Top Places and Services in Milton on stour, Dorset
Activate Electrical
10 Glenwood Rd, Verwood BH31 6HU, UK | Electrician P: 07956 469174
Rating: 5 (29) Price Level:
Great... knows what he's doing and does a great job. I've used James several times at home and at work, and I'm currently sorting out another job with him. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
James is a rare find. He's great at his job and he cares more about it being done well than you do. Cheerful, diligent, ever so reliable, really good at explaining and advising plus fair fees mean we always go to James.
Rating: 5 / 5
Efficient, resolved electrical issues in a timely fashion. Explained what needed to be done before starting the work and explained in depth what was done. Great work.
Rating: 5 / 5
James has done several jobs for our village hall. We are very happy with the standard and quality of James' work. He is reliable, tidy, knowledgeable and friendly. His charges are reasonable too - thoroughly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was delighted with the quality of service provided. James helped connect a new electric towel heater and install an external socket at my home. Great job, very thorough and efficient. You wouldn’t have even known he was here afterwards - super clean and tidy. Would highly recommend and definitely use again for any electrical work!
Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Morrisons - 280m away
- The Monmouth Ash - 141m away
- Emmanuel C of E Middle School - 474m away
- Harlees Verwood - 201m away
- Morrisons Petrol Station - 315m away
Shillingstone Station
St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11 0SA, UK | Cafe P: 01258 860696
Rating: 4.7 (182) Price Level:
Really enjoyable visit. Having a look in the signal box was great. The chap explaining everything was very knowledgeable and answered any questions. Very interesting to see how everything worked before computers took over! Lots has been done since we last visited about 10 years ago. Wont be waiting that long for the next visit though! Great station cafe too and you can sit on the platform or in a carriage to eat and drink. The classic car display on when we visited was excellent and there was a wide selection of cars bikes and trucks. . Spent a lot longer here than we thought we might. Such a shame that the line was shut down in 1966. (My parents travelled on the last train)
Rating: 5 / 5
We have visited frequently, and the cafe is run by friendly volunteers, and very homely. Usually a selection of cakes and sausage rolls / pasties and sandwiches. Good mug of tea too. There is the railway shop selling mostly rail related books with an overspill in a carriage outside. There is another carriage you can take the cafe food into, and benches outside. Don't miss the hidden garden at the end of the platform up the path; lovely views across the hills. Popular with walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Rating: 5 / 5
The volunteers have clearly put lots of time and effort into the station. It's definitely worth a visit! For all ages!
Rating: 5 / 5
We came on a short afternoon out . Lovely place. We enjoyed the Musium with all our childhood memories. Thanks to the volunteers.
Rating: 4 / 5
A retired railway station along a flat cycle trail. A great place to stop, with a small shop (rail oriented), and a little cafe serving snacks like pasties and cakes. Step back in time having tea in a carriage and when you visit the tiny museum, and make sure you experience the old station loos. A lot of modernisation is going on to extend the track and looks like more steam engines are arriving. Not easily accessible by car.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- North Dorset Railway - Shillingstone Station - 17m away
- Van Haven - 69m away
- Co-op Food - Shillingstone - Blandford Road - 239m away
- Bere Marsh Farm - 394m away
- Trailway car park - 237m away
The Dolphin Inn
Peacemarsh, Gillingham SP8 4HB, UK | Pub P: 01747 824007
Rating: 4.6 (273) Price Level:
We found this place on Google maps trying to find somewhere for lunch, we were not disappointed. It's a very pretty looking place and the staff were very friendly. The food was amazing, we didn't leave anything on our plates. Would 10/10 recommend 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
We had our choir Christmas lunch at The Dolphin today and it was amazing! The food was superb (as always), the service was excellent, and our wonderful hosts Julie and Andy looked after our every need. This was the second year our group ( there were 17 of us today) have chosen The Dolphin for our Christmas lunch and I can’t imagine that anywhere else could better our experience today.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a really Lovely meal here. The staff were so attentive and really went out of their way to check ingredients for a food intolerance. The food we had tasted amazing and our Waitress checked on us to ensure that we enjoyed our meal. I cannot recommend this place enough. Really good food, Amazing atmosphere and staff who really care about the quality of the food they serve.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely dinner last night ! Cheesecake is absolutely amazing ! Thank you for the lovely hospitality. We will definitely be back for a meal again. We will pop in as normal for a couple of beers in the meantime. Cheers
Rating: 5 / 5
Great food and service. I will definitely go again. The sticky toffee pudding was incredible. Prices are fair, especially considering everywhere costs more to eat out nowadays.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Peacemarsh Garage - 149m away
- Peacemarsh Surgery - 279m away
- Neal's Yard Remedies Store & Therapy Rooms - 334m away
- Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery - 274m away
- Bupa Dental Care Gillingham - 279m away
Bonjour
4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3TR, UK | Cafe P: 07597 084277
Rating: 4.7 (124) Price Level:
Amazing customer service, very reasonably priced. It's a cafe you come away thinking "that was amazing" rather than "that was ok" Thank you very much! Will come back ❤️❤️
Rating: 4 / 5
A “rare find” as AirBnB often says! An old school cafe, with personal service at reasonable/fair prices. It’s not often that you can buy an Americano for £2.20 these days! And their menu has a wide range of sandwiches and/or toasties. Nothing fancy, but great value and a friendly welcome.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely lil cafe. Had an Americano and a flapjack to go from here. Emily and John were on shift I must say both were very welcoming, friendly & extremely helpful. Was a pleasure to meet you both will visit again soon. I really dislike coming into poundbury (was there because of work) but these lovely humans made my day. Thank you so much.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped at this lovely cafe on the way to Cornwall and it was so good we stopped there again on the way back. Emily and John are friendly and the food tasty with generous portions. We thoroughly recommend. Keith and Serena.
Rating: 5 / 5
Friendly and kind staff, they are really a pleasure to be around and the cafe is honestly a great place to have a snack or a drink in. Tasty hot chocolate!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Finca - 79m away
- Hardy Barbers - Dorchester - 16m away
- Poundbury Gardens - 215m away
- The Sanctuary Of Poundbury - 19m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 291m away
The Salt Cellar
2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK | Restaurant P: 01747 851838
Rating: 4.7 (562) Price Level:
A beautiful place,nice food and we bought a whole cake to take home. Excellent view
Rating: 5 / 5
My recent visit to Shaftesbury was partly inspired by the Bill Hicks routine from his album “Arizona Bay,” specifically the track “Hooligans,” so I kept repeating in my head as I walked around: “No one knows what it’s like, to be a dustbin, in Shaftesbury with Hooligans.” I was not aware before I arrived that Ridley Scott, the director of some of my favourite films, had directed a bread ad in Shaftesbury in 1973. I learned that while observing the hill used in the ad, and turned to see a cafe called “The Salt Cellar”, it not only offers an amazing view but also delicious food that enhances the scenic beauty, and allows it to be even more enjoyable. I went with family, so had the pleasure of trying a few of their homemade pies, the risotto, and a sandwich. Each dish was a delight, with the pies standing out due to their fantastic pastry, the risotto being perfectly cooked, and the sandwich was excellent. The side salads with the pies, which seemed unusual at first, turned out to be a delicious surprise combo. The range of food and drink options looks extensive and impressive, it was refreshing to find a place with a stunning view that doesn’t rely solely on the scenery to attract customers—the food here is genuinely worth the visit. The service provided by a young gentleman was great, he had a lovely manner, and our food arrived quickly. The excellent service and food was also great because the bill didn’t sting at the end, The Salt Cellar is great value for money. The view alone is worth the look, but I highly recommend making The Salt Cellar your lunch destination if you’re visiting Shaftesbury.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great food, service and prices. Excellent view too.
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I, Visited Shaftesbury on Saturday. To do some shopping and check out Gold Hill (Featured in the Hovis advert from the 70's) when we got to the top of Gold Hill we came apon this lovely restaurant. All the staff were lovely. So lovely my wife and I cried. Xx. We have had a lot going on recently. Jo was very kind. The food was amazing. We went for the tuna ciabatta. Lovely.. And then there's the view. Amazing.. Well worth a visit and popping in for something to eat. Xx. Thank you again xxx yours sincerely Steve and Annie and Luna xx
Rating: 5 / 5
This gem did not disappoint yet again! Even if not on the menu, you can still get an amazing omelette here! Great after cycling up Gold Hill :)
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum - 20m away
- King Alfred's Kitchen - 40m away
- The Mitre - 43m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 121m away
- Reeve The Baker - 48m away
The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery
397 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JN, UK | Cafe P: 01425 275148
Rating: 4.6 (488) Price Level:
Very friendly staff and a nice welcome. We had the pancakes and they were scrumptious. We would definitely recommend a visit if you can but try and book in advance as it gets very busy.
Rating: 5 / 5
What an amazing place. Best coffee in the area, food was delicious and staff were super nice. We came here every day while we are in our holiday. We tried their mocha and flat white which was so good, the brownies were delicious. We had breakfast as well, french toast, pancakes and shakshuka all were tasty.
Rating: 5 / 5
Me and my boyfriend have been here a couple of times now and the food is great! The service has always been excellent😊 We really enjoyed pizza night tonight
Rating: 5 / 5
A lush coffee shop/ brunch venue. Well worth it due to the cozy vibe. Perfect for a beach stroll and chill. Went back to have more breakfast and again it was amazing. Get the creamy mushrooms and add bacon! Careful as the toilet may not flush as efficiently as required. A poo-flush-poo approach may be needed.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here with the family and our dog. The Paddle is very dog friendly and the service was great. The coffee - excellent! And the food was really lovely. We took some of their cakes away - really worth a trip.
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
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Highcliffe Sports and Social Club - 38m away
- Tesco Express - 58m away
- The Catch Fish & Chips - 141m away
- Similan Thai - 348m away
- Cliffhanger Restaurant - 445m away
The Crown Inn
Back St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5JS, UK | Inn P: 01747 838866
Rating: 4.5 (175) Price Level:
We found this little gem on our way home. Arrived at 7:30 ish and we phoned ahead to make sure food was still on the menu. We only had a few of the side orders but they were cooked to perfection and good portion sizes. The staff are friendly and happy to help, top notch customer service (It’s refreshing to get good customer service in the age we live in but The Crown Inn have is mastered). Great selection of Beers, Ales, Spirits, Wine. We will be back to try out more of the food and possibly the rooms in the near future as well. Will update when we have experiences more of this little gem.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here for lunch, absolutely lovely food and service, my husband had the fish and chips, he said the batter was the best he’d ever had!! I had the homemade steak and ale pie, wow, the meat was so tender, and the gravy so delicious! Definitely going here again! The young lady that served us, was delightful! Can’t wait to try the Sunday carvery!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Came for food. Based in an easy to locate place with good parking. The food was fantastic. Prices are in line with similar venues but the food was so nice. Got the Arnold burger and fries and was very happy. Exactly what I was craving. Classic country pub. Bring your close friends and let the experience cater to you. Had a great time.
Rating: 5 / 5
There for work again so we had a 2 bed flat lounge kitchen each had ensuite dry comfortable & clean , the staff were very friendly 👌 food spot on locals were very friendly. So be prepared for the opening times 12..2pm...5..10pm closed all day Wednesday we were drinking san miguel at around £5.50 pint they had various drinks but san might for us 10minz to town by car & it is in the middle of nowhere all in all enjoyable stay 😀
Rating: 5 / 5
Went to The Crown for a Father’s Day dinner with my daughter and her family. I had the mixed carvery of pork n turkey with roast potatoes and most of the veggies that were available I also had the mini delicious sausages which were very tasty, a must to try if you make a visit here and if they are on the menu! It was very busy due to the day but I felt that as we didn’t sit down down for the meal until 3:00pm it seemed that some of items had run out especially on the dessert menu with only, I think ‘sticky toffee pudding’ left. Other than that it was a good reasonably priced and tasty meal and well worth a visit, just get an earlier time to sit for your meal to try and ensure you get the offer of all available options you can have there! Will defiantly go back some other time to try some of the other menu options! Cannot comment on the rooms as we didn’t stay there.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Wessex Electricals
Wincombe Lane, Longmead Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury SP7 8PJ, UK | Electrician P: 01747 852878
Rating: 4.5 (89) Price Level:
I recently had to have my fuse box moved from up in the eaves to downstairs for safety and easier access. The lovely gents from Wessex Electrical came to do it. They were great. They kept me informed all the time, they were very polite and respectful of my home. Cleaned up any mess and basically did a fantastic job. It wasn't easy to move but they did it without complaining. Would definitely recommend Wessex Electricals, no job is too big or too small.
Rating: 5 / 5
Extremely kind and careful customer service department! Absolutely professionals with the calls arranging the suitable time, with the accuracy from the engineers at the days of the visits and the way how they completed their job! We were extremely satisfied and happy from their service! I could give my 100% recommendation to this company! Wish them all the very best in the future and it's been pleasure having them in my home!
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely fabulous company. Wonderful experience. More than amazing workman, best I've ever had. Highly recommend. 100 out of 10. Trudy Welch
Rating: 5 / 5
Job was done brilliantly, engineer showed up on time on the scheduled day, explained patiently what is going to be done and how long will it take. Very professional and polite, wonderful man! He took into consideration that english is not my first language and he made sure i understand him. We are very happy with the results. I'm very grateful for the preciseness of the job. Engineer left our property cleaned and ready to use, honestly we haven't seen such good work ethic from a very long time.
Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross - 277m away
- Esso - 288m away
- Wessex Group - 22m away
- Tesco Superstore - 408m away
- Hine Motors - Foray Motor Group - 73m away
The Walnut Tree Inn
Shaftesbury Rd, Mere, Warminster BA12 6BH, UK | Hotel P: 01747 861220
Rating: 4.5 (1133) Price Level:
Food ok carvery a hefty £17.95, chicken salad was lovely... Staff mostly young and didn't seem experienced., they were trying their best but need more guidance...some staff just looked unhappy...Wait to be served at carvery and deserts were brought out one at a time and slowly so some of us had nearly finished desert. Latte was warm . Pub very busy and noisy. Carvery meat lovely but some veg not brilliant, it was late afternoon so maybe first sitting would be better service.
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped into the Walnut Tree without a booking at lunchtime. We arrived at 12.00 and we were made very welcome by the staff and the new owners. The food was excellent, we both had the chicken BBQ melt with salad and chips. Quick service and the food was lovely and hot. We look forward to calling in on a Sunday to try out the carvery one day soon. All in all a super pub, great staff and a comfortable atmosphere. We are sure the new owners will make very good hosts.
Rating: 4 / 5
I dropped by one evening when I was too tired to drive home to refuel with a coffee.. and ended up staying for dinner! Wonderful food. Great service and enjoyed sitting in the well heated (some were saying too well heated!) sun room / conservatory. Nice atmosphere. Only had one hitch which was the automatic air freshener blasting off in the disabled toilet (downstairs) which set off my allergies -unlikely to be a problem for most people. But the staff were right on it, took my condition seriously (yay) and assisted me upstairs to the regular toilet. I requested that this issue could be resolved e.g. by enabling a manual mode for the air freshener and the member of staff assured me that this would be passed on.. Looking forward to another visit, when this particular problem is resolved. I hope! :)
Rating: 5 / 5
Bit of a long wait for food (Was on Saturday mind) food was absolutely fantastic quality and brilliant flavour. We got drinks fairly quickly. Service was very cheerful and accommodating, would return here. Easy to find. No loud music - able to actually talk at the dinner table which is a HUGE deal.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
The Stalls Cafe
Chestnut yard studios, Salisbury SP3 5NH, UK | Brunch Restaurant P: 07849 495592
Rating: 4.6 (142) Price Level:
What a gem of a place! Friendly staff, great coffee and breakfast and stunning venue/ atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
Best coffee for miles, in a county where it’s tricky to find a decent flat white. Coffee is advertised as ‘Aussie style’. At least four types of hot chocolate, made properly. Dogs and kids welcomed. Nice staff. Outdoor and in-barn seating
Rating: 4 / 5
Such a lovely cafe with the most friendly staff. Dogs are allowed and the Olympics was being shown on the TV. Our food was alright, but there wasn’t a huge choice on the menu. It looks as though the weekends have a bigger variety for food if that’s what you’re planning to come in for.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice place for a coffee stop and brunch. Fantastic ice cream milkshakes. Good flat white but was only slightly warm. Bit on the pricey side but overall a pleasant experience.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
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