LET’S DO DORSET

DECIDEDLY DORSET

Activities

Cycle Routes
West Dorset Cycle Routes.

Brewery Tours at Palmers
Brewery tours Mon – Friday, and wine shop.

Flying Frenzy Paragliding School, West Bexington
Flying Frenzy offers the perfect learning environment; fun and relaxed but with instructors who inspire confidence.

Hardy Country
Discover Thomas Hardy’s Dorset.

Harry May Deep Sea & Mackerel Fishing Trips, Lyme Regis
Harry promises a safe journey, hours of fun and the excitement of the catch.

Lyme Bay Rib Charter, West Bay
Based in West Bay, in the centre of Lyme Bay, Dorset, a stunning way to view the beautiful Jurassic Coast.

Little Orchard Alpacas, near Axminster
Discover rural East Devon in the company of lovely alpacas with personalised guided Trekking, Rambling and Walking Tours designed to suit your individual requirements and pace.

Wine Tours at Furleigh Estate
A prize winning vineyard, tours and open days and tastings.

Xtreme Falconry, nr Bridport
Falconry experiences range from a one hour owl experience to a five day falconry course.You need to book early.

Julia Bradbury ITV Best Walks With A View – The Dorset The Golden Cap Walk.

The walk is on our doorstep – at many of our cottages it is out of the cottage door and walk! Dorset: Episode 3.

Museums, Arts & Exhibitions

Bridport Arts Centre
Bridport Arts Centre hosts a wide variety of productions in theatre, music, comedy, dance and film alongside an exciting programme of exhibitions.

Bridport Museum
The story of the town’s history from its origins to the present day, artefacts from a nearby Roman hill-fort and the world famous rope and net making industries.

Lyme Regis Marine Theatre
The little theatre by the sea.

The Electric Palace, Bridport
A year-round programme of live events covering music, comedy and screenings.

Lyme Regis Museum
Discover Lyme’s history, its geology, its fossils, its artists and writers.

Food, Pubs and Restaurants

Downhouse Farm, Higher Eype Bridport
Garden Cafe..why not venture out along the coastal path for a walk and come and see us for a bowl of home made soup and a cream tea?

The George Inn, Chideock
Run by Jamie and ‘Team George’, you’ll love the vibrant atmosphere as well as the wood-fired pizzas every Thursday. Pets always welcome.

The Anchor Inn, Burton Bradstock
If you love seafood, you’ll love the Anchor. Great steaks too! Lovely ambiance created by owner, Paul, in a lovely nearby village.

The Anchor Inn, Seatown
Another Anchor Inn nearby. Lovely location…right on the sea, great for sundowners! Lots of outside seating and stunning views.

Station Kitchen at West Bay on the old West Bay Station platform, come aboard and join us at the Station Kitchen restaurant for a delicious journey into the world of culinary delights. Need to book at weekends.

Symondsbury Kitchen & Symondsbury Store
Lovely food at local newly converted Manor Yard, shops and workshops. Nice walk around the pretty village of Symondsbury. Walk to top of Colmers Hill.  Plus a Bike Skills course. Kitchen open daily 10-4pm and Friday & Saturday evening in the season, please check.

Hix Oyster & Fish House, Lyme Regis   The most stunning panoramic views across the Jurassic coast – this is easily one of the most picturesque spots to enjoy fresh British fish seafood.

The River Cottage, near Axminster
River Cottage HQ, found on the Devon and Dorset border, is home to everything we do and is the base for our Cookery and Chefs’ School, unique dining experiences and memorable events.

Tourist Information and Jurassic Coast Events

Bridport Town and West Bay Guide
Activities and What’s On in the local Bridport and West Bay area.

West Dorset Tourism Information
The wider Dorset area including East Dorset.

Weather for Bridport and Lyme Regis
Today and up to five days ahead forecast.

Fossil hunting and walking on The Jurassic Coast
Info and Guided fossil walks in Charmouth and Lyme Regis, and the South West Coastal Footpath.

The National Trust, South West
Memories are made here in the South West: classic coastline, tropical gardens, iconic monuments and the great outdoors.

Chideock and Seatown Community Website
What’s on, activities and more in this thriving village where many of our cottages are located.

West Bay, Nr. Bridport
The Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Bridport’s harbour and ITV’s famed Broadchurch.