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For guests who love the fresh air, coastal scenery and effortless access to the outdoors, Britmead Guesthouse is your perfect luxury retreat in West Bay.
Britmead is well located towards the southern end of West Bay Road, a very safe, well established and sought after residential area, just five minutes from the beautiful West Bay. There is easy access to open countryside from the guesthouse and many local walks to enjoy from the doorstep.
The thriving and vibrant market town of Bridport is only 1 mile away boasting an excellent and comprehensive range of facilities including both national and independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, the Electric Palace cinema and theatre, the Bridport Arts Centre, the Bridport Leisure Centre and supermarkets including Waitrose, Morrisons, Lidl and Co-op. Bridport market is held twice weekly on a Wednesday and Saturday.
To the East, the seaside town of Weymouth is around a 35 min drive and if you take the coast road you can enjoy the stunning Dorset countryside taking you past the famous Chesil Beach and through the picturesque village of Abbotsbury, with its attractions including the Sutropical Gardens, the Abbotsbury Swannery and St Catherine’s Chapel.
From Weymouth you have easy access to Portland and local attractions including the famous Portland Bill Lighthouse. A little further East you will discover Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door amongst a wealth of other amazing attractions.
To the West around a 20 min drive away taking you past Thorncome Beacon and Golden Cap, you have the famous fossil beaches of Charmouth with its excellent visitor centre, who also offer guided fossil discovery walks ensuring that you do not go home empty handed.
Just 10 mins further West brings you to the stunning town of Lyme Regis with its famous cobb harbour, museums, entertainment and sandy beach.
The beautiful County town of Dorchester is around a 25 min drive and offers a mainline rail service to London Waterloo as well as boutique shopping, cinemas and other attractions.
Whether you’re walking the South West Coast Path, cycling the stunning Dorset countryside, heading to the beach for a swim or a sunset stroll, or exploring the cliffs, coves, fossils and coastal trails of the Jurassic Coast… Britmead Guesthouse puts you right where you want to be.
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Bridport and West Bay host a fantastic selection of local events throughout the year. Here are some of our favourites:
Pirates Weekend ~ May : Learn More
Bridport Beer Festival ~ June : Learn More
Bridport Food Festival ~ June : Learn More
West Bay Weekend ~ August : Learn More
Jurassic Fields Music Festival ~ August : Learn More
Bridport Carnival Procession ~ August : Learn More
Bridport Torchlight Procession ~ August : Learn More
Melplash Agricultural Show : August : Learn More
Bridport Hat Festival ~ September : Learn More
Bonfire By The Beach ~ October : Learn More
Bridport Literary Festival ~ November : Learn More
Christmas Tree Celebration ~ November : Learn More
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For those who enjoy fantastic local food, we have a great selection of local restaurants on our doorstep. Here are some of our favourites.
Bridport Arms ~ West Bay : Learn More
Dorshi ~ Bridport : Learn More
Ivy House Kitchen ~ Bridport : Learn More
Parlour Pizza - West Bay : Learn More
Platform Restaurant ~ West Bay : Learn More
Rakhang Thai ~ Bridport : Learn More
Rise ~ West Bay : Learn More
Sundorbon - Bridport : Learn More
The Olive Tree ~ Bridport : Learn More
The Taj Mahal ~ Bridport : Learn More
The Watch House ~ West Bay : Learn More
West Bay Hotel ~ West Bay : Learn More
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Fancy eating in? You are welcome to use our plates, cutlery and glassware in the Rope & Rudder and order from one of our local takeaways.
Dominos ~ Pizza : Delivery & Collection : Learn More
Golden Dragon ~ Chinese : Collection : Learn More
K Yuen ~ Chinese : Collection : Learn More
Longs ~ Fish & Chips : Collection : Learn More
Rakhang Thai ~ Thai : Collection : Learn More
Sundorbon ~ Indian : Delivery & Collection : Learn More
Taj Mahal ~ Indian : Delivery & Collection : Learn More
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Need to do some shopping? We have some fantastic supermarkets within easy reach.
Morrisons ~ Bridport : Learn More
Co-Op ~ Bridport : Learn More
Lidl ~ Bridport : Learn More
Waitrose ~ Bridport : Learn More
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Fancy a bus ride with one of the best coastal views in Britain? Or a taxi so you can leave your car keys behind…
First Bus ~ Local & Coastal Bus Routes : Learn More
Beeline Taxis ~ Taxi Service : Learn More
Craig’s Taxis ~ Taxi Service : Learn More
Drive Dorset ~ Taxi Service : Learn More
Sia Taxis ~ Taxi Service : Learn More
Toms Taxi ~ Taxi Service : Learn More
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Some additional sites worth visiting whilst planning your trip to Dorset…
Dorset Travel Guide : Learn More
The South West Coast Path : Learn More
Visit Dorset : Learn More
West Bay Days : Learn More