Melbury Lodge

Dorchester, South West England

Melbury Lodge is set near Dorchester and offers comfortable space for up to 6, making it a practical choice for families or groups of friends wanting a base to explore the surrounding area together.

History is close at hand, with the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum a short drive away, along with Sturminster Museum and Blandford Town Museum a little further out, giving plenty of options for a day trip. Moreton (Dorset) station is the nearest railway connection for those travelling by train.

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 9.1 mi

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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 9.1 mi

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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

Ultimate weekender

Chicago's, Yeovil · 15.0 mi

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Thu 24 Dec · 18:00

Christmas Eve

The Cave Lounge, Yeovil · 15.0 mi

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£1,112 per break

Sleeps: 6
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🚆 Arriving by train

Moreton (Dorset) 8.8 miles
Dorchester West 9.3 miles
Dorchester South 9.4 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.8 mi

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Museum in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.9 mi

Dinosaur Museum

The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is Britain's original museum devoted entirely to dinosaurs, opened...

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.9 mi

Dorset Museum

Museum in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

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The Tutankhamun Exhibition

This exhibition in the centre of Dorchester recreates Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures, including th...

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Places to visit

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