Charminster Travel Guide
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Fairhaven Hotel
Beds a bit hard. But room good for a couple of nights
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Lovely staff, great gym & pool. Shame we had to pay £6 each to use the facilities. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
Rooms clean and warm but could do with a freshen up decoratively. Staff were very helpful. My only issue was the lack of disabled facilities. The ground floor rooms were sorted, but no walk in shower was available for us, and the small lift in the bar area was not working, nor did I see anyone attending ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road
A lovely little cabin hidden away for a break away, and a place to reset, So close to the beach and Weymouth town too was also a plus. thank you to Tracy the lovely host who made us feel so welcome.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast
We loved it! Especially loved the small beach a short walk away! And all the extra detailed walks and information books helped us lots! Thanks again for having us!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Home from home with spectacular sea views.
Great stay! Clean, easy check in, great location.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

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 savour its cosy cafes.

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.

Maumbury Rings
History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.
Things to do

Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton
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