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The Redcliff

Weymouth

Just a few paces from the beach, The Redcliff offers views across Weymouth Bay, and street parking is available nearby. Weymouth town’s restaurant and pubs are a 10-minute stroll away.

All rooms at The Redcliff have Freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer. Amazing location and very friendly staff.

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9
Superb
1,457 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

Portman Lodge

Blandford Forum

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Portman Lodge offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. With free private parking, the property is 20 km from Monkey World and 25 km from Poole Harbour. Corfe Castle is 32 km away and Salisbury Racecourse is 35 km from the guest house. Breakfast was excellent and honestly why we chose Portman Lodge. My husband wanted to experience an English Breakfast. Neal was super helpful and friendly. The room was much nicer, comfortable and more modern than expected.

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9.2
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
€ 116
per night

Calm sea guesthouse

Weymouth

Situated in Weymouth, 2.2 km from Weymouth Beach and 24 km from Monkey World, Calm sea guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated guest house is located 38 km from Corfe Castle and 40 km from Golden Cap. The guest house has family rooms. Trish and Mel were extremely helpful and friendly and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Breakfast was very good and prepared individually to each of our preferences. Add to this that Weymouth is a very nice little beach town on the beautiful Jurassic Coast. I hope to return and highly recommend staying at their lovely property.

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9.5
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
€ 138
per night

The Lily Pad

Corfe Mullen

The Lily Pad is located in Corfe Mullen, 8.2 km from Poole Harbour, 12 km from Sandbanks, and 13 km from Bournemouth International Centre. This guest house provides free private parking and full-day security. Corfe Castle is 22 km away and Monkey World is 23 km from the guest house. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly.

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9
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

The Angove

Weymouth

Located in Weymouth, 650 m from Weymouth Beach and 24 km from Monkey World, The Angove provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. Situated on the beachfront, this property features a shared lounge. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Very good location- Very clean -Vanessa and Simon very good hosts -very good value - good breakfast - couldn't fault it all

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9
Superb
605 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

The Cider Shed Bed and Breakfast

Wareham

Boasting garden views, The Cider Shed Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.4 km from Monkey World. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house. Breakfast excellent Friendly service Close to wildlife-variety of birds came to feeders near window. Peaceful...

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9.4
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
€ 138
per night

Cottars

Winfrith Newburgh

Situated in Winfrith Newburgh and only 8.5 km from Monkey World, Cottars features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The homestay, set in a building dating from 1952, is 20 km from Corfe Castle and 29 km from Poole Harbour. The accommodation offers a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests. Great breakfast with homemade bread. Didn’t have a car but public transport was easy and scenic drives through villages

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9.3
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
€ 106
per night

Marden guest house

Weymouth

Located in Weymouth and only 1.6 km from Weymouth Beach, Marden guest house provides accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 2.1 km from Weymouth Harbour and 25 km from Monkey World. The guest house has private entrance. Free parking was available which was a priority for us. The location was ideal, easy to find and only a short walk into town. The breakfast was very good, quality produce all well cooked. Our room was at the back and therefore very quiet, a comfortable room with everything we needed for our stay.

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9.2
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

Cottage en-suite room with private lounge

Bridport

With free WiFi, this homestay provides a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area. Very nice property in a quite suburb of town. 10 min walk to Centre. Convenience store 2 mins away Waitrose 10min walk. Lots of pubs shops take always close

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9.1
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
€ 148
per night

Braemar

Weymouth

Braemar is located in Weymouth, a 5-minute walk to Weymouth train station and a 15-minute walk from Weymouth town centre and Harbour. Weymouth is situated on the Jurassic Coast and in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Warm welcome. Clean & cosy. Great breakfast. Great location. Easy walk to town. Nothing was a problem...Lorraine & Andre are fabulous hosts

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9.3
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

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