Carole's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Traditional seaside harbour with large beaches which are mostly pebbles but amazing place to explore. West Bay is on the Dorset coastal path so if you like walking you can see many more amazing views.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
Traditional seaside harbour with large beaches which are mostly pebbles but amazing place to explore. West Bay is on the Dorset coastal path so if you like walking you can see many more amazing views.
Traditional Victorian holiday resort with large sandy beaches, an old harbour, theatre, boat rides and a castle to explore.
160 locals recommend
Weymouth
Traditional Victorian holiday resort with large sandy beaches, an old harbour, theatre, boat rides and a castle to explore.
Amazing market on a Saturday, also a lively Artist quarter with studios and galleries. Visit the Electric Palace to see live shows, lots of charity shops if that’s your thing. August sees the carnival and torchlight procession to West Bay.
154 locals recommend
Bridport
Amazing market on a Saturday, also a lively Artist quarter with studios and galleries. Visit the Electric Palace to see live shows, lots of charity shops if that’s your thing. August sees the carnival and torchlight procession to West Bay.
Interesting town in the centre of Hardy country. Museums to visit, lots of places to eat, shopping, park, river walk and town trail
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
Interesting town in the centre of Hardy country. Museums to visit, lots of places to eat, shopping, park, river walk and town trail
Great day out, places to walk, picnic, be out in the countryside enjoying the fresh air and views.
40 locals recommend
Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle RoadGreat day out, places to walk, picnic, be out in the countryside enjoying the fresh air and views.
Hardys Cottage
Beautiful cottage home of Thomas Hardy, relaxed environment
Beautiful gardens which you can spend a day in and not be bored. Dogs welcome on a lead
128 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayBeautiful gardens which you can spend a day in and not be bored. Dogs welcome on a lead
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadBrilliant place to visit, especially if you have children.
Lovely walks and excellent views towards Bridport and Lyme Regis.
43 locals recommend
Eggardon Hill Fort
King's LaneLovely walks and excellent views towards Bridport and Lyme Regis.
Moreton Walled Garden
Pretty garden and tea rooms
Interesting resort with nice places to eat, Sandy beach, beach huts and fossils galore
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
Interesting resort with nice places to eat, Sandy beach, beach huts and fossils galore
Another beautiful beach, pebbles and often large waves, loved by beach fishermen and walkers
15 locals recommend
West Bexington
Another beautiful beach, pebbles and often large waves, loved by beach fishermen and walkers
Beautiful beach in a tiny attractive village, parking and food. On the coastal path route.
29 locals recommend
Seatown
Beautiful beach in a tiny attractive village, parking and food. On the coastal path route.
Eype
Amazing beach, great for fossils, plenty of walking too.
A visit to the castle is a must! Great gardens and an amazing house to explore
129 locals recommend
Sherborne
A visit to the castle is a must! Great gardens and an amazing house to explore
Sherborne Castle
New RoadWell worth a visit, allow plenty of time to look around.
Food scene
It’s local to my home, I know the landlady and the food is fabulous, you will get to meet the locals too.
The Chalk & Cheese
53 Dorchester RdIt’s local to my home, I know the landlady and the food is fabulous, you will get to meet the locals too.
The Fox & Hounds Inn
Duck StreetGreat food and atmosphere in an attractive village.