Holiday Cottage Beaminster

23/08/2026

🌊 Top 5 Jurassic Coast walks near Martock Cottage 🐾
With great places to stop for lunch afterwards!

🥾 West Bay → Golden Cap
📏 6–7 miles | ⏱ 3–4 hrs | ⭐ Moderate/hard
Dramatic cliffs, incredible sea views & lunch overlooking the beach at Hive Beach Cafe.

🥾 Charmouth → Golden Cap → Seatown
📏 6 miles | ⏱ 3–4 hrs | ⭐ Moderate
Fossils, stunning coastal views & finish at The Anchor Inn in Seatown — the perfect walkers’ pub by the sea. (The Anchor Inn⁠)

🥾 West Bay → Burton Bradstock
📏 4–5 miles | ⏱ 2–3 hrs | ⭐ Easy/moderate
A beautiful cliff-top walk with beaches, sea views and a well-earned seafood lunch at Hive Beach Cafe. (Hive Beach Café⁠)

🥾 Lyme Regis → Charmouth
📏 Up to 7 miles | ⏱ 3–5 hrs | ⭐ Moderate
Woodland paths, beaches and fossil-rich coastline. Finish in Lyme Regis with lunch at Harbour Inn or The Pilot Boat.

🥾 Seatown → Golden Cap Circular
📏 4 miles | ⏱ 2–3 hrs | ⭐ Moderate
One of Dorset’s most rewarding climbs with spectacular views — then relax with food and a drink at The Anchor Inn. (The Anchor Inn⁠)

12/08/2026

If you fancy cooling off tomorrow, why not take a boat trip? Best boat trips near Martock Cottage to explore the Jurassic Coast.

⭐ Lyme Bay RIB Charter – West Bay (just 15 mins away)
🌊 See Golden Cap, the cliffs and hidden coves from the sea
💷 From £21.50 per person
🔗 https://www.lymebayribcharter.co.uk

⭐ Jurassic Boat Trips – West Bay Harbour
🌊 Relaxed coastal cruises with amazing views of the Jurassic Coast
💷 Around £15 per person
🔗 https://jurassicboattrips.com

⭐ Lyme Regis Boat Trips
🌊 Cruise from The Cobb and see the coastline towards Charmouth and Golden Cap
💷 Prices vary by trip
🔗 https://jurassicboattrips.com

🍽 Make a day of it with lunch afterwards:
🐟 Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock
🍺 The Anchor Inn, Seatown
🌅 Harbour-side dining in Lyme Regis

A perfect Dorset adventure — sea views, fresh air and maybe spot a dolphin if you’re lucky!

Scenic sightseeing cruises, mackerel fishing, deep sea fishing and private charter boat trips from Lyme Regis harbour.

09/08/2026

🎣 Best fishing trips near Martock Cottage, Beaminster 🌊. Great day out on the Jurassic Coast!

🐟 West Bay Fishing Trips
📍 West Bay (15 mins from Martock Cottage)
⭐ Great for beginners, families and keen anglers
🎣 Catch species including mackerel, bass, po***ck and rays
⏱ Half-day & full-day trips available
🔗 Jurassic Boat Trips: https://jurassicboattrips.com

🐟 Lyme Regis Mackerel & Sea Fishing Trips
📍 Lyme Regis (35 mins away)
⭐ A brilliant choice for a first fishing trip
🎣 Scenic trips from The Cobb with rods and equipment provided
🔗 Lyme Bay Boat Trips: https://lymebayboattrips.com

🐟 Weymouth Deep Sea Fishing
📍 Around 45–50 mins away
⭐ Bigger boats and longer offshore trips
🎣 Great choice for experienced fishermen
🔗 Amarisa Weymouth Deep Sea Fishing

🌊 After your trip, enjoy lunch at:
🍺 The Anchor Inn, Seatown
🐟 Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock
🌅 Lyme Regis Harbour cafés

A great Dorset day out from Martock Cottage 🎣💙

08/08/2026

🦀 Looking for the best crabbing spots near Martock Cottage? Pack a bucket, some bacon and a crabbing line! @@

🦀 West Bay Harbour ⭐ Top pick
📍 Around 15 minutes away
Easy access, sheltered harbour walls and plenty of places to grab an ice cream afterwards 🍦

🦀 Lyme Regis Harbour
📍 Around 35 minutes away
One of Dorset’s best crabbing spots — a beautiful harbour, sandy beach, shops and cafés for a full family day out

🦀 Bridport Harbour / West Bay
📍 Close by
Great for younger children with lots to explore before or after crabbing

🦀 Seatown Beach
📍 Around 25 minutes away
A quieter option with rock pools, coastal views and a great pub nearby — The Anchor Inn 🍺

Top tips:
🪣 Bring a bucket, crabbing line and bait
🌊 Use shallow water and handle crabs gently
☀️ Go at low tide for the best experience and bring a small net to lift them out.

Enjoy!

06/08/2026

Staying in Dorset with children? Here are some days out, all within easy reach of Martock Cottage:


🐷 Foxdown Children’s Farm – Bridport
🚗 15 mins | 🎟️ Entry fee applies
Friendly animals and hands-on farm fun.
🔗 https://www.foxdownchildrensfarm.co.uk/

🌳 Mapperton House & Gardens
🚗 5 mins | 🎟️ Adults £15, children £5 (approx.)
Beautiful gardens, woodland walks and space to explore.
🔗 https://mapperton.com/

🌊 West Bay – Jurassic Coast
🚗 20 mins | 🎟️ Free (parking charges apply)
Beach, crabbing, ice cream, fossil hunting and coastal walks.
🔗 https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/locations/west-bay/

🦢 Abbotsbury Swannery
🚗 40 mins | 🎟️ Family-friendly animal adventure
Feed the swans and explore this beautiful Dorset attraction.
🔗 https://abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/

🦕 Lyme Regis
🚗 30 mins | 🎟️ Free to explore
Fossil hunting, beach days and the famous Cobb harbour.
🔗 https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/locations/lyme-regis/

05/08/2026

Still my favourite place in the world 🥰

02/08/2026

Looking for the perfect Sunday lunch? These local favourites are all in and around Beaminster.

🥇 Dexters, Beaminster – A generous Sunday carvery with homemade Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings. From around £15.95.
🌐 https://www.dexters-beaminster.co.uk

🍖 The Greyhound Inn, Beaminster – A traditional Palmers pub serving a popular Sunday carvery with locally sourced meats. Around £16–£20.
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/thegreyhoundbeaminster

🌿 The White Lion, Broadwindsor – An award-winning community pub serving beautifully cooked Sunday roasts using local produce. Around £20.
🌐 https://whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

⚓ The Admiral Hood, Mosterton – A favourite country pub just outside Beaminster, known for its excellent roast beef, huge Yorkshire puddings and homemade desserts. Around £18–£22.
🌐 https://www.theadmiralhood.co.uk

🍷 The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe – A beautiful country pub with outstanding traditional Sunday lunches in a cosy setting. Around £19–£22.
🌐 https://www.themarquisoflorne.co.uk

Enjoy!

01/08/2026

Nothing says Dorset quite like warm scones, Dorset clotted cream following a beautiful walk. Here’s the best cream teas in West Dorset ☕🍰

🌿 Symondsbury Kitchen
A countryside gem at the foot of Colmers Hill. Enjoy homemade scones with Dorset clotted cream, jam, sandwiches and cakes - perfect after a walk around the estate
🔗 symondsburyestate.co.uk/eat

🚂 Platform, West Bay
Enjoy afternoon tea in the old West Bay railway station. A lovely treat after exploring the harbour or walking the Jurassic Coast.
💷 From £35 per adult
🔗 platformrestaurant.co.uk

🌊 Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock
One of Dorset’s most iconic beach cafés. Enjoy a cream tea or homemade cake with incredible views across Chesil Beach.
💷 Around £15 for two
🔗 hivebeachcafe.co.uk

🌿 Garden Café at Lower Eype Farm
A perfect stop after the beautiful West Bay → Eype Beach coastal walk, with homemade treats and a peaceful countryside setting.
💷 Cream tea approx. £10–£15 per person
🔗 lowereypefarm.co.uk

🥾 Our favourite Dorset day out:
Walk West Bay → Eype Beach → then a proper Dorset cream tea at Lower Eype Farm Cafe 🍓

31/07/2026

Looking for the best beaches in West Dorset? Here are a few local favourites with some great places to eat! My favourite will always be West Bay.

🐠West Bay – Perfect for families, dramatic Jurassic Coast cliffs and a bustling harbour. Be sure to stop at one of the award-winning food huts serving freshly caught seafood, Dorset crab sandwiches, lobster, oysters and local fish & chips. visit-dorset.com/west-bay

🥾 Eype Beach – Fancy stretching your legs? Follow the scenic South West Coast Path from West Bay to the quieter Eype Beach. The walk offers incredible Jurassic Coast views and is well worth the effort.

👙Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock – One of Dorset’s most beautiful beaches, with stunning cliffs and plenty of space for a walk. Don’t miss fresh local seafood at Hive Beach Cafe.

🍽️ hivebeachcafe.co.uk

🏖️ Lyme Regis – A fantastic day out for fossil hunting, exploring The Cobb and relaxing on the beach. For lunch, head to The Millside for some of the freshest Dorset seafood, including their famous seafood platters and local crab.

🍽️ themillside.co.uk

☀️Seatown – A quieter beach with spectacular coastal views and a great starting point for a walk to Golden Cap. Finish with lunch or a drink at The Anchor Inn, Seatown overlooking the sea.

🍽️ anchorseatown.co.uk

Enjoy!