Links

Here you will find a variety of links to websites that you may find of interest.
Some promote the local area and specific sites of interest, whilst others provide products and services that you might like to enjoy during your stay.

BBC Dorset
Keep up to date with news and events in Dorset.
www.bbc.co.uk/dorset

Dorset Only
Contains a variety of information, from sports to restaurants, shopping, events, arts and walks in Dorset.
www.dorsetonly.co.uk

Jurassic Coast
Packed with information for visitors to Englands first Natural World Heritage Site, which stretches 95 miles between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to Orcombe Point at Exmouth in East Devon.
www.jurassiccoast.com

Jurassic Coastline
A website designed to make your visit to the Jurassic Coast an enjoyable and memorable one, and has been designed to enable you to navigate quickly to specific areas of the Jurassic Coast.
www.jurassiccoastline.com

Ordnance Survey
Great Britain's national mapping agency, providing the most accurate and up-to-date geographic data, relied on by government, business and the public.
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

West Dorset
West Dorset District Council's Tourism website. Discover more about the surrounding area and find out details of upcoming events and things to see and do.
www.westdorset.com

Dorset Area of Natural Beauty
W Covering over 40% of the county, the Dorset AONB includes some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in the country. Explore this site to discover Dorset's varied landscape, internationally important wildlife, ancient hill forts, unique chalk figures and distinctive towns and villages.
www.dorsetaonb.org.uk

Blackdown Hills
One of the protected landscapes of England and Wales, the Blackdown Hills is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty straddling the Somerset Devon border.
www.blackdown-hills.net

Forde Abbey
More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of exquisite award winning gardens.
www.fordeabbey.co.uk

Mapperton House and Gardens
Voted the Nation's Finest Manor House by Country Life in May 2006. Terraced valley gardens surrounding the delightful Tudor/Jacobean manor house, stable blocks, dovecote and All Saints Church. Pevsner's Dorset Guide says, 'There can hardly be anywhere a more enchanting manorial group than Mapperton.'
www.mapperton.com

Montacute House
Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, incorporating National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury is an ancient village and the home of numerous attractions for visitors, such as The Swannery, The Tropical Gardens as well as The Childrens Farm and Smugglers Barn. 35 mins.
www.abbotsbury.co.uk

Dorchester
Packed with information, maps, history and attractions for visitors to Dorset's county town.
www.visit-dorchester.co.uk

Lyme Regis
The historic, unspoiled seaside resort and fishing port on the world famous Cobb harbour, which is also surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside. This site provides information about activities, fishing, events, fossil tours and the Hardy Trail. 30 mins.
www.lymeregis.com

Sherborne
With its abundance of medieval buildings, superb abbey, world famous schools, picturesque almshouse and two castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors.
www.sherbornetown.co.uk

Wyndhams
Wonderful deli and bistro restaurant, situated in Poundbury.
www.wyndhamsfood.com

The Anchor Inn
Situated among rolling hills on a World Heritage Site and nestling under 'Golden Cap', The Anchor Inn sits in the centre of a little cove. The south west coast path is all that separates the pub from the beach. A great place to watch the sunset over Lyme Bay.
www.theanchorinn.co.uk

The Greyhound Inn
A traditional, cosy Inn with a reputation for an excellent seasonal menu, situated in the village of Sydling St Nicholas – mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 under the name of Sydleling.
www.thegreyhounddorset.co.uk

The Riverside Restaurant
The south west's premier seafood restaurant, situated at West Bay.
www.thefishrestaurant-westbay.co.uk

Little Barwick House
A listed Georgian dower house set in 3.5 acres with a delightful garden, Little Barwick House offers superb food with a carefully chosen quality wine list. The restaurant has been heaped with praise and awards.
www.littlebarwick.co.uk

Lord Poulett Arms
Voted Westcountry Pub of the Year, the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George offers very good homemade food, real ales and a delightful garden.
www.lordpoulettarms.com

The Sawmill Cafe
Situated in the grounds of Mapperton House and Gardens, the cafe is housed in the Old Sawmill and holds a Gold award in the Tearoom category in the "Taste of the West" competition.
www.mapperton.com/cafe.htm

Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club
A warm welcome awaits golfers at Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club. It is situated on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and is a natural cliff-top course with stunning views over Lyme Bay, Chesil Beach and the Dorset Countryside.
www.bridportgolfclub.org.uk

Chedington Court Golf Club
The Golf Course at Chedington has evolved over the course of its life from an extremely long 9 hole course - where strength and distance were the dominating features - into a balanced 18 hole layout that requires both power and accuracy in equal measure..
www.chedingtoncourtgolfclub.co.uk

Sherborne Golf Club
The stunning setting has been home to this golf club for over 110 years. Enjoy majestic views over the Blackmore Vale and plenty of green, luxurious looking countryside as you take on the challenges of the course.
www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk

Clay Pigeon Raceway
Situated between Dorchester and Yeovil, high in the beautiful Dorset countryside is the Clay Pigeon Raceway - one of the UK's leading kart circuits, and where regular race meetings are held. This is the perfect environment to experience the thrill of karting.
www.claypigeonraceway.com

Southern Counties Shooting Club
Established for many decades, Southern Counties is one of the UK's premier shooting grounds. As well as comprehensive facilities for clay shooting, other activities range from Game Shooting to Go-Karting.
www.southern-counties.com

Henley Hillbillies
Off road adventure in the heart of Dorset, including quad bikes, hovercrafts, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
www.henleyhillbillies.co.uk

Dorset Art Weeks
The showcase of Dorset Visual Art and organisor of bi-annual open studios event.
www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk

Tyrone Power
With over a decade of experience as a personal and private chef around the world Tyrone Power offers a professional and discreet service. From bespoke dinner parties at your home to catering aboard yachts, at villas or chalets there is not a challenge he cannot meet.
www.tyronepower-personalchef.com

River Cottage
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, local food matters, cookery courses and more.
www.rivercottage.net

Chic Retreats
A small dynamic company representing truly private and personal boutique and hip hotels and villas with no more than 30 rooms carefully chosen to exemplify warmth and personal service.
www.chicretreats.com

Castle Building and Construction
Castle Construction is one of Dorset's most successful construction companies with a comprehensive portfolio of restoration, conversion and new build work throughout West Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon.
www.castle-building.co.uk