Named after the legendary Dorset cheese (Monty Python fans may recall it mentioned in the 'Cheese Shop Sketch'). The Blue Vinny has a great menu (naturally, featuring dishes such as sirloin steak glazed with Blue Vinny, with wild mushrooms and hand cut chips), and a lovely big beer garden to sleep it all off.
Two miles out of Weymouth, Bowleaze Cove is a sand and pebble beach backed by grassy fields. At low tide a swathe of beach is revealed, although this disappears at high tide. There is on road and paid parking available, and a cafe, pub, amusement arcade and shops are nearby. Visitors should keep an eye out for fossils, famous along this stretch of coast.
Managed by Dorset Countryside this magical woodland offers a 26 hectare site to explore. With a plethora of trees and wildlife you'll have hours of fun here and may even see Dormice and bats.
A classic cottage with real romance; close your eyes and imagine the characters of Far from the Madding Crowd coming to life here.
Thatched village pub with good selection of beers and excellent menu for lunchtime and evening meals.
Formal gardens in the Arts and Crafts' style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and shop.
This 16 mile route follows the old Dorchester to Southampton railway, making for a flat, gentle ride.
Enjoy miles of beautiful countryside around Dorset by bike. Bikes are available for adults and children with tag a longs and child seats for youngsters.
'Nine amazing days of international music, street theatre, film, comedy and outdoor performances'. With television personalities and a 'feast of free entertainment',
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
20 December 2025
Named after the legendary Dorset cheese (Monty Python fans may recall it mentioned in the 'Cheese Shop Sketch'). The Blue Vinny has a great menu (naturally, featuring dishes such as sirloin steak glazed with Blue Vinny, with wild mushrooms and hand cut chips), and a lovely big beer garden to sleep it all off.
1 November 2024
Two miles out of Weymouth, Bowleaze Cove is a sand and pebble beach backed by grassy fields. At low tide a swathe of beach is revealed, although this disappears at high tide. There is on road and paid parking available, and a cafe, pub, amusement arcade and shops are nearby. Visitors should keep an eye out for fossils, famous along this stretch of coast.
17 June 2024
Managed by Dorset Countryside this magical woodland offers a 26 hectare site to explore. With a plethora of trees and wildlife you'll have hours of fun here and may even see Dormice and bats.
22 August 2023
A classic cottage with real romance; close your eyes and imagine the characters of Far from the Madding Crowd coming to life here.
13 October 2011
Thatched village pub with good selection of beers and excellent menu for lunchtime and evening meals.
6 March 2009
Formal gardens in the Arts and Crafts' style of the Edwardian era in the grounds of Kingston Maurward House. Thomas Hardy was a frequent visitor to the house as a boy, and it features as 'Knapwater House' in his novel Desperate Remedies. Children can meet Button and Pebbles the donkeys in the animal park, as well as miniature Shetland ponies, goats, pigs, rabbits, ducks, emus and peacocks. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the large picnic area. There is also a refreshment kiosk, visitor centre and shop.
This 16 mile route follows the old Dorchester to Southampton railway, making for a flat, gentle ride.
Enjoy miles of beautiful countryside around Dorset by bike. Bikes are available for adults and children with tag a longs and child seats for youngsters.
'Nine amazing days of international music, street theatre, film, comedy and outdoor performances'. With television personalities and a 'feast of free entertainment',