Best Places and Services in Tarrant crawford, Dorset (2025)

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The Boathouse

Quay Rd, Christchurch BH23 1BU, UK

4.4 (2,591 reviews)
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P: 01202 480033

Loved the outdoor trailer style coffee shop, lovely service and tasty cakes and coffee at a reasonable price. Inside the restaurant looks like it would be a great place for an evening meal and I shall return to try. Also a fantastic location with public toilets nearby and parking nearby.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A really nice and welcoming atmosphere. Heaters on, rain outside - a very cosy vibe. They offer good portion sizes, and were accommodating with swapping a few items out for others, good quality food in general . I would definitely recommend a breakfast here.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

5 Stars Popped into The Boathouse on a Saturday afternoon with my mother and father for a spontaneous meal. We received a warm welcome and were seated straight away, which was a lovely start to our visit. We opted for the set menu, which included French onion soup, Christmas turkey, and dessert. Every dish was delicious, and the flavors really stood out. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. A wonderful experience overall—we’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely restaurant in beautiful Christchurch. We had brunch here, and it was lovely. The staff were all accommodating and friendly. We had avocado on toast, eggs benedict, and breakfast bap and it was gorgeous. Prices were also very good and reasonable. Highly recommended and would go again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • 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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Christchurch Priory - 136m away
  • Christchurch Priory Car Park - 68m away
  • Red House Museum and Gardens - 127m away
  • The Regent - 290m away
  • Christchurch Sailing Club - 186m away
The Blue Pool

Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR, UK

4.4 (2,303 reviews)

P: 01929 558150

Went there as part of a new trail race and a great location. The pool is still blue all year so never disappointed, but obviously better when weather is clear. Great walks around. Good cafe. Well family priced.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely scenic spot that's well worth the visit. Very relaxing and pretty. Nice place for family, kids, dogs or just pleasant walk round on your own. Cheerful, friendly and helpful guy in ticket office and pleasant staff in cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed the place. Nice little plant shop, Ice cream shop and gift shop. Easy access loos. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place for a day out. Walks were clear and easy to stroll. The rope bridge was great fun. The views across the pool are stunning in a number of viewpoints. I guess when the azaleas are flowering it is absolutely beautiful. There's a nice cafe and lovely gift shop. I only wish we had visited before but will be back again before long

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place to go for a stroll with much of the area covered by a forest canopy. Lovely little café which was reasonably priced with an amazing outlook onto the lake. Took a pram with my newborn with a fairly accessible route around the Blue Poole. Many of the other trails have steps to access so will use a baby carrier next time.

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  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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The Crown Hotel

West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ, UK

4.3 (1,653 reviews)
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P: 01258 456626

Had the Veal schnitzel served with an anchove, fried egg, green beans, mashed potato and some very tasty gravy. The gravy was so nice that I asked for a little extra and the friendly staff duly obliged. All in all a very enjoyable meal.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This hotel is such a fabulous hotel, great location, good sized room/bathroom, great sized bed & soft fluffy towels. To add to this, the food was delicious, fantastic service and staff are friendly, helpful and all with a smile. We stayed Friday night and had an early engagement, Christine made sure our dinner was on time and made sure we had everything before finishing her shift. Honestly, what a lovely lady. She was just as helpful and cheerful the next morning. The lamb dinner in the evening was absolutely delicious 😋 The complimentary glass of Prosecco and half a beer was a fabulous touch… not advertised enough. Luckily we found a voucher in the room. And the choice of breakfast was amazing. We had smashed avo on toasted sourdough, seasoned with a hint of lemon, pesto leaves, chilly flakes and a perfect poached egg on the side… all done to perfection… well done to whoever made that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And for once the tea in the teapot was actually boiling, so I had a hot cup of tea with my breakfast… again perfect! One small thing… a little more light in the bathroom or in the bedroom with a good mirror for us older ladies would be helpful!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Every single member of the team at The Crown Blandford have gone out of their way to accommodate our large family group. The food has been exceptional as are the rooms which are beautiful and spotless. The food at every meal has been amazing. At dinner, every single plate for our large group came out at the same time and was piping hot and delicious. We were well looked after and checked in on regularly. The welcome is warm and friendly and every part of our requests were accommodated including providing an accessible room for a family member needing a lift and a room with support. Reception did a great job of coordinating our group and helping with all of our requests. The bar staff also did really well to help us as we ordered drinks throughout the day. Thank you so much to everyone at The Crown ! We are very grateful and can’t wait to bring our family group back to see you !

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my husband got married here in April and it was honestly the most perfect day we could have possibly imagined! Laura (best wedding planner ever) went above and beyond to make sure it was perfect, nothing was too much to ask. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue 🤍

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

My wife and I booked for one night's stay at the Crown Hotel recently, as it looked very nice and the price was more competitive than other hotels within this region. It's a beautifully maintained Georgian building in nice location, offering us easy access to numerous locations we wanted to visit in Dorset. We needed a second night's stay added, which was sorted out very easily and all prices, including our breakfast were clarified at reception. The staff were all pleasantly professional and the food choice was very good and of high quality. The room was clean, with a touch of character in line with age of building and had everything to make our stay comfortable. We were disturbed on second night by another guest's barking dog, although this was brief. Parking space is abundant and easy to access. There's also a very big beer garden outside hotel, which looked a popular feature in the sunny weather. Overall, generally pleased with our stay at the Crown and would recommend to others.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • 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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Morrisons - 92m away
  • The Greyhound - 115m away
  • China China - 35m away
  • Marsh & Ham Car Park (Entrance) - 86m away
  • Costa Coffee - 155m away
The Worlds End, Almer

Almer, Blandford Forum DT11 9EW, UK

4.4 (1,761 reviews)
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P: 01929 459036

We stopped off for lunch here between destinations based on Google reviews and it did not disappoint. Great setting - a real gastro pub. Thatched. Very rustic decor. Lovely staff - very accommodating - and fabulous food. Great value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Service with a smile and a jolly atmosphere inside. Visited for food only and did not stay overnight. My partner and I both had the house burger which was to die for! A solid and tasty beef patty in a toasted bun with a bucket of fries is always a winner! 🍔 🤩 Passing visit for a quick stop to eat after a long drive. Easy access with plenty of parking.Was busy when we visited so service was slower than we would normally expect. Slightly on the more pricey side.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

very nice clean welcoming pub,food a tad expensive and not a huge choice,well cooked and presented.we only had a shared lunch and at over £30.00 for two weeks only drank soda and lime.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a family meal today. Seven of us. Some chose from the Christmas menu and some not. The food was delicious and hot. The service was great too. They were happy to allow us to pay for what each couple had. There were crackers on the table and they were fab, each had the usual hat and joke in but it was the little gift that was lovely. We each had a cardboard tree decoration which could be easily assembled and was very sturdy. This was our second year for our meet up and we shall be going again next year.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

WOW what a beautiful pub, great service and very good food. Perfect stop off. Also allows dogs inside. Thanks for a great visit. Will definitely be back when we head West again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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The Udder Farm Shop

Manor Farm, Front St, East Stour, Gillingham SP8 5LQ, UK

4.4 (1,568 reviews)

P: 01747 838899

Great experience as a place, but also in the restaurant and in the store I would like to find things of very good quality, not just the basic one. The bread for breakfast can be one from a local bakery not a frozen baguette or the store could also sell organic milk in cartons not in plastic bottle or a yogurt in a jar not just plastic buckets...etc. Overall it was good with skilled and kind staff.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

A huge thank you to Jude for all her care and attention to detail in putting together our order of 15 Christmas Hampers as gifts for our staff. Top quality products, beautifully displayed. Very grateful. Hope to be back next year.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great farm shop and very good restaurant, but has gotten incredibly busy. The farm shop is excellent, with a great butcher's counter and great selection of fruit & veg, as well as lots of posh nibbles. The restaurant is very reliable, decent food and good service. The only downside is that, with the large additional seating area they added to the restaurant, the whole place can get very busy. On a Saturday lunchtime we were lucky to snag the very last parking spot left in both the main and the *overflow* car parks.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I could have spent endless hours pouring over everything in the shop. It’s a beauty to behold in the eyes of an American. There are assortments of wonderful pastries, cakes, cookies and breads. All types of condiments and sauces. An extensive meat counter with varieties of meat and fish (I regret to say my sausage and bacon from there were immediately seized upon my return to the US). Of course there are cheeses, spreads, pate and a great frozen section of many items including ready meals. The staff was friendly and the items I was able to enjoy (like the smoked trout terrine and a steak & kidney pie) were absolutely amazing

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A huge, varied menu with very tasty, generous portions of food in a nice setting. A bit too easy to spend quite a lot of money! Great location with children when the weather is ok as there's a big field with football goals and some play equipment.

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Fitness By Design - 7m away
The Trough

Stone Ln, Yeovil BA21 4NU, UK

4.4 (556 reviews)
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P: 01935 413027

went for a birthday meal food was amazing, decor was eccentric, staff were friendly and lovely to speak to the food did take a while to arrive due to issues in the kitchen on the day but the staff apologised and explained this seeing the animals in the fields outside after the meal was a nice surprise overall highly recommend

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Farmyard - 164m away
  • The Co-operative Food - 482m away
The View

Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DE, UK

4.4 (586 reviews)
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P: 01305 839888

Had a stop here on a visit to Weymouth. Have to say the food was lovely - better than some of the more expensive places I've been to recently. Fantastic views of the beach, as well. Good honest food, reasonably priced. Give it a go!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

It is difficult to compare a beach side café with others, but they work very hard indeed in the holiday months, and deserve plenty of praise.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place always worth a visit when in the area. Couldn't ask for a better place to have some lunch or just a nice cold cider. Keep up the good work.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hi Team, Very professional customer service. Polite & very cheerful. Food is very tasty. A Good Cuppa ! Work extremely hard. Above & Beyond. Amazing " View "

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Marks and Spencer - 68m away
  • Costa Coffee - 65m away
  • The William Henry - JD Wetherspoon - 80m away
  • The Black Dog Weymouth - 52m away
  • Fossil Beach - 51m away
The Cockerel

Gussage All Saints, Nr. Wimborne BH21 5ET, UK

4.4 (320 reviews)
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P: 01258 840550

We have just met some friends for Sunday lunch at The Cockerel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had a lovely table that was not crowded or too close to other people. The Sunday roast was excellent. Beautifully cooked beef, six veg , roast potatoes and an enormous Yorkshire pudding. The vegetarian option was a mushroom and spinach wellington which was really tasty. We all had sweets which were equally good. We will definitely make the trip out to this fantastic pub again. Thank you

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A lovely lunch, returning as we did after experiencing a splendid group dinner a few weeks earlier. The Lobster bisque is wonderful. A community run pub in a quiet Dorset village. Ideal.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The Cockerel is an absolutely pub located out the back of wimbourne. It’s nicely hidden away but a lovely location to be. The pubs service was amazing, the bar tender was funny and charismatic and was a joy to be served by. The food was incredible, great prices and really tasty! There was also a fire on for the duration of our meal which gave the pub a really nice atmosphere. The pub is quite small so make sure to book in advance!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very tastefully decorated and homely village pub. We had Sunday lunch which was very well presented and taste lovely. Staff really helpful and good natured. Lovey warm greeting from the owner, Margaret, on arrival. Kids potions available. Very enjoyable.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stayed at the cockerel for a night when exploring the new forest. This is THE BEST spot for an authentic pub. Hosts were really welcoming and loved the quirky features inside and out. Food was also delicious! Wish I could give more stars!!!! 10/10

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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The Olive Branch

6 East Borough, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1PF, UK

4.1 (1,943 reviews)
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P: 01202 884686

Had a function here yesterday and it was absolutely brilliant. Staff attentive, nothing too much trouble. Chap in charge of our function was helpful and friendly. Food was hot and on time despite several covers. Thank you so very much.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great pub....a gold star in the heart of Badger Beer....helpful staff....quirky layout....modern yet comfy and old....food was amazing especially the chicken gravy....defo come again❤️🍒❤️

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

If you are ever looking for a very honest , great food, excellent customer service and experience then you're in luck. As well as the food choices the staff really make your visit here memorable, and they are the key element that will make you want to revisit the Olive Branch again and again. Thanks to Gregg and his team at Olive Branch.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Great service, lovely friendly vibe and food was delicious. Had a great table on the raised area by the kitchen and looking forward to coming back!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • 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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Allendale Community Centre - 108m away
  • Co-op Food - Wimborne - Crown Mead - 177m away
  • The Tivoli Theatre - 139m away
  • Topogigio - 55m away
  • Museum of East Dorset - 137m away
The True Lovers Knot

Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum DT11 9JG, UK

4.1 (622 reviews)
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P: 01258 452209

Atmosphere nice, waitress lovely and friendly. £17 for a double gin and a pint seemed steep. Food delicious however not much as to portion size. I would come back if the menu was a bit more wider, not much choice. I only liked 2 things on the menu, would love to see jacket potatoes as an option with a side salad! Too hot for hot meals this year of the year.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for meal, mother and myself, Mum had Fish & chips, I had Sausage, mash, peas, onions & gravy, very tasty, both enjoyed our meals. In again for Christmas Eve meal, so looking forward to a set Christmas 3 course dinner.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Having passed The True Lovers Knot many times we had a chance to stop off there today. It’s a true old fashion pub with a log burner which was alight and we were lucky enough to get a table right next to it. We were hoping to have a Sunday roast. Because we hadn’t booked a table we thought we were out of luck. However they were very accommodating and said we could have the table till 14.30 which was fantastic. We ordered two roast turkey dinners which come with all the trimmings and was absolutely delicious. You definitely won’t leave feeling hungry. We will definitely return but make sure we book. Thank you.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food is lovely, we had 3 courses. Very welcoming pub. Staff are friendly and helpful, cute room too, a little chilly but the heater works. Would stay again!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in here with kids on way back from the beach. I'm old fashioned and do appreciate the bar staff giving it some 'I'll be with you in a moment' patter when I approached the bar. Acknowledgement. Nice. The service was friendly and more importantly the lemonades and shandy were ice cold. Kids could happily play on the crazy golf style gravel at the top of the beer garden. Can't comment on rooms or food but it felt a good place to be.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall - 268m away

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