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This elegant 18th-century country house is situated amid the quiet of the Somerset countryside, yet within reach of the M5, just 8 km from Taunton and Ilminster.

Farthings overlooks the village green and enjoys 3 acres of private and peaceful gardens. With a wonderfully relaxing and informal atmosphere, it is the ideal place in which to unwind.

Privately-owned, the family and its experienced staff invite guests to savour the warm hospitality and superb locally sourced food, cooked and presented in the AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. The restaurant has direct access to the gardens, where drinks and canapes can be enjoyed on a warm summer's evening. In winter, enjoy the comfort and warmth of log fires in the cosy lounge or bar.

Each of the 12 en suite rooms is tastefully decorated and has all the facilities one would expect of a delightful country house hotel.

Welcome to Dolphins Hotel, a family-run B&B in the heart of Bournemouth — just a 10-minute stroll from the sandy beach and lively pier.

We’re Lena and Miles Dolphin — yes, our surname is Dolphin, so we figured naming the hotel after ourselves was only fair! We’ve been happily married for 25 years (somehow we’re still together — don’t ask us how!), and we’ve been running this cosy little spot since 2004. After 20 years in business, we definitely know what we’re doing — and many of our guests have become lifelong friends along the way.

Location: Perfectly placed in central Bournemouth, within easy walking distance of the beach, pier, and Bournemouth International Centre.

Accommodation: Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with free Wi-Fi (wired and wireless), TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and soft carpeted floors — a cosy home away from home.

Parking: We offer limited free private parking on-site — and when we say “limited,” we mean if you arrive early, you’ll be fine. If you’re the last one in… well, there’s a public car park nearby (and yes, you’ll have to pay — sorry!).

Eco-Friendly: We also have charging points for electric cars for guests who drive sustainably.

Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty, freshly cooked Full English breakfast served every morning in our warm dining area.

Extras: A small, peaceful garden with BBQ facilities — perfect for relaxing on sunny days.

Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along.

Ideal For: Couples especially love the location, giving it a 9.2 rating for two-person getaways.

Set in Langport, 19 km from Woodlands Castle, Langport Arms Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi and luggage storage space are featured.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Bristol Airport is 58 km away.

Situated in Wareham and with Corfe Castle reachable within 6.9 km, The Bear Hotel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 8.9 km from Monkey World, 17 km from Poole Harbour and 23 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The hotel has family rooms.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

At The Bear Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Swanage Railway is 16 km from the accommodation, while The Italian Villa is 21 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 26 km away.

Located in Bournemouth (Bournemouth City Centre), Roundhouse Hotel Bournemouth is within a 15-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bournemouth Pier and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Poole Harbour.

Situated 3.5 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 6.4 km from Sandbanks and 7.5 km from Poole Harbour, 'Aandal House' Bournemouth' offers accommodation set in Parkstone. It is located 2.7 km from Alum Chine beach and features a shared kitchen. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

With free WiFi, this apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment.

Monkey World is 27 km from 'Aandal House' Bournemouth', while Salisbury Cathedral is 47 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 10 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at this cottage in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This cottage is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Durdle Door and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Poole Harbour.

Rose Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Musbury, 43 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 12 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, as well as 38 km from Woodlands Castle. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Golden Cap.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine.

Exeter International Airport is 37 km from the property.

Set in Iwerne Minster and with Monkey World reachable within 31 km, The Talbot and apartment offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 35 km from Poole Harbour, 39 km from Longleat House and 40 km from Longleat Safari Park. Salisbury Train Station is 40 km from the hotel and Bournemouth International Centre is 42 km away.

All rooms have a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Iwerne Minster, like hiking, fishing and canoeing.

Corfe Castle is 42 km from The Talbot and apartment, while Old Sarum is 43 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 36 km away.

Offering sea views, The Garden Suite is an accommodation set in Lyme Regis, 12 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is located less than 1 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, 42 km from Woodlands Castle and 50 km from Portland Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lyme Regis Front Beach is 80 metres away.

The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Exeter International Airport is 43 km away.

Offering a garden and sea view, Penny Plot Cottage is situated in Lyme Regis, 1.6 km from Lyme Regis Front Beach and 12 km from Golden Cap. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium.

The holiday home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 1.6 km from Penny Plot Cottage, while Woodlands Castle is 42 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 43 km away.

Offering a garden and sea view, Windwhistle is set in Lyme Regis, 12 km from Golden Cap and 49 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is around less than 1 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, 42 km from Woodlands Castle and 50 km from Portland Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lyme Regis Front Beach is 200 metres away.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Exeter International Airport is 43 km from the property.

Offering a garden and sea view, Apartment 1, Durham House is situated in Beer, 27 km from Golden Cap and 30 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property is set 15 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, 41 km from Powderham Castle and 47 km from Woodlands Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Seaton Beach is less than 1 km away.

The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beer, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

Exeter International Airport is 28 km from the property.

Located in Chard, Blackwater Cottage B&B is a 4-minute drive from Blackdown Hills and 8 minutes from Otterford Parish Hall. This bed & breakfast is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Barrington Hill Meadows and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Bray's Cider & Farm Shop.

Located in Shaftesbury, The Benett Arms is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and 7 minutes from Gold Hill Museum. This bed & breakfast is 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Center Parcs Longleat Forest.

Located in Wimborne Minster in the Dorset region, The Annex provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 13 km from Bournemouth International Centre, 26 km from Corfe Castle and 27 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Poole Harbour.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wimborne Minster, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Salisbury Racecourse is 44 km from The Annex, while Salisbury Cathedral is 46 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 10 km from the property.

With a stay at Denewood Hotel - Guest Accomodation in Bournemouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bournemouth Pier and Bournemouth International Centre. This beach guest house is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from New Forest National Park.

Located in Yeovil, The Masons Arms is within a 5-minute drive of Montacute House and Ham Hill Country Park. This inn is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Huish Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Yeovil Country Park.

Set in Bridport in the Dorset region, with Charmouth Beach nearby, 50 Fernhill Heights offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 48 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 3.6 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 41 km from Woodlands Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.9 km from Golden Cap.

This holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Portland Castle is 46 km from 50 Fernhill Heights, while Sherborne Old Castle is 49 km away. Exeter International Airport is 42 km from the property.

Located in Lyme Regis in the Dorset region, with Lyme Regis Front Beach and Dinosaurland Fossil Museum nearby, Rona Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 50 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 43 km from Woodlands Castle and 49 km from Portland Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Golden Cap.

The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Exeter International Airport is 44 km away.