Hotels in Dorset, United Kingdom

Dorset sits on England's south coast, famous for the Jurassic Coast's 185 million years of fossils. Its mild climate means summer highs rarely top 72°F (22°C), perfect for hiking along the golden cliffs at Durdle Door, while winter lows around 37°F (3°C) make seaside fossil hunting at Lyme Regis a quieter, cooler adventure. You can kayak in Poole Harbour's calm waters during June to August, or explore the thatched cottages of Cerne Abbas in spring's blooming countryside.