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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. Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Nice location right by the beach, and breakfast was very good. Highly recommend.

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9
Wonderful
1,455 reviews
Price from
$83
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
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$126
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
$150
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. Super comfortable mattres. Friendly host.

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9
Wonderful
107 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

The Angove

Weymouth

At the guest house, units have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Every unit has a kettle, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. I loved every aspect of my stay! Super customer service throughout and made our stay relaxing and enjoyable! Will definitely book again!!

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9
Wonderful
608 reviews
Price from
$102
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. Very clean comfortable room. Bed slept very well. Hostess served homemade croissants every morning with assortment of other breakfast foods. Most quiet place I have ever stayed. Hostess was wonderful and quick to help with anything I needed (which was not much because everything was so well organized)

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9.4
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

Aquila Heights Guest House

Dorchester

Aquila Heights Guest House is located in Dorchester, 34 km from Corfe Castle, 42 km from Poole Harbour, and 48 km from Bournemouth International Centre. With free private parking, the property is 19 km from Monkey World and 31 km from Golden Cap. Portland Castle is 20 km from the bed and breakfast and Portland Museum is 23 km away. Very nice b&b in quite area. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Loved the breakfast.

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9.4
Wonderful
182 reviews
Price from
$172
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. Clean rooms, solid English breakfast and friendly hosts. Recommended.

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9.2
Wonderful
176 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

The New Inn

Cerne Abbas

Located in Cerne Abbas, 29 km from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 40 km of Golden Cap. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi. Great location and very comfortable

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9.2
Wonderful
480 reviews
Price from
$178
per night

Lantana Guest House

Weymouth

The Lantana is a Grade II-listed Georgian building situated on Weymouth's Seafront Esplanade. All rooms overlook Weymouth beach or Weymouth's Historic Old Harbour.

Each room features en-suite shower rooms, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Excellent hosts, lovely views, superb breakfast, high quality rooms.

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9.6
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
$190
per night

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