THE PIG–on the beach
With sweeping views across Dorset’s sandy coastlines, this mellow yellow house in Studland Bay is an enchanting find
Area: Dorset
The Fox Inn
A thatched 17th-century pub is the new addition to Mark Hix’s collection of Dorset dining experiences
Tom’s Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is one of the region’s prettiest holiday resorts and this new Marine Parade restaurant makes the most of the town’s buzzing beachside vibe
Three Horseshoes Pub & Kitchen
Swing by this village pub for excellent restaurant-quality dishes served in an environment where you don’t have to dress to the nines to eat well
The Oyster & Fish House
Beautifully fresh fish and seafood is matched with carefully chosen seasonal ingredients produced through long-established relationships
The Fontmell
This charming village inn is naturally split into two dining areas by a babbling brook which flows between the cosy bar and smarter restaurant
The Club House
Old meets new at this Chesil Beach bungalow bistro (a former Olympic-pool clubhouse) with its preppy New England vibe
Acorn Inn
This 16th-century coaching inn ticks all the “classic rural pub” boxes thanks to its log fires, oak panelling and bare beams
Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant
The Alexandra Hotel sits high on the hill above Lyme Regis and, in summer, diners find themselves drawn to a post-postprandial stroll through the gardens
