Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Dorset

With a stay at Liongate House in Yeovil, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Montacute House and Tintinhull House Garden. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fleet Air Arm Museum and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lytes Cary Manor.

Located in Ilminster, The Five Dials Inn is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Barrington Hill Meadows and Donyatt Village Hall. This inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Blackdown Hills and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Warehouse Theatre.

With a stay at South Rising Guest House in Poole, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Poole Harbour and 9 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre. This guest house is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from New Forest National Park and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), Boho Beach House is within a 10-minute walk of The Square and Bournemouth International Centre. This guest house is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oceanarium.

Located in Crewkerne, The Crooked Swan is a 4-minute drive from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 8 minutes from Cricket St Thomas Golf Course. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Ham Hill Country Park and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Barrington Court.

Situated in Langport, 49 km from Golden Cap, The Drayton Crown features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 18 km of Woodlands Castle. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a kettle. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Drayton Crown each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Wells Cathedral is 34 km from The Drayton Crown, while Sherborne Old Castle is 35 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 60 km away.

With a stay at The Old Pound Inn in Langport, you'll be 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Muchelney Abbey and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Greenbank Pool. This family-friendly inn is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Clarks Village and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Located in Martock, Hollies Hotel is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from Ham Hill Country Park and 5 minutes from Tintinhull House Garden. This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Montacute House and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Muchelney Abbey.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), Mount Stuart Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. This bed & breakfast is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from New Forest National Park and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Poole Harbour.

Set in Fordingbridge, 16 km from Salisbury Racecourse, The Compasses Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 18 km from Salisbury Cathedral, 19 km from Salisbury Train Station and 22 km from Old Sarum. Free WiFi and room service are featured.

At the inn, rooms come with a wardrobe. Every room includes a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The units in The Compasses Inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The accommodation offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Stonehenge is 33 km from The Compasses Inn, while Bournemouth International Centre is 33 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 29 km from the property.

With a stay at Hermitage Hotel OCEANA COLLECTION, you'll be centrally located in Bournemouth, steps from Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Lower Gardens. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre.

With a stay at King John Inn in Salisbury, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Larmer Tree Gardens and within a 5-minute drive of Fontmell and Melbury Downs. This inn is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Chettle Play Park.

Set less than 1 km from Poole Beach, Queen Mary Inn offers 3-star accommodation in Poole and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 8.9 km from Sandbanks, the inn with free WiFi is also 10 km away from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Poole Harbour.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Queen Mary Inn all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV.

You can play darts at the accommodation.

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

With a stay at Original White Hart, Ringwood by Marston's Inns in Ringwood, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre. This inn is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Bournemouth International Centre and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Stunning sea views are offered at this cliff-top hotel overlooking Swanage Bay. With private steps down to the sandy beach below, The Pines provides free parking and full English breakfasts.

Light and traditionally furnished, every room at The Pines Hotel has a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. A private bathroom is featured in each room, while some boast balconies overlooking the sea. All rooms are accessible by lift apart from the ground floor rooms that are accessible by 3 steps. Please be aware that there are steps intermittently across some of our corridors so please contact us directly before booking if you have any particular requirements.

The restaurant looks out over the Isle of Wight and Swanage Bay, and uses fresh produce in its menu, with a range of local specialities.

The hotel is located at the eastern end of the 95-mile long UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. Swanage’s centre is a 5-minute drive away, and Corfe Castle is 15 minutes away by car.

Whilst we do welcome dogs to stay in some of our bedrooms, they are not permitted in our 'superior' or 'deluxe' bedrooms. You must inform us at the time of booking if you would like to bring your dog but be aware that restrictions and charges apply.

With a stay at Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns in Poole (Oakdale), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Poole Harbour and 9 minutes from Bournemouth International Centre. This inn is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from New Forest National Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

RNLI College is located in Poole in the Dorset region, 2 km from Poole Harbour. 5 km from Sandbanks, the property is also 3.8 km away from Brownsea Island Nature Reserve. The property is set 3.8 km from Brownsea Castle and 5 km from The Italian Villa.

At the hotel, every room has a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature sea views. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer.

A Continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with any queries that they may have.

BMI The Harbour Hospital is 1.1 km from RNLI College, while Poole Magistrates Court is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from the hotel.

Everyroom has heating and air conditioning fitted.

Located in Martock, White Hart Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Ham Hill Country Park and 5 minutes from Tintinhull House Garden. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from East Lambrook Manor Gardens and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Montacute House.

Located in Lyme Regis and only 200 metres from Lyme Regis Front Beach, 3 Bay View Court provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 50 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 200 metres from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 43 km from Woodlands Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Golden Cap.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

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

Portland Castle is 49 km from 3 Bay View Court. Exeter International Airport is 44 km away.

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Strathaven is located in Uplyme, 2.8 km from Lyme Regis Front Beach and 12 km from Golden Cap. The property is situated 47 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 2.5 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 40 km from Woodlands Castle. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the holiday home also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a terrace. The units include bed linen.

Sherborne Old Castle is 50 km from the holiday home. Exeter International Airport is 41 km away.