| there's also a garden with a seasonal bar/eatery, picnic tables and wooden gazebos. set in a redbrick building in a leafy residential area, this upscale pub with rooms is a 10-minute walk from landscaped gardens at compton acres, 1 mile from sandbanks beach and 2 miles from parkstone train station. there's a polished, contemporary restaurant featuring a courtyard dining area that has a glass roof and a colourful tile floor. some rooms offer garden views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. airy, modern rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus en suite bathrooms. parking and cooked breakfast are complimentary
Bristol Airport 2 hr 13
Old Harry Rocks (49 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Swanage Railway (44 min) Knoll Beach Studland (23 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Bournemouth Pier (10 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Isle of Purbeck (42 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Oceanarium (9 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Corfe Castle (34 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Alum Chine Beach (6 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (26 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (11 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Adventure Wonderland (21 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Sandbanks Beach (6 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Brownsea Island (39 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Compton Acres (5 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Splashdown (14 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. | 
