Top Places and Services in Up cerne, Dorset
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant
9 Fore St, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JR, UK | Hotel P: 01935 482000
Rating: 4.6 (370) Price Level:
Excellent place for an idyllic stay. Staff would go above and beyond to ensure every need was catered for. Breakfast in the garden terrace was superb, excellent dishes prepared with local ingredients. The spa area was tidy and the pool temperature was just right.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a fabulous 2 night stay here. It's in a lovely little village, very quintessentially English. Staff were really lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Our room was really lovely, with a welcome drink and snack. We also tried a treatment in the spa and really enjoyed that too. There was even water and a cookie for our journey home.
Rating: 5 / 5
My partner and I spent three wonderful days at Summer Lodge to celebrate her special birthday. The staff were consistently courteous, professional and friendly: we were received with a special birthday tea and a lovely welcoming message from the managers. Our room was perfect, the meals were delicious, the grounds are delightful and the location is ideal for exploring the glorious Hardy Country (incidentally, Thomas Hardy was an architect who designed a wing of Summer Lodge). We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly return. Stephen Friar
Rating: 5 / 5
Went many years ago for lunch so decided to revisit for afternoon tea whilst on holiday in the area. What can I say. Unquestionably the best afternoon tea I have ever had. Service is impeccable without being overbearing. Lovely peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Had a nice chat with the manager (sorry forgot his name). Strongly recommend.
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Evershot Bakery Ltd - 54m away
- The Acorn Inn - 129m away
- Evershot Village Hall - 174m away
The Giant Inn
24 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JF, UK | Pub P: 01300 341441
Rating: 4.7 (283) Price Level:
Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch. The vegetarian options were just as good as the meat roast options. Treacle tart pudding was wonderful. So glad we stumbled upon this little gem!
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited on a weekday. We chose this pub over others in the village because of the reviews and because the food looked good value. There was one bartender on quite a busy lunchtime. She was good humored and efficient, taking drink and food orders, and delivering the food to the tables. We ordered our food and took drinks out to the garden at the back. Our food soon arrived despite being warned it might be a time. Simple fare, but generous portions. I ordered ham, egg and chips. The ham was delicious, three thick slices cut from a ham leg. Not the normal plastic ham in a prepacked plastic container. My partner had Nachos with a vegetarian chili. She enjoyed it. After lunch we walked around the village and came back for another pint before leaving on the bus. Good collection of beers including a local beer brewed in the village The pub has music events as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came in on the off chance, staff were very warm and welcoming, food was delicious and good value for money, My husband loved the homemade tartar sauce. Did use the facilities the toilet clean and fresh. Will definitely pop in again whenever we are in Cerne abbas. The place was bright and light and spacious
Rating: 5 / 5
A group of 4 of us came in today at lunchtime, including a very disabled gentleman who is in a supportive wheelchair. Great choice of food and we all enjoyed it. Briony was serving behind the bar and bringing our food. She was so very helpful, friendly and attentive, we were really impressed. We'll come again!
Rating: 5 / 5
We booked to go for Sunday lunch. The food was delicious and hot. Vegetables cooked to perfection. Cosy setting and quiet atmosphere even though fairly busy which we like. Staff friendly and attentive. Recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The New Inn - 78m away
- The Royal Oak - 39m away
- Cerne Abbey - 208m away
- Cerne Abbas Stores - 71m away
- Cerne Abbas Village Hall - Dorchester - 355m away
Cerne Abbey
Abbey St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JQ, UK | Historical Landmark P: Not available
Rating: 4.6 (34) Price Level:
Visited Cerne Village today. I must say how friendly everyone was. The abbey is just £2.50 pp payable by card or cash into a box to help with the up keep. Fascinating history and the well area was beautiful. The Cerne Giant is fading and difficult to see. We looked at the Giant from the car park on Ducks lane. The village has some beautiful houses & make sure you visit the Cerne brewery just down the road, the beer is amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cerne Abbey was Benedictine monastery founded in 987 and, until its dissolution in 1539, was a religious house. It was then brought into private ownership and to this day remains a family home. Abbey Guest House was built by Abbot John Vanne between 1458 and 1470. Guest houses were used to accommodate travellers and were part of the monastic duty of service. The Abbot's Porch was built about 1500 as the living quarters for Abbot Thomas Sam. Around its magnificent two-storey oriel window are several panels showing the commemorative arms of the benefactors of the Abbey. The Porch and the Abbey Guest House are the only Abbey buildings which survived Henry VIII's Dissolution of Monasteries in 1539. It was used as a dwelling for some time, but gradually fell into disrepair. It was restored in the 1990s. The present owners, the Fulford-Dobson family, have extensively restored all the buildings and the late Lord Digby was awarded a Civic Trust Award for work carried out on the South Gatehouse (now the residence) in 1959. You can read about the Abbey's history in the Abbot's Porch. Dogs have to be kept on a lead at all times. While in the area, you can also visit the St Augustine's Well or the Silver Well, which located next to the grave yard. By some superstitions belief, drinking water from the Well was said to be a cure from infertility. The Well also known as a wishing Well. Girls were recommended to go there and pray to St Catherine for a husband. :) The town is very beautiful too! Definitely recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5
Definitely worth stopping at this place. Very interesting
Rating: 5 / 5
Intriguing historic site of a Benedictine abbey dating back to the year 987. The attractive house that stands today is a privately owned home, built on the site of the old main entrance. For just £2.50 you can look around the grounds and see the old abbey guesthouse and abbots porch - these are the only original buildings to have survived the dissolution of 1539. Information boards have been provided to detail the history of the abbey and these particular buildings. A small but nicely kept attraction, worth a look if you're in the vicinity of Cerne Abbas. While here, take a look at St Augustine's Well across the burial yard, and the attractive church just along the road.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cerne Abbey is a magical place steeped in history. The village is quaint and the scenery is wonderful! Many footpaths and as close to the famous Cerne Giant as you can get!
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Nearby Landmarks:
- National Trust - Cerne Giant - 370m away
- The New Inn - 216m away
- The Royal Oak - 163m away
- Cerne Giant Viewpoint - 431m away
- Cerne Abbas Stores - 185m away
Minterne House and Gardens
Minterne Magna, Dorchester DT2 7AU, UK | Park P: 01300 341370
Rating: 4.5 (458) Price Level:
Lovely eccentric gardens with a very grand sandstone house which is used as a wedding venue. Check for the occasional partial closure. Gardens are quirky and most enjoyable. Nice cafe terrace with everything from panini to a variety of salad specials. Very visit able.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing house and gardens nestled in the Dorset countryside with a lovely tea terrace. Very quiet and peaceful as we wondered through the garden walk, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of nature. There was a Himalayan hut and gorgeous riverside walk as well as a Japanese pagoda. All so serene! Will definitely come again. All lit up at Christmas, I believe.
Rating: 4 / 5
Fabulous Gardens. We visited in Early May and saw the stunning rhododendrons at their best. It was so much better than we had expected, with lovely walks through long established gardens. A real treat.
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited today with 3 adults, 1 teen, 1 child. Lovely serene gardens. We did the fairy and dragon trail which was loved by all. The variety of plants, trees and flowers is amazing with all the different colours. The river walk is stunning with all the mini waterfalls and the big bridge at the end. Will be revisiting. A hidden gem 💎
Rating: 5 / 5
We have been to Minterne Gardens a few times, this time we went to see the rhododendrons and azaleas in flower, we weren't disappointed. Be aware that some of the paths are a bit steep and uneven, so may not be suitable for wheelchair users, pushchairs or anyone a bit unsteady on their feet. Teas, coffees and snacks are available on the terrace . Toilets available in the gardens.
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- Dog Friendly
- Good for Children
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Walnut Grove
25 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK | Cafe P: 01305 268882
Rating: 4.6 (321) Price Level:
This place takes you by surprise as it looks small from the outside but there is a lot of seating inside, plus upstairs. The service was really welcoming and friendly. The scones were amazing! The menu had lots of choices including sandwiches and jacket potatoes.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just had our Christmas lunch a party of 13. Wonderful hot food ..great service lovely atmosphere would definitely recommend you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent service, food was incredible. I got the eggs Benedict with salmon and it was probably the best I’ve had. Yolk was perfectly runny n was well presented. Will be returning in future.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem of a cafe/restaurant!!! We popped in for lunch today, Sunday, for 16.95 each had sirloin beef roast, generous portion, toasties, potato gratin, plenty of veg, Yorkshire pudding, just the right consistency of gravy. And a side of horseradish. Best roast we've had in a very long time.... I normally save room for a pudding... but no... I ate every mouthful...and at 6pm was still not hungry. Staff so pleasant . I almost didn't want to leave such a good review in case I can't get a table any time soon!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Cosy, licensed café restaurant offering everything from coffee and cake, a quick bite or fine lunch. Confit duck in Cointreau sauce was very good.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 76m away
- Potters Cafe Bistro - 33m away
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 114m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 163m away
- Costa Coffee - 69m away
Hambro Arms
hambro arms DT11, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BP, UK | Bed & Breakfast P: 01258 880233
Rating: 4.3 (328) Price Level:
We stopped here for lunch on our way to Swanage. We enjoyed a ploughman's lunch (my daughter's) and a Greek salad for me. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was good too. However, the icing on the cake for me was bumping into someone that I had been at school with a very long time ago. It's a shame that our lovely school is now closed. The reminiscence of schooldays so long ago was a great experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great beer and quite possibly the best baked potato we have eaten It shows the care and attention to detail here.
Rating: 5 / 5
Milton Abbas is well off the beaten track. It is very Dorset in its feel and nature. Surrounded by farmland and forest. No street lights to speak of and really quiet. At the moment the village is hosting some amazing wooden horse sculptures. Thatched roofs and a wide main street make this a picture postcard village in the heart of rural Dorset. It actually gets properly dark here. Not that you would know any of that from inside this pub. Beautifully appointed inside, really well taken care of with a staff team who are friendly and professional. Great selection of drinks and food alongside regular entertainment and events. You can elect to stay here as well as there are rooms on the first floor. I did not stay this time but I am planning to. If you can find it you will not regret your efforts.
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Woodland Views - 286m away
- The View Coffee Shop Milton Abbas Dorset - 451m away
The Frampton Arms
Station Rd, Moreton, Dorchester DT2 8BB, UK | Pub P: 01305 852253
Rating: 4.4 (1145) Price Level:
My bestie Jane and I visited Moreton church, a beautiful tranquil place. We decided to be ladies that lunch and stopped at the Frampton Arms where we had a lovely lunch. The pub has a charming atmosphere, where the staff are chatty, friendly and our food was delicious and at a reasonable price, well worth a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place, nice spacious rooms with air conditioning, decent telly and comfortable bed. Very clean and tidy, with a nice powerful shower. I really had to dig deep to find any fault with the place, and the only thing I did find wrong was that the toilet roll holder was was a bit loose. The continental breakfast had a good range of food, and was a nice way to start the day.
Rating: 4 / 5
Just had a two night stay here at this beautifully presented pub/b&b. Staff were friendly and helpful, always polite. Room was clean and had everything we needed. It’s on the train line which doesn’t feel intrusive. The food was really nice in the evenings (didn’t eat lunch there), we were a big group one evening and there were two small issues but they were sorted. The first morning, arrived to breakfast and it wasn’t ready and staff didn’t know why, they quickly sorted it out tho. The only downside for us was breakfast, as there is no hot option.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely place! We stayed here for 1 night. The room was so cozy and clean, the shower was fantastic. Sunday roast dinner and bread pudding after were absolutely delicious. Continental breakfast in the morning, which was free, had a great variety and assortment of yummy things. The stuff was very courteous and pleasant. Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
On arrival, after making a online booking, we were nearly turned away as staff said there was no reservations in our name, we had to prove it was booked from our online correspondence. Staff then found us a table, but advised us we had to go because that table was booked out at a certain time. We had our main meal, but didn't have a desert as we would have outstayed our welcome, only to find that upon leaving most of the restaurant was practicly empty, very disappointing. Apart from the above, the food and service was very good.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Moreton Camping and Caravanning Club Site - 103m away
- Crossways Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite - 311m away
Switched On Electrical Engineers
Unit 6 Wanchard Ln, Charminster, Dorchester DT2 9RP, UK | Electrician P: 01305 753679
Rating: 4.4 (7) Price Level:
Outstanding service! Speedy quote and easy to communicate with!
Rating: 5 / 5
Phoned for a quote for two broken bayonet fittings. Was round within an hour and al done for a very good price. Exceptional friendly professional service. Would recommend to anyone. superb
Rating: 5 / 5
Very good staff turned up the same day
Rating: 5 / 5
Very helpful
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Charminster Garage - 53m away
- Seven Springs Photography Studios - 191m away
- Mx5 Heaven - 178m away
- Jurassic Safari - 494m away
- The Gamekeeper - 390m away
National Trust - Cerne Giant
The Giant Inn, 24 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL, UK | Tourist Attraction P: 01297 489481
Rating: 4.3 (648) Price Level:
Very VERY steep and when you get up there you can't see him. So follow the advice from National Trusts OWN sign there that says go look from the layby opposite.
Rating: 5 / 5
a pair of small carparks nearby for the view of the man in to walk up the hill. Do take the time to walk along the small river down to the village and look for the spring found up through the old monestry graveyard.If you are there in spring the water is ear and fresh enough to have a sip of.
Rating: 4 / 5
This mysterious, well endowed hill figure is a famous local landmark. It's worth a look as if you're in the area, but without getting up in air, the best view of it isn't brilliant, at least compared to other hill figures like Westbury White Horse or The Long Man of Wilmington. That said, I can highly recommend a look around the delightful village of Cerne Abbas, where you'll find an impressive church, abbey remains and a curious well. The chalk downland that the giant is carved into makes for a good walk with lovely views.
Rating: 4 / 5
Can be difficult to see the full giant due to the fading white, but worth a little stop on the way to other places, some nice hikes and trails around the area.
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- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Cerne Abbey - 141m away
- Cerne Giant Viewpoint - 285m away
- Cerne Abbas Village Hall - Dorchester - 129m away
- The New Inn - 366m away
- The Royal Oak - 332m away
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4RF, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01308 897070
Rating: 4.3 (3779) Price Level:
Came here today, after walking from our campsite at Graston Copse through Burton Bradstock village. A warm welcome by a member of staff & shown to our outside table for 4 with 3 dogs. Our waitress took our drinks order & returned after a few minutes to take our food order. She was very friendly and attentive, giving time for a chat despite being extremely busy. Wait for our food was minimal and when it arrived it was hot, tasty & well presented. Back ground music was pleasant, giving the Mediterranean feeling due to the sunshine. Wouldn't hesitate in returning if we are in the area again .... thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a well loved beach cafe which has beautiful scenic views, it is very popular and rightly so. The menu is mainly fish and seafood dishes. However, they do a smashing full English breakfast up to 11.30 am. I will post pics. This dog friendly beach cafe has a carpark close by, but if you choose to walk along the cliff top path or the lower paths, you will walk within the most beautiful scenery. This is a totally table service venue, so once you are seated, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices are reasonable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Huge muscles in a nicely balanced blue cheese cream sauce. The fish chowder was also lovely, great tasting fish and fresh veg. We enjoyed on a wet and windy day, outside seating had heaters which warmed us up nicely. Would recommend after a walk.
Rating: 5 / 5
Camping at Freshwater holiday park, a 20 minute walk to visit this gem of a place. Busy and bustling restaurant, great menu, food was outstanding and the service was great too. Dog friendly aswell, all in all, will definitely be returning soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
We arrived at 11.20, just in time to order breakfast. We were lucky to get the table on the edge of the 'tent' overlooking the beach. Despite being quite busy we received very efficient service. The food arrived within 15- 20 min, then our hot drinks. We had 3 x full English and egg Benedict on muffin with bacon. Everyone enjoyed it. The only nuisance were a few wasps but not a lot to spoil our experience.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Seaside Boarding House - 129m away
- National Trust - Burton Bradstock - 80m away