Hotels in Dorset, United Kingdom

Dorset lies on England's southern coast, famous for the Jurassic Coast - a 95-mile stretch of cliffs and beaches revealing dinosaur fossils and rock formations like Durdle Door. With mild winters (around 40°F / 4°C) you can hunt for fossils at Lyme Regis in any season, while warm summers (around 70°F / 21°C) make swimming at Bournemouth's sandy beaches or sailing in Poole Harbour a must. For a change of scenery, head inland to explore Corfe Castle's 11th-century ruins or wander through Cerne Abbas's chalk giant.