Weymouth, Subtropical Abbotsbury and Dorset Charms

Set on a breathtaking Georgian bay with sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, Weymouth is a firm-favourite holiday destination and the perfect base for this relaxing tour. From here, discover the beautiful displays of Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, the spectacular vista of Lulworth Cove and the pretty resort of Lyme Regis, with the chance to also explore Blandford Forum and popular Bournemouth.

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Your Tour Includes

  • 7 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 7 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Weymouth for a seven-night stay.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

Enjoy a day to relax in delightful Weymouth or join our optional excursion to Blandford Forum, the most complete, small Georgian town in England.

Surrounding the attractive market place is a variety of independent shops and boutiques, cafés, restaurants and pubs. For a local 'tipple', pay a visit to the Hall and Woodhouse Brewery and shop where you can buy bottles of famous Badger Beer. There are also a number of indoor and outdoor markets in the town throughout the week.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Optional Excursions

  • Blandford Forum

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

We call at Dorchester, Dorset’s county town and the birthplace of Thomas Hardy.

After some free time we continue to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens – a splendid garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. The Sunken Garden and nature trail are worth exploring, alternatively enjoy a cup of tea in the colonial style teahouse.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Dorchester
  • Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
  • Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
  • Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Today we explore the Jurassic Coast. We visit Bridport and West Bay; renowned for fossil hunting and the famous sandstone East Cliff that exposes 185 million years of history.

We continue to Lyme Regis, a pretty seaside resort that offers breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches and a fascinating history.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Lyme Regis
  • West Bay
  • Bridport

Day at leisure to explore Weymouth at your own pace. A small harbour town in the 12th century, Weymouth is now a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery and an historic fishing harbour.

Custom House Quay is on the Melcombe Regis side of the river estuary and the Old Harbour is on the Weymouth side. The two harbours often opposed each other, but were officially united in the reign of Elizabeth I by a bridge built in 1597. The present bridge dates from 1930, and raises every two hours to allow ships to pass through.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Enjoy another day in seaside Weymouth today, or alternatively join our optional excursion to Poole, a bustling resort and known for being the home of Europe’s largest natural harbour.

We continue on to visit the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth. This stylish resort offers everything you would expect from a British seaside holiday town, including a Victorian Pier, golden beaches and beautiful gardens.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Optional Excursions

  • Poole and Bournemouth

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

A scenic journey awaits today as we pass through the quaint village of Corfe Castle to visit the seaside town of Swanage.

We return to Weymouth via a stop at beautiful Lulworth Cove. Tiny Main Road leads through the charming village to the panoramic view of the cove. A pebbled beach and crystal-clear waters make this one of the most popular spots on the Dorset Coast.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Swanage
  • Lulworth Cove

Return home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights at the 3-star Royal Hotel in Weymouth.

Royal Hotel Weymouth

Royal Hotel Weymouth

The Royal Hotel is a Grade II listed building, commanding an unrivalled position right on Weymouth’s seafront. This beautiful late-Victorian hotel is just a short walk away from a wealth of shops, independent cafés, bars and quality restaurants. After a day in Weymouth, enjoy a drink in the inviting bar or cosy lounge and admire the brilliant views of the promenade, ideal for watching the world go by. If you’d rather have a night in, head to the hotel restaurant where you will be greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere, as well as seasonal menus that are sure to delight!

Location: 90-91 The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AX

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Telephone
  • Shower or Bath
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Wheelchair Access at Rear of Hotel
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Dogs Allowed on Request
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Reviews

3.8 Out of 5 ( 10 Reviews )

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Quality

3.6 / 5

Value for Money

3.2 / 5

Georgina Fox, 0 years ago

Hotel staff and food very good. Hotel clean and tidy old building so it is what it is . Room a bit small shower terrible no water pressure. Watch the lift it stop's short with no warning my husband had a fall when it did this.

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Margaret Cole, 0 years ago

I enjoyed the holideay in Weymouth very much but have several aspects which were a bit disappointing. The hotel was in a wonderful situation and the bedroom was fine. The food wasn't always good. It appeared to have been cooked several hours beforehand and just kept warm. The trips out were very pleasant . The journeys to and from Weymouth were, of course, tiresome The driver was very knowledgable and very helpfulbut it is a long way. We could have done with slightly longer at the stops - only time to go to the toilet! The driver was very good - kind and helpful and knowledgable. Altogether a vry enjoyabe holiday

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Wendy Bellis, 0 years ago

Disappointed with coach as not up to standard for a long journey food in hotel was awful hotel staff were nice and friendly trips were boring on the whole not enough time in some places

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Mr Cuthbert, 0 years ago

Overall the holiday was good driver and staff in hotel were very good hotel itself could do with a refurbishment especially the bedrooms

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Christopher, 0 years ago

Hotel a bit dated but very clean. Food was excellent first class. Graham our driver was friendly and helpful. I think Shearings should look at the trips that they have as the one to Lyme Regis was not good at all. The coach park was at the top of a hill and not everyone could manage the walk down to the bay let alone the walk back up again. The same with Dorchester. Considering that the average age of a Shearings customer is 78 these need to be looked into. Other than that the holiday was great

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Anthony Smyth, 0 years ago

Great Hotel, Great Coach with a great driver Graham. (We cannot praise him enough, first class).

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