| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 6 miles from bournemouth train station. there's an informal restaurant serving classic british dishes, and a sea-view beer garden. full english breakfast and parking are complimentary. set on a clifftop overlooking the isle of purbeck, this straightforward family-run hotel is a 5-minute walk from the seafront and 2. unassuming rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; most offer sea views. room service is available
Bristol Airport 2 hr 16
Knoll Beach Studland (46 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Highcliffe Castle (15 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. Bournemouth Pier (11 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 2)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Brownsea Island (53 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Alum Chine Beach (17 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (10 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. The Needles (1 hr 46)
Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (9 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Isle of Purbeck (52 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Adventure Wonderland (17 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Splashdown (23 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Oceanarium (10 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Compton Acres (17 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Corfe Castle (44 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. | 
