| the 66-acre property has tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, badminton, croquet, and a yurt, plus a pond, a garden and a picnic area. 7 miles of the dinosaur museum and the dorset county museum. alongside the thornecomb wood, these stone, slate and brick cottages are within 2. the country-chic cottages are individually decorated and have flat-screen tvs, dvd players, kitchens, and separate bedrooms. a seasonal game room offers pool and table tennis. some cottages have additional bedrooms, 2nd stories, private gardens and wood-burning stoves. dogs are welcome in select cottages (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Bristol Airport 1 hr 42
Lulworth Castle Wareham (32 min)
Festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle, plus 5 miles of Jurassic coast. Cerne Abbas Giant (22 min)
Mysterious, club wielding, naked male figure, of indeterminable age, cut into a chalk hillside. Lulworth Cove (30 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Weymouth Beach (21 min)
Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. Abbotsbury Swannery (30 min)
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze. Dorset County Museum (8 min)
Collections of Iron Age artifacts from Maiden Castle, local fossils and Thomas Hardy's effects. Weymouth Harbour (23 min)
Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Ringstead Bay (26 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (18 min)
Visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Hardys Cottage (4 min)
Quaint cottage & birthplace of English author Thomas Hardy, with a visitor centre and a garden. Durdle Door (29 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Chesil Beach (28 min)
Steep shingle beach, popular with anglers & walkers, with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Nothe Fort (26 min)
Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. Maiden Castle (11 min)
Expansive Iron Age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century BC, plus views & paths. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (21 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). | 
