Lilac Cottage

01/04/2026

Glorious walk on Hive Beach followed by Loaded Crumpets for breakfast at Hive Beach Cafe. On a warm spring morning you just can’t beat Burton Bradstock.

09/11/2025

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Mercato Italiano today. This hidden gem is located just behind the high street in Bridport and serves terrific pizzas and Italian cuisine. Seek it out, it’s great!

15/10/2025

A sort walk up the cliff road from Lilac Cottage, The Seaside Boarding House appears in Time Out’s 20 Best Restaurants in the UK 2025.

Our ultimate guide to the country’s finest food and drink.

30/07/2025

The Nao Santa Maria, a replica of the ship Christopher Columbus sailed to America, arrived at Weymouth Harbour this morning and is here until the 3rd of August. Incredible to experience this historic ship.

04/07/2025

Still haven’t booked your summer holiday? we have rare availability in July and August and are offering 10% off. Set in the heart of Dorset’s Burton Bradstock village a short walk from the beautiful National Trust’s Hive Beach. Click link for dates and prices.

https://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/cottage/DorsetSomerset-Burton-Bradstock/Lilac-Cottage-994332.html

07/06/2025

Check out Country Life’s guide to Dorset featuring Burton Bradstock’s The Seaside Boarding House and The Parlour. We’ve still got availability in July and August if you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet.

Magnificent coastline, beautiful countryside, irresistible romantic ruins and wonderful local produce make Dorset a superb place to go. Here's our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.

10/05/2025

Great feature from The Observer this week, well worth checking out if you’re visiting Lilac Cottage this summer.

Dorset’s charming town is bursting with appeal. Here are 10 sites and attractions to take in next time you visit Bridport and the surrounding area

30/04/2025

The weather is amazing and unusually we’ve got availability this Bank Holiday at Lilac Cottage. Set in the heart of Dorset’s Burton Bradstock village, a short walk across fields to the famous National Trust Hive Beach.
Click link to book or Message us.

https://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/cottage/DorsetSomerset-Burton-Bradstock/Lilac-Cottage-994332.html

21/04/2025

May Bank Holiday week has just become available, the weather is warming up why not test yourself to a Dorset seaside holiday in a traditional thatched cottage - click link to book:

https://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/cottage/DorsetSomerset-Burton-Bradstock/Lilac-Cottage-994332.html

20/04/2025

Happy Easter to all our guests from a glorious Hive Beach this morning.

23/03/2025

Really starting to feel like Spring down at Hive Beach. We’re still running 10% off in March, bag yourself a weekend before it gets super busy over Easter. Check prices below:

https://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/cottage/DorsetSomerset-Burton-Bradstock/Lilac-Cottage-994332.html

06/03/2025

March is a great time to visit Dorset. The start of Spring but without the Easter crowds. We’re running a 10% off promo throughout the month so treat yourself to a Spring weekend at Lilac Cottage. Click link to check prices -

https://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/cottage/DorsetSomerset-Burton-Bradstock/Lilac-Cottage-994332.html