Out & About
Please click on a link below to find out what the local area has to offer:
Local Area
West Dorset is still one of the most unspoilt parts of rural Britain despite the enormous number of wonderful places hidden within its rolling hills.
Local Services
The nearest shop is in Winterbourne Abbas, about 3 miles where there is a garage and you can buy basics along with papers.
Local Produce
We hope you will enjoy sampling all the things that are on offer and support the community by buying some of its produce while you are staying with us.
Activities
For those of you who like more strenuous activity than walking, tennis and swimming we have listed below some of the activities available locally.
Family Activities
Listed here are some family activities we know to be popular, including things if the weather lets you down or you are here in the winter.
Recommended Restaurants
Dorchester has a number of good eating places if you are in there for the day and each property should have details of places to eat in town, or do ask us if you specifically require something there.
Recommended Pubs
Dorchester has a number of good eating places if you are in there for the day and each property should have details of places to eat in town, or do ask us if you specifically require something there.
Nature/Garden Lovers
For those of you who are particularly interested in all the area has to offer in the way of bird and wild life the following local venues may be of interest.
Jurassic Coastline
We are fantastically lucky to be living so near to this stunning piece of natural history. You may not have come to Dove House or Swallows because of this, but it is well worth just taking a little time to appreciate how amazing it is and take it all in.
