Useful Information for when you are staying in one of our holiday cottages.
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Open for Business From 12 April.
We will be opening on the 4 July. The following article describes the additional measures we are adopting to ensure our cottages are clean and safe for you to enjoy your Dorset holiday.
Read moreLooking Ahead Post Lockdown
Update on our current situation at Character Farm Cottages, we are optimistically looking forward to be open from the 4 July, just waiting for absolute clarification from the Gov.
Read moreThe Great British Coast
Dorset’s Dramatic Jurassic Coast The Jurassic Coast is Britain’s only natural World Heritage Site, putting it in the same leagues as the Great Barrier Reef. Why is it special? To explore the 95 miles between Old Harry Rocks overlooking Poole Harbour to the red sandstone cliffs of East Devon is to journey through 185 million years of time, back to the age of dinosaurs. In Lyme Regis, don’t miss the Town Museum and its fossil collection, and the Cobb, the
Read moreIncredible Dorset Video Featuring the Chesil Beach.
A beautifully produced video featuring our beautiful county of Dorset, fantastic scenic shots and great ideas for activities.
Read moreGet On Your Bike – Cycling in Dorset.
What better way to explore our wonderful countryside by bike and keep fit in the process. Read about local bike hire from Weymouth Bike Hire who will deliver to your cottage.
Read moreActivities to keep you busy whilst visiting our Dorset Holiday Cottages
For those guests looking for a bit more excitement than just relaxing in our lovely holiday cottages and perhaps taking a leisurely stroll to the nearest Dorset Pub, here are some ideas to keep all the family happy.
Read moreThe Anchor Inn at Seatown with Stunning Views of Jurassic Coast.
Highly recommended, The Anchor at Seatown near Chideock, Dorset is an excellent pub to visit with lovely lunches and some of the finest views in Dorset from the top of Golden Cap – look back along the Jurassic Coastline all the way back to Portland.
Read moreBilly Winters Bar and Diner, Portand, Weymouth
If you fancy somewhere a bit different with fantastic views across Weymouth Bay towards Portland visit Billy Winters just past Ferry Bridge on the causeway over to Portland Bill. This is a rather rustic/retro/highly individual bar/diner which has been fashioned out of a pre-fab building with seating inside and outside on the pebbly beach. The food is excellent ranging from delicious meat dishes, a good vegetarian selection including vegetarian and beetroot burgers and pizzas straight from the wood fired oven.
Read moreThe Club House Restaurant in West Bexington, Dorset.
Being so close to the sea it would be a shame to come down and stay in our holiday cottages and not find time to indulge in some excellent local sea food. We are rather spoilt for choice but one restuarant that definitely tops the list is the newly opened Club House at West Bexington, about a 10 mile drive from the cottages along the beautiful Coastal Road (B3175) towards Bridport. It is owned by the same family that runs
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