For a seaside self-catering holiday destination Weymouth certainly ticks all of the boxes. There’s something for everyone whether you’re a family, a couple or travelling on your own. The long sandy beach and safe waters are perfect for kids to have fun. Whether they’re splashing in the sea, playing ball or building sand castles they’ll have the time of their lives in Weymouth. Donkey rides, Punch & Judy and other beachside fun shows will help to keep them entertained and happy throughout the long summer days. And there’s the picturesque, historic harbour too. From there you can take a pleasure or fishing trip out to sea, along the Jurassic coast, to Portland or just across the harbour. You could even splash out and all go on a day trip to the Channel Isles from Weymouth. Weymouth certainly has plenty to recommend it for cottage holidays for families as well as couples.
What Weymouth, Dorset offers for Self-Catering Holidays
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It’s not just the beach that attracts tourists to Weymouth. There are some lovely gardens and parks in the resort for a bit of tranquillity, coastal walks with stunning views and nature reserves like Radipole and Lorton Valley. The promenade is flat and taking things at a leisurely pace gives you a chance to take in some of the sights, the beautiful Victorian jubilee clock for example. Another royal jubilee is celebrated in the town with a statue, the golden anniversary of King George III who was a regular visitor to Weymouth. King George is also depicted in the ‘White Horse’ cut into a chalk hillside out of town.
Weymouth and adjacent Portland featured in the 2012 Olympics as the sailing and water sports centre. The legacy continues as Weymouth welcomes sailors, kayakers and windsurfers to its waters. You may want to try your hand at one of these activities whilst enjoying a cottage holiday in this area. There is the chance for beginners to take up the sports with the help of expert tuition.
Those who love to shop will find the shopping in Weymouth is excellent. Leading High Street brands abut speciality shops and you can ensure that fresh fish is on the menu on at least one day during your stay. When the sun eventually goes down at Weymouth the town comes alive with diners, pub goers and strollers. Electrifying laser beams put on a show, lighting up the promenade and the seafront. The lights also go up at the Weymouth Pavilion, the resort’s premier entertainment centre.
With all this on your doorstep Weymouth could be a great place for a self-catering holiday to remember. This town has plenty to keep you entertained and could also be a great base from which to discover some of the best of Dorset such as castles, historic houses, iconic landmarks, quiet coves, outstanding landscapes, and pretty unspoilt villages.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Weymouth, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Dorset.
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