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Great Local Pubs
The New Inn, Stoke Abbott - half a mile
The Local Boozer. Great food, and within walking distance if you don't mind steep hills. If walking at night do bring a torch, especially if you are going through the woods.
The Five Bells, Whitchurch - 7 miles through narrow lanes
Old school proper pub which warmly welcomes travellers and locals alike. Do check in advance that it is open via their website
The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe - 8 miles including some narrow lanes
Remote setting and consistently good food - including on Mondays
The Greyhound Inn, Sydling St Nicholas - 15 miles
Charming village, great place for Sunday Lunch
The Anchor, Seatown - 10 miles
Good food but limited seating and can get very busy, also the approach road is very narrow. The beach is incomparable. Park in the large carpark and walk to West Bay over the cliffs getting a cab back. It's about 4 miles.
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Beaches
Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock - 11 miles
A truly beautiful sandy beach owned by the National Trust. Big sandy car park is very handy. Dogs restricted from some areas in summer. There is an upmarket cafe that does good food. website
Eype Beach, Eype (not Higher Eype) - 10 miles
Stony, dog friendly, slightly cramped.
Chesil Beach - a 17 mile route, half of which is along a spectacular coast road
A unique geological feature which connects Abbotsbury to Portland. Stony and impressively huge.
Charmouth Beach, Charmouth - 14 miles
A large and well known beach, a bit featureless.
Various beaches at Lyme Regis - 17 miles
Lyme is certainly worth a visit. Famous for fossils.
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Shops
Waitrose
Branches in Bridport and Crewkerne
Co Op
A big one in Bridport, a small one in Beaminster
Health Shops
Two in Bridport
Bookshops
Several in BridportPet Shops
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Restaurants
Watchtower Cafe, West Bay
Good fish and chips right on the beach. website
Red Brick Cafe, St Michaels, Bridport
Great cafe food AND superb fresh vegetarian options. Festival vibes. Inspiringly good. website
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Miscellaneous
The Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe
The Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe
A field studies centre that runs residential and non-residential courses. Set in 600 acres of organic farming and nature reserve. website
Wisteria Cottage B&B, Morcambelake
Peerless hospitality, a great breakfast and an ingtruiging collection of model aeroplanes. website
Gerrard's Farm B&B, Pilsden
Classic farmhouse B&B. Spotless rooms, incredible views and a deeply peaceful atmosphere. website
Museum of Rural Life in West Dorset, Beaminster
Award winning museum run entirely by volunteers. website