Nicky and Martin’s Guidebook
Food Scene
Guest recommended. Close to the Hayloft with wonderful setting right beside the sea. 5-10 minutes drive or walkable for the enthusiastic (possibly suggest ordering a taxi back !
The Anchor is a multi-award winning Inn nestled right next to the idyllic beach in the cove of Seatown, overlooked by Golden Cap, with stunning views. It is the perfect destination for a long walk from the Hayloft via the coastal path.
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The Anchor Inn
Guest recommended. Close to the Hayloft with wonderful setting right beside the sea. 5-10 minutes drive or walkable for the enthusiastic (possibly suggest ordering a taxi back !
The Anchor is a multi-award winning Inn nestled right next to the idyllic beach in the cove of Seatown, overlooked by Golden Cap, with stunning views. It is the perfect destination for a long walk from the Hayloft via the coastal path.
We love all things River Cottage. Easy 15-20 minute drive from the Hayloft to the Canteen or HQ. Friday Night Supper at River Cottage HQ is a magical way to start your weekend. Join them for a communal feast in their 18th century threshing barn to share and celebrate the very best local, seasonal and sustainable produce. What is not to love..
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River Cottage
Trinity Hill RoadWe love all things River Cottage. Easy 15-20 minute drive from the Hayloft to the Canteen or HQ. Friday Night Supper at River Cottage HQ is a magical way to start your weekend. Join them for a communal feast in their 18th century threshing barn to share and celebrate the very best local, seasonal and sustainable produce. What is not to love..
Lovely local village pub 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft in the Chideock serving quality food. Try a Thursday night when they fire up the pizza oven.
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The George Inn
Main StreetLovely local village pub 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft in the Chideock serving quality food. Try a Thursday night when they fire up the pizza oven.
15 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Combine with a lovely evening walk along the esplanade and Cob. Cool and contemporary seafood restaurant run by a renowned chef Mark Hix. Gorgeous views over the harbour. A great destination for oysters and an early evening drink or dinner.
Chef mark Hix is now also running a fabulous fish van at our local farm shop - Felicities. He is there Thursday - Saturday selling locally caught fish and seafood. The Lyme Bay Scallops and Lobster are a must and Portland Clams as is his own home smoked Salmon.
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The Oyster & Fish House
Cobb Road15 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Combine with a lovely evening walk along the esplanade and Cob. Cool and contemporary seafood restaurant run by a renowned chef Mark Hix. Gorgeous views over the harbour. A great destination for oysters and an early evening drink or dinner.
Chef mark Hix is now also running a fabulous fish van at our local farm shop - Felicities. He is there Thursday - Saturday selling locally caught fish and seafood. The Lyme Bay Scallops and Lobster are a must and Portland Clams as is his own home smoked Salmon.
Nice setting and good for browsing the few boutique shops. Combine with a walk up the iconic Colmers Hill. 10 minutes drive from the Hayloft.
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Symondsbury Kitchen
Mill LaneNice setting and good for browsing the few boutique shops. Combine with a walk up the iconic Colmers Hill. 10 minutes drive from the Hayloft.
Recommended. 15 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Dorshi is a home-style East Asian inspired kitchen. Their menu takes inspiration from vibrant family recipes, beloved Hawker Eats as well as innovative, organic growers & farmers. A perfect destination for lunch on a Saturday after milling around the market and perfect for dinner!
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Dorshi
6 Chancery LnRecommended. 15 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Dorshi is a home-style East Asian inspired kitchen. Their menu takes inspiration from vibrant family recipes, beloved Hawker Eats as well as innovative, organic growers & farmers. A perfect destination for lunch on a Saturday after milling around the market and perfect for dinner!
Highly recommended and fun in a stationary vintage train 15 minutes drive from the Hayloft.
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The Station Kitchen
Station RoadHighly recommended and fun in a stationary vintage train 15 minutes drive from the Hayloft.
Highly recommended right on the beach. Award winning Sea Food Café/Restaurant. 20 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Great for lunch. Perfect if you want to have a walk or spend the day at the beach and then have a long lazy lunch or dinner overlooking the ocean. Time it right and you’ll get incredible sunsets and in July you may even see the Mackerel chase the whitebait in! All fish is sourced locally. The food is amazing.
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Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadHighly recommended right on the beach. Award winning Sea Food Café/Restaurant. 20 minutes drive from the Hayloft. Great for lunch. Perfect if you want to have a walk or spend the day at the beach and then have a long lazy lunch or dinner overlooking the ocean. Time it right and you’ll get incredible sunsets and in July you may even see the Mackerel chase the whitebait in! All fish is sourced locally. The food is amazing.
The Pig - at Combe
30 minutes drive from the Hayloft
Great Seafood sit on rustic benches beside the harbour. Very popular pre booking sometimes required. Highly Recommend check if you need to book on their Facebook page
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Rachel's
18 QuaysideGreat Seafood sit on rustic benches beside the harbour. Very popular pre booking sometimes required. Highly Recommend check if you need to book on their Facebook page
Nice relaxed atmosphere great log fire in winter with views over west bay harbour - recommend
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Rise
Nice relaxed atmosphere great log fire in winter with views over west bay harbour - recommend
Great for a relaxed lunch located on the beach at West Bay
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Watch House Cafe
Great for a relaxed lunch located on the beach at West Bay
Arty cafe located in west street with vegan options - Nice to pop in for coffee and cake or lunch if visiting Bridport ( market days best but can be busy Wednesday and Saturday ).
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Soulshine Cafe
76 South StArty cafe located in west street with vegan options - Nice to pop in for coffee and cake or lunch if visiting Bridport ( market days best but can be busy Wednesday and Saturday ).
Lyme Regis - Great for a post beach day drink or a coffee on a winters day - amazing views due to its beach front location
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Swim
Marine ParadeLyme Regis - Great for a post beach day drink or a coffee on a winters day - amazing views due to its beach front location
Located in west street Bridport -If you love great coffee, home baking and Gelato then this is the perfect destination for a coffee break with a difference! Guiseppe hand makes the gelato in small artisan batches using local produce and his wife Suzanne bakes a selection cakes and pastries including both vegan and gluten and diary free options … both outstanding hospitality and service will ensure the perfect cafe experience!
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Gelateria Beppino
33 West StLocated in west street Bridport -If you love great coffee, home baking and Gelato then this is the perfect destination for a coffee break with a difference! Guiseppe hand makes the gelato in small artisan batches using local produce and his wife Suzanne bakes a selection cakes and pastries including both vegan and gluten and diary free options … both outstanding hospitality and service will ensure the perfect cafe experience!
Some say the best pizza outside of Italy! Now in a new venue with the added value of gorgeous views over Lyme Bay …
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Poco Pizza
29 Marine ParadeSome say the best pizza outside of Italy! Now in a new venue with the added value of gorgeous views over Lyme Bay …
West Bexington - Old meets new with mid-century modern decor, a relaxed dining atmosphere and an excuse to dress up. A sister restaurant of the Hive and the Watchouse, it’s well worth a visit.
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The Club House
Beach RoadWest Bexington - Old meets new with mid-century modern decor, a relaxed dining atmosphere and an excuse to dress up. A sister restaurant of the Hive and the Watchouse, it’s well worth a visit.
Serves a great Sunday Roast a short drive along the country lanes the other side of Bridport
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The Marquis of Lorne
Serves a great Sunday Roast a short drive along the country lanes the other side of Bridport
Situated in Wyke Regis looking out over Chesil beach with their our own Portland Oyster beds just a stones throw from the restaurant so you can enjoy fresh Oysters on your table within minutes of them leaving the water. Could be nice slight detour if having a trip to Lulworth Cove .
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadSituated in Wyke Regis looking out over Chesil beach with their our own Portland Oyster beds just a stones throw from the restaurant so you can enjoy fresh Oysters on your table within minutes of them leaving the water. Could be nice slight detour if having a trip to Lulworth Cove .
Awarded Best Pub 2022 by Visit England We enjoyed a Birthday lunch here and can highly recommend its a thirty minute drive from the Hayloft situated in a lovely village in rural south Somerset .
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The Cotley Inn
Awarded Best Pub 2022 by Visit England We enjoyed a Birthday lunch here and can highly recommend its a thirty minute drive from the Hayloft situated in a lovely village in rural south Somerset .
25 minutes drive from the Hayloft . Recommend for a special occasion dinner .
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The Ollerod
3 Prout Hill25 minutes drive from the Hayloft . Recommend for a special occasion dinner .
Winner best Indian restaurant in the South West Award 2022
Sundorbon Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Delivery
Winner best Indian restaurant in the South West Award 2022
Taj Mahal
20 East StGood lndian restaurant
The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge StLovely restaurant with nice views from the terrace
A beautiful three hundred year old thatched stone pub on the Jurassic Coast in the idyllic village of Burton Bradstock
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The Three Horseshoes
Mill StreetA beautiful three hundred year old thatched stone pub on the Jurassic Coast in the idyllic village of Burton Bradstock
The Pymore Inn
A popular pub with nice menu just outside Bridport
Parks & Nature
Stunning walks on the Jurassic Coast Path directly accessed from The Hayloft
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Jurassic Coast
Stunning walks on the Jurassic Coast Path directly accessed from The Hayloft
good for swimming and fossil hunting 5 minutes drive and 40 minutes walk from the Hayloft
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Charmouth Beach
good for swimming and fossil hunting 5 minutes drive and 40 minutes walk from the Hayloft
Stonebarrow Hill. Part of the National Trust Golden Cap Estate. Miles of walking tracks with stunning views directly accessed from the Hayloft. Wild flower meadows and wild orchid spotting. Great picnic spot.
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Stonebarrow Hill
Stonebarrow Hill. Part of the National Trust Golden Cap Estate. Miles of walking tracks with stunning views directly accessed from the Hayloft. Wild flower meadows and wild orchid spotting. Great picnic spot.
The highest point on the South Coast ..walk from the Hayloft various routes definitely recommend
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Golden Cap
The highest point on the South Coast ..walk from the Hayloft various routes definitely recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayForde Abbey House and Gardens
Shopping
buzzing local farm shop with local produce 15 minutes walk from the Hayloft.
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Felicity's Farm Shop
A35buzzing local farm shop with local produce 15 minutes walk from the Hayloft.
Lovely little gift shop for local art and souvenirs 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft onmCharmouth high street
Herringbone
The StreetLovely little gift shop for local art and souvenirs 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft onmCharmouth high street
Bridport Vintage Market
Great for a rummage
Rise Market & Bakery
16-18 East RdLovely freshly baked bread and deli items
Lovely place to stop for lunch morning coffee or afternoon tea a couple of boutique shops and a scenic walk up the iconic Colmers Hill .
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Symondsbury Estate
Mill LaneLovely place to stop for lunch morning coffee or afternoon tea a couple of boutique shops and a scenic walk up the iconic Colmers Hill .
Arts & Culture
Bridport Electric Palace
35 South StBridport Arts Centre
9 South StMarine Theatre
Church StreetArtwave West
Sightseeing
Lyme Regis
Lovely town recommend a walk along the Cob.
CHARMOUTH FOSSILS LTD
On the beach at Charmouth fossil hammers can be hired
Essentials
Located on the high street in Bridport .
Bridport also has a Morrison’s Lidl’s and Co Op .
There are smaller local stores 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft NISA in Charmouth and SPAR in Chideock
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Waitrose & Partners
42-44 West StLocated on the high street in Bridport .
Bridport also has a Morrison’s Lidl’s and Co Op .
There are smaller local stores 5 minutes drive from the Hayloft NISA in Charmouth and SPAR in Chideock
Nisa Local
5 minutes drive from the Hayloft
Getting Around
TERRYs Taxis- Good taxi for travel from The Hayloft to Lyme Regis tel 01297 443167 ( booking ahead advised) approx £12 each way (please check prices)
RECOMMEND GRAHAMS taxi - Whitchurch Cannonicorum - most local taxi driver - contact 07831 373614 ( booking ahead advised) good for all local areas
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Terry's Taxi - Lyme Regis, Axminster, Seaton :: 4,6 and 8 Seater Taxi
Station YardTERRYs Taxis- Good taxi for travel from The Hayloft to Lyme Regis tel 01297 443167 ( booking ahead advised) approx £12 each way (please check prices)
RECOMMEND GRAHAMS taxi - Whitchurch Cannonicorum - most local taxi driver - contact 07831 373614 ( booking ahead advised) good for all local areas
Good option for travel from The Hayloft to restaurants in Bridport. Approximately £12 each way (please check prices ).
Recommend also our most local taxi GRAHAMS TAXI service Whitchurch Cannonicorum - tel 07831 373614 for all local areas including Lyme Regis, Bridport and The Anchor Inn at Seatown (BOOKING AHEAD ADVISED)
Beeline Taxis
3 Tannery RdGood option for travel from The Hayloft to restaurants in Bridport. Approximately £12 each way (please check prices ).
Recommend also our most local taxi GRAHAMS TAXI service Whitchurch Cannonicorum - tel 07831 373614 for all local areas including Lyme Regis, Bridport and The Anchor Inn at Seatown (BOOKING AHEAD ADVISED)