West Knighton Travel Guide
Tourist 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
Very basic.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Knoll House
Good clean hotel. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside
We had a very comfortable stay here for 3 nights. 4 adults and 3 children between 8 and 18 months. The property was a greet size and so much room for everyone. A lovely quiet location with a stunning family friendly pub nextdoor which provide an ample menu. A very well equipped kitchen, although ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.
Everything about the property was perfect, very clean and well provisioned. lovely enclosed garden for my dog. Everything needed was there.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

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
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
- Durdle Door
- Poole Harbour
- Corfe Castle
- Weymouth Beach
- Sandbanks Beach
- Lulworth Cove
- Weymouth Harbour
- Durdle Door Beach
- Chesil Beach
- Wimborne Minster
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Swanage Beach
- Weymouth Bay
- Poole Quay
- West Bay Beach
- RNLI College
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Seatown Beach
- Abbotsbury Swannery
- Brownsea Castle
- Lulworth Castle
- West Bexington Beach
- Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
- Portland Bill Lighthouse
- Eype Beach
- Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens









