Shelley's Guidebook
Food Scene
Fabulous local pub, great live music, great food, brilliant selection of real ales ,cider, Gins etc. Really friendly staff and locals. Our favourite pub in North Dorset.
10 locals recommend
The White Horse Inn
Shaston RoadFabulous local pub, great live music, great food, brilliant selection of real ales ,cider, Gins etc. Really friendly staff and locals. Our favourite pub in North Dorset.
A gem of a place to go for Breakfast and lunch with a restaurant right Infront of the airfield. See a Tiger Moth and other light aircraft including stunt planes taking off. Very relaxed casual restaurant for couples and families.
Our favourite Sunday afternoon thing to do.
29 locals recommend
Compton Abbas Airfield
A gem of a place to go for Breakfast and lunch with a restaurant right Infront of the airfield. See a Tiger Moth and other light aircraft including stunt planes taking off. Very relaxed casual restaurant for couples and families.
Our favourite Sunday afternoon thing to do.
The Baker Arms
The CrossPlumber Manor Country House Hotel
Great for special occasions.
White Hart Alehouse
Market CrossFriendly local pub, great food and drinks menu. Sturminster Newton
The Trooper Inn
Golden HillLovely Pub, dog friendly. Great staff and food and drink.
Enford Farm Shop
Local Farm shop. Great local produce.
The Brace of Pheasants
Crown Hotel
West StreetCricketers Shroton
The Udder Farm Shop
Front StreetSightseeing
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsA great family day out. Ape rescue center.
Amazing walks at an incredible Iron age Hill fort that is famous for its views, wild flowers, rare Butterflies and history. Ten minutes drive from the cottage.
33 locals recommend
Hambledon Hill
Amazing walks at an incredible Iron age Hill fort that is famous for its views, wild flowers, rare Butterflies and history. Ten minutes drive from the cottage.
Hardys Cottage
The home of Thomas Hardy.
part of the hardy trail.
The beautiful City of Salisbury. stunning Salisbury Cathedral. Lots of great shopping and cafés and restaurants.
246 locals recommend
Salisbury
The beautiful City of Salisbury. stunning Salisbury Cathedral. Lots of great shopping and cafés and restaurants.
Stonehenge
A must see for travelers.
Avebury
The beautiful Avebury stone Circle.
Ruins and historical centre and gorgeous village with great pubs for food and drink.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Ruins and historical centre and gorgeous village with great pubs for food and drink.
Swanage
Traditional seaside town with a beautiful beach and pier.
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachFun family attraction close to Bournemouth Pier.
Poole Quay
The QuayWorking harbor. Amazing Seafood restaurants
Gorgeous Country House surrounded by stunning Gardens. Wetland habitat.
Tea rooms. Nestled in the heart of Poole Bay.
Open air entertainment in the Summer. Close to Poole.
52 locals recommend
Upton Country Park
Poole RoadGorgeous Country House surrounded by stunning Gardens. Wetland habitat.
Tea rooms. Nestled in the heart of Poole Bay.
Open air entertainment in the Summer. Close to Poole.
Modern Seaside Town. jam packed with family entertainment. Fabulous shopping
262 locals recommend
Bournemouth
Modern Seaside Town. jam packed with family entertainment. Fabulous shopping
World famous 800 year old working water mill.
Stunning river walks.
6 locals recommend
Sturminster Newton Mill
Newton HillWorld famous 800 year old working water mill.
Stunning river walks.
Amazing deserted village who's residents gave up their homes for the war effort and awesome beach.
67 locals recommend
Tyneham Village
Amazing deserted village who's residents gave up their homes for the war effort and awesome beach.
Local Town, great Tea Rooms, pubs, Local bakers, butchers, quirky shops. By the river and working Mill.
25 locals recommend
Sturminster Newton
Local Town, great Tea Rooms, pubs, Local bakers, butchers, quirky shops. By the river and working Mill.
Walk from our cottage to Okeford Hill through our picturesque village.
8 locals recommend
Okeford Hill
Walk from our cottage to Okeford Hill through our picturesque village.
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadStunning walk in open countryside.
Weymouth Beach
Esplanadestunning Beach and Seaside Town.
Dorchester
Sherborne Castle & Gardens
New RoadStunning Gardens and Castle
Sherborne
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadKingston Lacy
Home of some of the most expensive homes on the planet. Busy but beautiful beach. lots of watersports.
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadHome of some of the most expensive homes on the planet. Busy but beautiful beach. lots of watersports.
Brownsea Island
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadLoose Reins
Lulworth Cove
Old Harry Rocks Jurassic Coast
Kimmeridge Bay
Fossil hunting.
Charmouth Beach
Portland Museum
217 WakehamDuncliffe Wood Car Park