West Dorset District
Travel Guide





Visit West Dorset District

The Royal Lion Hotel
Very convenient to have a parking space in Lyme. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Lovely room, but the toilet was filthy and the grapefruit for breakfast was dried out and mouldy underneath.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

George Albert Hotel & Spa
Clean room staff very friendly and a lovely breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

44 Fernhill Heights

52 Fernhill Heights
The house is lovely. very clean, very useful having 2 loos :) Very quiet and peaceful too. The owners are very friendly. definitely stay there again in the future
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
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 beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming coffeehouses.

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.

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.




