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National Trust Places to Visit Near Weymouth
"I'm a member of the National Trust. What are some interesting places to visit near Weymouth?" It's a question we're...
Local Church Popular With South West Coast Path Walkers
Following on from our recent post about five historic churches near Weymouth, we thought we should write about a small...
Five Historic Churches to Discover Near Weymouth
Weymouth and its surrounding countryside offer more than sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and coastal walks. Scattered...
Discover New Places in Dorset This Autumn
Just when you think you’ve seen all there is to see in Dorset, you discover somewhere new to explore. Here are some...
A Walk to the Smuggler’s Inn, Osmington
While every one of our self-catering cottages has a fully equipped kitchen, you probably want to treat yourself to at...
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....












