Information correct at the time of writing.
The Old Chapel is situated in the picturesque village of Stoke Abbot, with a pub serving freshly cooked food using local ingredients,
The New Inn. Just two miles west of Stoke Abbot, is Beaminster offering a selection of local shops, cafes and pubs. West Dorset, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has an excellent network of footpaths and open places to visit such as
Pilsdon Pen and
Lamberts Castle.
There is a footpath from Stoke Abbott which also gives access to a large variety of local footpaths, with Lewesdon, Waddon Hill, Roman Fort and the Brit Valley to explore. The market town of Bridport is seven miles away with its twice weekly markets, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and antique shops. Bridport is also the gateway to the
Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and well worth exploring.
The manor house and gardens of
Mapperton are just over four miles away from the cottage and includes the Coach House Cafe and a regular events calendar. The
Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre is situated just two miles away and includes opportunities for shopping, eating, galleries and workshops. Within an easy drive away are the coastal resorts of West Bay, Eype, Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens and
Abbotsbury Swannery and popular attractions just a 30 minute drive away. The county town of Dorchester with its Thomas Hardy heritage and fine museums is always worth a day out and only 20 miles away. The Georgian fronted sandy beach at Weymouth is one of the most popular bays for bathing on the Dorset coast, and a drive along the B3157 coast road is a special experience.
Venture out to the pretty bustling market town of
Bridport where on Wednesdays and Saturdays the two main roads are packed with antique, flower and food stalls. Bridport is also the gateway to the
Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and well worth exploring.
A visit to
West Bay is a must - after crabbing off the harbour, grab fish and chips from one of the many kiosks and head to the beach for a picnic.
Furleigh Estates is only a 6 minute drive away from The Old Chapel where great tours of the vineyard are on offer.
Towards the nearby village of Symondsbury you will find walks around the estate ending up at the top of
Colmers Hill, a famous landmark. On your way back, pop into the Symondsbury Kitchen cafe for refreshments.
All year round dog walking at
Cogden, a National Trust beach, is the perfect place to clear the cobwebs.