Sitting on a cliff overlooking Dorset‘s sweeping Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay, The Seaside Boarding House is a true treasure on the Jurassic Coast.

Inspired by classic British Edwardian hotels and the Cape Cod paintings of Edward Hopper, this antidote to city life was the brainchild of the creators of London’s Groucho Club and exudes the quality you’d expect from such provenance.

This is especially in evidence in the restaurant. Whether you’re visiting for a long lunch, intimate dinner for two, or a six-course banquet with all the bells and whistles, the menus celebrate modern British cuisine and local produce.

Dishes such as locally landed turbot with slow-cooked kohlrabi and green peppercorn hollandaise champion seasonal produce from Dorset’s farms, smallholdings and fishing boats.

When the sun’s shining, the restaurant’s large patio doors are flung open, although on balmy days you might prefer a seat on the terrace overlooking Chesil Beach. It’s a popular spot for a signature cocktail, glass of fizz or a nightcap under the stars.

The restaurant also plays host to occasional guest-chef dinners with culinary names such as Hector Henderson, Jeremy Lee, Julius Roberts, Angus D Birditt and El Pastor.

Extend your visit with a stay in one of the smart sea-view rooms. Art lovers will be in seventh heaven amid nautical paintings and a collection of Peter Blake prints on loan from a London gallery.

Trencherman’s tip

Don’t miss cocktail hour – between 5pm and 6pm every day – when selected cocktails and Prosecco are just £5.