Dorset attractions near Field Farmhouse holiday cottages and b&b accommodation include some of the best walking, fishing, shooting, bird watching, golf courses and horse riding in the UK.
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Golf Courses
Just 5 miles down the road we are fortunate to have Wolfdale, a superb 18 hole golf course with pro shop, licenced bar and restaurant. The perfect way to relax in idyllic surroundings. Other clubs available, information on request.
Lake Fishing
Spend your day fishing some of the best locations in the UK and absorb the beautiful countryside. Trout fly fishing on 4 lakes is available at Flowers Farm just 10 minutes away.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
There is also a fully equipped multi discipline international clay shooting ground 8 miles away. Full gun storage faclilities available by arrangement with host.
Horse Riding
There are several local riding schools and trekking centres available to suit every rider level. Contact Kevin or Karen for further information.
Bird Watching
Take advantage of out south coast location and arrange a guided tour around Radipole Lake and Portland Bill, and see many rare migratory visitors. Available all year, call Karen or Kevin for details.
Stunning Cliff Path Walks
Some of the amazing views you can see along any part of the World Heritage coastline that runs along nearly the whole of the Dorset coast. There are so many spectacular walks in Dorset you'll be spoilt for choice.Godmanstone boasts a network of well kept bridle paths and unclassified roads that take you up into the Cerne Valley where you will experience some breathtaking views. A highlighted map is available from host.
Shaftesbury & Sherborne
Shaftesbury's Golden Hill, made famous by the Hovis advert and Sherborne Abbey, burial place of Alfred the Great's two brothers, Kings Ethelbald & Ethelkbert are well worth a visit.
Two Hardy's
Vice-Admir Sir Thomas Masteman Hardy, made famous by Lord Nelson's dying words has an imposing monument which keeps watch over the coast. Thomas Hardy, the famous 19th Century writer immortalised Dorset in his novels and was born & bought up in this charming cottage in Bockhampton, near Dorchester.
Gardens & Nature
Abbottsbury Sub Tropical Gardens & Abbottsbury Swanery are just two of the wide range of gardens and wildlife centres found all over Dorset.
Portland & Lulworth
Portland with its famous Chesil Beach, imposing Tudor fort & Neolithic landscape is a prime example of man exerting his power over the landscape, whereas Lulworth cove is a much more natural setting with stunning cliff faces and the weather carved Durdle Door.
Lyme Regis & West Bay
These beautiful seaside towns boast many attractions as well as sandy beaches and excellent restaurants. They've also stared in several films and BBC dramas.
Dorchester & Weymouth
The ancient Roman County town of Dorchester not only boasts all the well known high street shops but also has Terracotta Warriors, Dinosaurs, Tutankhamun & Teddy Bear Museums! Weymouth is perfect for the kids when the sun is shining with it's golden sand and shallow beach.
Beaminster & Bridport
These busy market towns have been for many centuries the heart and soul of the thriving rural communities of West Dorset. The picturesque scenery and strong community feel of these towns shines through, making you wish you had taken the time to see them before.
Chalk Landscape
The Cerne Giant an imposing figure carved out of the chalk landscape is surrounded in controversy with some claiming he's a fraud while others believe he's a Roman fertility symbol. The White Horse a 19th century folly can be found next to the village of Osmington.
Historical & Ancient Dorset
Dorset has an abundance of ancient & historical sites that span over 5000 years. The Medieval Athelhampton House & the largest & most complex Iron Age Hillfort in Europe (Maiden Castle) are just two that are within easy reach.