Abbotsbury
Things to do in Abbotsbury, Dorset
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Abbotsbury is a village in Dorset, situated on the Jurassic Coast between Bridport and Weymouth. The settlement sits inland from a stretch of shingle beach backed by a lagoon, with chalk downland rising behind. The village has been established since medieval times, when it was centred around an abbey.
Where to stay in Abbotsbury(3)
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Bed and breakfast accommodation in Abbotsbury includes Wheelwrights and Top Parts Bed & Breakfast, both highly rated by recent guests.
East Farm House B&B
East Farm House, Abbotsbury
Wheelwrights
14 Rodden Row, Abbotsbury
The Ilchester Arms Hotel
9 Market St, Weymouth
Kings Arms Weymouth
2 Front Street, Weymouth
Top Parts Bed & Breakfast
Top Parts, Abbotsbury
The Manor House
West Bexington, Puncknowle
Moonfleet Manor Hotel
Fleet Road, Weymouth
Coach House Inn
Main Street, Winterbourne Abbas
Things to Do in Abbotsbury(1)
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Chesil Beach, the long shingle beach that runs along the coast near Abbotsbury, is the main draw for visitors to the area. The beach is notable for its ridge of pebbles and the lagoon behind it.
Where to Eat in Abbotsbury
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Attractions Near Abbotsbury
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Abbotsbury Playground
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.3
1 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Alpaca Experience with Cream Tea
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Jurassic Fun Centre
Burton Bradstock · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Palm House Play Cafe
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
SandWorld Weymouth
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.4
SEA LIFE Weymouth
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Abbotsbury
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Self-Catering Cottages in Abbotsbury
All cottages in Abbotsbury →Roselands
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £707
Greenbanks
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £2,592
Fisherman’s Daughter
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £668
Wayside Cottages - Whispering Pines
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £513
Wayside Cottages - Mimosa
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £601
Wayside Cottages - Fossil And The Cross
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
Myrtle Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £807
Prosperous Villa
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £787
Common questions about Abbotsbury
Where can I stay in Abbotsbury?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Abbotsbury.
What is there to do in Abbotsbury?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Abbotsbury.
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