Weymouth hotels and self catering cottage accommodation in Weymouth

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The English version of the bay of Naples (!), Weymouth Bay, with its gorgeous harbour views and clean, sandy beaches is a great destination for everyone. Yet to be spoilt by mainstream tourists, this is the best place from which to discover the amazing local countryside.

A Beach Kite Festival is held at the beach every year, as well as summertime sailing tournaments, vehicle rallies, volleyball championships, and of course, Carnival Day, which is ideal for the whole family. There's also a weekly market, a great number of restaurants, hotels and water sport options, as well as connecting ferries to France and the Channel Islands.

Once a fishing village, the town is unfortunately host to a sometimes violent and shipwrecking sea. It became a tourist resort during the 17th century, and became popular when King George III started visiting on a regular basis and acquired a coastal property here, where he'd spend his holidays.

While Weymouth holds the Old Harbour on its side of the estuary, the Custom House Quay of Melcombe Regis, lies on the opposite bank, with a drawbridge connecting the both. Both ports are, since the 16th century, part of the same Royal charter. As a matter of fact, most of Weymouth was originally located in what is nowadays known as Melcombe Regis, on the other side of the estuary.

Offering a chance to sample different locally produced ales, the Quay Brewery is only one of the many interesting places to visit at the Brewers Quay, where the famous Timewalk can also be found. Weymouth Museum, also located here, features local history displays free of charge, while, towards the quay's end, Nothe Gardens has a great view of Portland.