Dorset County England


Dorset is a county of great beauty, a land of contrast and breathtaking scenery. Fronting the English Channel, Dorset separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe.

Our base of operations while in Dorset was a beautiful bed and breakfast in the village of Piddlehinton called Whites Dairy House.  It was here we were treated to our first "traditional" English breakfast by our hosts Liz and Robin Adeney.

When one thinks of San Francisco - the bridge comes to mind.  When one thinks of Paris - the Eiffel Tower jumps into your head.  Well... when one thinks of Cerne Abbas - one immediately congers up thoughts of a giant penis for it is here the 180 foot Cerne Abbas Giant resides.

The Dorset coastline extends about 300 miles from Lyme Regis in the west to Christchurch in the east, and offers a selection of some of the most incredible beaches to be found anywhere in England... but bring a wet suit because the water is so cold - you'll definitely freeze your nuggets off.  This is where we discovered the awesome beauty of Durdle Dor, located near the town of Lulworth.

No visit to Dorset is complete without visiting the village of Moreton.  Here is where T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) is buried. Especially beautiful is the hand etched glass found in the Moreton Church.

Out And About...
Piddlehinton
Our B&B in Piddlehinton View from B&B Bedroom window Piddlehinton pub
Minterne Gardens - Piddlehinton Dorset
Minterne Gardens - Piddlehinton Dorset Minterne Gardens - Piddlehinton Dorset Minterne Gardens - Piddlehinton Dorset Minterne Gardens - Piddlehinton Dorset
Cerne Abbas Giant Cerne Abbas Giant
Durtle Dor
Durdle Dor Durdle Dor Durdle Dor
Moreton
Moreton Church Etched Glass

Getting There Oxford Bath DORSET
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