City Lodge - Beautifully situated beside the River Stour, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Bournemouth Airport and 5 miles (8 km) from Bournemouth, Poole and Wimborne, City Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. City Lodge is a 4-star (AA) Guest Accommodation, with comfortable en suite rooms, all with free Wi-Fi and LCD flat-screen TVs with Freeview digital channels. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk, so there is always someone on hand to help The Riverside Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves a carvery every day. There is a large, free, secured car park and if you are staying at City Lodge before or after flying, you can claim up to 14 days' free parking.

Newbury - In the heart of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the sandy beaches, the hotel offers a range of comfortable accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. The hotel's convenient central location means that all of Bournemouth's shops, pubs, and cafes, bars and restaurants are nearby. The seafront is just a very short walk away and some of the rooms even have a sea view. Most of the rooms have private en suite bathrooms, but a few rooms with shared bathrooms are also available at a reduced tariff. All of the hotel's rooms are comfortably furnished and well-equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base, including TVs with Freeview and tea and coffee making facilities. Whatever your reason for visiting Bournemouth, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven. Free on-site parking is available for guest's use and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout.

The Bakehouse - Just metres from Weymouth's harbour and sandy, golden beach, this beautifully restored Georgian town house is now a 5-star guest house offering free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious en suite rooms. The Bakehouse has recently received a prestigious 5-star guest-house rating from VisitBritain, the tourist board of the United Kingdom. Located in Weymouth's historic old town, this fine Georgian residence is only 80 metres from the harbour and its restaurants, as well as just 200 metres from the town's shops and the beach. The ferry terminal is only 400 metres away. There are 6 bright, airy and spacious rooms, all of which are beautifully decorated and well-equipped with modern comforts and facilities, including flat-screen TVs. Each room also has tea/coffee making facilities. A delicious full English breakfast is included in the price. The Bakehouse also has its own free private car park, a rare facility in Weymouth's old town.

The Victoria Hotel - Situated in Victoria Park, this hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of the town centre, close to the Dorchester bypass and adjacent to the county hospital. There is a car park for guests and plenty of street parking. There are en suite double and twin rooms with TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a good reputation for its real ales and home-cooked meals. Promotional events and live music are featured on specific dates.

Manston Guest House - Manston Guest House offers high-quality bed and breakfast guest accommodation, with free Wi-Fi. It is surrounded by peaceful farmland in Blackmore Vale, and has countryside views. The family-run, Manston Guest House offers a friendly welcome and a relaxed atmosphere. It is near Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton, and surrounded by spacious gardens. The charming house was built around 1850. Today it offers comfortable accommodation with modern facilities. A cooked English breakfast is included in the room price.

BandB Weymouth - Right on the seafront, close to the station and the town centre, this beautifully preserved building has been transformed into stylish, modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi throughout. B+B Weymouth has a great location, just metres from the beach and only a short walk from Weymouth Railway Station and the town centre. The historic harbour and the ferry ports are also within easy reach. While the building's Grade II listed exterior has been carefully preserved and restored, the interior has been stylishly transformed, with contemporary design reflecting the state-of-the-art technology and modern comforts and facilities. There are 26 en suite rooms including a 3-bedroom self-contained apartment. Each room has a flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and Teleadapt media-hub technology. The light and airy guest lounge has stunning sea views, with free tea and fresh coffee available 24 hours a day. Daily newspapers and a library of books and DVDs are available in the lounge.

Blue Palms - One of the best small hotels in Bournemouth, this charming privately run hotel is only a few minutes walk from Bournemouth's beaches, the town centre and the conference centre. Paul and Avril are renowned for warm friendly service, excellent food, cleanliness and superb comfortable accommodation. You will feel at home from the moment you arrive. All 10 of the Blue Palms' en suite rooms are comfortable and well equipped with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Each bright, airy room has a digital TV with Freeview channels, free wireless internet access, a clock radio and a hairdryer. The hotel has ample free car parking available for guests' use and there is a charming garden with a patio, where you can relax and unwind. Snacks and drinks are available.

The Antelope - The Antelope Hotel is an old coaching house on the High Street, convenient for Poole Quay. It has a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, comfortable rooms and relaxed hospitality. The Antelope retains part of its original 15th-century building, yet has modern features like Wi-Fi internet access (at an additional cost). Step into traditional, cosy bar of Poole's oldest hostelry and walk through to Smuggler's restaurant with its cosy nautical theme. There is a large seasonal menu, as well as Real Ales, fine wines and speciality coffees.

Quiet Woman House - Quiet Woman House is family-run accommodation in the village of Halstock, 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Yeovil on the Dorset/Somerset border. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside just off the A37 between Yeovil and Dorchester. The 3 well-equipped en suite rooms have Freeview TV. Full English breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served at individual tables in the spacious dining room. Free Wi-Fi is available and there is a good-size car park and comfy guest lounge.

Toomer Farm - Part of a 500 acre working farm, this charming guesthouse is set within an Elizabethan manor house on the Somerset/Dorset border, just 5 miles from Sherborne. Nestled amid a walled garden with ancient carp ponds and a dove cote, Toomer Farm is surrounded by limestone hills known as the Caundells on the edge of Thomas Hardy Country. It features 5 double rooms, 2 of which can be made into family rooms. Toomer Farm's idyllic country setting enables them to offer accommodation for both you and your horse. There is a large stable block on site with turn out paddocks, a walker, acres of riding country and some cross country jumps.