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About the Area

West Dorset really is a unique part of the country, with a magnificent coastline designated a UK World Heritage Site, idyllic countryside and vibrant towns.

Our coastline is unrivalled and is fantastic for fossil hunting and family fun. Our picturesque resorts like Lyme Regis and West Bay offer a wide range of holiday activities - from paddling in the sea to sailing and windsurfing or strolls along the prom!

Our towns are full of beautiful buildings and provide excellent shopping opportunities. A stroll though one of our towns brings to life our rich history, from Roman relics to Thomas Hardy.

Explore further into West Dorset and you'll find many ancient sites, from huge hillforts to long barrows dating from Neolithic or New Stone Age. West Dorset has also been home to well-known residents, the most famous of which is the 180ft Cerne Giant!

West Dorset's coastline and stunning landscape has provided the backdrop for many tv and film productions. Directors come in search of original settings, sweeping landscapes, inspiring seascapes, majestic houses, rustic cottages and picturesque towns and villages.

West Dorset offers an amazing variety of contrasts so why not come and explore our breathtaking scenery, absorb our history and heritage or simple relax in one of the most beautiful and diverse parts of England.

There is a superb variety of holiday accommodation in West Dorset to suit all tastes and budgets which is available for you to search and book online. Why not take advantage of the short breaks and special offers available and book yourself a bargain break?