| other amenities include a bar, and a garden that has covered seating. there's a cosy carvery that has a fireplace and uses locally sourced ingredients. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. family rooms sleep up to 4 people. this relaxed family-run guesthouse in a residential area is 6 miles from monkey world wildlife sanctuary, 5 miles from scenic gardens at charborough house and 1 mile from the a31 road. breakfast is complimentary. kids age 12 and under stay at no charge with an adult. the 5 casual rooms offer en suite, shower-only marble bathrooms; some have sitting areas and/or tubs
Bristol Airport 1 hr 48
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (13 min)
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze. Upton Country Park (18 min)
Wooded parkland set out in the early 19th century with kids' play trail, tea rooms and Segway tours. National Trust - Clouds Hill (11 min)
Austere brick and beamed cottage retreat of T.E. Lawrence, with original contents and exhibition. National Trust - Kingston Lacy (20 min)
Italian-style country manor with Egyptian artefacts, a notable art collection and a Japanese garden. Corfe Castle (21 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Brownsea Island (48 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Lulworth Castle Wareham (24 min)
Festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle, plus 5 miles of Jurassic coast. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (10 min)
Visitors can view rescued & endangered primates in this open-air animal park with a gift shop. Splashdown (23 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Lulworth Cove (25 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Hardys Cottage (14 min)
Quaint cottage & birthplace of English author Thomas Hardy, with a visitor centre and a garden. Ringstead Bay (32 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Dorset County Museum (17 min)
Collections of Iron Age artifacts from Maiden Castle, local fossils and Thomas Hardy's effects. Durdle Door (28 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Cerne Abbas Giant (30 min)
Mysterious, club wielding, naked male figure, of indeterminable age, cut into a chalk hillside. | 
