We return to the Hotel Rex in the seaside resort of Weymouth, with its beautiful beaches and idyllic leisure harbour, which nestles perfectly alongside the rugged Isle of Portland.
Day 1 We make our way west to Dorchester, an historic market town with its roots in Roman times and close associations with Thomas Hardy. We continue our journey to Weymouth and our hotel.
Day 2 In the morning we visit Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. Established by Benedictine monks in the 1040s, this wonderful habitat on the Dorset coast is home to up to 600 swans, has the largest willow maze in Dorset and is popular with film makers from around the world. The rest of the day is free in Weymouth.
Day 3 This morning we visit Swanage, a delightful seaside town on the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast. Take a stroll along its award-winning sandy beaches or Victorian pier, and enjoy some refreshments in the many restaurants, cafés and bars. We then board the Swanage Railway for a scenic journey through the Dorset countryside with views of Corfe Castle.
Day 4 We leave our hotel after breakfast and travel via Poole with a stop for refreshments. We arrive in the local area in the afternoon.
A very warm welcome awaits you at the Hotel Rex, which offers the comforts and luxuries of a modern hotel yet still retains its original character and splendour. This three-star hotel is situated on the Esplanade overlooking the stunning golden sands of Weymouth Beach and the Jurassic Coastline beyond. All bedrooms have TV, WiFi, hairdryer and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift to some rooms and there are some steps at the entrance.
