Charminster Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Fairhaven Hotel
Perfect location, lovely friendly staff. The hotel is quite tired and needs some love and care put into it, but it was clean and comfortable. View of the beach from our room was beautiful. Parking is in a nearby car park for £6 a day with a voucher from the hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Great find, with a pool very nice hotel
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
A friendly and supportive receptionist greeted me. The room was bright, fresh and clean. A good night's sleep was had in a comfortable bed followed by a powerful hot shower in the morning.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road
A lovely little cabin hidden away for a break away, and a place to reset, So close to the beach and Weymouth town too was also a plus. thank you to Tracy the lovely host who made us feel so welcome.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast
Fabulous location. Lovely welcome touches. Well equipped for self catering. All mod cons.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

THE BOATHOUSE. The gateway to the Jurassic Coast
Popular places to visit

West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Maiden Castle
Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Maumbury Rings
History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.
Activities

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town











