| there's also a bar and patio tables. in an imposing victorian building, this relaxed inn with rooms is a 10-minute walk from the working carriage museum and 2. 3 miles from the peak district national park. complimentary breakfast is provided, and there's a restaurant with an oak-panelled dining room, serving british cuisine. the 5 refined, traditional rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 10:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Manchester Airport 1 hr 14
Abbotsbury Swannery (25 min.)
sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery plus kids play and a maze. Weymouth Bay (13 min.)
beach and sailing Sandworld (13 min.)
unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations plus a coffee shop. Nothe Fort (10 min.)
open museum in a victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels plus film and diorama displays. Chesil Beach (16 min)
steep shingle beach popular with anglers & walkers with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Harbour (11 min.)
vibrant boating marina with shower facilities a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Sandsfoot Castle (16 min.)
cliffside castle ruins constructed in the 16th century known for peaceful gardens & sea views. Sea Life Centre Weymouth (15 min.)
family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Ringstead Bay (31 min)
picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Chesil Beach Holiday Park (3 min) Portland Castle (6 min.)
1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views a tudor kitchen a heritage garden and tea rooms. Lulworth Cove (43 min.)
this distinctive rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (22 min.)
18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms plus a restaurant. Durdle Door (42 min.)
this natural limestone arch on the jurassic coast is one of dorset s most photographed landmarks. Weymouth Beach (10 min.)
curving sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by king george iii. Langton Avenue (10 min) The Ferrybridge (4 min) | 
