Food and Drink

Food and drink

West Lane Cottage

Piddlehinton Dorset

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The Thimble Inn – A family run freehouse in Piddlehinton, right by the River Piddle and just a short walk along the footpath adjoining our cottage.

Brace of Pheasants* – 4 miles - A thatched pub in the delightful hamlet of Plush.

The European Inn* – 1 mile - In White Lackington, just 20 minutes county walk from our cottage along footpaths.

Gaggle of Geese* – 6 miles - A lovely pub set in 5 acres in the village of Buckland Newton.

The Greyhound Inn* – 7.5 miles - Set in the picturesque village of Sydling St Nicholas.

* FEATURE IN THE 2009 EDITION OF ALASTAIR SAWDAY’S “SPECIAL PLACES - PUBS AND INNS”

Hive Beach Cafe – 19 miles - An award winning beach cafe at Burton Bradstock specialising in fresh fish and seafood.

Hix Oyster and Fish House – 30 miles - Owned by Mark Hix, with glorious view of The Cobb at Lyme Regis.

Our favourite places to eat out

Bowdens Local Dorset Food Shop – 8 miles - for supplies of local produce of for a hamper delivered to your door.

Dorset Piddle Brewery – 1 mile - Local brewery offering real ales with names like: Piddle in a Bottle and Jimmy Riddle!

Genesis Farmers – 6 miles - Supplying beef, chicken, pork and lamb to the public, retail stores, pubs and restaurants.

Stevens Farm Shop – 8 miles - A family run farm shop with a cafe and animals for the children to see.

Local suppliers

Waitrose in Dorchester – 5.5 miles - link gives opening times.

Tesco in Dorchester – 6.5 miles - link gives opening times.

Nearby supermarkets

River Cottage– The famous River Cottage created by Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall, runs a wide range of day courses and evening events.

Lesley Waters – TV chef, Lesley Waters has a cookery school 8 miles north of Dorchester.

The Foodie Queen – 6 miles - A cookery school and catering service.

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