West Knighton
Travel Guide
Visit West Knighton

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
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Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Fairhaven Hotel
Very old rooms with leak marks on the ceiling. No mixed taps
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Everything walkable and a great standard of INN type accommodation
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside
Lovely cottage, we ordered food through the host which was amazing and great to have on our arrival. We did some lovely walks to Dorchester and Osmington. Cottage clean and had all the necessary amenities including a large fridge.Lots of character including a few low beams.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Home from home with spectacular sea views.
Great stay! Clean, easy check in, great location.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach
Well appointed cosy cottage with good amenities. Warm and comfortable. Only struggle was parking our van. Streets very narrow and limited spaces in car parks. Lovely area for walks and gorgeous beach within walking distance.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Maiden Castle
Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Maumbury Rings
History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.
Things to do

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - 13:00

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch
- Durdle Door
- Poole Harbour
- Weymouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Chesil Beach
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Portland Harbour
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Seatown Beach
- Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope
- Brownsea Castle
- Abbotsbury Swannery
- Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
- Bowleaze Cove Beach








