West Dorset District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky shoreline with calm sea and a distant sailboat.
A beach with a large cliff and the ocean.
A street with buildings, including a white building with a 'Calico' sign and a 'Wetfishshop Ltd' sign.
A seaside promenade with colorful seaside huts and a pebbled beach.
A row of blue beach huts along a sandy beach with people in the background and cliffs in the distance.
The Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Broad St Lyme Regis England
The price is AU$367 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$367
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lyme Regis Beach and Dinosaur Land are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
"A really enjoyable stay, beautiful comfortable room, great bathroom & toiletries, breakfast was lovely & dinner in the restaurant was very good but the best thing about our whole stay was the staff, they were all so friendly & welcoming & went above and beyond to make out stay very memorable. The ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

The Royal Lion Hotel
George Albert Hotel & Spa

George Albert Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Wardon Hill Farm Dorchester England
The price is AU$164 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$164
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"The hotel was the perfect venue for us short distance to all our destinations. Staff were friendly and always had time for a chat."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

George Albert Hotel & Spa
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is AU$279 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$279
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
"The hotel itself was very comfortable for our stay and one night. The bathroom is fairly basic but the shower was powerful and hot. Bed was comfy and air con was great and very cold! The place was also very quiet. We didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Live the coastal cottage dream in Dorset AONB

Live the coastal cottage dream in Dorset AONB

Osmington England
Stay at this cottage in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Weymouth Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated and spotless"

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Live the coastal cottage dream in Dorset AONB
Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town

Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town

Beaminster England
Stay at this cottage in Beaminster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Mapperton ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Very minor details. A tea towel would have been helpful. 2/3 dishwasher tablets. An anti-slip bathmat for us oldies.Garden seat cushions not the best."

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town
Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach

Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach

Bridport Dorset
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bridport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lyme Regis Beach and The Tunnel ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Lovely situation. The house was ideal for our three generation family gathering. The children and adults enjoyed the tennis court, walks, and fossil hunting. Great holiday all round. Thank you."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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