Lulworth Cove Inn
Lulworth Cove
character, 400-year-old inn set moments from the scenic cove, it features cosy rooms with a maritime theme and serves a fresh, seasonal menu
The Fontmell
Fontmell Magna
set over a babbling brook, it flows between the eclectically furnished bar and the library-themed restaurant, a comfy inn with stylish guest rooms
Yalbury Cottage
Lower Bockhampton
350-year-old cottage with fireplaces and beamed ceilings retained in the restaurant where French cuisine, made of local produce, is served
Kingston Country Courtyard
Kingston
set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base
Marley House
Winfrith Newburgh
country house B&B luxury at this period house next to the church in a pretty Saxon village; guests can enjoy a private patio and hot tub
The Museum Inn
Farnham
17th-century inn, retains flagstone floors, roaring fires and cosy alcoves, set in a picture-postcard village surrounded by Cranborne Chase scenery
The Smugglers Inn
Osmington Mills
a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food
Heronshaw House
Hurn
a traditional 17th-century stone farmhouse located in quiet countryside yet only a few minutes drive from the terminal at Bournemouth Airport
Crown Hotel
Blandford Forum
beautifully restored Georgian coaching inn, said to be Dorset's oldest inn, featuring stylish rooms and a large patio overloking water meadows
The Grosvenor Arms
Shaftesbury
a fine Georgian hotel, set close to famous Gold Hill, retaining character features, combined with more contemporary styling and comforts
The Acorn Inn
Evershot
atmospheric, 16th-century coaching inn, featured in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d’Urbervilles, with cosy, well-appointed rooms and a skittle alley
Dower House Hotel
Rousdon
set in extensive grounds, this beautifully appointed, privately owned hotel offers a homely and relaxing atmosphere and stylish guest rooms