, 9.1 km from Sandbanks and 10 km from Bournemouth International Centre, Baywatch - Private Balcony Overlooking Poole Quay offers accommodation located in Poole. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Poole Beach.

    The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

    A water park is available on-site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Baywatch - Private Balcony Overlooking Poole Quay.

    Corfe Castle is 23 km from the accommodation, while Monkey World is 24 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 17 km from the property.

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    San Michele Guest House
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    Bed and breakfast in Poole · 30.29 km from centre

      9.4

       

      150 reviews

      Situated in Poole with Hamworthy Beach and Poole Harbour nearby, San Michele Guest House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 10 km from Sandbanks, 11 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 21 km from Corfe Castle.

      Monkey World is 21 km from the bed and breakfast. Bournemouth Airport is 18 km from the property.

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      2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy606
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      Holiday home in Swanage · 35.87 km from centre

        10.0

         

        1 review

        Set in Swanage and only 700 metres from Swanage Bay, 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy606 offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 24 km from Monkey World, 47 km from Weymouth Harbour and less than 1 km from Swanage Railway. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Corfe Castle.

        The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

        Guests at 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy606 can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

        Athelhampton House is 36 km from the accommodation, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 3.4 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 27 km away.

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        Colebrooke House
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        Guest house in Beer · 46.27 km from centre

          9.3

           

          164 reviews

          Set on the beachfront in Beer and featuring a shared lounge, Colebrooke House has free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 700 metres from Beer Beach.

          At the guest house, every room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. At Colebrooke House rooms have a seating area.

          Guests at Colebrooke House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beer, like hiking.

          The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 27 km from the guest house.

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          Mays Cottage
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          Holiday home in Shaftesbury, Melbury Abbas · 37.84 km from centre

            Mays Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Melbury Abbas, 30 km from Salisbury Cathedral, 32 km from Old Sarum, as well as 33 km from Longleat Safari Park. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 29 km from Salisbury Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Salisbury Racecourse.

            With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

            Longleat House is 34 km from the holiday home, while Stonehenge is 38 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 38 km away.

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            The Tack Room Cottage
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            Holiday home in Blandford Forum · 31.16 km from centre

              9.6

               

              25 reviews

              Situated in Blandford Forum in the Dorset region, The Tack Room Cottage has a terrace. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Monkey World.

              The holiday home is located on the ground floor and features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

              A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.

              Guests can also relax in the garden.

              Salisbury Racecourse is 32 km from the holiday home, while Salisbury Cathedral is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 31 km from The Tack Room Cottage.

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              Acorn Cottage - Ukc1812
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              Holiday home in Crewkerne, South Perrott · 26.88 km from centre

                9.3

                 

                3 reviews

                Acorn Cottage - Ukc1812, a property with a garden, is set in South Perrott, 47 km from Weymouth Harbour, 26 km from Sherborne Old Castle, as well as 31 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The Athelhampton House is within 41 km of the holiday home. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Golden Cap.

                The 2-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                Exeter International Airport is 61 km away.

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                Host Stay Old Harry
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                Vacation home in Swanage · 35.45 km from centre

                  With a stay at Host Stay Old Harry in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This holiday home is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Poole Harbour and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

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                  Open Mind Property - Studio for 4 Guests - Parking
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                  Apartment in Bournemouth · 41.28 km from centre

                    7.0

                     

                    4 reviews

                    Set 4 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 13 km from Poole Harbour and 33 km from Monkey World, Open Mind Property - Studio for 4 Guests - Parking features accommodation located in Bournemouth. The property is around 38 km from Beaulieu, 42 km from Salisbury Cathedral and 43 km from Salisbury Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.9 km from Eastcliff Beach.

                    The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.

                    Salisbury Racecourse is 47 km from the apartment, while The Mayflower Theatre is 49 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 9 km away.

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                    Hues - Castle Cary
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                    Guest house in Castle Cary · 42.15 km from centre

                      9.0

                       

                      279 reviews

                      Offering a garden and garden view, Hues - Castle Cary is set in Castle Cary, 32 km from Longleat Safari Park and 39 km from Longleat House. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house offers city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

                      All units at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. Units have a patio boasting an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels.

                      There is a coffee shop on-site.

                      The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

                      Bath Spa Train Station is 42 km from the guest house, while Bath Abbey is 42 km from the property. Bristol Airport is 45 km away.

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                      Finest Retreats - Fives Court Cottage
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                      Holiday home in Somerset, North Cheriton · 35.45 km from centre

                        9.7

                         

                        17 reviews

                        Situated in North Cheriton, within 36 km of Longleat Safari Park, Finest Retreats - Fives Court Cottage is an accommodation offering garden views. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Longleat House.

                        Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                        Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around North Cheriton, like cycling and hiking.

                        Bristol Airport is 56 km from the property.

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                        Flat 2, Langtry Apartment
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                        Apartment in Bournemouth · 40.65 km from centre

                          Flat 2, Langtry Apartment, a property with a garden, is located in Bournemouth, 1.8 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 12 km from Poole Harbour, as well as 32 km from Monkey World. The property is around 38 km from Beaulieu, 44 km from Salisbury Cathedral and 45 km from Salisbury Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Eastcliff Beach.

                          The 2-bedroom apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a washing machine. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star apartment also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                          Salisbury Racecourse is 50 km from the apartment. Bournemouth Airport is 11 km from the property.

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                          Lucerne B&B
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                          Bed and breakfast in Lyme Regis · 35.26 km from centre

                            9.2

                             

                            232 reviews

                            Located in Lyme Regis and only 700 metres from Lyme Regis Front Beach, Lucerne B&B provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views and is 11 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 300 metres away and Woodlands Castle is 42 km from the bed and breakfast.

                            At the bed and breakfast, all units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies.

                            A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property and includes fruits and juice.

                            Portland Castle is 49 km from the bed and breakfast. Exeter International Airport is 43 km away.

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                            Holm Somerset
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                            Hotel in Somerset, South Petherton · 37.03 km from centre

                              8.2

                               

                              7 reviews

                              Holm Somerset features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in South Petherton. Providing a bar, the property is located within 38 km of Golden Cap. The accommodation provides an ATM and a concierge service for guests.

                              All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at Holm Somerset also provide guests with a city view.

                              Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, vegetarian and vegan options.

                              Woodlands Castle is 26 km from the accommodation, while Sherborne Old Castle is 26 km away. Exeter International Airport is 56 km from the property.

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                              Tripps Farm
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                              Holiday home in Sherborne, Haydon · 25.38 km from centre

                                Boasting a garden, Tripps Farm is situated in Haydon, within 45 km of Monkey World. Offering free private parking, the 3-star holiday home is 44 km from Longleat Safari Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 45 km from Longleat House.

                                This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from the holiday home.

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                                Lovely cosy annex by the sea
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                                Apartment in Boscombe, Bournemouth · 42.53 km from centre

                                  9.6

                                   

                                  52 reviews

                                  Lovely cosy annex by the sea is a beachfront property located in Bournemouth, 13 km from Sandbanks and 15 km from Poole Harbour. With free private parking, the property is less than 1 km from Boscombe Beach and 4.1 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Monkey World.

                                  With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                  Salisbury Cathedral is 44 km from the apartment, while Salisbury Train Station is 45 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 9 km from the property.

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                                  Avocet
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                                  Apartment in Lyme Regis · 35.36 km from centre

                                    8.8

                                     

                                    9 reviews

                                    Offering a garden and sea view, Avocet is set in Lyme Regis, 12 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is situated less than 1 km 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 100 metres away.

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

                                    Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lyme Regis, like golfing.

                                    Exeter International Airport is 43 km from the property.

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                                    Little Barn
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                                    Holiday home in Chard, Wambrook · 43.73 km from centre

                                      Little Barn, boasting a garden, is set in Wambrook, 40 km from Sherborne Old Castle and 21 km from Taunton Library. With free private parking, the property is 30 km from Golden Cap and 46 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum.

                                      With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home features a TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                      The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 40 km from the holiday home.

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                                      Family room
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                                      Homestay in Poole, Broadstone · 33.94 km from centre

                                        9.7

                                         

                                        3 reviews

                                        Located 7.8 km from Poole Harbour, Family room provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 10 km from Sandbanks, 23 km from Corfe Castle and 24 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

                                        Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay.

                                        Guests can also relax in the garden.

                                        Salisbury Racecourse is 48 km from the homestay. Bournemouth Airport is 12 km away.

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                                        Two bedroom apartment set in communal gardens
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                                        Apartment in Verwood · 43.16 km from centre

                                          9.6

                                           

                                          9 reviews

                                          Offering garden views, Two bedroom apartment set in communal gardens is an accommodation set in Verwood, 28 km from Poole Harbour and 31 km from Salisbury Racecourse. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

                                          The apartment is located on the ground floor and has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

                                          Salisbury Cathedral is 33 km from the apartment, while Salisbury Train Station is 34 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 17 km away.

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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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