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Discover Thomas Hardy’s Dorset
A visit to Dorset is a great opportunity to learn more about Thomas Hardy. He wrote classics such as Tess of the...
Why VisitEngland Star Grading is Important
In the early weeks of every year we’re visited by someone who insists on seeing inside all our cottages. They’re the...
Dorset Walk: White Nothe Viewpoint
Don’t trust any list of the best views in Dorset that doesn’t include White Nothe. Okay, perhaps that’s a little...
Things to do in Dorset this winter
Dorset is one of the sunniest places in England, even in the winter. It might not be warm enough for sunbathing, but...
Our newest cottage wins VisitEngland ROSE Award
We’re thrilled that The Hyde, our newest self-catering cottage, has been chosen to receive a prestigious ROSE Award...
The South West Coast Path in Dorset
Lots of our guests enjoy walking part of the South West Coast Path. That’s no surprise, as it passes within a mile of...
Explore the Jurassic Coast in South Dorset
It took 185 million years to create the Jurassic Coast. It will take you a lifetime to explore what it’s got to offer....
Upton Grange in the D-Day Story
In the summer of 1944 our section of Dorset coast was alive with military activity. Thousands of troops, many of them...
Five places in Dorset to visit in the spring
There’s no shortage of amazing places to visit in Dorset. Many of them are worth visiting at any time of the year, and...
Weymouth Carnival
** Update March 2024 - Carnival cancelled for this year ** Unfortunately, the carnival team has announced that there...
Festivals and Events in Dorset 2024
There are amazing number of Dorset festivals and events planned for 2024. We’ve put together a list of the events we...
Five places you must visit in Dorset
You're spoilt for choice when thinking about places to visit in Dorset. The county is blessed with a glorious variety...