The Best Jurassic Coast Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation on or near the Jurassic Coast


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a sense of the French Riviera permeates through this elegant and stylish hotel where guests are afforded high levels of comfort and service

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individually decorated rooms, a comfy lounge and peaceful, manicured gardens combine to bestow a country house feel at the seaside

Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove

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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

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elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

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offers award-winning cuisine featuring local produce and guest rooms with unique identities all set in an attractive 16th century building

Yalbury Cottage

Lower Bockhampton

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350-year-old cottage with fireplaces and beamed ceilings retained in the restaurant where French cuisine, made of local produce, is served

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set in extensive grounds, this beautifully appointed, privately owned hotel offers a homely and relaxing atmosphere and stylish guest rooms

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set amidst 14 acres of beautiful Devon countryside yet only a short drive from the coast; stay in traditional, elegant guest rooms or cottages

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this fine Georgian residence, today an independent, family run hotel, sits in 2 acres of gardens and has direct access to The Byres riverside walk

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guest rooms are tastefully decorated and combine contemporary styling with a traditional feel; restaurant menus feature West Country produce

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a thatched, roadside inn located between Honiton and Exeter providing a comfy and accommodating respite for weary travellers

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historic, Grade I listed hotel set in pleasant grounds, guest rooms are elegant and traditional in style and retain character features

Knoll House

Studland

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featuring a range of sporting facilities, this well established hotel offers light and airy accommodation in a tranquil and picturesque setting

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seafront hotel retaining Regency charm and grandeur; guest rooms are elegantly decorated in a traditional style and many enjoy fine sea views

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family-run hotel providing a homely, welcoming atmosphere set in a tranquil garden with terrace located a 5-minute walk from the centre

Westwood House

Dorchester

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attractive, Georgian townhouse, offering elegant guest rooms, each individually decorated and furnished, and an award-winning breakfast

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friendly, family-run accommodation with a popular pub, freshly prepared and cooked to order food and comfortable, well-appointed bedrooms

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welcoming and relaxed hotel, under the same family ownership for over 60 years, placed directly on the seafront with many sea view rooms

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on the East Devon Jurassic Coast, and within easy reach of the South West Coastal Path, a period hotel offering comfortable, traditional rooms

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well placed for accessing the local, tourist, seaside facilities, a welcoming inn offering traditional, comfortable accommodation

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relax in the pleasant garden of this welcoming B&B with well-presented rooms and a convenient location a short stroll from the sea front

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comfortable hotel - sitting opposite the beach - with a good choice of room types from budget to deluxe and many with scenic sea views

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set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base

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just a mile from Chesil Beach, this friendly village inn serves English cuisine in a conservatory, and offers comfy, neutrally decorated rooms

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a relaxed, welcoming and family run guest house set in a Victorian terrace on a quiet cul de sac just steps away from the glorious beach

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situated opposite the church in a picturesque village set amidst an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, cosy, well-appointed rooms are offered

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Georgian, Grade II listed guest house with a distinctive round design situated on the seafront and affording guests with panoramic views

The Smugglers Inn

Osmington Mills

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a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food

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traditional pub set on the quayside of the historic 17th century harbour, it offers a decidedly maritime theme and live music some evenings

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in a quieter part of town, but 5-minutes from the beach, a welcoming, family-run B&B that retains its original 19th century character

Coach House Inn

Winterbourne Abbas

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renovated to offer a mellow rustic chic space and relaxed dining, this historic inn near Dorchester has luxurious rooms with their own entrance

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a thatched inn dating from the 16th century located on the town's fringes and offers traditionally styled rooms that are well-appointed

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high review scores have been awarded to this B&B in a picturesque thatched cottage, for the hospitality and beautifully decorated rooms

The Red Lion

Winfrith Newburgh

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in beautiful Dorset countryside on the edge of a small village near the Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door, a hospitable inn with cosy rooms

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set in a period, thatched property, this charming inn, with comfortable accommodation, offers a relaxing stay in a picturesque spot

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a traditional inn offering simple, modern accommodation and conveniently placed for exploring the town and surrounding area

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the guest rooms at this traditional pub are light, spacious and well maintained and are situated in the main building or in a coach house

Marley House

Winfrith Newburgh

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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

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just 80 yards from the seafront and beach, this good value-for-money inn offers a variety of rooms above its lively and convivial bar

Records Place

Southleigh

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priding themselves on the use of local produce and eggs from their own hens, this welcoming guesthouse offers a cosy, country style retreat

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converted stable block with elegant, comfortable, ground floor rooms, set in 20 acres of peaceful pasture and woodland on a working farm

Colly Farm

Dottery

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a charming, homestay guesthouse with helpful, genial hosts highly commended by previous guests and offering a comfy and relaxing stay

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former coaching inn, circa 1840, with a lively public bar and a large restaurant, decked out like a sailing ship, and cosy, comfy rooms

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set close to the Coastal Path and priding themselves on the use of local produce, this friendly guesthouse offers pleasing accommodation

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enjoy the relaxing ambiance and take a step back in time at this thoughtfully restored guesthouse providing chic, comfortable rooms

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a homely guesthouse providing simple, traditional accommodation with a fridge for guests' use and close to the famous Swanage Steam Railway

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enjoy the best of both worlds location wise with the quieter part of the beach opposite and the bustling town centre 10 minutes away on foot

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a warm and welcoming home from home in Weymouth set directly opposite the beach offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms

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