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Welcome to Dorset.

We hope that you are all staying safe and well during these difficult times.  England is now in a national lockdown and therefore all non-essential businesses are closed and we are being asked to stay home.

Our priority right now is to ensure that we look after our local community and the landscape around us. Please follow our guidelines to respect, protect and enjoy Dorset.

Why not take this time to plan your next visit to Dorset when the time is right.  Explore our website and social channels and look forward to spending some time in Dorset when it is safe to do so.  Our beautiful coast and countryside, towns and fabulous accommodation, attractions and eating out businesses will still be here waiting to welcome you back with open arms.

We’ll continue to share some of our favourite images of Dorset over on our social channels and we’d also love for you to share your own memories with us on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

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The Quarterdeck, large self catering holiday house, Swanage, Dorset, Swanage accommodation

The Quarterdeck

A short stroll from Swanage Beach, this bright, spacious, seaside house with hot tub and balcony…

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages

Upton Grange Holiday Cottages

From it’s location of privilege, cossetted in the centre of the tiny unspoilt hamlet of Upton,…

Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book. Both novice and sailor…

The Eastbury Hotel & Spa

The Eastbury Hotel & Spa

A beautiful, 26 bedroom country house hotel with lovely gardens and a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant set…

Toad Hall Cottages

Toad Hall Cottages are a leading provider of holiday cottages throughout the South West, call now…

Monart Spa Poundbury

Monart Spa - Poundbury is Dorset’s brand new luxury day spa set in Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother…

City Cruises Poole

Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2020). Check the…

Waterside Holiday Park and Spa

Waterside Holiday Park & Spa is a five-star beach side Holiday Park at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth.…

The Heights Hotel

3 Star, 62 bedroom hotel on the summit of Portland in the centre of World Heritage Site, enjoying…

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Friendly, uncommercialised holiday park with modern day comforts. Stunning location with direct…

Lucerne Apartment

A comfortable one-bedroom spacious apartment with excellant sea views.about 5 minutes from town and…

Lulworth Outdoors

*LATEST UPDATE* Activities are suspended until further notice. Lulworth Outdoors are a passionate,…

Athelhampton House and Gardens

Athelhampton House & Gardens is one of the finest English manor houses, with beautiful furnished…

Character Farm Cottages

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Kersbrook

The Kersbrook is a beautiful thatched, eighteenth century Grade II listed building (1780) set in…

Swanage Railway

Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Steam trains run for most of the year -…

Silverlake Dorset

Sitting in the heart of West Dorset, Silverlake offers a stunning space that celebrates unspoilt…

Lyme Bay Holidays

Everything about a Lyme Bay Holiday is special. Lyme Bay Holidays (QAA) know what's really…

Wareham Forest Tourist Park

In the heart of Wareham Forest, surrounded by trees. Level quiet family park with outdoor pool.

Sandford Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts

Just a stone’s throw away from the Dorset coast, Sandford Holiday Park is a lively family park…

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