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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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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Lewell Lodge West Knighton Grade II Listed Gothic detailed country house, built c.1796 for Adair Hawkins; it was later extended by the addition of a north east wing early in the C19.
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England
The price is CA $143 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $143
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
A great breakfast

Reviewed on Mar 1, 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
The price is CA $80 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $80
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very comfortable and suited our needs

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is CA $104 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $104
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
Parking is free and unlimited and opposite the hotel.. unusual in that the hotel is above a pub/reataurant.. There is a lift to all floors and AC in the room. Old fashioned key for the room door, which needs to be locked on exit Tea and coffee making with biscuits in the room and a good shower with ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
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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 ...
9.8/10 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
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.

Weymouth England
Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Sandsfoot Castle Beach are located nearby.
Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.
One bed apartment next to Chesil Beach Dorset

One bed apartment next to Chesil Beach Dorset

Portland England
Stay at this apartment in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Royal Manor Theatre are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Apartment was lovely and had everything we needed for a great stay. A bonus was we were able to park next to the apartment building as the shop on the ground floor was empty so we could use the shop’s parking spaces. The road can be very noisy in the evening and early morning but it was a good spot ...

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

One bed apartment next to Chesil Beach Dorset
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Popular places to visit

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
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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 beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming coffeehouses.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Maiden Castle featuring 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
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
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition which includes 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
Maumbury Rings featuring 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

CA $18
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

CA $239
per adult
Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset

CA $176
per adult
E-Bike excursions from Wareham, Dorset
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Cities near West Knighton

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

Dorchester