West Dorset District
Travel Guide
Visit West Dorset District
The Royal Lion Hotel
Superb breakfast with helpful staff
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
The Frampton Arms
My third visit. Very comfortable bed and clean bedroom and bathroom. On site EV charging is a great facility, plus easy parking. Whilst no cooked breakfast what is offered is very good and there is plenty to eat. Great pub with excellent food - very generous portions. Very accessible to be able to ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/2
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
The Cow Shed
44 Fernhill Heights
The Old Dairy
Fantastic property. Esther was such a wonderful host. Really thoughtful and welcoming, and the pictures she's painted for the property are lovely. We really liked the spacious living and dining areas. And we all slept comfortably in the beds. House was lovely and clean. I didn't get check in instructions ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Popular places to visit
Abbotsbury Swannery
Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Wander through these luxurious gardens, where the exotic and unusual flowers are reminiscent of the tropics.
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 savor its charming coffeehouses.
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.
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.
Cerne Abbas Giant
Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.
