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08/06/2026

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It’s World Ocean Day 🌊 So we thought we’d share some magical wild swimming spots in Dorset.

Save this post for the you next fancy a dip 👙

In Dorset, the ocean isn’t something you visit once a year - it’s where you dip in between cliff walks, where summer days slow down, and where the coastline feels at its most alive.

From hidden coves to clear blue shallows, here are some of the most incredible wild swimming spots along the coast:

Dancing Ledge
Lulworth Cove
Chapman’s Pool
Ringstead Bay
Osmington Mills
Kimmeridge Bay
Man O’ War Bay
Mupe Bay
Chapman’s Pool
Swanage (The Dell Quay area / sheltered sea swims)

Every one different. Every one shaped by the sea.
Today we celebrate the ocean 🩵 but here, we’re lucky enough to live alongside it every day. 🌊

04/06/2026

If your idea of a perfect holiday involves coastal walks, sea views and ending the day with a sunset over Chesil Beach, Chesil Watch is your kind of place 🩵

Set in a peaceful corner of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, this beautifully refurbished retreat offers direct access to one of the UK’s most iconic stretches of coastline.

Spend your days exploring the South West Coast Path, wandering to Abbotsbury’s famous subtropical gardens and swannery, or simply soaking up the spectacular views from the properties balconies and outdoor spaces.

With room for the whole family, bright open-plan living, and the coast quite literally on your doorstep, Chesil Watch is made for gathering, exploring and making memories together ♥️

🗝️ Book here: https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/south-west-dorset/abbotsbury-and-surrounding-villages/abbotsbury-holiday-cottages/chesil-watch

A perfect countryside summer setting 🌿🍷🍇This characterful thatched cottage feels made for slow days and long evenings......
03/06/2026

A perfect countryside summer setting 🌿🍷🍇

This characterful thatched cottage feels made for slow days and long evenings... the kind where doors stay open, drinks are poured a little earlier than planned, and time moves at its own pace.

Sleeping up to six guests (and one furry friend), it’s a warm and welcoming base for families or friends to gather together and enjoy a simple escape to the countryside.

Shedrick Cottage is also in an ideal location as it sits within Dorset, but is close to the border of Somerset and Devon too ✨

https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/west-dorset/beaminster-and-surrounding-villages/beaminster-holiday-cottages/shedrick-cottage

02/06/2026

Thomas Hardy will always be a big deal down here in Dorset 🎂📖

Today would’ve been his Birthday, so we’re raising a glass to his literary genius 🥂

Few writers captured the beauty, character and spirit of Dorset quite like Hardy - his novels will forever be woven in the landscapes, villages, countryside and soul of our beautiful county 🌿

A Dorset escape where the days are as full (or as slow) as you want them to be 🌿Tucked away within 20 acres of beautiful...
01/06/2026

A Dorset escape where the days are as full (or as slow) as you want them to be 🌿

Tucked away within 20 acres of beautiful countryside at Rudge Farm, Milkmaids Cottage is a cosy retreat made for two. Spend your mornings wandering woodland trails, your afternoons rowing across the lake or spotting herons, ducks and even the occasional otter, and your evenings curled up together after a day exploring the Jurassic Coast.

With meadows, wildlife, tennis courts, a games barn and peaceful lakeside spots all on your doorstep, it offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. And when you're ready to explore further afield, Dorset favourites like West Bay, Lyme Regis, Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury are all within easy reach.

The hardest part? Deciding whether to spend the day exploring or staying exactly where you are.

🗝️ Book it here: https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/south-west-dorset/bridport-and-surrounding-villages/chilcombe-holiday-cottages/milkmaids-cottage

Countryside silence. Big Dorset skies. A wood-fired hot tub waiting beneath the stars.Set on a working farm in the heart...
29/05/2026

Countryside silence. Big Dorset skies. A wood-fired hot tub waiting beneath the stars.

Set on a working farm in the heart of North Dorset, Bracken is the kind of retreat that makes slowing down feel effortless. Thoughtfully designed with beautiful eco-conscious touches, underfloor heating throughout, and huge bi-fold doors framing uninterrupted views across the Blackmore Vale, every part of this stay feels connected to the landscape around it.

Spend your days walking the Wessex Ridgeway, browsing the village farm shop in nearby Ansty, or simply staying exactly where you are - cooking with local produce, lighting the fire, and soaking in the hot tub as the sun disappears behind the hills.

Simple pleasures, done beautifully 🌿

🗝️Book it here: https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/central-dorset/dorchester-and-surrounding-villages/ansty-holiday-cottages/bracken

Stay just below the National Trust’s Hardy’s Cottage 🌿Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Higher Bockhampton, Bramble Ban...
28/05/2026

Stay just below the National Trust’s Hardy’s Cottage 🌿

Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Higher Bockhampton, Bramble Bank is made for slow Dorset escapes.

Surrounded by woodland walks, cycling trails and the landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy, this cosy retreat for two sits just below the National Trust’s Hardy’s Cottage and visitor centre, the very place where Hardy wrote Under the Greenwood Tree and Far From the Madding Crowd!

Whether it’s long walks through Thorncombe Woods, afternoons at the local café, or evenings curled up after a day outdoors, this peaceful dog-friendly hideaway is the perfect place to switch off for a few days.

https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/central-dorset/dorchester-and-surrounding-villages/dorchester-holiday-cottages/bramble-bank

Lower Farm Cottage is countryside simplicity at its loveliest 🌿Slow mornings. Countryside walks. A wood burner crackling...
27/05/2026

Lower Farm Cottage is countryside simplicity at its loveliest 🌿

Slow mornings. Countryside walks. A wood burner crackling while dinner cooks in the kitchen.
Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Stalbridge Weston, Lower Farm Cottage is the kind of Dorset stay that instantly makes you exhale. Full of original beams, cosy corners and charming cottage character, it’s perfectly placed for exploring the rolling landscapes of the Blackmore Vale - the very countryside that inspired Thomas Hardy.

Spend your days wandering nearby villages and market towns, before returning for garden lunches, board games in the family room, or a competitive table tennis match in the barn.

🗝️ Book it here: https://www.dorsethideaways.co.uk/north-dorset/sherborne-and-surrounding-villages/stalbridge-weston-holiday-cottages/lower-farm-cottage

26/05/2026

Some places don’t quite look real until you’re standing right beside them ✨

Carved by the sea over millions of years, Durdle Door is one of those rare spots that lives up to the hype. Dramatic cliffs, impossibly blue water, and that first glimpse of the arch as you walk the coastal path.

Pack walking shoes, a picnic, and enough storage for the amount of photos you’re about to take 🤳

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Dorchester
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