Hopefully you may find the following useful – also do check out my FAQs Please do look up any pub/restaurant first and check their website for latest info regarding opening times etc.
Check In
Check in is from 1500 on the afternoon of arrival. We just leave the cottages open with the keys inside so just let yourselves in and make yourselves comfortable. Even if you are running late, don’t worry, we will not lock! All linen, towels, t-towels etc are supplied, the cottages are pretty well equipped with all the usual utensils so really all you need to bring is some food. There is plenty of parking alongside the cottages – if you are staying in Sycamores the parking is around behind the cottage. We do try to visit to check that you have settled in, however the demands of the farm and my job as an airline pilot sometimes prevents us from doing so – please do not take offence!!
Getting here – just enter Character Farm Cottages, DT3 4JB in google maps.
Contact information
Jane Elwood – Lower Farmhouse, Langton Herring
07920554277
Rubbish and Re-cycling
The bins can be found on the gravel area just to your left as you go past the farmyard on the road heading away from the cottages towards the village.
Black top bins -general rubbish
Green top bins – paper/card/plastic/tins.
Green crates – bottles/glass.
Nearest Surgery:
Portesham Surgery, Portesham, DT3 4NS
01305 871468
Nearest Pharmacy:
Chickerell Pharmacy, 16 East St, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
(Day Lewis Pharmacy)
Wessex Pharmacy, Lanehouse Rocks Rd, Weymouth, DT4 9DJ
Nearest Hospital:
Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
(Accident and Emergency)
01305 251150
Minor injury Unit, 3 Melcombe Ave, Weymouth DT4 7TB
Vets:
Southfield Vets
South Walks Rd, Dorchester DT1 1DU
01305 262913
Farmshops:
Ducks Farmshop, Portesham – 3 Miles
Bride Valley Farmshop (Butcher) , Abbotsbury – 4 Miles
Weyfish, Weymouth, DT4 8BE (Fresh Seafood, can be delivered if arranged).
01305 761277
Convenience Stores:
Spar, Chapel Ln, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LF – 4 Miles (PostOffice)
Co-op, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9TP – 4 Miles
McColl’s, 51/53 East St, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DT – 3 Miles
(PostOffice)
Supermarkets:
Aldi, LINK PARK, Unit H, Weymouth DT3 4FL – 3 Miles
Sainsbury’s, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5BJ – 6 Miles
Morrisons, 244 Dorchester Rd, Weymouth DT3 5AX – 6 Miles
Lidl, 148 Dorchester Rd, Weymouth DT3 5EF – 6 Miles
Tesco, Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2RY – 10 Miles
Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, Acland Rd, Dorchester DT1 1BN – 12 Miles
Restaurants and Cafes:
The Elm Tree Inn, Langton Herring, DT3 4HU – Beautifully renovated and re-designed inside. Plenty of outside seating in the garden. The food is excellent – AA 2 star award for culinary excellence. Very friendly staff. Definitely worth a wander up to visit.
01305 871257
The Kings Arms, Portesham, DT3 4ET
01305 871342
Traditional Country pub with good food and outside seating, dog friendly.
Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RF
01308 897070
Country pub with very high-quality food and a friendly environment.
Hive Beach Cafe, Burton Bradstock, DT6 4RF (Beachfront, Seafood/Cakes)
01308 897070
Located on the beach at Burton Bradstock, you can enjoy delicious seafood as well as coffee and cakes in a very informal setting with stunning views.
The Club House, West Bexington, DT2 9DF (Beachfront, Restaurant)
01308 898302
Enjoy stunning views of the Chesil Beach from this restaurant with sea views whilst enjoying delicious, high quality seafood and cocktails.
Watch House Cafe, West Bay, DT6 4EN (Beachfront, Cafe)
01308 459330
Just yards from the sea shore enjoy wood fired pizza, fresh fish and delicious sweet treats in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
Rise, West Bay, DT6 4EZ
01308 422011
In the heart of West Bay, surrounded by water you can enjoy a variety of tasty dishes for any time of the day or enjoy a cocktail on the outside decking by the waters edge.
The Crab House Cafe, Weymouth, DT4 9YU (Seafood Restaurant)
01305 788867
Overlooking the Chesil Beach and the Portland Coast, you can enjoy exquisite Seafood in a relaxed setting.
The Brewers Arms, Martinstown, DT2 9LB
01305 889361
A family friendly village pub offering high quality pub classics and delicious local produce.
The Manor Hotel, West Bexington, DT2 9DF
01308 897660
A lovely family pub looking over the Chesil beach with flavoursome pub classics and and plenty of selfish available.
Daniel’s Fish and Chips, Chickerell Rd, Weymouth, DT4 9TP
01305 776932
If you are feeling like some mouth-watering, fresh fish and chips, Daniel’s Fish and Chips is very local and cooked fresh to order.
Cafe Oasis, Weymouth, DT3 6PN (Beachfront Cafe, Open some evenings)
01305 833054
Located right on the beach, this cafe offers tasty meals from breakfast through to dinner every day.
Morning
Looking forward to our stay in The Brambles from 28 May.
Can you tell me whether there is an iron provided in the cottage?
Thanks
Geoff Daniel