Fiona's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A short hike of approximately 3/4 hour from our cottage, this place offers spectacular views across the Jurassic coast on one side and across the rolling Dorset hills on the other side.
33 locals recommend
Hardy Monument
A short hike of approximately 3/4 hour from our cottage, this place offers spectacular views across the Jurassic coast on one side and across the rolling Dorset hills on the other side.
Within easy reach of Portesham, the walk here is charming. Situated in the nearby village of Abbotsbury it's about 3/4 hr walk from the cottage, or go to the village and it's a fairly easy climb to the chapel. There is a longer hike around the area which beautiful.
13 locals recommend
Abbotsbury, St Catherine's Chapel
South West Coast PathWithin easy reach of Portesham, the walk here is charming. Situated in the nearby village of Abbotsbury it's about 3/4 hr walk from the cottage, or go to the village and it's a fairly easy climb to the chapel. There is a longer hike around the area which beautiful.
A beautiful wander around these gardens is good for the soul. In summer the flowers and sculptures lift the spirits and in autumn and winter the lights are gorgeous.
There is a cafe too
128 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayA beautiful wander around these gardens is good for the soul. In summer the flowers and sculptures lift the spirits and in autumn and winter the lights are gorgeous.
There is a cafe too
'The world's only colony of nesting mute swans'
Apparently there is no other place in the world where you can walk through a colony of nesting swans. The young cynets are a sight to behold.
119 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn Road'The world's only colony of nesting mute swans'
Apparently there is no other place in the world where you can walk through a colony of nesting swans. The young cynets are a sight to behold.
A beautiful place with incredible art works in a peaceful setting in amongst the trees and lakes. The food from the cafe is delicious too.
67 locals recommend
Sculpture by the Lakes
A beautiful place with incredible art works in a peaceful setting in amongst the trees and lakes. The food from the cafe is delicious too.
A bustling and picturesque harbour with many eateries along the quay. The town bridge is fun to watch as it raises and lowers to let yachts and other vessels in and out of the harbour.
52 locals recommend
Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House QuayA bustling and picturesque harbour with many eateries along the quay. The town bridge is fun to watch as it raises and lowers to let yachts and other vessels in and out of the harbour.
Weymouth's famous sea front with its Georgian architecture, beautiful sands, donkey rides, beach huts and all the trappings of a stunning seafront and more.
( The donkeys over winter in Portesham)
109 locals recommend
Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeWeymouth's famous sea front with its Georgian architecture, beautiful sands, donkey rides, beach huts and all the trappings of a stunning seafront and more.
( The donkeys over winter in Portesham)
A visit to the Isle of Portland, and the lighthouse is well worth a look. On a blustery day the sea lashes the coast and you can enjoy the waves from the safety of a warm cafe close to the lighthouse.
39 locals recommend
Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesA visit to the Isle of Portland, and the lighthouse is well worth a look. On a blustery day the sea lashes the coast and you can enjoy the waves from the safety of a warm cafe close to the lighthouse.
The historic county town, 20 minutes drive away is well worth a trip. It offers many cultural amenities, wonderful architecture, museums a Roman ruin, plus shops cafes and restaurants a plenty.
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
The historic county town, 20 minutes drive away is well worth a trip. It offers many cultural amenities, wonderful architecture, museums a Roman ruin, plus shops cafes and restaurants a plenty.
A drive of about 45 minutes takes you along the stunning Jurassic coast to the pretty town of Bridport. With a deliciously bustling artisan feel the town itself is full of cafes and interesting shops. Nearby West bay is a must for Broadchurch fans. Spot the tv locations.
The drive back along the coast is a joy with a few places to stop and breathe in the scenery.
154 locals recommend
Bridport
A drive of about 45 minutes takes you along the stunning Jurassic coast to the pretty town of Bridport. With a deliciously bustling artisan feel the town itself is full of cafes and interesting shops. Nearby West bay is a must for Broadchurch fans. Spot the tv locations.
The drive back along the coast is a joy with a few places to stop and breathe in the scenery.
Just past Lyme Regis is this charming fishing village set on the Devon coast. With some good eating places right on the beach and further into the village. There are fascinating quarry caves to visit not far from the village. Beer has an interesting history and is very pretty too. Well worth a visit.
93 locals recommend
Beer
Just past Lyme Regis is this charming fishing village set on the Devon coast. With some good eating places right on the beach and further into the village. There are fascinating quarry caves to visit not far from the village. Beer has an interesting history and is very pretty too. Well worth a visit.
Beautiful views, interesting historically and architecturally, a very pretty town. It does get very busy but it's still worth a visit.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
Beautiful views, interesting historically and architecturally, a very pretty town. It does get very busy but it's still worth a visit.
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFor those interested in military history..
If you love animals this rescue centre is worth a visit.
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsIf you love animals this rescue centre is worth a visit.