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3 Prout Bridge, Beaminster, Dorset
Just stepping into the BridgeHouse hotel, you can sense some of the 700-year-old former priest´s house oozing its character. With thick stone walls, mullioned windows, ancient... more

Wick Ferry, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset
The Captain´s Club Hotel is superbly located in the heart of Christchurch. The strikingly contemporary exterior and interior give this hotel all the style and elegance... more

Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Plumber Manor is one of the finest country house hotels in Dorset. This fine Jacobean manor house is located in the heart of Thomas Hardy´s ´vale... more

Church Green, Wareham, Dorset
Steeped in history, The Priory Hotel dates from the early 16th century and stands in over 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens nestled on the banks... more

Gillingham, Dorset
Stock Hill Country House Hotel and Restaurant is a privately owned and run late Victorian mansion set in 11 acres of landscaped, wooded grounds on the... more

Evershot, Dorset
Enjoy the comfort and serenity of Summer Lodge Country House Hotel luxury country retreat, set in the picturesque village of Evershot in the heart of the... more

Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Dorset
The Dower House Hotel is in the countryside close to Lyme Regis, in peaceful surroundings and set in large walled grounds. The attractive bedrooms provide a... more

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset
The Eastbury Hotel is a fine example of an early Georgian residence. Typical of the period, it has graceful, light and spacious rooms which offer home-from-home... more

Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset
The Grange Hotel is a glorious country house built 200 years ago of stone from the Purbeck Hills. It is situated within its own beautiful formal... more

Bleke Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset
La Fleur de Lys Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the centre of Shaftesbury and exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere with the emphasis on freshness, quality,... more

Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, Dorset
The Manor Hotel is situated 400m from the sea overlooking one of the Jurassic Coast's most famous landmarks, Chesil Beach. An intimate dorset country house hotel... more

East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset
Situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, Mortons House provides the perfect centre from which to enjoy this beautiful corner of England. Built in... more

26 High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Dorset
The White Hart Hotel has provided a warm welcome to travellers for around 400 years. As well as being an ideal place to stay for Oxford... more

Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset
The Alders B&B is a secluded stone house set in an old walled garden. It is situated in a picturesque conservation village near Sherborne, located almost... more

120/122 East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Alford House B&B is located on the outskirts of the village of Corfe Castle and is just a 5 minute walk from the Castle itself. The... more

Guest West, Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, Dorset
Augustine B&B is situated in a small hamlet very close to Chesil Beach on the beautiful Dorset Heritage Coast. Two clean, modern en-suite bedrooms on the... more

Bradle Farm, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset
Relax and unwind at Bradle Farmhouse B&B. A period farmhouse in the heart of Purbeck, on a 550 acre farm encompassing the highest point in Purbeck... more

Woolcombe, Melbury Bubb, Dorchester, Dorset
Brambles B&B is a delightful thatched cottage set in peaceful countryside near the historic towns of Dorchester and Sherborne, yet only a short drive to the... more

Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Candida House B&B is a former Georgian rectory. Set in a tranquil Dorset village, two miles from the sea and the World Heritage Jurassic coast, it... more

Ford Down Lane, Henley, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset
This AA 4 Star converted chapel in quiet Dorset countryside is casual yet comfortable. Chapel House is furnished with the owners antique furniture including Georgian four... more

High Street, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset
Crosskeys House B&B is a beautifully restored listed Grade II historic building, and is in the tranquil west Dorset village of Broadwindsor. Two delightfully furnished en-suite... more

Church Lane, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
Dingle Dell B&B lies down a quiet lane at the edge of the charming village and conservation area of Osmington, a mile from the coast. Set... more

Godmanstone, Dorchester, Dorset
Welcome to Field Farmhouse B&B where we pride ourselves on first class en-suite accommodation, food and friendly service. Located in the peaceful and picturesque Cerne Valley,... more

Chetnole, near Sherborne, Dorset
Fourwinds B&B is located in the picturesque village of Chetnole, near to the historic towns of Sherborne and Dorchester. An ideal place to explore the many... more

Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset
Fullers Earth B&B is a delightful Grade II listed country house dating from 1750. The rooms are elegantly furnished with TV, tea-making and hair-drying facilities. The... more

St John´s Hill, Wareham, Dorset
Gold Court House is on St John´s Hill, a small square on the southside of the charming town of Wareham. A Georgian house with a lovely... more

Higher Came, Dorchester, Dorset
Higher Came Farm House B&B is a beautiful 17th century farmhouse peacefully nestling in the heart of Dorset´s Hardy country. It is within easy reach of... more

Cattistock, Dorchester, Dorset
Higher Holway Farm is situated between Evershot and Cattistock. We spent 2 years renovating this classic Grade II 18th century Dorset farmhouse that we bought in... more

Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset
Holyleas House B&B is a warm and friendly period country house and stands in lovely walled gardens. Buckland Newton is a peaceful village between Sherborne and... more

Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset
Knapp Farmhouse is a pretty Grade II listed Dorset longhouse dating from the Middle Ages on the edge of one of West Dorset´s loveliest villages situated... more

Droop, Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Manor Farm, Droop was built originally as the coach house to the Manor in approximately 1860. Since then it has undergone several changes culminating in today´s... more

Old Malthouse Lane, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset
Maycroft B&B is a comfortable Victorian home in Langton village. The house is situated in a large garden with magnificent views. Ideally placed for exploring the... more

Wareham, Dorset
North Mill B&B is situated on the edge of Wareham on the River Piddle. Accommodation consists of 1 double and 1 twin bedroom. There is a... more

Donhead St Andrew, near Shaftesbury, Dorset
Oakdale House is located on the Dorset/Wiltshire border in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This contemporary property overlooks neighbouring fields and woods and is within... more

(B3159), Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester, Dorset
The Old Rectory B&B was built in 1850 from Caen stone and was used by the church until the mid 1970s when Queen Elizabeth signed the... more

13 Enkworth Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset
Pebble Villa is a delightful private villa overlooking Weymouth Bay. Peaceful location for adults only. Our luxurious en-suite double room overlooks the Mediterranean Garden with full... more

2/4 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset
Queen Anne House B&B is a beautifully renovated Grade II listed building circa 1720. It has survived virtually unspoiled compared to most of the townhouses of... more

Bishops Caundle, near Sherborne, Dorset
Relax in style at Ryall´s Stud Farm in a listed farmhouse that dates back to the 17th century. The property stands on the edge of Bishops... more

Holt, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Built in the 1930s Thornhill B&B is a very attractive thatched family home. You are certain to receive a warm welcome here. The house is set... more

Poundbury Road, near Dorchester, Dorset
Whitfield Farm Cottage is a 200 year old property of character and charm set in peaceful countryside within one mile of Dorchester, offering comfortable accommodation in... more

Antelope Walk, Dorchester, Dorset
The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is devoted to the wonderful world of the teddy bear and traces the history of the teddy bear from its birth... more

East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is in a Victorian villa, built and furnished by Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. It was gifted to Bournemouth... more

The Square, Swanage, Dorset
At the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre, learn about the history and heritage centre of Little London by the sea. A fascinating insight into how Swanage... more

Bovington, near Wool, Wareham, Dorset
The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world´s largest and finest collection of armoured fighting vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest... more

Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
Athelhampton House is one of the country´s finest 15th century manor houses. The Great Hall was built by Sir William Martyn in 1485 and the west... more

Chard, Dorset
Forde Abbey is a Cistercian monastery, founded mid-12th century, and has been a private home since 1543. The buildings seen today almost all existed when the... more

Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Kingston Lacy is a 17th century house that was the home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, and replaced the ruined family seat at... more

New Road, Sherborne, Dorset
Sherborne Castle is an historic country house, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and extended by the Digby family whose stately home it has been... more

Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens were established in 1765 by the First Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden and have developed into a 20 acre Grade I... more

Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset
The formal Athelhampton Gardens originally designed in 1891 is a series of calm, sophisticated spaces, including the great court with its giant pyramids, a circular pleached... more

Chard, Dorset
Forde Abbey, one of the top ten gardens in England, surrounds this magnificent stately home, nestled on the banks of the River Axe in the rolling... more

Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Beside the Kingston Lacy house is the late-Victorian formal garden. Bright bedding, a fern garden containing 25 different varieties of ferns with gravel paths running between... more

Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset
Set in idyllic surroundings, Kingston Maurward Gardens are Dorset´s best kept secret. A tranquil, and peaceful spot, the gardens are situated in undulating countryside, with a... more

Beaminster, Dorset
Mapperton´s terraced valley gardens surround the delightful Tudor/Jacobean manor house, stable blocks, dovecote and All Saints Church. On the upper levels, a walled croquet lawn, then... more

The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset
Corfe Castle guarded the route through the Purbeck Hills, the dramatic ruins stand on a natural hill. The first castle was built of wood and later... more

Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset
The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs... more

Wool, Wareham, Dorset
A great day out for all the family, Monkey World near Wareham in Dorset is internationally acclaimed for its rescue work and home to over 160... more

Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset
Welcome to the Sea Life Centre - a network of marine life aquariums stretching across much of Europe, with UK centres in Brighton, Blackpool, Birmingham, Scarborough,... more

Station House, Swanage, Dorset
The award-winning Swanage Railway is Dorset´s premier standard gauge preserved steam railway. It currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through... more

High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is a stunning exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of... more

High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset
Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world´s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber filled with its treasures, and... more

11/15 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
Bodi-Essentials specialises in mind techniques, beauty, reflexology, aromatherapy, nail treatment, massage, personal plans and self healing tutorials. A range of Health Breaks and Day Breaks are... more

Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
The Durley Hall Spa is an area for serious relaxation and pampering, encouraging an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity. The main spa facility includes a Jacuzzi,... more

Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
Relax in luxurious surroundings and be pampered from head to toe at The Haven Spa which offers a wide range of treatments including Hydrotherapy and Dry... more

Holwell, Near Sherborne, Dorset
The Aquaspa at Middle Piccadilly Natural Healing Centre has an area dedicated entirely to a variety of natural earth and water treatments including the mud and... more

Farnham Farm House, Farnham, Blandford, Dorset
Sarpenela Day Spa breaks have become a popular way to spend time, whether you choose to spend the day by yourself or come with a small... more

Evershot, Dorset
At the Summer Lodge Spa treatments are specifically designed to relax and tone using 100% natural, pure highly active ingredients. The beauty and body programmes alow... more

Farnham, near Blandford Forum, Dorset
This part thatched 17 century inn is a gem hidden in Dorset’ bucolic countryside, thanks to its charming bar and adjacent The Shed restaurant, a smartly... more

Gillingham, Dorset
Chef-patron Peter Hauser’s restaurant has a fabulously traditional country house look complete with white napery, long chintz curtains and high-backed blue chairs of immense comfort. The... more

Evershot, Dorset
A former dower house tucked away in the Dorset Downs, this is classic English country house hotel territory. The chintzy yet elegant dining room overlooks the... more

Wentworth Drive, Broadstone, Dorset
Originally known as the Dorset Golf Club in 1898, designed by Tom Dunn, later modified by Harry Colt, Broadstone sits on a superb tract of heathland.... more

Bere Regis, Poole, Dorset
The Martin Hawtree designed Dorset Golf & Country Club comprises 27 holes in three loops, the Lakeland and Parkland pair being the main championship course. This... more

119 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset
Ferndown is an attractive, classic heathland course that winds its way through the pines and rhododendrons on a soft turf that provides easy walking. Harold Hilton,... more

6 Studland, Swanage, Dorset
One of the most scenic courses in the South West, set in the Purbeck Hills high above Poole Harbour, Old Harry Rock and Sandbanks, the views... more

49a Links Road, Poole, Dorset
Parkstone, measuring 6,263 yards, par 72 demands keeping the ball straight or the penalty is thick heather rough that twists the club. Scots pines are a... more