Dorset on the south coast of England is just over 100 miles from London and is accessible in just over two hours by rail. Chill out in Dorset and explore the historic coastal scenery and stunning countryside alike. Venture into the landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy, through bluebell woods, across golden heaths and drink in the pretty villages with thatched cottages, attractive pubs and churches, all at your own pace.
County overviewGloucestershire is the epitome of green and pleasant land with its rolling hills, yellow stone walls and pretty villages. Explore the open spaces of the Severn Vale, the Cotswolds and the Royal Forest of Dean or linger in historic Cheltenham or Gloucester.
County overviewSomerset, in the south west of England is enveloped by Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon and water in the form of the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel with its huge tidal swing. The landscape of Somerset is varied, ranging from the wetlands and estuaries, to rolling hills across the wilderness of Exmoor, plunging cliffs and a network of caves and caverns in places like Cheddar Gorge. Pretty villages and places to eat or drink abound across the largely rural landscape. Popular coastal resorts include Minehead, Weston-super-mare, Brean and Burnham-on-sea.
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