“Boasting a peaceful setting overlooking Chesil Beach on Dorset’s Jurrasic Coast, Moonfleet Manor is a stylish escape for all of the family. Kids can join in a plethora of fun-filled activities – from fossil hunting to playing in the enormous games room. And for adults spa treatments and childcare”
“Boasting a peaceful setting overlooking Chesil Beach on Dorset’s Jurrasic Coast, Moonfleet Manor is a stylish escape for all of the family. Kids can join in a plethora of fun-filled activities – from fossil hunting to playing in the enormous games room. And for adults spa treatments and childcare”
Hotel Review
Overlooking Chesil Beach near Weymouth on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, Moonfleet Manor offers a stylish yet fun-filled escape for families. There are countless activities and facilities to keep children thoroughly entertained, including the biggest games room we’ve ever witnessed, featuring a play space for pre-schoolers, videos games, pool tables, a football pitch, basketball court and even a climbing wall! And if that’s not enough, there’s a mini golf course, skittle alley, cinema room, playground and indoor swimming pool, as well as an Ofsted-registered ‘Four Bears Den’ Kids’ Club for children aged three months to eight (included with every stay is 90 minutes of complimentary childcare a day to give parents time to relax, perhaps with a spa treatment).
The heart of the hotel is set in a grand manor, featuring numerous inviting lounge spaces where families can enjoy a board game or Dorset cream tea together. Traditional décor such as floor length velvet drapes, elegant fireplaces and cosy armchairs mix with interesting touches like film posters, contemporary art and cabinets of dinosaur fossils and ammonites discovered nearby (fossil hunting is another popular activity at the hotel, with a friendly in-house fossil expert offering tips on where to find them). The restaurant is understandably a lively place, especially if you dine earlier, but staff do a great job of putting frazzled kids at ease and it’s comforting that everyone is in the same boat.
Written by Stephanie Reed
Recommended For
- Families
- Pleasing both parents and children alike. Adults can unwind in the spa and there's plenty of activities for kids.
- Other Activities
- Let children enjoy the play area complete with trampolines, indoor bowls and a swimming pool.
- Tennis
- Play a game on one of the two courts. Coaching is also available.
- Great walks
- Take long walks along the beach.
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are warmly welcomed as part of the family!
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Country House
- Charming
- Traditional
- Wellbeing
- Child friendly
- Antiques
- Restaurant
- Spa
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are warmly welcomed as part of the family!
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
- Games room
- Parking
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Spa
Activities
- Other Activities
- Let children enjoy the play area complete with trampolines, indoor bowls and a swimming pool.
- Tennis
- Play a game on one of the two courts. Coaching is also available.
- Great walks
- Take long walks along the beach.
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Moonfleet Manor
A family favourite, with contemporary and period-style rooms, and a busy restaurant. Youngsters come first — from nightly films to outdoor sports — while adults can unwind with spa treatments and walks along the beach.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
