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| Links
Here
you will find a variety of links to websites that you
may find of interest.
Some promote the local area and specific sites of interest,
whilst others provide products and services that you
might like to enjoy during your stay at Stable Cottage. |
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| Large Luxury Holiday Accommodation |
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Stay in Style
Stay in Style provide larger groups with unique, stunning contemporary houses for exclusive luxury breaks in the most beautiful part of West Dorset – the ultimate in luxury self catering accommodation.
www.stayinstyleuk.com |
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| Local
Area / Dorset / Heritage Coast |
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Dorset
Only
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a variety of information, from sports to restaurants,
shopping, events, arts and walks in Dorset.
www.dorsetonly.co.uk |
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Jurassic
Coast
Packed with information for visitors to Englands first
Natural World Heritage Site, which stretches 95 miles
between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to Orcombe Point at
Exmouth in East Devon.
www.jurassiccoast.com |
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Jurassic
Coastline
A website designed to make your visit to the Jurassic
Coast an enjoyable and memorable one, and has been designed
to enable you to navigate quickly to specific areas
of the Jurassic Coast.
www.jurassiccoastline.com |
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West
Dorset
West Dorset District Council's Tourism website. Discover
more about the surrounding area and find out details
of upcoming events and things to see and do.
www.westdorset.com |
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Dorset
Area of Natural Beauty
W Covering over 40% of the county, the Dorset AONB includes
some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in the
country. Explore this site to discover Dorset's varied
landscape, internationally important wildlife, ancient
hill forts, unique chalk figures and distinctive towns
and villages.
www.dorsetaonb.org.uk |
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Blackdown
Hills
One of the protected landscapes of England and Wales,
the Blackdown Hills is a designated Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty straddling the Somerset Devon border.
www.blackdown-hills.net |
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| Historic
Sites / Places of Interest |
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Forde
Abbey
More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated
in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its
30 acres of exquisite award winning gardens.
www.fordeabbey.co.uk |
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Mapperton
House and Gardens
Voted the Nation's Finest Manor House by Country
Life in May 2006. Terraced valley gardens surrounding
the delightful Tudor/Jacobean manor house, stable blocks,
dovecote and All Saints Church. Pevsner's Dorset Guide
says, 'There can hardly be anywhere a more enchanting
manorial group than Mapperton.'
www.mapperton.com |
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Montacute
House
Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, incorporating
National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Towns
and Villages |
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Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury is an ancient village and the home of numerous
attractions for visitors, such as The Swannery, The
Tropical Gardens as well as The Childrens Farm and Smugglers
Barn.
www.abbotsbury.co.uk |
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Dorchester
Packed with information, maps, history and attractions
for visitors to Dorset's county town.
www.visit-dorchester.co.uk |
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Lyme
Regis
The historic, unspoiled seaside resort and fishing port
on the world famous Cobb harbour, which is also surrounded
by beautiful coastlines and countryside. This site provides
information about activities, fishing, events, fossil
tours and the Hardy Trail.
www.lymeregis.com |
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Sherborne
With its abundance of medieval buildings, superb abbey,
world famous schools, picturesque almshouse and two
castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors.
www.sherbornetown.co.uk |
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| Restaurants
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The
Anchor Inn
Situated among rolling hills on a World Heritage Site
and nestling under 'Golden Cap', The Anchor Inn sits
in the centre of a little cove. The south west coast
path is all that separates the pub from the beach. A
great place to watch the sunset over Lyme Bay.
www.theanchorinn.co.uk |
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The
Greyhound Inn
A traditional, cosy Inn with a reputation for an excellent
seasonal menu, situated in the village of Sydling St
Nicholas – mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086
under the name of Sydleling.
www.thegreyhounddorset.co.uk |
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Little
Barwick House
A listed Georgian dower house set in 3.5 acres with
a delightful garden, Little Barwick House offers superb
food with a carefully chosen quality wine list. The
restaurant has been heaped with praise and awards.
www.littlebarwick.co.uk |
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Lord
Poulett Arms
Voted Westcountry Pub of the Year, the Lord Poulett
Arms in Hinton St George offers very good homemade food,
real ales and a delightful garden.
www.lordpoulettarms.com |
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The
Sawmill Cafe
Situated in the grounds of Mapperton House and Gardens,
the cafe is housed in the Old Sawmill and holds a Gold
award in the Tearoom category in the "Taste of the West"
competition.
www.mapperton.com/cafe.htm |
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| Fun
things to do / Activities |
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Bridport
& West Dorset Golf Club
A warm welcome awaits golfers at Bridport & West Dorset
Golf Club. It is situated on the World Heritage Jurassic
Coast and is a natural cliff-top course with stunning
views over Lyme Bay, Chesil Beach and the Dorset Countryside.
www.bridportgolfclub.org.uk |
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Chedington
Court Golf Club
The Golf Course at Chedington has evolved over the course
of its life from an extremely long 9 hole course - where
strength and distance were the dominating features -
into a balanced 18 hole layout that requires both power
and accuracy in equal measure..
www.chedingtoncourtgolfclub.co.uk |
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Sherborne
Golf Club
The stunning setting has been home to this golf club
for over 110 years. Enjoy majestic views over the Blackmore
Vale and plenty of green, luxurious looking countryside
as you take on the challenges of the course.
www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk |
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Clay
Pigeon Raceway
Situated between Dorchester and Yeovil, high in the
beautiful Dorset countryside is the Clay Pigeon Raceway
- one of the UK's leading kart circuits, and where regular
race meetings are held. This is the perfect environment
to experience the thrill of karting.
www.claypigeonraceway.com |
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Southern
Counties Shooting Club
Established for many decades, Southern Counties is one
of the UK's premier shooting grounds. As well as comprehensive
facilities for clay shooting, other activities range
from Game Shooting to Go-Karting.
www.southern-counties.com |
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Henley
Hillbillies
Off road adventure in the heart of Dorset, including
quad bikes, hovercrafts, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
www.henleyhillbillies.co.uk |
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Marshwood Trails
West Dorset is a wonderful place to explore whatever the season. Marshwood Trails offer a range of individual guided walks and cycle rides.
www.marshwoodtrails.co.uk |
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| Other
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Dorset
Art Weeks
The showcase of Dorset Visual Art and organisor of bi-annual
open studios event.
www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk |
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River
Cottage
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, local food matters, cookery
courses and more.
www.rivercottage.net |
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Enquiries: 01935 891528 |
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