Hotels in Dorset, UK

Hotels in Dorset, UK
Dorset, a county in South West England, is famous for being the home of Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen. Known for its sandy beaches, rivers and extensive coast land, Dorset is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. Go sailing from Poole Harbour, canoeing on the River Wey or kayaking off the coast of Bournemouth. Walkers and hikers will enjoy Dorset, with miles of trails in the hills above Abbotsbury, the Ant Hill Trail in western Dorset and hiking on the Dorset Heath. Towns like Bournemouth, Swanage and Lyme Regis are great places for a base from which to explore Dorset's natural resources. Luckily, they have a good variety of hotel accommodations too.

The Trouville Hotel

The Trouville Hotel is located in Bournemouth in Dorset and is family-owned and operated. It offers 75 guest rooms all with en suite bath, TV, hairdryer, beverage making facilities and complimentary toiletries. The hotel has several packages available with either bed and breakfast, or dinner, bed and breakfast included. The hotel's Le Cafe Bar and The Deauville Restaurant serve everything from drinks and snacks to full multi-course lunches and dinners, and are popular with locals and guests alike. Free high-speed wireless internet is also available in Le Cafe Bar if you need to get online. The hotel is within walking distance of Bournemouth's seven miles of beach for early morning walks and water sports.

The Trouville Hotel
Priory Road
Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5DH
011 (+44) (0) 1202 552262
trouvillehotel.com

The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel in Swanage, Dorset, is set in its own cliff top gardens with a view over Swanage Bay. The hotel's recently refurbished guest rooms boast en suite bath, TV and radio, with most packages including dinner and breakfast. Many rooms have ocean views. The restaurant serves a three or four-course dinner specializing in fine British cuisine and using local Dorset produce where possible. The Pines Hotel is near the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, and perfect for long hikes on the cliffs or walks on the beaches below.

The Pines Hotel
Burlington Road
Swanage, Dorset
BH19 1LT
011 (+44) (0) 1929 425211
pineshotel.co.uk

Alexandra Hotel

Located in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the Alexandra Hotel is situated in its own gardens with a view out over Lyme Bay. Originally built in 1735, the building became a hotel more than 100 years ago and has offered luxury service ever since. Its individually designed guest rooms, many of which have ocean views, boast en suite bath, beverage making facilities, hairdryer and TV. The hotel's two award-winning restaurants serve breakfast and dinner, and also have extensive wine lists. From the Alexandra Hotel, you can hike up Golden Cap, walk on the beaches of Lyme Regis or take a boat out sailing.

The Alexandra Hotel
Pound Street
Lyme Regis, Dorset
DT7 3HZ
011 (+44) (0)1297 442010
hotelalexandra.co.uk

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