Local places to visit
Beaminster is ideally located to explore West Dorset, South Somerset, and East Devon. The area boasts historic houses, beautiful gardens, charming villages, and family attractions.
Mapperton House: Beaminster DT8 3NR – Stunning Jacobean Manor with award-winning gardens, featured in films and TV dramas.
Furleigh Estate: Salway Ash, Dorset DT6 5JF – Award winning vineyard offering estate tours and wine tasting.
Donkey Walking Adventures: Beaminster, Dorset – Fun family experience to meet and walk with friendly donkeys. Highly rated on TripAdvisor, it’s a must-try!
Local places to eat
Beaminster has plenty of great restaurants and cafés. Here are a few of our favourites, with more recommendations available!
Brassica: 4 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS – Award winning restaurant offering modern British and European cuisine.
The Ollerod: 3 Prout Hill, Beaminster DT8 3AY – Boutique Hotel with both fine dinning and small plates bar menu. Excellent Sunday roast.
Cilla & Camilla Café: 22 The Square, Beaminster DT8 3AS – Offers breakfast, lunch, and delicious cakes with a sunny courtyard.
A bit further away...
Tortilla Cantina: 31 East St, Bridport DT6 3JX – Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bridport (15 min drive).
The Three Horseshoes: Mill St, Bridport DT6 4QZ – Pretty country pub offering great food and especially Sunday lunch (20 min drive).
Anchor Inn: Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JU – Beautiful seaside pub with great food. Compact inside but plenty of seating outside in the summer (25 min drive).
The Parlour: Bredy Farm DT6 4ND – Farm-based spot offering traditional Italian small plates and pizza on weekdays, with home-cooked Sunday roasts (25 min drive).