Curl up on the sofa in front of the wood-burner.
Rectory Cottage was formerly the stables for the main house.
Gorgeous colours in the sitting-room.
There's everything you could need in this kitchen.
Full of character and style.
Soak up the sun in your private patio area.
Rectory Cottage is in a beautiful setting.
Hide away in this cosy corner.
The dining-table extends to seat four if required.
A gorgeous room for you to relax in.
Plenty of room for your holiday clothes. The door leads through to a utility/laundry room.
Enjoy a good night's sleep in this cosy room.
This area is yours to enjoy.
The family bathroom is on the first floor.
There is a fabulous rainfall shower head.
The view from the upstairs Velux windows is nothing but countryside.
In the grounds there is a sweet Gothic folly decorated with pebbles from Chesil Beach.
A grand entrance to your area of garden.
Relax and enjoy those views.
Keep an eye out for the driveway entrance.
Magnificent Chesil Beach and the famous coast road are on your doorstep.
Rural Dorset is beautiful.
A holiday in Dorset isn't complete without a trip to Lulworth Cove.
If you are feeling energetic then walk to the top of Colmer's Hill - the view is special.
Rectory Cottage
47954.9 miles SE of Bridport | Sleeps 4 + cot* (no children from 1 to 16)
7 Nights from £627
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A beautiful 16th century thatched pub centrally located in the village. There's a large beer garden where you can while away the hours looking at the fabulous views of the Bride Valley.
October 2022
superb local pub
An excellent village pub, The Crown, is only a very short walk away. Excellent food, good value, a friendly welcome. We went three times and would very happily return there in future.
October 2022
superb local pub
This pub, just 3 minutes walk from Rectory Cottage, is a superb gem in the village. Good food with friendly service at very reasonable prices. We were delighted every time we ate there. Thoroughly recommended.
Nearby beach
Take in the views and let the salty sea air whip your worries away. Found near Burton Bradstock, Hive Beach is a sweeping sandy strip backed by regal golden cliffs. With parking nearby and a celebrated café, Hive Beach is a lovely destination for a day's wandering and relaxing. Eagle-eyed visitors may even be so lucky to spot some fossils hidden along the beach.
March 2022
Disappointing
Having read rave reviews we were disappointed by the breakfast we had there…cold, hard tomatoes and reheated squelchy mushrooms. The upside was sitting out in the sun next to the sea.
March 2020
Fantastic waves,
This beach, even on a windy march day was spectacular and blew away the cobwebs and was very invigorating. Food in the Hive Cafe was great too.
August 2010
Hive Beach Cafe serves superb food suitable for all the family from an informal premises right on the beach. Get there early as it's very popular, but even when busy the service is usually reasonably quick.
July 2009
Brilliant place; so popular you may have to wait! Food is more top-class restaurant quality than cafe.
Nearby walk
Crowned with the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort, Eggardon affords king-of-the-castle-views across the Dorset countryside. There are two Bronze Age burial mounds here too.
See the skies above Eggardon Hill alive with colour at the annual Eggerdon Kite Festival, held here in September.
August 2023
Phenomenal view!
Although finding somewhere to park was not straightforward (there is no official parking) it was worth the visit. A nice easy walk around the hill and incredible views if you have the right weather.
December 2021
A lovely walk
Beautiful spot and lovely views. A must.
September 2020
Beautiful at sunset!
We like ancient history, so perhaps if you don't you might not find this place as fascinating, but it is beautiful at sunset and the views across Dorset out to see are absolutely stunning!
March 2011
This hillfort is easily accessible from the road and provides fantastic panoramic views of the coastline of Lyme Bay, and inland over the Marshwood Vale.
Nearby town
A perfect village of honey-coloured cottages, and home to the Swannery, where swans have lived for over 600 years.
Also nearby
A traditional English country pub with amazing views of the Dorset countryside. Locals, walkers and cyclists are made very welcome and it's the perfect place for refreshments after a climb up nearby Eggardon Hill. Bring your dog, they are welcome too.
October 2023
A great find
Went to the pub for a meal. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meal. The food was excellent. Being a coeliac the chef went out of his way to cater for my needs.
August 2023
Good food, good view
This was a great pub on a lovely summer evening for sitting outdoors. The "pods" they have allow you to enjoy the fantastic view without feeling the breeze. Food was excellent.
August 2021
Friendly local pub with great garden
Went here three times on holiday. Very friendly free house with good range of beers, simple but great menu and lovely garden with little pods. Worth booking ahead
August 2017
Wonderful food and a very friendly welcome.
July 2017
Spyway Inn
Pretty Garden, good food and drinks! The owners are very friendly!
September 2011
Good pub food with good service.
June 2011
Excellent food - idyllic setting.
If you feel like a something to eat in an idyllic setting away from everything, then this is the place to go. The food is excellent, not expensive and the menu caters for practically everyone - I say 'practically' everyone because there is always that one person for whom it won't! For us though, this is certainly an Inn that we shall be returning to.
July 2009
A freehouse with excellent pub food. The pub garden has won the Best Small Pub Garden and has lovely views. Family run over a number of years, it's well worth a visit.
This beach café right by the sea on Chesil Bank bagged the Coast magazine award for Best Coastal Café, Pub or Restaurant 2009. Local fish and shellfish are specialities.
June 2022
Lovely café
Very welcoming, and great position above beach.
Delicious coffee and biscoffi cheesecake.
Lovely gift shop
October 2021
Hive
Went for lunch ,the team manager was excellent at keeping everyone informed of the wait time and we were quickly seated .Food was quickly served and tasty .
The view of the beach is the wonderful.
May 2013
Car park free if you are with NT.
Cafe packed so just had coffee and cake. Beautiful beach
June 2012
The service was good and friendly - the system works extremely well. The food was delicious. An enjoyable experience even on a rather damp day.
September 2011
Excellent seafood and cakes. Only open for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings from early September.
Marie
August 2009
More restaurant quality than cafe - terrific place.
Home cooked food is a speciality here with Sunday roasts being a favourite. There's a play area, large garden and decking with views over the countryside. Dogs are welcome.
April 2024
Lovely Small Pub, great host and beautiful views from garden
We always try to have a meal here if staying nearby… good value, varied menu, a lot for veggie and vegan customers.
Advisable to book in advance!
December 2023
Sunday roast
Very nice homely pub
July 2023
Great food and lovely hosts
Very good food and homemade desserts, lovely friendly hosts and dog friendly. Recommend booking in high season.
May 2023
Bob
Bob makes this pub worth the 2 mile walk there and back.
April 2022
Cosy pub, lovely location, great hosts
Traditional feel, good menu range and good value, very clean. Lovely views from the garden.
Have visited several times, a friendly place to eat and drink.
September 2021
Fabulous Friendly Pub
A lovely country pub with a warm, friendly welcome to include those fury four legged friends.
Great food and I can throughly recommend the homemade pizza’s!
Only a 10/15 minute drive away from Stoke Abbott.
June 2017
Excellent pub food and congenial hosts
We enjoying two visits to the Hare and Hounds during our recent holiday. Both times we had excellent pub meals in good surroundings and was well looked after by the hosts. Many thanks
Planted as a kitchen garden in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester, today Abbotsbury Gardens bring together rare and exotic plants from all over the world. Scintillate your senses with a visit to the world famous camellia groves and magnolias, enjoy a sedate stroll in the walled gardens or go wild for the stunning woodland valley views. The BBC's Alan Titchmarsh declared them to be 'one of the finest gardens I have ever visited'. See for yourself. If it leaves your green fingers itching for some action, you can choose from a superb range of quality plants at the Specialist Plant Nursery.
October 2021
Abbotsbury subtropical gardens
Beautiful gardens even in autumn, foliage variations amazing, well worth a visit and looking forward to a return visit at a different time of year
August 2012
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
20 acres of beautiful gardens with many exotic and tropical plants. Viewing point to Chesil Beach. Cafe. Beautiful gardens to wander round, full of colour and wonderful plants. Had a lovely lunch in the cafe. Near the village of Abbotsbury which is worth a stop to.
March 2009
The gardens are lovely and include bridges, ponds and a sculpture trail. A very colourful day out with lots of pretty plants and flowers to look at.
February 2009
The Swannery and the Children's Farm are also worth a visit. At the farm, there is goat racing, pony riding and a soft play area for children.
September 2008
Brighten up Your Day
Even on a dull day, these subtropical gardens were a riot of colour -guaranteed to brighten up your day. If you are in the area for a few days, and especially if you have children, it's worth getting a Passport Ticket. This allows you to visit all three attractions at Abbotsbury - the gardens, swannery and children's farm - for a very reasonable price.
Enjoy a (not so) swift pint by the cosy log fire in winter or out in the patio garden in summer at this 17th Century thatched country inn. Lunch and dinner menus include locally sourced seafood and meats. You can enjoy a locally brewed pint of Palmers ale while the kids play on the giant Jenga. Booking is advisable in summer.
September 2023
Excellent food
Very popular pub, food excellent.
April 2023
Great pub
Good food and drink . Good decor and friendly staff
October 2021
Good food and excellent service.
Well maintained pub with excellent food and service. The decor is attractive and spacious.
September 2019
Great food
Great food and friendly staff
September 2017
The George
Welcoming pub, tasty food. dogs are accommodated in bar areas. Advised to book for Sun lunch.
August 2016
Superb!
The first thing that strikes you about the George is the friendly welcome from the staff nothing is too much trouble, they welcome dogs with open arms.
The food is excellent and good value for money and the Palmers' ales are a delight, be brave and try the "georgeous" ploughman's it is huge and gorgeous!
September 2011
Excellent pub food. Thursday night is pizza night and its advisable to book.
January 2009
welcoming with excellent food
Often in the area and find the George welcoming and reliable for a good meal, be it a bar snack or something more substantial, highly recemmended.
January 2009
Sunday Roast at The George
After a breathtaking walk along the spectacular Jurassic Coast on a Sunday afternoon there is nothing more needed than a fabulous Sunday roast. We were a little late in arriving at The George however and when everywhere else had turned us away The George were very friendly and provided a well needed refuel stop before continuing our walk. Traditional and cosy atmosphere, in a pretty thatched pub, good food, beer and service.
November 2008
Great all-rounder
Great food served here, with a huge choice to choose from and a good selection of Palmers ales. The staff and proprietor are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. As well as the bar/drinking area and restaurant there is a lovely snug with an open fire for cooler days/nights. Would definitely recommend.
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