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Moonfleet Cottage
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Holiday home in Charmouth, Bridport · 32.69 km from centre

    Located in Bridport in the Dorset region, with Charmouth Beach nearby, Moonfleet Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 47 km from Weymouth Harbour, 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 5 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.2 km from Golden Cap.

    The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

    Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

    Woodlands Castle is 43 km from Moonfleet Cottage, while Portland Castle is 44 km away. Exeter International Airport is 44 km from the property.

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    2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy356
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    Apartment in Swanage · 35.24 km from centre

      8.5

       

      13 reviews

      Situated in Swanage in the Dorset region, with Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway nearby, 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy356 features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 23 km from Monkey World, 46 km from Weymouth Harbour and 35 km from Athelhampton House. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.6 km from Corfe Castle.

      The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

      Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.5 km from 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy356, while Dorset Adventure Park is 9.2 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 26 km away.

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      Modern Studio Apartment Near Town Centre
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      Apartment in Branksome, Poole · 36.40 km from centre

        7.6

         

        58 reviews

        Modern Studio Apartment Near Town Centre is located in Poole, 28 km from Monkey World, 48 km from Salisbury Cathedral, as well as 48 km from Salisbury Train Station. With free private parking, the property is 6.5 km from Sandbanks and 7.5 km from Poole Harbour. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Bournemouth International Centre is 3.8 km away.

        The accommodation is non-smoking.

        Bournemouth Airport is 9 km away.

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        1 Bed in Seaton oc-mbflo
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        Apartment in Seaton · 44.61 km from centre

          7.5

           

          8 reviews

          1 Bed in Seaton oc-mbflo is located in Seaton, 25 km from Golden Cap, 32 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, and 13 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated a few steps from Seaton Beach.

          1 Bed in Seaton oc-mbflo features 1 bedroom, 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 apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

          Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Seaton, like cycling.

          Powderham Castle is 43 km from 1 Bed in Seaton oc-mbflo. Exeter International Airport is 31 km from the property.

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          2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy612
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          Apartment in Swanage · 35.28 km from centre

            7.0

             

            2 reviews

            Located in Swanage in the Dorset region, with Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway nearby, 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy612 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 23 km from Monkey World, 46 km from Weymouth Harbour and 35 km from Athelhampton House. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.8 km from Corfe Castle.

            The apartment 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 provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

            Guests at 2 Bed in Swanage oc-wy612 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like cycling.

            Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.8 km from the accommodation. Bournemouth Airport is 26 km away.

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            Double bedroom sleeps 1 or 2 with back garden view
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            Homestay in Poole · 33.92 km from centre

              7.0

               

              10 reviews

              Offering quiet street views, Double bedroom sleeps 1 or 2 with back garden view is an accommodation situated in Poole, 10 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 24 km from Corfe Castle. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.8 km from Poole Harbour.

              With free WiFi, this homestay provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The homestay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

              Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Poole, like cycling. A water park and outdoor play equipment are available at Double bedroom sleeps 1 or 2 with back garden view, while guests can also relax in the garden.

              Monkey World is 24 km from the accommodation, while Salisbury Cathedral is 46 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 12 km from the property.

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              The Roost - Family Friendly caravan near Glastonbury & Street
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              Chalet in Somerton, Compton · 47.07 km from centre

                7.5

                 

                17 reviews

                Set in Compton and only 49 km from Oldfield Park Train Station, The Roost - Family Friendly caravan near Glastonbury & Street offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This chalet is 50 km from Bath Spa Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 50 km from Bristol Temple Meads Station.

                This chalet is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                Bristol Airport is 44 km away.

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                Heatherbell Accommodation
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                Holiday park in West Bay, Bridport · 23.27 km from centre

                  10.0

                   

                  1 review

                  With a stay at Heatherbell Accommodation in Bridport, you'll be a 3-minute walk from West Bay Harbour and 5 minutes by foot from West Bay Beach. This holiday park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from East Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

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                  Stylish Studio Flat With Private Patio
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                  Apartment in Bournemouth City Centre, Bournemouth · 38.91 km from centre

                    7.4

                     

                    45 reviews

                    Stylish Studio Flat With Private Patio, a property with a garden, is set in Bournemouth, 500 metres from Bournemouth International Centre, 7.9 km from Sandbanks, as well as 10 km from Poole Harbour. The property is situated 30 km from Monkey World, 46 km from Salisbury Cathedral and 47 km from Salisbury Train Station. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Westcliff Beach.

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

                    Bournemouth Airport is 13 km away.

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                    Chabar
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                    Apartment in Swanage · 35.33 km from centre

                      7.7

                       

                      3 reviews

                      Set in Swanage and only 300 metres from Swanage Bay, Chabar offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 23 km from Monkey World, 46 km from Weymouth Harbour and 1.2 km from Swanage Railway. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Corfe Castle.

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

                      Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                      Athelhampton House is 35 km from Chabar, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 4.5 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 25 km away.

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                      Lytchett Bay View Chalet
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                      Campsite in Poole, Lytchett Minster · 28.32 km from centre

                        9.7

                         

                        9 reviews

                        Lytchett Bay View Chalet, a property with a garden, a terrace and a bar, is located in Lytchett Minster, 4.4 km from Poole Harbour, 13 km from Bournemouth International Centre, as well as 23 km from Corfe Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lake North Beach is 800 metres away.

                        Featuring sea views, the campground is composed of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                        Monkey World is 23 km from the campground. Bournemouth Airport is 18 km away.

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                        Curzon Lodge
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                        Guest house in Boscombe, Bournemouth · 41.55 km from centre

                          7.1

                           

                          31 reviews

                          In the Boscombe district of Bournemouth, close to Boscombe Beach, Curzon Lodge features a garden and a washing machine. The property has city views and is 2.1 km from Eastcliff Beach and 2.9 km from Westcliff Beach. Poole Harbour is 13 km from the guest house and Monkey World is 33 km away.

                          With a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi.

                          Bournemouth International Centre is 3.3 km from the guest house, while Sandbanks is 11 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 7 km from the property.

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                          Superb Sandbanks Apartment near Beach and Bars with Free Parking
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                          Apartment in Sandbanks, Poole · 35.00 km from centre

                            7.4

                             

                            18 reviews

                            A comfortable apartment a short distance from Sandbanks Beach, Superb Sandbanks Apartment near Beach and Bars with Free Parking offers a base for a hassle-free holiday in Poole. The property features a private beach area, private parking and free WiFi to ensure guests have a well-rounded experience throughout their stay. This apartment provides a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Sandbanks.

                            The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is available.

                            Bournemouth International Centre is 8.2 km from the apartment, while Poole Harbour is 10 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 15 km away.

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                            Chine Gardens Apartment
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                            Hotel in Bournemouth · 41.54 km from centre

                              When you stay at this apartment in Bournemouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of O2 Academy Bournemouth and Bournemouth Natural Science Society. This 4-star apartment is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

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                              Beach Court
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                              Holiday home in Beer · 46.20 km from centre

                                8.7

                                 

                                12 reviews

                                Beach Court is set in Beer, 27 km from Golden Cap, 30 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, as well as 15 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The holiday home is 41 km from Powderham Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Seaton Beach is less than 1 km away.

                                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 is non-smoking.

                                Exeter International Airport is 29 km from the property.

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                                Suite 4 Green Park
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                                Apartment in Bournemouth City Centre, Bournemouth · 39.36 km from centre

                                  8.5

                                   

                                  4 reviews

                                  Boasting water sports facilities and free WiFi, Suite 4 Green Park is set in the centre of Bournemouth, close to Westcliff Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. The property features city views and is 31 km from Monkey World and 40 km from Beaulieu. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Poole Harbour.

                                  The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

                                  Salisbury Cathedral is 45 km from the apartment, while Salisbury Train Station is 46 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 12 km away.

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                                  Tangerine Beach
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                                  Apartment in Boscombe, Bournemouth · 42.04 km from centre

                                    7.2

                                     

                                    15 reviews

                                    Offering free WiFi and free private parking, Tangerine Beach is located in Bournemouth, just 700 metres from Boscombe Beach. The property is set 12 km from Sandbanks, 14 km from Poole Harbour and 34 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

                                    The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided.

                                    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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                                    Nq2 Collections
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                                    Apartment in Bournemouth City Centre, Bournemouth · 40.38 km from centre

                                      7.4

                                       

                                      21 reviews

                                      Nq2 Collections offers accommodation set 800 metres from the centre of Bournemouth and provides a garden and a bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Eastcliff Beach.

                                      The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided.

                                      Guests at the apartment can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

                                      Bournemouth International Centre is 1.3 km from Nq2 Collections, while Poole Harbour is 12 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 11 km from the property.

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                                      Spring Lodge
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                                      Guest house in Boscombe, Bournemouth · 41.22 km from centre

                                        7.5

                                         

                                        30 reviews

                                        Offering garden views, Spring Lodge is an accommodation set in Bournemouth, 2.1 km from Eastcliff Beach and 2.5 km from Westcliff Beach. The property is around 3.1 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 12 km from Sandbanks and 13 km from Poole Harbour. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Boscombe Beach is 1.5 km away.

                                        Monkey World is 33 km from the guest house, while Salisbury Cathedral is 43 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 9 km from the property.

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                                        Access Beach house
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                                        Apartment in Bournemouth · 41.23 km from centre

                                          7.6

                                           

                                          16 reviews

                                          Situated in Bournemouth and only 1.6 km from Eastcliff Beach, Access Beach house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 13 km from Poole Harbour, 33 km from Monkey World and 37 km from Beaulieu. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.6 km from Bournemouth International Centre.

                                          The 4-bedroom apartment has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom.

                                          Salisbury Cathedral is 43 km from the apartment, while Salisbury Train Station is 44 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 8 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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