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About West Bay

Looking around this enchanting harbour setting it is clear to see that it still retains much of its 13th-century lifestyle as a busy port which at one time also served as a harbour for near-by Bridport. A new harbour was built here in 1740, and during the 19th-century as many as 500 ships a year visited. The town also has a tradition of ship building with Schooners, and both merchant and naval vessels being built in West Bay until 1879.

West Bay nestles at the western end of spectacular Chesil Beach whose billions of pebbles have been a constant source of fascination for centuries, and which now lies within the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of Lyme Bay. It is a small town that offers fun for all the family where children and adults enjoy hunting down fossils, sailing, sea-fishing and walking the soft downs above the beautiful tawny cliffs overlooking nearby Burton Bradstock beach. A few miles out of the town, by-passing Eype's Mouth beach, you reach the golden clumps of bright yellow gorse clinging to the sandstone summit of the Golden Cap. At 626 ft, this is the highest cliff in southern England and sits within 2,000 acres of National Trust Land of breath-taking beauty providing a wonderful vantage point with spectacular sea and coastal views.

The town offers a limited number of shops, restaurants and pubs. However, a short journey to nearby Bridport provides ample more shops, restaurants and pubs to explore. Accommodation for those wishing to enjoy a longer stay and spend time exploring, ranges from pleasant caravan & camping parks and friendly B & B's, to comfortable hotels where you can dine in style from tables layered with freshly caught local fish and seafood.

West Bay is a pleasant traditional little resort where the sun shines down on beautiful shingle beaches.

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	Eype's Mouth Country Hotel Bridport, Dorset, England (1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW) Set in the small Dorset village of Eype, Eype's Mouth Country Hotel is a family run 18 bedroom hotel with superb sea views. This 3-star hotel occupies a unique position on the Heritage Coastline. High... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	The Bull Hotel Bridport, Dorset, England (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N) This former 16th century boutique coaching inn is set in the market town of Bridport. It offers luxurious rooms, a charming restaurant and a cider house, 2 miles from West Bay.... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
	Bridge House Beaminster, Dorset, England (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction N) Set in the heart of beautiful Beaminster (Hardy's Emminster) and surrounded by stunning countryside, this 700 year-old former priest’s house is steeped in history and character.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Fernhill Hotel Charmouth, Dorset, England (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W) This charming Edwardian country house is located just outside Charmouth and Lyme Regis. This award-winning accommodation features stunning Dorset Countryside views.... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	The Bay Lyme Regis, Dorset, England (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W) Just metres from the sand and pebble beach of Lyme Regis, The Bay Hotel offers sweeping views across Lyme Bay. Stylish, spacious suites include a kitchenette and private shower room.... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00

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Nearby travel help

Maiden Newton Station	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)
Crewkerne Station	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 25	(25.1 miles, 40.4 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 26	(26.0 miles, 41.9 km, direction NW)
Exeter Airport	(29.1 miles, 46.9 km, direction W)
Bournemouth Airport	(41.0 miles, 66.0 km, direction E)
West Bay to London	(127.1 miles, 204.5 km, direction NE)