West Knighton Travel Guide
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Fairhaven Hotel
"Excellent hotel in excellent location. We’ll be back"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Haven Hotel
"Great location. Good reception. Great food. Room great apart from view out of window. Could not use pool etc as was not advised there was staff training so not open in the afternoon. Only knew staff training when I had got ready and gone down to a notice on the door to enter. Times of pools opening ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
"Good hotel ideal for stay prior to show at Lighthouse a 5 minute walk away."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Quayside Quarters
"Very comfortable room, clean with everything needed, if a little small. The host was very good, nothing too much trouble."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.
"Wonderful location, cozy, private, quiet, and relaxing. The Host obviously puts a lot of care and consideration for the guests. Highly recommend this accommodation."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
"Large, sunny 2 bedroom apartment and a short walk to the beach. Carol is a lovely, friendly host and made us feel very welcome. We were very lucky with the weather but felt the apartment would have benefitted from some fans as it became very hot and stuffy in there. The bedrooms only have blinds ..."
Reviewed on 28 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.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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.

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 savour its lively bars.

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

Portland Jurassic Coast Guided Mini Bus Excursions

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

Sherborne Ghost Walk: Audio Tour of Dorset Oldest Town
- Poole Harbour
- Durdle Door
- Sandbanks Beach
- Weymouth Beach
- Lulworth Cove
- Weymouth Harbour
- Corfe Castle
- Durdle Door Beach
- Swanage Beach
- Chesil Beach
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Wimborne Minster
- Poole Quay
- Weymouth Bay
- West Bay Beach
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Brownsea Castle
- Splashdown Waterpark
- Seatown Beach
- Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
- Nothe Fort
- West Bay Harbour
- Weymouth Marina
- Shell Bay Beach
- Osmington Bay Beach







