THIS tiny hamlet nestled on the coast of Dorset is Seatown, which despite it’s beauty, is often forgotten about as a staycation destination.
Seatown is part of the well-known Golden Cap coastline so it has beautiful views and even an award-winning pub right on the beach.
The Anchor Inn pub is a stone’s throw away from the sand[/caption]
The hamlet is part of the Golden Cap Jurassic coastline in Dorset[/caption]
Home to only 600 people, the little hamlet has a tea room, a few shops, cafes and a very well-known pub.
The Anchor Inn in Seatown is right on the beach and has won several awards.
They won Visit England Tourism Pub of the Year in 2017, they scooped up the Best Pub in Dorset in 2018 and Best Destination Pub in Dorset & Somerset in 2021.
The seaside pub is run by independent brewery, Palmers. The brewery is just up the road and is one of the oldest in the UK.
One reviewer on Tripadvisor said the The Anchor Inn is an “excellent spot, a hidden pub down beautiful country lanes” and added it “opens up to a beautiful sea view and of golden cap”.
There are three boutique bedrooms at The Anchor Inn too for anyone wanting to stay right on the front with prices starting at £150 and include breakfast.
Seatown is also a popular destination for fossil hunters as it lies on the Jurassic Coastline.
High erosion rates affecting the cliffs mean there are often fossils to be discovered on the beach.
While the cliffs are beautiful and can be explored, they come with a warning not to get too close to the edge as there have been cliff falls in recent years.
There was substantial rockfall in 2021 and 2023 after dry weather and cracking on the cliffs.
Seatown cliffs have suffered from erosion and have suffered landslides[/caption]
Seatown also has a smuggling history with the cove below The Anchor Inn being a popular spot.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the village was used to bring contraband into the country due to high tax rates.
The old smugglers’ cottages are said to have since fallen into the sea.
The neighbouring town of Seatown is Chideock where you can explore the Chideock Manor Gardens and their two pubs, Clockhouse Inn, and The George Inn.
Along coastline you’ll find the island of Portland – although it’s not actually an island as it is connected by a road.
There’s not a lot to do on the island, but it’s the perfect place for a photo opportunity.
The views over the English Channel are unbeatable, especially if you take the 152 steps to the top of the lighthouse.
Best beaches for fossil hunting in the UK
The Jurassic Coast is famous for finding fossils, and here are the best places to go digging…
Any fossil finders should make a beeline for Lyme Regis, which is often dubbed the Jurassic Coast’s fossil capital thanks to English fossil collector Mary Anning.
Other prime fossil hunting spots include Kimmeridge Bay, a sheltered and secluded bay that’s a mixture of pebbles and sand.
There’s also Ringstead Bay, an unspoilt beach that’s backed by farmland and cliffs. Charmouth, a village in Dorset, is another prime location for fossil hunting.
A trip to the Jurassic Coast isn’t complete without seeing Durdle Door – one of the area’s most well-known landmarks.
There’s another award-winning beach in Dorset less than an hour away from Seatown.
And why you should book a break to Cranborne and Weymouth.
There are lots of fossils to be discovered on the banks of Seatown[/caption]
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