Weymouth, Dorset

Perched overlooking picturesque Chesil Beach, this Dorset hideaway marks the very spot that inspired John Meade Falkner’s classic 1898 novel, Moonfleet. Having enjoyed a fair few design revamps centuries later, Moonfleet Manor now serves as a characterful and charming hideaway on England's beautiful coast.

For those who enjoy out-and-out luxury by way of fancy interiors, Farrow & Ball painted walls, and a blissful spa, this gem just seven miles from Weymouth delivers. There’s a British and Mediterranean-themed AA Rosette restaurant, bowling lanes, outdoor tennis courts, and an oversized indoor play zone with table tennis, air hockey, trampolines, a football pitch and more.

Most fabulous though, is the setting overlooking Chesil Beach - the natural wonder made from 180 billion pebbles that stretches for 18 miles along the Dorset Coast. In such picturesque surrounds, there’s really no excuse not to wrap up warm for windswept walks, donkey rides on the beach and picnics by Fleet Lagoon before retreating to the hotel to relax in the comfort of your lovely room. This property was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.