Key Features
- Property code: MARQUI
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Cosy and relaxing with a traditional feel, the Marquis of Lorne Cottage is set in the picturesque hamlet of Nettlecombe, near Powerstock, next door to The Marquis of Lorne pub which is renowned for its excellent food. This charming cottage retains many original features, with a woodburner with unlimited logs for guests to use on colder days and a sunny cottage garden with barbeque to relax in during summer. The cottage is extremely comfortable and brimming with character and charm, yet remaining well equipped with Fibre Optic Wi-Fi.
The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the fabulous walking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding countryside, and sitting just five miles inland from Dorset's World Heritage Jurassic Coast there is a wealth of things to do and places to explore from watersports and fossil hunting at West Bay and Lyme Regis, browsing the markets and cafes in lively Bridport, blowing away the cobwebs on the South West Coast Path or enjoying the simple pleasures of a day at one of the stunning nearby beaches.
Please Note: First floor access is via narrow winding stairs. If guests have mobility issues we advise phoning the booking office for more information.
Key Features
- Property code: MARQUI
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- Access statement available
- Parking (see description for details)
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Village
- WiFi
Description
Cosy and relaxing with a traditional feel, the Marquis of Lorne Cottage is set in the picturesque hamlet of Nettlecombe, near Powerstock, next door to The Marquis of Lorne pub which is renowned for its excellent food. This charming cottage retains many original features, with a woodburner with unlimited logs for guests to use on colder days and a sunny cottage garden with barbeque to relax in during summer. The cottage is extremely comfortable and brimming with character and charm, yet remaining well equipped with Fibre Optic Wi-Fi.
The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the fabulous walking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding countryside, and sitting just five miles inland from Dorset's World Heritage Jurassic Coast there is a wealth of things to do and places to explore from watersports and fossil hunting at West Bay and Lyme Regis, browsing the markets and cafes in lively Bridport, blowing away the cobwebs on the South West Coast Path or enjoying the simple pleasures of a day at one of the stunning nearby beaches.
Please Note: First floor access is via narrow winding stairs. If guests have mobility issues we advise phoning the booking office for more information.
Front door leads to
Lounge/Diner with two sofas, Woodburner (unlimited logs supplied October to April), dining table/chairs, Smart TV.
Kitchen (restricted head height), equipped with electric oven, microwave, fridge with ice box and toaster.
Family bathroom with shower over bath, W.C. and washbasin.
First Floor
Narrow winding steep Stairs to
Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6inch double bed. with access leading through to bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 with twin 3ft beds.
Stair gate at top of stairs.
Enclosed patio area with a garden bench, a wooden dining table and chairs and BBQ (guests are kindly asked to clean this after use).
Parking permission in the adjacent pub car park, Marquis of Lorne.
Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
- Included: All bed linen and towels, (please bring your own beach towels), electricity, night storage heaters, Fibre Optic Wi-Fi. Unlimited supply of logs (October to April).
- Telephone: Mobile signal good
- Pets: One well behaved pet, (second dog by arrangement) welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
- Electric Cars: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles. https://www.zap-map.com
- Local facilities: Two pubs with good reputation for food adjacent the property and another within a short walk. Beach: West Bay 5 miles. Shops: 4 miles.
- Short Breaks: available all year round.
- Smoking/Vaping: is not permitted at this property
- Arrival time - 4pm and Departure time - 10am.
The Marquis of Lorne
(Less than a mile)
(20)
An attractive 16th century country pub nestled in the beautiful hills of Nettlecombe, Dorset surrounded by beautiful countryside and within walking distance of Eggardon Hill, one of Dorset’s most spectacular Iron Age hill forts.
Freshly cooked, locally sourced lunches and evening meals are served every day complimented by a wide range of local ales and a well chosen wine list. On warm days you can sit outside in the large well kept garden where kids can play on the climbing frame, or there’s plenty of room inside with a bustling main bar, two dining areas and a snug with board games and table skittles.
The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe, Dorset DT6 3SY (T: 01308 485236)
Great food and felt very welcome by the staff.
September 2023
Staff very friendly and the food was good.
May 2023
Tracey,Steve,Sharon and Co. Are just the best hosts. Amazing food,best Sunday lunches ever (booking necessary) really welcoming. We ate here every day of our holiday. Only go elsewhere if you can’t get a table here.
May 2023
This pub and restaurant is one of the best, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
August 2022
Lovely pub just went for a drink lovely and friendly x
July 2022
tried and tested. very friendly owner and staff who made us feel very welcome when we popped in over the bank holiday (Without booking) when they were very busy. We tried the cottage pie and steak and would recommend. Great place nesstled in a lovely place.
June 2022
Excellent food and staff
May 2022
Really worth seeking out!! Superb food..fantastic staff..dog friendly. Went every day for lunch during our stay in uploders. Sir Anthony.
April 2022
We ate at the Marquis of Lorne twice during our week away, and the service and food was excellent on both occasions. They were very accommodating with kids food, and plenty of vegetarian options. Wld highly recommend.
April 2022
Very welcoming pub. We only had drinks here and didn't eat.
November 2021
Excellent food and the staff so helpful
October 2021
What a great pub, serving 1st class ale. The landlady always had a smile on her face despite the impact of Covid and British summer - its a shame it’s not my local pub !
May 2021
Just next door, friendly staff , lovely food
May 2021
Don't eat anywhere else! Great food and staff.
May 2021
We were planning to stay 4 nights at Marquis of Lorne to celebrate her birthday. What a mistake. We only stayed for one, Beware, the photographs flatter to deceive. We found a run down dirty property which smelled of wet dogs. The carpet in the living room was filthy. dirty blanket and cushions on sofa, the wood burner was full of old ash, the kitchen, including the cooker, crockery and cutlery were dirty and insanitary No Anti Covid precautions. My wife and I spent 2 hours on arrival to try hard to clean the place enough to spend a night there. Toad Hall did offer to send in an emergency cleaner but by that time it was too late. We had wasted enough time already. The next day we had no hesitation in cancelling our booking and returning home. This whole visit was a great disappointment Not a birthday treat! I would definitely NOT recommend this accommodation or Toad Hall Cottages organisation.Terrible
November 2020
We had a fantastic lunch here. Proper traditional home cooked food - probably the best cottage pie I've ever had! All felt very safe and clean too, during the COVID situation.
September 2020
Outstanding in every way. Lovely garden especially thought out for children . Excellent food
August 2020
Excellent food, friendly and accommodating. Very good fillet steak and dover sole.
December 2019
We had a lovely meal. The service was good and the food very enjoyable.
September 2019
Excellent food and a great menu! Walking distance from our cottage so even better!
September 2019
The Three Horseshoes
(Less than a mile)
(15)
The Three Horseshoes Inn dates back to the 17th Century and is situated in the delightful village of Powerstock, just north of Bridport, surrounded by stunning scenery and excellent walking including well known Eggardon Hill.
The pub has a warm and friendly atmosphere, good food and log fire to keep you cosy in winter. Food is locally sourced from widely recognised suppliers with weekly seasonal specials, and is always well received.
Three Horseshoes Inn, Powerstock, Dorset DT6 3TF (T:01308 485328)
Ate there on 2 occasions, basic menu but adequate. Friendly staff and a reasonable selection of draught drinks for a village pub.
September 2023
We had a lovely meal in the garden with beautiful view
August 2023
Visited twice, ate once Amazing view outside, service very friendly Cider very tasty, and had a very good Argentinian melbec red wine
June 2023
We went for a drink didn’t find it very friendly and pricey but new owners are coming on 24 th July 2022
July 2022
Excellent Easter Sunday Meal - really well cooked and presented, with a reduced portion for our youngest followed up with an excellent desert. Good selection of beverages to accompany the food. Good value for the standard of the food
April 2022
Closed during the week of our stay as the landlords were on holiday.
November 2021
Stayed locally and had a lovely meal. Steak recommended - excellent. Nice Traditional pub and friendly staff
October 2021
We had a fantastic meal here on our last night! Martin and Agnes are so friendly and welcoming and the food and service was amazing. All felt very safe and clean too, during the COVID situation.
September 2020
Really lovely village pub. Fantastic views and really tasty food. Friendly landlord.
July 2020
Friendly & welcoming.
December 2019
We enjoyed a lovely, homely meal. Service was a bit slow but being on holiday it did not matter.
September 2019
Very friendly pub and excellent food if a limited menu.
September 2019
Very helpful and friendly landlord.
August 2019
Nice friendly pub with great food.... in a very special location, lovely village.
April 2019
Really Amazing food and a lovely warm atmosphere, visited 3 times during our week and would definately visit again.
January 2019
The Loders Arms
(2 miles)
(4)
A pretty, ivy-clad, Dorset stone pub in the village of Loders serving a great fresh locally sourced menu and specials board accompanied by an extensive selection of local ales and beverages. Work up an appetite or walk off lunch on one of the many walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Plenty of parking and outside seating available, dogs and children welcome.
The Loders Arms Loders, Bridport DT6 3SA ( T: 01308 488431
Excellent friendly service and food superb, dog friendly so even better, would reccomend without a doubt
September 2023
Nice pub in beautiful village. Food and drink good and staff friendly.
July 2022
Overall, enjoyed our visit. Found the food a little overpriced for what it was, though. And staff were not wearing face coverings, nor was there a screen at the bar, which was off-putting for us.
September 2021
A good local pub with excellent food and good company
September 2021
The Pymore Inn
(3 miles)
(3)
The Pymore Inn is a charming 200-year-old free house serving seasonal food and an ever-changing selection of real ales, ciders, wines and cocktails. Inside the pub is filled with character and cosy log fires, whilst outside is a large walled garden perfect for alfresco dining. During the summer months, The Pymore Inn serves pizzas and barbecues out in the garden, alongside an outdoor bar and toasty fire pit. Families, dogs, walkers and cyclists are very welcome.
The Pymore Inn, Pymore, Bridport DT6 5PN (T: 01308 422625)
Good Sunday lunch
April 2022
This was the best dinner we had during our stay - all of the pubs were superb, but this was the best!
August 2021
Great beer garden for the covid world, excellent service and high quality food. We booked to return but the thunderstorms arrived.
August 2020
Dorset Nectar Cider
(4 miles)
(4)
A family-run Orchard, producing a range of ciders, juices and cider vinegar. Vist the Cider tap room and shop to stock up your holiday cottage, or buy a few bottle to take home to remind you of your trip. Dorset Nectar also run tours of the cider farm, where you can stroll through the orchards, learn all about the cider-making techniques and finish by sampling a range of ciders and juices.
Dorset Nectar Cider, Strong Orchard, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport DT6 5HZ (T: 01308 488382)
Friendly and laid back place. Walk there if possible to fully appreciate the full alcoholic range.
September 2023
Lovely surroundings and shop with very knowledgeable staff about their products. Bought some cider and beer home with us to try. Very good, will definitely buy again.
July 2022
If you enjoy good cider definitely worth a visit.
March 2022
Interesting range of ciders, beers and local honey - recommend it
June 2021
Eggardon Hill
(2 miles)
(8)
Looked after by the National Trust, Eggardon Hill is a great place for walking, flying kites or simply taking in the extensive views of the surrounding countryside and the English Channel in the distance. The hill fort itself is about 2,500 years old, but originally there were two Bronze Age burial mounds on the summit. It's also an old smuggling spot - in the 18th century, Isaac Gulliver took advantage of the hill's commanding position and created a small plantation of trees to act as a landmark for his ships and help guide them to the coast.
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Beautiful place to visit with stunning views
August 2023
A truly beautiful place to walk.
May 2022
Great walk, and fantastic views
April 2022
A brilliant walk from Bridge Cottage. A must if you enjoying walking and good views (if the weather is kind to you!)
November 2021
This ancient hill fort is well worth visiting on a clear day. There is parking space near the top to save walking all the way up and the views down to the coast are breathtakingly beautiful.
October 2021
An exhilarating walk and a fantastic view whatever the weather
August 2021
Wow, what a view! You can walk or drive to it from Powerstock. Definitely worth a visit on a clear sunny day.
December 2019
Fascinating place when you consider that people lived here 2-3000 years ago. It's a good walk from Powerstock or surrounding villages.
September 2019
Mangerton Mill
(2 miles)
(4)
A 17th century water mill, artist’s studios, craft centre, tea room and museum set in a peaceful valley on the river Manger with beautiful riverside walks nearby. ‘Maria’s Pantry’ serves breakfast, light lunches, cream teas and homemade cakes in beautiful surroundings overlooking the mill pond.
Mangerton Mill, Mangerton Lane, Bridport DT6 3SG (T: 01308 485224)
Beautiful location and setting for a walk around the grounds. Cakes expectional.
September 2023
Really lovely place to visit. Excellent cream tea!
August 2023
Very pretty, did riverside walk as weather was beautiful. Highly recommend
October 2021
Lovely quaint place for lunch or afternoon tea. Need to order afternoon tea 24 hours beforehand. Old water mill with a few studios to visit
May 2021
Mapperton House & Gardens
(3 miles)
(3)
Home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Mapperton is a glorious sandstone manor house and romantic garden surrounded by unspoilt Dorset countryside. Check the website below for visiting times which do vary and look out for seasonal events such as Easter garden trails for children and outdoor theatre. The light and airy Sawmill Café serves light meals, coffees and cakes; unfortunately no dogs are allowed in the house or gardens.
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We came here on an overcast day and spent over 3.5 hours just walking about these fabulous gardens. We took our own picnic with us but there is a cafe which was very busy at lunchtime with seating both inside and out in a large patio area. Really appreciated being able to take our dog in with us - we wouldn't have been able to visit otherwise. Thoroughly recommended. Wish I had had time to book it before we came on holiday as we could have used our Tesco Vouchers. Probably worth booking online in advance too.
July 2021
Beautiful gardens and very informative and detailed tour of the house.
August 2019
Spent a most pleasant couple of hours walking the grounds. Be prepared to traverse steps [up & down] but worth it especially if you like topiary which I am not a great advocate of but I found the topiary at Mapperton most interesting.
June 2018
The Kingscombe Centre
(4 miles)
Run by Dorset Wildlife Trust and set in some of the county’s most beautiful countryside, The Kingscombe Centre is a place to relax and be inspired. Running a huge range of courses and workshops for all ages this is the place to learn a new skill or develop existing ones. Courses include watercolour painting, gardening and astronomy to name but a few.
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Bridport Golf Club
(5 miles)
Bridport is the oldest golf club in Dorset, celebrating their 125th anniversary in 2016 but enjoying modern facilities catering to the 21st century golfer. Located on the Jurassic coastline, the views stretch across Lyme Bay and along Chesil Beach to Portland. The 6213 yard, cliff top links style golf course is a challenging but fair test for all abilities and can be played on all year round.
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Hive Beach
(5 miles)
(3)
A National Trust beach in Burton Bradstock, Hive Beach is part of an estate that forms one of the main gateways to the Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path. Around it are beautiful cliff top walks, and surrounded by the sandstone cliffs, Hive Beach perfect for visiting families. Made of shingle, it forms part of the larger Chesil Beach and is on a World Heritage Site that has the largest shingle ridge in the world. The nearby Burton Cliff is an example of extraordinary geology in the area, which appears to glow bright gold in the sunlight. Perfect for picnics, the beach has a car park and toilets nearby, linked to the Hove Beach Café which specializes in serving fish. From 1st June to the end of September there are restrictions for dogs on the beach, but they are welcome on at least part of it all year round.
Absolutely stunning - it's a must do 30 minute walk along the beach.
August 2021
Beautiful beach, great for dog walking and connects with the South Coast Path.
September 2018
Beautiful, calm & perfect for dog walks
April 2018
East Cliff Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
A fine shingle beach with sand at the water’s edge, East Cliff Beach is a beautiful place to spend the day with the family on summer holidays in Dorset. There’s lifeguard cover from July to September in the summer holidays on East Beach itself, but that doesn’t really cover East Cliff Beach, so just be careful when and where you swim and stay away from the cliff base to avoid falling stones. There’s a long stay car park behind East Beach and a smaller short stay car park just before entering the harbour area in front of the Bridport Arms Hotel. Toilets are located at the main West Bay Road car park and baby changing facilities are provided as well. Dogs are permitted on the beach all year round, but it is a clean zone that’s regularly patrolled by wardens imposing fines, so don’t forget to clean up after your pets!
We walked from Lyme Regis to Charmouth across this beach at low tide. MUST be low tide. It was a super walk, a bit challenging in places as we had climb over rocks. The dog absolutely loved it.
October 2018
I really enjoyed this side looking at interesting stone formations. The beach 'shelving' has to be looked out for if you are paddling and it is better to wait until very low tide so that you can see where bits rise and fall.
April 2018
West Bay Beach, Bridport
(5 miles)
(4)
Under the golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, West Bay Beach (made famous by the popular drama series Broadchurch) is in the south of the historic market town of Bridport. At the western end of Chesil Beach, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay and is a wonderful location for family holidays. Bridport Town is a short bus ride away or a very pleasant 20-minute walk. The beach itself is shingle, sand and pebbles with steep shelving, a slipway and a harbour. There’s an auxiliary coastguard and lifeguards at your service, toilets, disabled toilets and a beachside refreshment kiosk. Nearby activities include kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, swimming surfing and jet skiing. There are also car parks close by and while dogs are banned from May to September, they are allowed out of the summer season.
Lovely to stroll along the top of the dune which is compacted, easy to walk on and accessible from either the pier or the road beside the Visitor Centre. Wonderful views.
October 2023
Lovely walk, bit strenuous climbing up Golden Cap, buts it’s worth it ! However there is an easier route too.
September 2018
Lovely place to wonder around. Great relaxing beach to stroll along brilliant view of the cliffs. Easy parking. Fish and chips from the Seasider chippie went there twice in the week. really tasty.
August 2018
we loved West Bay very much did not eat at any of the restuarants there apart from the George Hotel (one night) as Gluten Free options were either poor choices or non existant.
July 2017
Cogden Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
A National Trust beach, Cogden is a little known, secluded sand and shingle beach that comes complete with a members’ car park. It has a wonderful sense of feeling remote but being surprisingly easy to access – the bus even stops there! There aren’t any facilities, but it’s a beautiful setting, and in truth, the lack of goings on is part of its charm. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round and it’s a haven for walkers looking to explore the area with the National Trust’s two mile/one-hour circular walk passing through it from flower-filled farmland, past ground nesting birds and along this striking section of the Jurassic Coast, known for having the largest shingle ridge in the world.
Fabulous quiet dog friendly beach
August 2023
There's a lovely 2 mile circular walk through the fields from the NT car park - through late spring and early summer orchids are to be found
May 2017
Eype Beach
(6 miles)
(2)
A small pebble beach close to the historic market town of Bridport, Eype Beach is a steep shelved beach (Eype means ‘steep place’) with beautiful views of the West Dorset coast. Dogs are permitted all year round and refreshments are available at Lower Eype. The beach is part of one of the most beautiful little villages in the area, where buildings can be traced back to the late 18th century. Consisting of Lower Eype and Higher Eype, it’s the lower part of the village that has access to the beach, which also boasts the magnificent Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191-metres above sea level. The beach is favoured by swimmers and fishing fans as well as avid fossil hunters, and there is parking nearby for a few cars as well as toilets and a pub.
Narrow access. Park at the top for free and walk down to the church and carry on down via a path.
September 2023
Very narrow single track access road with limited passing places. Would not recommend purely due to access difficulties.
June 2017
July 2023
We enjoyed the property only 2 of us would be difficult if more guests pub next door very good food and friendly
January 2023
Yes. Thank owners for Xmas tree and lights. Also for putting on the heating
November 2022
The cottage is lovely and in a great spot for exploring West Dorset.
July 2022
Yes, excellent stay. Marquis of Lorne pub next door very friendly with good home made food. Excellent pubs at the Crown at Uploders and the Loders inn at Loders. Good walks at Golden Cap and Eggarden Hill. Some footpaths overgrown and poorly signposted.
May 2022
Storage heaters are a little tricky to set up. We figured it out eventually but maybe a little further guide on how to get them running a little quicker rather than overnight. We had a lovely stay but lacked Basics. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Marquis of Lorne.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2022
We had a fabulous break. Thank you!
Thank you for your enquiry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Marquis of Lorne
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2022
Enjoyed stay very much
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay.
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September 2021
Lovely cosy little cottage next door to the pub with good food and friendly staff
July 2021
Loved our stay and thought the evening food at the pub next door was fantastic. You might ask the owners to turn the radiator down in the bathroom. Great for drying towels but my wife literally has a 6 inch burn on her bum where she touched it after coming out of the shower - ouch!
June 2021
Lovely pretty cottage in a great location for exploring the Jurassic coast. Pub next door offering excellent food and service. Would highly recommend.
May 2021
The cottage is lovely and conveniently located next to a pub which worked out really well. I would definitely recommend it for anyone wishing to stay in the area.
September 2020
Marquis of Lorne cottage was perfect in every way - accommodation, location and cleanliness. The variety of the surrounding walks get us and the dogs entertained all week. Thank you
July 2020
Excellent cottage all round
August 2019
Excellent stay thank you & very reasonable price. Hive, The Club House & Watch House are all so good!! The pub next door is excellent & The Horseshoes too in the next village was very friendly & welcoming!
April 2019
Lovely cottage, very well equipped. Fantastic views and great pub behind, so great for kids to use park area. Beware of back roads as all farmers tracks.
April 2019
New Property to Toad Hall Feb 2019 - Guest Book Comment - Another lovely 5 night at the cottage, visted Charmouth & Lyme Regis, lovely walks, Food & hospitality next door second to none. Eggerdon Hill is a great walk, we love it here!
July 2023
We enjoyed the property only 2 of us would be difficult if more guests pub next door very good food and friendly
January 2023
Yes. Thank owners for Xmas tree and lights. Also for putting on the heating
November 2022
The cottage is lovely and in a great spot for exploring West Dorset.
July 2022
Yes, excellent stay. Marquis of Lorne pub next door very friendly with good home made food. Excellent pubs at the Crown at Uploders and the Loders inn at Loders. Good walks at Golden Cap and Eggarden Hill. Some footpaths overgrown and poorly signposted.
May 2022
Storage heaters are a little tricky to set up. We figured it out eventually but maybe a little further guide on how to get them running a little quicker rather than overnight. We had a lovely stay but lacked Basics. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Marquis of Lorne.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2022
We had a fabulous break. Thank you!
Thank you for your enquiry. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Marquis of Lorne
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2022
Enjoyed stay very much
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Lovely cosy little cottage next door to the pub with good food and friendly staff
July 2021
Loved our stay and thought the evening food at the pub next door was fantastic. You might ask the owners to turn the radiator down in the bathroom. Great for drying towels but my wife literally has a 6 inch burn on her bum where she touched it after coming out of the shower - ouch!
June 2021
Lovely pretty cottage in a great location for exploring the Jurassic coast. Pub next door offering excellent food and service. Would highly recommend.
May 2021
The cottage is lovely and conveniently located next to a pub which worked out really well. I would definitely recommend it for anyone wishing to stay in the area.
September 2020
Marquis of Lorne cottage was perfect in every way - accommodation, location and cleanliness. The variety of the surrounding walks get us and the dogs entertained all week. Thank you
July 2020
Excellent cottage all round
August 2019
Excellent stay thank you & very reasonable price. Hive, The Club House & Watch House are all so good!! The pub next door is excellent & The Horseshoes too in the next village was very friendly & welcoming!
April 2019
Lovely cottage, very well equipped. Fantastic views and great pub behind, so great for kids to use park area. Beware of back roads as all farmers tracks.
April 2019
New Property to Toad Hall Feb 2019 - Guest Book Comment - Another lovely 5 night at the cottage, visted Charmouth & Lyme Regis, lovely walks, Food & hospitality next door second to none. Eggerdon Hill is a great walk, we love it here!
The Marquis of Lorne
(Less than a mile)
(20)
An attractive 16th century country pub nestled in the beautiful hills of Nettlecombe, Dorset surrounded by beautiful countryside and within walking distance of Eggardon Hill, one of Dorset’s most spectacular Iron Age hill forts.
Freshly cooked, locally sourced lunches and evening meals are served every day complimented by a wide range of local ales and a well chosen wine list. On warm days you can sit outside in the large well kept garden where kids can play on the climbing frame, or there’s plenty of room inside with a bustling main bar, two dining areas and a snug with board games and table skittles.
The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe, Dorset DT6 3SY (T: 01308 485236)
Great food and felt very welcome by the staff.
September 2023
Staff very friendly and the food was good.
May 2023
Tracey,Steve,Sharon and Co. Are just the best hosts. Amazing food,best Sunday lunches ever (booking necessary) really welcoming. We ate here every day of our holiday. Only go elsewhere if you can’t get a table here.
May 2023
This pub and restaurant is one of the best, and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
August 2022
Lovely pub just went for a drink lovely and friendly x
July 2022
tried and tested. very friendly owner and staff who made us feel very welcome when we popped in over the bank holiday (Without booking) when they were very busy. We tried the cottage pie and steak and would recommend. Great place nesstled in a lovely place.
June 2022
Excellent food and staff
May 2022
Really worth seeking out!! Superb food..fantastic staff..dog friendly. Went every day for lunch during our stay in uploders. Sir Anthony.
April 2022
We ate at the Marquis of Lorne twice during our week away, and the service and food was excellent on both occasions. They were very accommodating with kids food, and plenty of vegetarian options. Wld highly recommend.
April 2022
Very welcoming pub. We only had drinks here and didn't eat.
November 2021
Excellent food and the staff so helpful
October 2021
What a great pub, serving 1st class ale. The landlady always had a smile on her face despite the impact of Covid and British summer - its a shame it’s not my local pub !
May 2021
Just next door, friendly staff , lovely food
May 2021
Don't eat anywhere else! Great food and staff.
May 2021
We were planning to stay 4 nights at Marquis of Lorne to celebrate her birthday. What a mistake. We only stayed for one, Beware, the photographs flatter to deceive. We found a run down dirty property which smelled of wet dogs. The carpet in the living room was filthy. dirty blanket and cushions on sofa, the wood burner was full of old ash, the kitchen, including the cooker, crockery and cutlery were dirty and insanitary No Anti Covid precautions. My wife and I spent 2 hours on arrival to try hard to clean the place enough to spend a night there. Toad Hall did offer to send in an emergency cleaner but by that time it was too late. We had wasted enough time already. The next day we had no hesitation in cancelling our booking and returning home. This whole visit was a great disappointment Not a birthday treat! I would definitely NOT recommend this accommodation or Toad Hall Cottages organisation.Terrible
November 2020
We had a fantastic lunch here. Proper traditional home cooked food - probably the best cottage pie I've ever had! All felt very safe and clean too, during the COVID situation.
September 2020
Outstanding in every way. Lovely garden especially thought out for children . Excellent food
August 2020
Excellent food, friendly and accommodating. Very good fillet steak and dover sole.
December 2019
We had a lovely meal. The service was good and the food very enjoyable.
September 2019
Excellent food and a great menu! Walking distance from our cottage so even better!
September 2019
The Three Horseshoes
(Less than a mile)
(15)
The Three Horseshoes Inn dates back to the 17th Century and is situated in the delightful village of Powerstock, just north of Bridport, surrounded by stunning scenery and excellent walking including well known Eggardon Hill.
The pub has a warm and friendly atmosphere, good food and log fire to keep you cosy in winter. Food is locally sourced from widely recognised suppliers with weekly seasonal specials, and is always well received.
Three Horseshoes Inn, Powerstock, Dorset DT6 3TF (T:01308 485328)
Ate there on 2 occasions, basic menu but adequate. Friendly staff and a reasonable selection of draught drinks for a village pub.
September 2023
We had a lovely meal in the garden with beautiful view
August 2023
Visited twice, ate once Amazing view outside, service very friendly Cider very tasty, and had a very good Argentinian melbec red wine
June 2023
We went for a drink didn’t find it very friendly and pricey but new owners are coming on 24 th July 2022
July 2022
Excellent Easter Sunday Meal - really well cooked and presented, with a reduced portion for our youngest followed up with an excellent desert. Good selection of beverages to accompany the food. Good value for the standard of the food
April 2022
Closed during the week of our stay as the landlords were on holiday.
November 2021
Stayed locally and had a lovely meal. Steak recommended - excellent. Nice Traditional pub and friendly staff
October 2021
We had a fantastic meal here on our last night! Martin and Agnes are so friendly and welcoming and the food and service was amazing. All felt very safe and clean too, during the COVID situation.
September 2020
Really lovely village pub. Fantastic views and really tasty food. Friendly landlord.
July 2020
Friendly & welcoming.
December 2019
We enjoyed a lovely, homely meal. Service was a bit slow but being on holiday it did not matter.
September 2019
Very friendly pub and excellent food if a limited menu.
September 2019
Very helpful and friendly landlord.
August 2019
Nice friendly pub with great food.... in a very special location, lovely village.
April 2019
Really Amazing food and a lovely warm atmosphere, visited 3 times during our week and would definately visit again.
January 2019
The Loders Arms
(2 miles)
(4)
A pretty, ivy-clad, Dorset stone pub in the village of Loders serving a great fresh locally sourced menu and specials board accompanied by an extensive selection of local ales and beverages. Work up an appetite or walk off lunch on one of the many walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Plenty of parking and outside seating available, dogs and children welcome.
The Loders Arms Loders, Bridport DT6 3SA ( T: 01308 488431
Excellent friendly service and food superb, dog friendly so even better, would reccomend without a doubt
September 2023
Nice pub in beautiful village. Food and drink good and staff friendly.
July 2022
Overall, enjoyed our visit. Found the food a little overpriced for what it was, though. And staff were not wearing face coverings, nor was there a screen at the bar, which was off-putting for us.
September 2021
A good local pub with excellent food and good company
September 2021
The Pymore Inn
(3 miles)
(3)
The Pymore Inn is a charming 200-year-old free house serving seasonal food and an ever-changing selection of real ales, ciders, wines and cocktails. Inside the pub is filled with character and cosy log fires, whilst outside is a large walled garden perfect for alfresco dining. During the summer months, The Pymore Inn serves pizzas and barbecues out in the garden, alongside an outdoor bar and toasty fire pit. Families, dogs, walkers and cyclists are very welcome.
The Pymore Inn, Pymore, Bridport DT6 5PN (T: 01308 422625)
Good Sunday lunch
April 2022
This was the best dinner we had during our stay - all of the pubs were superb, but this was the best!
August 2021
Great beer garden for the covid world, excellent service and high quality food. We booked to return but the thunderstorms arrived.
August 2020
Dorset Nectar Cider
(4 miles)
(4)
A family-run Orchard, producing a range of ciders, juices and cider vinegar. Vist the Cider tap room and shop to stock up your holiday cottage, or buy a few bottle to take home to remind you of your trip. Dorset Nectar also run tours of the cider farm, where you can stroll through the orchards, learn all about the cider-making techniques and finish by sampling a range of ciders and juices.
Dorset Nectar Cider, Strong Orchard, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport DT6 5HZ (T: 01308 488382)
Friendly and laid back place. Walk there if possible to fully appreciate the full alcoholic range.
September 2023
Lovely surroundings and shop with very knowledgeable staff about their products. Bought some cider and beer home with us to try. Very good, will definitely buy again.
July 2022
If you enjoy good cider definitely worth a visit.
March 2022
Interesting range of ciders, beers and local honey - recommend it
June 2021
Eggardon Hill
(2 miles)
(8)
Looked after by the National Trust, Eggardon Hill is a great place for walking, flying kites or simply taking in the extensive views of the surrounding countryside and the English Channel in the distance. The hill fort itself is about 2,500 years old, but originally there were two Bronze Age burial mounds on the summit. It's also an old smuggling spot - in the 18th century, Isaac Gulliver took advantage of the hill's commanding position and created a small plantation of trees to act as a landmark for his ships and help guide them to the coast.
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Beautiful place to visit with stunning views
August 2023
A truly beautiful place to walk.
May 2022
Great walk, and fantastic views
April 2022
A brilliant walk from Bridge Cottage. A must if you enjoying walking and good views (if the weather is kind to you!)
November 2021
This ancient hill fort is well worth visiting on a clear day. There is parking space near the top to save walking all the way up and the views down to the coast are breathtakingly beautiful.
October 2021
An exhilarating walk and a fantastic view whatever the weather
August 2021
Wow, what a view! You can walk or drive to it from Powerstock. Definitely worth a visit on a clear sunny day.
December 2019
Fascinating place when you consider that people lived here 2-3000 years ago. It's a good walk from Powerstock or surrounding villages.
September 2019
Mangerton Mill
(2 miles)
(4)
A 17th century water mill, artist’s studios, craft centre, tea room and museum set in a peaceful valley on the river Manger with beautiful riverside walks nearby. ‘Maria’s Pantry’ serves breakfast, light lunches, cream teas and homemade cakes in beautiful surroundings overlooking the mill pond.
Mangerton Mill, Mangerton Lane, Bridport DT6 3SG (T: 01308 485224)
Beautiful location and setting for a walk around the grounds. Cakes expectional.
September 2023
Really lovely place to visit. Excellent cream tea!
August 2023
Very pretty, did riverside walk as weather was beautiful. Highly recommend
October 2021
Lovely quaint place for lunch or afternoon tea. Need to order afternoon tea 24 hours beforehand. Old water mill with a few studios to visit
May 2021
Mapperton House & Gardens
(3 miles)
(3)
Home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Mapperton is a glorious sandstone manor house and romantic garden surrounded by unspoilt Dorset countryside. Check the website below for visiting times which do vary and look out for seasonal events such as Easter garden trails for children and outdoor theatre. The light and airy Sawmill Café serves light meals, coffees and cakes; unfortunately no dogs are allowed in the house or gardens.
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We came here on an overcast day and spent over 3.5 hours just walking about these fabulous gardens. We took our own picnic with us but there is a cafe which was very busy at lunchtime with seating both inside and out in a large patio area. Really appreciated being able to take our dog in with us - we wouldn't have been able to visit otherwise. Thoroughly recommended. Wish I had had time to book it before we came on holiday as we could have used our Tesco Vouchers. Probably worth booking online in advance too.
July 2021
Beautiful gardens and very informative and detailed tour of the house.
August 2019
Spent a most pleasant couple of hours walking the grounds. Be prepared to traverse steps [up & down] but worth it especially if you like topiary which I am not a great advocate of but I found the topiary at Mapperton most interesting.
June 2018
The Kingscombe Centre
(4 miles)
Run by Dorset Wildlife Trust and set in some of the county’s most beautiful countryside, The Kingscombe Centre is a place to relax and be inspired. Running a huge range of courses and workshops for all ages this is the place to learn a new skill or develop existing ones. Courses include watercolour painting, gardening and astronomy to name but a few.
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Bridport Golf Club
(5 miles)
Bridport is the oldest golf club in Dorset, celebrating their 125th anniversary in 2016 but enjoying modern facilities catering to the 21st century golfer. Located on the Jurassic coastline, the views stretch across Lyme Bay and along Chesil Beach to Portland. The 6213 yard, cliff top links style golf course is a challenging but fair test for all abilities and can be played on all year round.
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Hive Beach
(5 miles)
(3)
A National Trust beach in Burton Bradstock, Hive Beach is part of an estate that forms one of the main gateways to the Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path. Around it are beautiful cliff top walks, and surrounded by the sandstone cliffs, Hive Beach perfect for visiting families. Made of shingle, it forms part of the larger Chesil Beach and is on a World Heritage Site that has the largest shingle ridge in the world. The nearby Burton Cliff is an example of extraordinary geology in the area, which appears to glow bright gold in the sunlight. Perfect for picnics, the beach has a car park and toilets nearby, linked to the Hove Beach Café which specializes in serving fish. From 1st June to the end of September there are restrictions for dogs on the beach, but they are welcome on at least part of it all year round.
Absolutely stunning - it's a must do 30 minute walk along the beach.
August 2021
Beautiful beach, great for dog walking and connects with the South Coast Path.
September 2018
Beautiful, calm & perfect for dog walks
April 2018
East Cliff Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
A fine shingle beach with sand at the water’s edge, East Cliff Beach is a beautiful place to spend the day with the family on summer holidays in Dorset. There’s lifeguard cover from July to September in the summer holidays on East Beach itself, but that doesn’t really cover East Cliff Beach, so just be careful when and where you swim and stay away from the cliff base to avoid falling stones. There’s a long stay car park behind East Beach and a smaller short stay car park just before entering the harbour area in front of the Bridport Arms Hotel. Toilets are located at the main West Bay Road car park and baby changing facilities are provided as well. Dogs are permitted on the beach all year round, but it is a clean zone that’s regularly patrolled by wardens imposing fines, so don’t forget to clean up after your pets!
We walked from Lyme Regis to Charmouth across this beach at low tide. MUST be low tide. It was a super walk, a bit challenging in places as we had climb over rocks. The dog absolutely loved it.
October 2018
I really enjoyed this side looking at interesting stone formations. The beach 'shelving' has to be looked out for if you are paddling and it is better to wait until very low tide so that you can see where bits rise and fall.
April 2018
West Bay Beach, Bridport
(5 miles)
(4)
Under the golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, West Bay Beach (made famous by the popular drama series Broadchurch) is in the south of the historic market town of Bridport. At the western end of Chesil Beach, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay and is a wonderful location for family holidays. Bridport Town is a short bus ride away or a very pleasant 20-minute walk. The beach itself is shingle, sand and pebbles with steep shelving, a slipway and a harbour. There’s an auxiliary coastguard and lifeguards at your service, toilets, disabled toilets and a beachside refreshment kiosk. Nearby activities include kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, swimming surfing and jet skiing. There are also car parks close by and while dogs are banned from May to September, they are allowed out of the summer season.
Lovely to stroll along the top of the dune which is compacted, easy to walk on and accessible from either the pier or the road beside the Visitor Centre. Wonderful views.
October 2023
Lovely walk, bit strenuous climbing up Golden Cap, buts it’s worth it ! However there is an easier route too.
September 2018
Lovely place to wonder around. Great relaxing beach to stroll along brilliant view of the cliffs. Easy parking. Fish and chips from the Seasider chippie went there twice in the week. really tasty.
August 2018
we loved West Bay very much did not eat at any of the restuarants there apart from the George Hotel (one night) as Gluten Free options were either poor choices or non existant.
July 2017
Cogden Beach
(5 miles)
(2)
A National Trust beach, Cogden is a little known, secluded sand and shingle beach that comes complete with a members’ car park. It has a wonderful sense of feeling remote but being surprisingly easy to access – the bus even stops there! There aren’t any facilities, but it’s a beautiful setting, and in truth, the lack of goings on is part of its charm. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round and it’s a haven for walkers looking to explore the area with the National Trust’s two mile/one-hour circular walk passing through it from flower-filled farmland, past ground nesting birds and along this striking section of the Jurassic Coast, known for having the largest shingle ridge in the world.
Fabulous quiet dog friendly beach
August 2023
There's a lovely 2 mile circular walk through the fields from the NT car park - through late spring and early summer orchids are to be found
May 2017
Eype Beach
(6 miles)
(2)
A small pebble beach close to the historic market town of Bridport, Eype Beach is a steep shelved beach (Eype means ‘steep place’) with beautiful views of the West Dorset coast. Dogs are permitted all year round and refreshments are available at Lower Eype. The beach is part of one of the most beautiful little villages in the area, where buildings can be traced back to the late 18th century. Consisting of Lower Eype and Higher Eype, it’s the lower part of the village that has access to the beach, which also boasts the magnificent Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191-metres above sea level. The beach is favoured by swimmers and fishing fans as well as avid fossil hunters, and there is parking nearby for a few cars as well as toilets and a pub.
Narrow access. Park at the top for free and walk down to the church and carry on down via a path.
September 2023
Very narrow single track access road with limited passing places. Would not recommend purely due to access difficulties.
June 2017
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