Overview
Overlooking Chesil Beach on Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast, Moonfleet Manor was purpose built for family holidays, designed to delight the whole brood. For tiny travellers, wonderfully creative children’s facilities inspire awe whilst educating, from the brand new Science Room jam packed with mind boggling experiments, to the thrilling Escape Room experience, climbing wall & skittles alley. For parents, well deserved rest and relaxation is guaranteed as adults are encouraged to put their feet up and enjoy two hours complimentary childcare daily (3 months – 8 years), post-bedtime baby video monitoring and thoughtful touches including a ‘milk butler’ service. Part of the Luxury Family Hotel (LFH) group, no ages need to compromise at this beautiful beachy bolthole
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Nearest station
The closest train station is Weymouth (20 minutes away), with plenty of taxis available to the hotel
Best time to visit
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a little slice of heaven in the summer, though with more than enough activities to astound and amaze come rain or shine, there is no such thing as a bad time to visit! If your tiny travellers are still pre-school, make the most of the flexibility and book a springtime stay April – June, or a cosy autumnal break September – November
Favourite room
At Moonfleet Manor, you can’t go wrong. Even the smallest ‘Cosy Rooms’ comfortably fit a cot and have private outdoor space
Located in the newly opened Fleethouse, gorgeous Deluxe Sea View Rooms can sleep 2 adults plus 2 children and have bags of rustic charm with a beautiful modern twist, not to mention spectacular coastal views
For larger families, there are several Two Bedroom Suite options to choose from, sleeping up to 6. Our top picks are the Deluxe Two Bedroom Sea View Suites, flooded with light and luxury touches (think grand freestanding baths & 50-inch HD TVs)
Nearby
Nestled amongst idyllic unspoilt countryside (a little off the beaten track), Moonfleet Manor is just five miles away from the seaside resort of Weymouth with spectacular views over Chesil Beach
Price
from £175 p/night in low season or £255 p/night in high season
Travelling with furry friends? There is an additional charge of £25 per dog per night, but four legged companions are treated with just as much love as their humans! All of the Luxury Family Hotel locations have fantastic outdoor dog washing stations, and each doggy visitor also receives a very warm welcome with their very own bowl, cosy bed, tennis ball, and tasty treats upon arrival
Meet the family...
Susie
Parent to Tiny Travellers aged 8, 5 & 2
The hotel has recently undergone a pretty extensive renovation and everything looks BEAUTIFUL. It’s the perfect blend of decadent and comfy. It gave me Beauty & The Beast vibes. Alongside the necessities you’d expect from a luxury hotel, Moonfleet really go the extra mile and have thought through all of the added extras you need as a parent (and may have forgotten to pack). Adults aren’t forgotten either, with spa treatments and locally sourced, seasonal dining. Moonfleet Manor allows children to thoroughly enjoy themselves, whilst their grownups relax in beautiful surroundings
Worth waking the baby for
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Crazy golf, skittles & swimming
With so many amazing family activities at the hotel, it’s hard to find a reason to leave. Enjoy some quality time together and make memories enjoying the indoor pools, crazy golf course, playgrounds, sandpit & skittles alley
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Durdle Door
No trip to Doorset would be complete with a visit to the dramatic rock arch at Durdle Door, hugged on both sides by calm shingle coves, and a short walk from quintessential seaside cafes serving coastal staple Fish & Chips and traditional clotted cream ice creams
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Portland Bill
Standing 153ft high, the iconic red and white candy striped Portland Bill lighthouse is the perfect spot for dramatic coastal walks. Climb the tower and be rewarded with unparalleled sea views
Reviews from other parents
We booked a lovely two bedroom suite, and the room was set up perfectly on arrival with all the elements we had asked for (bed guard, potty, baby monitor) as well as lovely dog bed and treats for our doggy. The food was delicious and the kids menu had lots of options, and was good value. We had pre-booked for our little man to have his dinner at 5.30pm, so also it was lovely to be able to order and eat the food either in the restaurant or any of the lounges, so we could relax with a glass of wine by the fireplace. We made use of 90mins free childcare daily at the Four Bears Den Kids Club and our little man had an amazing time, often not wanting the time to end!
Mama Sarah, Tiny Traveller aged 1
