This 1-bedroom hot tub cottage is a stylish single-storey property in Osmington near Weymouth, Dorset. Set in an elevated position with hot tub with bay views, this contemporary lodge sleeps two guests and welcomes up to two dogs. The secure enclosed garden features a private hot tub and terrace where you can see for miles across the bay on clear days.
This peaceful West Dorset location puts you perfectly positioned to explore Jurassic Coast attractions. The property sits conveniently on the A353 with excellent road links for touring the area. You'll find a pub and farm shop within walking distance, whilst the beach 2 miles away offers shingle shores for lazy days by the sea.
Inside you'll discover a bright open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with Smart TV and DVD player. The well-equipped kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The spacious king-size bedroom comes with an en-suite bathroom featuring bath, shower and WC. Off-road parking accommodates one car via a shared drive.
You're perfectly placed to visit near Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (15 minutes), Weymouth's sandy beaches and shops (10 minutes), Ringstead Bay (5 minutes) and Corfe Castle (25 minutes). The traditional seaside resort of Weymouth offers excellent restaurants and cafés along the waterfront.
The cottage delivers the perfect romantic retreat for couples wanting to unwind in the hot tub and explore Dorset's stunning coastline. Check availability today.
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The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Osmington, with real driving times.
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A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.
Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.
Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.
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Britain's largest chalk hill figure, a 180ft ancient giant carved into a Dorset hillside above Cerne Abbas.
The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient figure cut into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall, it is Britain's largest chalk hill figure and perhaps the best known.
Tip: The viewing area in the car park gives the best view; the A352 lay-by is free but offers only a limited view. Keep dogs on leads, and expect mud on the steep slope after rain.
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Dorset's largest indoor attraction, with around 300 tanks telling the story of armoured warfare since the First World War.
The Tank Museum at Bovington tells the story of tanks and the crews who fought in them. Its collection of around 300 vehicles runs from the First World War through the Second World War and the Cold War to Afghanistan, with exhibitions built around personal stories from the soldiers themselves. It is Dorset's largest indoor attraction.
Tip: Allow 4-5 hours for your visit, and wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover.
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Explore the ruins of a Norman royal castle that stood out against a gap in the Purbeck Hills.
Corfe Castle is a ruined fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, standing on a steep hill above the village on the Isle of Purbeck. It was one of the earliest English castles built partly in stone, and it was added to over the 12th and 13th centuries.
Tip: The car park fills up quickly in busy periods, so consider an alternative car park or arrive in the afternoon, when it tends to be quieter.
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One of Henry VIII's best preserved coastal forts, with gun decks, a Tudor kitchen and harbour views.
Portland Castle is one of Henry VIII's coastal artillery forts, built from Portland stone to defend Portland harbour. Its squat, rounded seaward form was designed to deflect incoming cannon shot, and Historic England considers it one of the best preserved examples of the king's forts.
Tip: The Captain's Tearoom offers vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives.
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A huge shingle beach on the Jurassic Coast, with a view from Abbotsbury rated among England's top ten.
Chesil Beach is a major shingle beach in Dorset, running 29 kilometres from West Bay to the Isle of Portland. In places it is up to 15 metres high and 200 metres wide. Behind it lies the Fleet, a shallow tidal lagoon. The beach and the Fleet are part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the Dorset National Landscape.
Tip: For the view Simon Jenkins rates as one of England's top ten, look along the coast from Abbotsbury towards Portland Bill.
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A famous limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with a beach alongside.
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. It is privately owned by the Weld family of the Lulworth Estate, but open to the public. The arch formed as the sea eroded a band of hard Portland limestone, leaving the small headland that includes it. UNESCO teams monitor both the arch and the adjacent beach.
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A huge chalk-style figure of King George III on horseback, cut into the hillside just north of Weymouth.
The Osmington White Horse is a hill figure cut into the limestone of Osmington Hill, in the South Dorset Downs just north of Weymouth. It shows King George III riding his horse, and it can be seen for miles around. The king was a regular visitor to Weymouth and helped make it "the first resort".
Tip: The figure is best viewed from the A353, so look for it from the road rather than up close.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
