Do you, like us, want to see more of England than just London? Are you, unlike us, a bit nervous about driving, navigating, and in general, living in more rural England? Are you uncertain about finding a clean, modern cottage to live in, and even if you do, a local grocer, or how to use European appliances? Do you need more information on places to go in the English countryside? Do you just want an …
Dorset borders on the English Channel, and the coast in that area is called the “Jurassic Coast.” The coastal cliffs are said to display 150 million years of history in the layers of rock that are exposed along the coast, hence the name. The beauty of the coast is breathtaking.
First up is Lulworth Cove. Situated on the coast, the cove is a fine example of the effect of erosion on the various kinds …
Dorset, a beautiful county about ninety minutes’ drive west of London Heathrow Airport, includes the main towns of Dorchester, Shaftesbury, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Bridport. Dorset shares borders with Devon to the west, Somerset to the northwest, Wiltshire to the northeast and Hampshire to the East.
We have already described a lovely cottage in Shaftesbury, Updown Cottage, that we used to use when we visit Dorset. Shaftesbury is on the northern edge of the county, …
Our first foray into cottages was a few years ago when another couple travelled with us to England. We decided that it would be better for us to have a two bedroom cottage than to have to pay for two hotel rooms. So with that in mind, Marsha went on a search.
She found Updown Cottage and we knew by the information provided that it was going to be special. Updown Cottage is situated on …