Belview Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Grain has been milled on this site on the River Stour for over 1000 years and is still in production today, supplying flour to local retail outlets during the recent food shortages.
6 locals recommend
Sturminster Newton Mill
Newton HillGrain has been milled on this site on the River Stour for over 1000 years and is still in production today, supplying flour to local retail outlets during the recent food shortages.
Iconic Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, location for the much-loved Hovis advert - stunning views, traditional cobbled street and charming cottages.
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillIconic Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, location for the much-loved Hovis advert - stunning views, traditional cobbled street and charming cottages.
Lyme Regis, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - hunt for fossils or just chill out and enjoy the fresh sea air.
18 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Fossil Beach (Ammonite Pavement)
Lyme Regis, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - hunt for fossils or just chill out and enjoy the fresh sea air.
Dorchester, ideal for a rainy day - visit the Dorset County Museum, the Dinosaur Museum, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, the Teddy Bear Museum, Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
Two competitively priced cinemas, the traditional Plaza or the modern Odeon.
Outdoor market on Wednesday mornings.
A variety of food outlets.
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
Dorchester, ideal for a rainy day - visit the Dorset County Museum, the Dinosaur Museum, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, the Teddy Bear Museum, Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
Two competitively priced cinemas, the traditional Plaza or the modern Odeon.
Outdoor market on Wednesday mornings.
A variety of food outlets.
Stunning landscape gardens and historic house, run by the National Trust. Plenty to see and do for all the family, with on-site restaurant.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Stunning landscape gardens and historic house, run by the National Trust. Plenty to see and do for all the family, with on-site restaurant.
Historic Abbey set in the attractive town of Sherborne, with its many shops, cafes and restaurants.
43 locals recommend
Sherborne Abbey
Abbey CloseHistoric Abbey set in the attractive town of Sherborne, with its many shops, cafes and restaurants.
Family activities
Ideal for young children - indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, farm animals, tractor & trailer rides.
117 locals recommend
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadIdeal for young children - indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, farm animals, tractor & trailer rides.
Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeSandy beach, traditional seaside favourite close to Weymouth town
Heritage Railway line running from near Corfe Castle to the seaside town of Swanage.
22 locals recommend
Swanage Railway Norden Station
Heritage Railway line running from near Corfe Castle to the seaside town of Swanage.
See the monkeys and play in the giant adventure playground.
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsSee the monkeys and play in the giant adventure playground.
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure with zip wires, Adventure playground, mini train ride, cycling, walking
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadGo Ape Tree Top Adventure with zip wires, Adventure playground, mini train ride, cycling, walking
Food scene
There is a wide variety of different types of places to eat in the surrounding area. There are many more recommendations in the Information Folder kept in the cottage.
Award-winning fish & chips (and other food) - eat in their lovely little restaurant upstairs or take away. Leave some room for the delicious home made desserts!
7 locals recommend
Something Else Fishy
1 High StAward-winning fish & chips (and other food) - eat in their lovely little restaurant upstairs or take away. Leave some room for the delicious home made desserts!
The Brace of Pheasants
Traditional English Country Pub serving outstanding food.
The Ibberton
Local pub a short drive away - well worth a visit.
Traditional country pub serving excellent food, close to Hambledon Hill.
12 locals recommend
Cricketers Shroton
Traditional country pub serving excellent food, close to Hambledon Hill.
Sweet Pea Café
Market CrossFavourite place for brunch - excellent range of home-made food.
Large farm shop with a wide range of local and specialist produce, high quality Cook ready meals and spacious cafe area - seating inside and outside looking over the fields towards Duncliffe Wood.
29 locals recommend
The Udder Farm Shop
Front StreetLarge farm shop with a wide range of local and specialist produce, high quality Cook ready meals and spacious cafe area - seating inside and outside looking over the fields towards Duncliffe Wood.
Chococo
23A Commercial RdChocolates hand made right here in Dorset. Favourite cafe in Swanage.
The Elms
A great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch or afternoon tea.
Bank House Brasserie
Market CrossExcellent local eatery just a few miles away in Sturminster Newton
White Hart Alehouse
Market CrossLocal pub serving great food right in the heart of Sturminster Newton
Explore Outdoors
Iron Age Hillfort - a steep climb, but well worth it for the panoramic views.
33 locals recommend
Hambledon Hill
Iron Age Hillfort - a steep climb, but well worth it for the panoramic views.
Walk or cycle along this former railway line running for 9 miles between Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum - stunning scenery, glimpses of the River Stour, mostly level and well-surfaced.
North Dorset Trailway Stourpaine
Walk or cycle along this former railway line running for 9 miles between Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum - stunning scenery, glimpses of the River Stour, mostly level and well-surfaced.
The Shillingstone Railway Project is a heritage railway project based at Shillingstone railway station on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Situated on the North Dorset Trailway - walk there from Sturminster Newton and stop at the cafe before looking round the historic restored station.
North Dorset Railway
Station RoadThe Shillingstone Railway Project is a heritage railway project based at Shillingstone railway station on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Situated on the North Dorset Trailway - walk there from Sturminster Newton and stop at the cafe before looking round the historic restored station.
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadMiles of golden sand, plenty of space, stunning views.
Formed by the combined forces of the sea and a river swollen by melting ice at the end of the last Ice Age. Lulworth Cove is world famous for its unique geology and landforms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole. Open every day, enjoy the panoramic views and crystal clear waters on this stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. From rock-pooling and watersports, to walking, coasteering or just relaxing with an ice cream, this is a must-visit destination on the Dorset Coast.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Formed by the combined forces of the sea and a river swollen by melting ice at the end of the last Ice Age. Lulworth Cove is world famous for its unique geology and landforms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole. Open every day, enjoy the panoramic views and crystal clear waters on this stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. From rock-pooling and watersports, to walking, coasteering or just relaxing with an ice cream, this is a must-visit destination on the Dorset Coast.
Beautiful gardens with stunning displays of azaleas, rhododendrons, cherry and maple trees.
17 locals recommend
Minterne House and Gardens
Beautiful gardens with stunning displays of azaleas, rhododendrons, cherry and maple trees.
Entertainment Venues
Local community and arts venue in Sturminster Newton - live bands, theatre, movie nights, comedy, music, well-known entertainers and guest speakers.
The Exchange
Local community and arts venue in Sturminster Newton - live bands, theatre, movie nights, comedy, music, well-known entertainers and guest speakers.
Neighbourhoods
Small friendly market town with several cafes, pubs and shops, including Co-op supermarket, Boots pharmacy, Holebrooks Butchers & Delicatessen, Root & Vine fruit & veg, One Stop with Post Office. Starting point for the North Dorset Trailway route to Blandford Forum.
25 locals recommend
Sturminster Newton
Small friendly market town with several cafes, pubs and shops, including Co-op supermarket, Boots pharmacy, Holebrooks Butchers & Delicatessen, Root & Vine fruit & veg, One Stop with Post Office. Starting point for the North Dorset Trailway route to Blandford Forum.