A lovely tour based in the iconic seaside town of Bournemouth with visits to explore beautiful gardens, the southern coastline and gorgeous Dorset scenery.
Day 1 Making our way through Hampshire and the New Forest, we have a stop in Lyndhurst where you will be able to get lunch. We continue to our hotel in Bournemouth to be greeted with tea or coffee.
Day 2 Today we visit Swanage via Sandbanks and enjoy a return heritage train ride on the Swanage Railway to Norden through the Purbeck Hills with views of the ruins of Corfe Castle along the way. We then have some free time to stroll along the promenade at Swanage or visit the shops before we return to Bournemouth.
Day 3 A free day to enjoy Bournemouth. Your driver will take you into the town centre in the morning if you wish.
Day 4 After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to Compton Acres, acknowledged as one of the finest privately-owned gardens in England. In the afternoon we transfer to Poole Quay where we have a 90-minute cruise around the harbour aboard the Dorset Queen, a 1938 vintage motor yacht and enjoy a Dorset cream tea on board.
Day 5 Departing mid-morning, we travel the short distance to Wimborne, before making our way back to the local area and home.
Our three-star hotel is in a peaceful location, looking out over the trees of Alum Chine to the bay. There is a garden, sun terrace, restaurant with lovely sea views, and bar with entertainment on some evenings. Also an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and gym. Bedrooms have TV, telephone, WiFi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
