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Stone's Throw Guest House
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Weymouth

Stone's Throw Guest House

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50.613°N, 2.455°W
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The gulls call overhead and the tang of salt air drifts through the windows — you're close enough to Weymouth's harbour and beaches that the sea feels like it's just around the corner.

This is one for couples after a comfortable base near the coast, or anyone who fancies a camping pod experience without giving up the creature comforts of a well-run guest house. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing a four-legged friend. The setup gives you options — a proper room indoors or the novelty of a pod — making it flexible for different moods and budgets along Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Open all year, so it works for winter storm-watching as much as summer beach days. Campfires need checking when you arrive, so have a quick word with whoever's running things. It's a straightforward, no-fuss spot that does what it says — puts you within a stone's throw of Weymouth's pleasures without the full camping commitment.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
24°C
Clear
9 mph
47%
7-Day Outlook
Today
24° / 16°
0%
Sat
25° / 16°
0%
Sun
24° / 16°
13%
Mon
23° / 14°
2%
Tue
24° / 9°
4%
Wed
28° / 11°
4%
Thu
28° / 16°
6%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

6 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Section 48: Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge)

Follows the dramatic Jurassic Coast clifftops with steep, challenging ascents and descents between Abbotsbury and Portland. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to exposed cliff edges, uneven terrain, and sustained climbs. Dogs welcome on leads, especially near livestock and cliff sections. Rewards walkers with stunning World Heritage coastline views, fossil-rich beaches, and the iconic Chesil Beach stretching towards Portland—a bucket-list segment for serious coastal hikers.

Hiking routeNational trail
5.81 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)

Follows clifftop paths with steep ascents and descents, including the challenging climb up to White Nothe and dramatic drops near Durdle Door. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to exposed cliff edges, uneven terrain, and significant elevation changes. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards you with iconic Jurassic Coast views, natural limestone arch at Durdle Door, and fossils along the beach sections – one of England's most photographed coastal stret

Hiking routeNational trail
6.62 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)

Circuits the dramatic limestone peninsula of Portland, tackling steep clifftop ascents and descents with stunning views across Lyme Bay and Chesil Beach. Rugged, exposed terrain with uneven paths and sheer drops makes this unsuitable for buggies and challenging with young children. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near cliff edges and nesting seabirds. Combines maritime history, working quarries, and the iconic Portland Bill lighthouse—a proper coastal adventure for confident walkers.

Hiking routeNational trail
7.1 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth

Hiking routeNational trail
7.12 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

South Dorset Ridgeway

Hiking routeRegional network
7.1 km from campsite

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