Five stunning gardens to visit in June from Blackbird Cottage If there is one month in the year that was made for visiting gardens, it is June. The Chelsea Flower

The best places to eat and drink in Beaminster, Dorset Beaminster is one of those small Dorset market towns that punches well above its weight when it comes to food

Five Jurassic Coast walks with your dog One of the bonuses of staying at Blackbird Cottage with your dog is this: some of the finest dog-friendly coastline in England is

Five dog-friendly walks from Beaminster with a well-earned stop along the way One of the great pleasures of a dog-friendly stay at Blackbird Cottage is this: Beaminster is surrounded by

Shop local, shop Beaminster 9 brilliant independent shops, all just a short stroll from the cottage doorstep. No car required. One of the pleasures of staying at Blackbird Cottage is

Bluebell season in Dorset The best walks from Blackbird Cottage There are few things in the English countryside more quietly spectacular than a bluebell wood in full bloom. That particular

Why March might be the best time to visit Beaminster Everyone talks about Dorset in summer. The Jurassic Coast in July. The cottage garden in June. And yes all of

A guide to Dorset’s best snowdrop spots When the calendar turns to early February, West Dorset becomes an ideal destination for anyone who loves nature’s first blooms. Snowdrops (Galanthus), those

Winter escape to Beaminster – festive magic in West Dorset As the nights start to draw in, now is the perfect time to plan a winter break and the pretty

An autumn escape in Dorset: A perfect 3-day itinerary The summer crowds have drifted away, the sea air is crisp, and the countryside bursts into golden colours. The coast is

There’s something undeniably special about a traditional afternoon tea — the slow pace, the elegance, and of course, the indulgent treats. During a recent stay at Blackbird Cottage in Beaminster,

Dorset’s hidden gem Nestled in a lush valley in West Dorset, Beaminster is the kind of town that feels like a well-kept secret. With its honey-hued stone buildings, independent shops, and rolling