Hare & Hounds
12 June 2025
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.
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.
12 June 2025
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.
2 October 2023
Centrally located in pretty Marshwood Vale, The Shave Cross Inn is a popular thatched Grade II listed building with origins as far back as the 1400's. There's a delightful beer garden perfect for al fresco dining and booking is essential.
29 September 2023
Fresh produce from both land and sea, this place has a good reputation. Local suppliers and local inspiration ensure the spirit of Dorset shines through. Plus the setting is pretty special.
5 October 2022
This family run traditional inn is situated in the centre of the village surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Marshwood Vale. There's outside seating for warmer months and dogs are welcome both inside and out.
Thanks to Dorset National Landscape website we can bring you three delightful heritage trails aound the bustling market town, and a sculpture trail taking you to the green open spaces around Bridport. Take a look at the link to their website for further details of each walk.
Easy to get to off the A35 between Lyme Regis and Bridport, it's worth a trip to experience a smuggler's way of life in your descent down to the beach. Spy abandoned loot in the foot rocks of the Golden Cap from your stronghold at the Anchor Inn as you sift through the day's fossil pickings.
Situated in the village of Burton Bradstock, The Achor is a cosy, traditional village pub serving fresh local produce, fish and shell-fish. You will find a saloon bar and restaurant here with outside seating available.
The George Hotel is centrally located in Bridport and has a bar, restaurant and snug. This welcoming pub serves lunch and dinner with regular live music and foodie events. Dogs are welcome here.
In the heart of West Bay, perfectly situated by the harbour you'll find this welcoming pub. With a great selection of ales, wines and spirits, two bars and a lovely garden terrace, call in for either drinks or a meal in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in both bars.
The Loders Arms is a charming village pub with delightful interiors and outside seating for summer months. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it's a popular place so give them a call to book a table.