Bridge Park Tour

If you want to have some serenity and relaxation during your Dorset holidays, it would not be hard to do. The charming county in the south west of England is home to a contrasting beauty and wonder. Your Dorset holidays are bound to be inspiring and revitalizing. You deserve a break from the stress and pressure of urban living. Explore every nook and cranny of the county so you can appreciate its relaxed atmosphere, mild climate, and hospitable people. Dine at seafood restaurants or order a take away treat at charming cafes and brassieres. Be part of a tour guide at museums, castles, manors, and public houses. Spend time with your family and strengthen your relationship during your Dorset holidays. For excellent accommodations within your budget, choose the self-catering holiday cottages. At the holiday cottages, you will be comfortable and satisfied because of its spacious dwellings, complete amenities, and design style that fits your personality.

Weymouth Beach

During your Dorset holidays enjoy the sun, sea, and sand. Most are conveniently located near the holiday cottages. The Weymouth Beach is the perfect place to have a family picnic and just feel the cool sea breeze. Do not forget to put on some sunscreen if you will lounge on a sun deck. You can order some delectable treats and cool beverages at nearby cafes. It would be nice to see your children have fun building sandcastles, playing Frisbee, or just taking a dip at the crystal-clear waters. You can bring a book and read in peace or take a romantic stroll with your spouse along the clean sandy shore. Located in Weymouth, Dorset, this historic beach is considered by King George III as his “first resort” beach. He always goes here when he is under the weather and sunbathes amidst a peaceful setting. With its wide sandy area and gentle slopes, it has become an instant favorite of locals and tourists.

Jurassic Coast

If you are spending a couple of days at the south west region of England, there is no reason why you should miss the world-renowned Jurassic Coast. It can be easily accessed from the holiday cottages and is a unique attraction that offers interesting facts and stories about the county. The United Nations has declared the Jurassic Coast as a World Heritage Site. You and your family are in for a real treat as you view dinosaur bones, fossils, rocks, and other artifacts from prehistoric times dating back to several millions of years ago! You will also be delighted by the breath-taking view of the Lulworth Cove, Isle of Portland, and Durdle Door.

Cornwall is unique, one of the world’s most wonderful destinations, known for its wild and rugged coast to the North and sheltered bays in the South, its wildlife, ancient heritage and tradition and our natural landscape.

At the furthest point you are never more than sixteen miles from the sea. Cornwall is full of attractions for everyone from The Minack Theatre at Porthcurno to the Hall for Cornwall in Truro, the South West coast path and its Holy Wells, Stately Homes and Pendennis Castle, landmarks like Lands End and The Lizard, The Tate Gallery at St. Ives and National Maritime Museum at Falmouth. Film and TV production backdrops with Doc Martin at Port Isaac, Die Another Day with James Bond at Holywell Bay and Poldark country with Ross and Demelza. Part of Gulliver’s Travels was also filmed at Holywell Bay. The latest one was last week, August 2011, when Brad Pitt was in Falmouth filming World War Z. There is also The Eden Project with its new Rainforest Lookout Viewing platform, world renowned Golf Courses such as St. Mellion and Trevose to the newest of all the Wave Hub at Hayle.

We have over three hundred beaches with clear waters, some dog friendly all year round. Why not build sand castles, go surfing, kite flying, splash in the rock pools, kite surfing, coasteering, take a boat trip, hire a bicycle, visit a vineyard, dine in style with local produce cooked by our famous Chefs or just lay on Bodmin Moor or on the beach and let the world drift by.

We have the magical Isles of Scilly, travel by plane, helicopter or by boat the Scillonian III, from Penzance. It comprises of 150 islands but only five are inhabited. The Isles of Scilly are home to a large variety of rare plants, flowers and bird life not seen on the mainland. Expect a relaxed lifestyle as you walk on a pristine white beach or visit four castles on one island. Each island has its own character, charms and adventures.

You may like to take the ferry, The Islander, to Looe Island which is now run as a nature sanctuary by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. This island lies about one mile off South Cornwall, is of outstanding natural beauty and has an area of 22.5 acres. Its highest point is 150 feet above sea level. The island has magnificent sea and coastal views from Prawle Point in Devon to the Lizard Peninsula. Frost and snow are virtually unknown because of its mild climate.