West Knighton

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Lewell Mill on the Frome Very little recognisable seems to remain of the old mill. No sign of a waterwheel although some of the leats and mill-race are still visible.
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Lewell Mill on the Frome Very little recognisable seems to remain of the old mill. No sign of a waterwheel although some of the leats and mill-race are still visible.
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Lower Lewell Farmhouse This is the farmhouse which in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Hardy called Talbothays Dairy where Tess met her future husband Angel Clare
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West Knighton Church. Road heading through West Knighton and on down to Broadmayne.
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Frome downstream of Lewell Mill bridge Only the foreground is in the grid square as the river here flows east into SY7391
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England
$100 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$119 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room very clean, staff nice and friendly hotel itself also clean and fresh. Swimming pool and spa dated and not as clean (due to age rather lack of effort). Food and drink slightly over priced £17+ for a pint of lager and glass of wine.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3 out of 5
Walking Field Lane Poole England
$59 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$71 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

4 out of 5
Thames Street Poole England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$95 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$113 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
We loved the suite. Clean and nicely furnished.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
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Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset England
Stay at this cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Max Gate are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
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 Oct 19, 2025

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside
STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN

STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN

Wimborne England
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tivoli Theatre and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
This spacious and comfortable home was perfect for us seven adults and four children celebrating New Year's. The indoor pool was the highlight, naturally. The pool is in a separate, locked building, which was very important to us. It is nicely heated and there were pool toys available. The bedrooms ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Woolland Blandford Forum Dorset
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Excellent accommodation in great location Superb modern clean flexible rooms and facilities lots to do to keep all the family entertained and plenty of great days out

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms
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Popular places to visit

Cerne Abbas Giant which includes outdoor art

Cerne Abbas Giant

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

Cerne Abbas Giant
This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep

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 savor the lively bars.

West Bexington Beach
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition featuring interior views

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

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

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
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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 savor its charming coffeehouses.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Maiden Castle which includes tranquil scenes as well as a couple

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.

Maiden Castle
Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes

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.

Maumbury Rings

Things to do

Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group

$13
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton

$886
per traveler
Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton
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Cities near West Knighton

Dorchester featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

Whitcombe Church, near to Whitcombe, Dorset, Great Britain. View of the east end of the church
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Whitcombe