Luxury self-catering accommodation in Shipton Gorge

Sitting between Dorchester and Bridport and within only two miles of Burton Bradstock, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, Shipton Gorge is a pretty Dorset village boasting picturesque countryside vistas. Whilst there is no gorge, it is an interesting and pretty village with a thriving community spirit. A collection of thatched buildings, Saunders-Richardson woodland and a network of bridleways make a relaxing walking holiday where picture-perfect landscapes and views of the iconic Shipton Hill create the ultimate rejuvenating escape.

Shipton Gorge is a rural village just a short drive to the coast, allowing visitors to take part in a range of both country pursuits and water activities. Children will enjoy Chesil beach and its 18 miles of golden sand as they hunt for the famous Jurassic Coast fossils armed with buckets and spades. The internationally acclaimed Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester makes for an interesting visit where the pharaoh himself sits in prime position. Explore the local area by boat with a trip from West Bay. Dorset has all the makings for a family-friendly holiday.