Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset
The Hive Beach Cafe is situated just to the south of Burton Bradstock and has magnificent views towards Lyme Bay. It prides itself on sourcing all of its food locally and is renown for its seafood. As the name implies it also functions as a cafe so you can call in for just a coffee and slice of cake. However my recommendation for the summer is to go there for breakfast! Served from 1000am the breakfast typically is a choice
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The village of Abbotsbury is set amongst the hills behind the great Chesil Bank and is well-known world wide for it’s Swannery and the Sub-Tropical Gardens. It is only about 3 miles from the cottages and the views out over Lyme Bay and the countryside from the coastal road running from Rodden to Abbotsbury are stunning. A very pleasant walk or bike ride. Abbotsbury Swannery The Swan sanctuary, over 600 years old, can be found around the Fleet Lagoon behind
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The seaside town of Weymouth lies about 4 miles to the east of our Dorset holiday cottages. Blessed with one of the warmest and sunniest climates Weymouth offers something for everyone. The 3 mile long sandy beach is perfect for youngsters to play in the sand and enjoy the very calm, safe shallow sea. There are a huge amount of fun things to do to keep everyone occupied. The Sea Life Centre is definitely worth a visit and next door
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Just a short drive from the Cottages in our neighbouring village Portesham you will find the award winning and highly recommended Kings Arms Pub, close to the Jurassic Coast. The dinning theme reflects its location of “coast and country” with all ingredients being sourced as locally as possible including local farms and growers with all dishes cooked to order. Inside the pub has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and during winter it normally has a couple of log fires going. The
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