Tessa & her family warmly welcome guests to Long Acre B&B near Dorchester, which is a peaceful and secluded family home with an acre of garden, bordered by fields. It is situated on the western outskirts of the pretty village of Owermoigne, 7 miles east of Dorchester, near the coast. With easy access to the nearby A352, it is a perfect base from which to visit Purbeck, Weymouth, Dorchester and the world heritage Jurassic Coast, with a whole host of local attractions for families, couples or the independent traveller. Two rooms are available: Double room overlooking the garden with its own private shower/toilet room. Family room with a double & single bed, shower/toilet ensuite. This room can also be used for double or twin occupancy. Both B&B rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and TV, and WiFi access is available. Breakfast is served in the conservatory overlooking the garden. Rates : From £30 to £40 per person per night. From £60 to £65 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children over 7 years old only. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Off street parking. Wi-Fi / Internet access.

Situated within 15 minutes walk from Weymouth town centre and the beach. The Radipole nature reserve is even closer, where you can enjoy the nature trails and see the wild fowl, which migrate here for the summer. All rooms are en-suite or with private bathroom and having TV, hairdryer, fridge and tea making facilities. There is also Wireless Internet access. The dining room is on the lower ground floor with a patio door to the garden. This is ideal if visiting with young children, as adults can sit and relax while the children can play safely. There is a small car parking area at the front. Due to the number of stairs, including a flight down to the dining room, regretfully we are not suitable for guests with serious mobility problems All Credit Cards are accepted including Amex. Open all year including Christmas, New Year and Easter and only 0.5 mile to train, bus station and beach! We look forward to making your visit a memorable one. There is a selection of local shops close by, including a hairdresser and convenience shop. The harbour, with its mix of working and pleasure craft, is just 10 minutes walk, where you can go out on a charter boat for a days fishing. For those who do wish to go fishing, we can offer fridge or freezer facilities for your catch. There are a variety of restaurants, along the harbour and in the town for eating out, with everything from traditional fish & chips to Mediterranean, Japanese, and Indian cuisine. While in Weymouth you may like to visit nearby places like Abbotsbury Swannery & Gardens, Monkey World (featured on TV’s Monkey Business) and Bovington Tank Museum, which are just a short, drive away. Rates : £30 per person per night. £60 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Childrens prices - Under 4 years free. 5-13 sharing with adults half price. 14 years over adult prices. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking. 4 Star Visit Britain. Enjoy England.

A particularly splendid example of English domestic architecture, Queen Anne House was built by Thomas Gilbert in 1710 from Portland stone at a time when Sir Christopher Wren had initiated its use extensively in the re-building of London after the great fire. Oyster Room is a spacious romantic room perfect for wedding nights and large enough for added beds for children. It has a comfortable double tester bed with ensuite shower. White Room has a medieval look with its white muslin drapes and view overlooking the garden. It has a comfortable double bed and en-suite with bath. Lotus Room is a spacious room with an oriental feel and comfortable double tester bed with ensuite bath. There is a stunning sitting room & hall. Rates : From £34 to £44 per person per night. Children £20. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. 4 Star AA. 4 Parking Spaces.

Clarendon Lodge is situated close to Shelly Park and only minutes from pleasant cliff top walks with beautiful views and safe sandy beaches at Bournemouth in Dorset. The location is ideal for easy access by car or frequent bus and rail services to Bournemouth town centre with its attractions such as the B.I.C., Pavilion Theatre, gardens and cinemas. Neighbouring Christchurch, Poole with the ferry to France, the New Forest and Purbecks are nearby. Bournemouth International Airport, rail and coach stations are all within easy reach. Our hotel has many interesting features such as our original Victorian staircase and our relaxing residents lounge. Our hotel has an array of double, twin and family character rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. At the Clarendon Lodge we hope to make you stay as enjoyable as possible and we aim to provide the following facilities: Warm and Friendly Atmosphere Forecourt Parking Open All Year Special Rates For Long Term Breaks and Off Peak Stays Conference Facilities For Up To 12 Delegates Close To Boscombe And Bournemouth Shops And Facilities German Spoken For International Guests Rates : From £24 to £32 per person per night. From £46 to £64 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available.

We are located on a gentle slope in the village of Kimmeridge, with views of Kimmeridge Bay over our farmland which stretches from the highest point in Purbeck (Swyre Head) right out to the recently designated World Heritage coastline. Kimmeridge Farmhouse was built in the 14th Century, with additional extensions added in the late Georgian/early Victorian times. We farm 700 acres at Kimmeridge which is part of a total of 1800 which we have farmed since 1962. It is very much a working farm with much to see, including two dairy herds, sheep, beef cattle and corn which Jerry farms in a partnership with his two brothers and his father. Kimmeridge Farmhouse was built in the 14th century with extensions added throughout the late Georgian and early Victorian times. It is a very spacious house with large rooms that are furnished to a very high standard. We offer three ensuite bedrooms; two double rooms, one with bathroom and one with shower, and a deluxe bedroom. The deluxe room (featured on the left) can be either a double or twin and has a shower. All rooms have TVs, a beverage tray, clock radios and hairdriers. Upstairs adjoining the guest rooms is a lounge area (featured on the right) where guests are invited to perhaps plan the next day's excursions using the maps and books available, to read or just sit back and relax! A delicious home cooked breakfast of your choice is served in our traditionally furnished dining room, which overlooks our tranquil garden. For those off season breaks the house is fully centrally heated. At Kimmeridge Farm our land extends out to the recently announced World Heritage Coast and is only a short walk away. Our land also reaches up to Swyre Head which is the highest point in Purbeck offering panoramic views of the surrounding coast and countryside. There are many stunning walks within our farm and out of it too, including the coastal walk and also inland along the Purbeck Hills. The Medieval village and ruins of Corfe Castle is 4 miles away and provides the link for the Steam Railway to Swanage which is classic 6 mile journey with that slight feel of nostalgia! For the main line train, the nearest railway station is at Wareham. The beautiful sandy beach of Studland is 9 miles away and leads around to Sandbanks where a chain ferry links the Isle of Purbeck to Poole. From this point you can take a boat ride to Brownsea Island or explore Poole Harbour; the second largest natural harbour in the world. Travelling westwards towards Dorchester there is Monkey World (8 miles) and The Bovington Tank Museum (9 miles). Rates : From £30 to £37.50 per person per night. Children over 10 years old only. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking. Dinner is available by arrangement. 4 Star Gold Award ETC.

Bournemouth Hotel, the Tudor Grange Hotel, is a Bournemouth hotel by the sea, in this top seaside tourist resort in Dorset, on the South Coast of England, is one of the most historic hotels in the UK. This Dorset Hotel provides accommodation in an excellent location, close to Bournemouth safe seaside beach, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, night clubs and shops of Bournemouth town centre. This Bournemouth hotel has unique character among Bournemouth hotels, styled like a country house hotel with many pleasing features. The Hall, Lounge and Dining Room are panelled in beautiful old oak. The main stairway is an original "William and Mary" being 300 years old. This historic hotel has ten ensuite rooms each with its own charm, many of which overlook the garden. There is a a mixture of twin, double and family rooms, each complete with a colour television and tea and coffee making facilites. If you are away on business and have work to do this can be from the comfort of your own room as the hotel is fitted with high-speed wireless internet connection throughout. We have a beautiful romantic Four Poster Room with king sized four poster bed, luxury en-suite bathroom with double ended bath, seperate dressing room and romantic "Romeo and Juliet" style balcony overlooking the garden. Ideal for a honeymoon, anniversary or romantic get away. Our new Deluxe Double room is complete with king size sleigh bed, lounge area, 28" widescreen TV and fireplace. The relaxing pleasant atmosphere of the dining room is the perfect way to start a day either whilst on holiday or on business. There is a newly refurbished bar. In the summer months the garden offers a relaxing haven which belies the hotels close proximity to Bournemouth town centre. The hotel lounge is private but available for hire. Rates : From £30 to £50 per person per night. From £60 to £100 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Family room from £60 to £100 per night. Children over 6 years old welcome (£10 per night). No smoking. Pets allowed. Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details. 3 Stars AA.

Allan and Barbara offer you a warm and friendly welcome at The Letchworth which is situated just across the road from the beach and Esplanade. Most rooms are en-suite, some with views of the bay. The decor throughout is well maintained with well furnished rooms including many useful extras. The Letchworth is ideally situated for the town centre, cinema, theatre restaurants and to condor ferry terminal. We have an excellent reputation for good food, cleanliness and hospitality. Facilities include : Parking on Site, Licensed, Remote Control TVs, Radio, Heating, Residents Lounge, Guest Payphone, Hair Dryers, Hospitality Tray & Ironing Facilities. All rooms have free car parking in our private car park. All major credit cards welcome. We are open all year. Special offers available on short breaks. Offers on weekend and mid-week breaks available. Rates : From £28 to £32 per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. AA 4 Diamonds. Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.

Crosskeys House is a Listed Grade II historic building set in the tranquil village of Broadwindsor, just two and a half miles from Beaminster, in the exquisitely beautiful west Dorset. This interesting house, which stands on a site once occupied by a pub, a cobbler's shop and a blacksmith, has been recently extensively refurbished to provide an exceptionally high standard of comfort. The whole building is fully centrally heated and we have been awarded a 5 Star Silver Award status issued by Quality in Tourism. The guest bedrooms have recently been entirely renovated to provide a very high standard of comfort. The beds can be made up as either super king size doubles or arranged as twins. Each room has full central heating with thermostatically regulated radiators for precise temperature control and fans are provided in warm conditions. All are equipped with a large flatscreen television with 'Freeview', a radio/alarm clock, a hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a generous fridge for keeping drinks cool. In addition, there is a selection of magazines and books. The en-suite bathrooms have been carefully prepared and feature baths. The Green bathroom is provided with a hair washing showerhead and the Blue bathroom has a shower over the bath. We pride ourselves on our large fluffy towels and face flannels. There are facilities for drying clothes and we are glad to make ironing facilities available as well as a trouser press for those who like perfect creases! For those who wish to keep in touch with the outside world, we are happy to send and receive a modest number e-mails. WIFI connection to the internet is provided free of charge. The White Lion pub, a mere 200 paces away in the centre of the village, serves a range of ales as well as really delicious modestly priced food. Nearby Beaminster (Thomas Hardy's "Emminster") features several good and one exceptional restaurant. Cast the net a little further to Bridport and West Bay and the eating opportunities are endless. Crosskeys House is an outstanding base from which to explore west Dorset and the surrounding area. It is close to important historic buildings and sites, fascinating towns and villages with a huge variety of shops as well as the world famous Jurassic Coast. For the energetic, golf, horse riding, sailing, swimming, ballooning and even walking with llamas are all usually available. We will be delighted to investigate any other special interest you may have. Rates : From £85 to £95 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children over 12 years old only. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. 5 Star Visit Britain Silver Award. Wi-Fi / Internet Access.

Fred and June Rendell invite you to stay at Vernon Guest House at Beacon Hill, near Poole, where you will receive a warm welcome. All our rooms are ensuite and on the ground floor, and have tea & coffee making facilities, colour TV (Sky) and central heating. Residents have their own door for ease of access and there is off-road parking. Full English Breakfast is included. Dogs are welcome. We are open all year round. There is a friendly public house and restaurant within easy walking distance. We are within easy reach of the many attractions and places of interest for which Dorset is renowned, including Monkey World (11 miles), Poole (4 miles), Bournemouth (7 miles) and the beautiful beaches of the Isle of Purbeck (7/8 miles). The New Forest is also just a short drive away. Rates : From £20 per person per night. Sorry, no children. No smoking. Pets allowed. Parking available. 2 star Enjoy England.

Once the Rectory for the 11th century church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Candida House is set in the ancient village of Whitchurch Canonicorum in a fold of the rolling hills of West Dorset. The fascinating old market town of Bridport - and the coast with its clifftop walks and seaside villages are about ten minutes away. Nearby, the World Heritage Jurassic coastline invites days of exploration, from the fossil-hunters' paradise of Charmouth to the Cobb at Lyme Regis. There are Iron Age hill forts all around and Dorchester was Roman Durnovaria - and Hardy's Casterbridge. Candida House offers three centrally-heated bedrooms: one double and two with twin beds all with en-suite bathrooms, television and tea- and coffee-making facilities. After a good night's sleep, we offer a home-cooked full English breakfast. We use local farm produce: free-range eggs, fresh fruit and juices, our own home-made bread, jams and marmalade and offer a vegetarian option - all cooked to your order. For garden lovers, there are many country houses and fine gardens to enjoy. For golfers and walkers there are spectacular courses with views that might almost distract you from your game, as well as miles of well-marked footpaths in the countryside, where you will find real old pubs serving good food and drink. Rates : From £40 per person per night. From £70 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. Wi-Fi / Internet Access. 4 Star Visit Britain.