Briar Cottage (1873)

Beaminster (1.3 miles)
Beaminster sits at the head of the Britt Valley, through which flows the river of the same name. The countryside here is glorious and a stay in Beaminster would be incomplete without a stroll through the rolling hills that surround the town. For the history buff, playing ‘spot the listed building’ is great fun – even though Beaminster has been devastated by fire no less than three times, the town still lays claim to some 200 listed buildings. The highlight of Beaminster’s calendar is the Festival of Music and Visual Arts, a jamboree of musical, literary and artistic talent including many big names.

Mapperton Gardens (2.0 miles)
An Italian garden complete with grottos, a great lawn, topiary, an orangery and 17th Century fish ponds.

UK Llamas (3.3 miles)
Trekking around the Dorset countryside with llamas - a novel way to explore.

Bridport Museum (4.1 miles)
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building.

Bridport (4.2 miles)
A busy and thriving market town, Bridport is one of the most popular gateways to the Jurassic Coast. The town still has three weekly markets, including a farmer’s market. Shopping in Bridport reveals its strong arts and crafts heritage. Bridport lies just inland from West Bay, with a gorgeous sweep of sandy beach and a pretty harbour that perfectly complement Bridport’s charms.

The Riverside Restaurant (5.5 miles)
Fresh local seafood in a lovely light and airy position on the banks of the river.