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The Cider House is a holiday let with a difference. The result of a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Inspired by travel, a desire to share our little corner of Dorset with others, and a working life of being paid to nose around people's houses. We wanted to create a space which would be cool and calm for the summer and cosy and warm for the colder months.

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Lockdown birthday mini-break without leaving home...! Last night we checked-in to “The Cider House Hotel” - our own version of Fawlty Towers created, with a lot of fun, by our girls for Eddy’s birthday today. The staff were a little
...shepherd’s delight or everyone’s delight? Took a few minutes away from the world tonight to sit and watch the sun go down. It like we could all do with some rays of sunshine at the moment so let’s hope that the proverb rings true
Can’t think why but... if anyone is feeling the need to escape or hide away we have availability and a reduced price this weekend. Plenty of logs, fresh air, the first signs of spring and we even have toilet roll! Can book online via the link i
Cyclocross on our doorstep! Last weekend our local bike shop @bridportcycles hosted a cyclocross race as part of the @swcx_league series. We love cycling and cyclists are always welcome here at The Cider House but we had never been to a cyclocross ra
“Out” as a sourdough baker! - I’ve long felt that there is both mystery & stereotyping in male middle-aged sourdough baking. However recently I embraced this & shamelessly embarked on a quest to crack the sourdough enigma. E
On Saturday these three charming chaps were down on the Cobb in Lyme Regis shortly after dawn. They were watching and feeding some very characterful small birds which they told me were Turnstones. Although not unknown to visit the U.K. at this time o
Perfect end to a still clear and crisp weekend. Sunset at West Bay today. Just a wee bit cold on the ride back up the hill...! We have plenty of space for bike storage here and can give plenty of suggestions for some beautiful rides for cyclists of a
Stunning sunrise down at West Bay this morning. Thank you to these two for being the perfect silhouettes! . . #lovefordorset #westbay #bridport #visitdorset #jurassiccoast #dorsetlife #exploredorset #dorsetphotography #dramaticdorset #dorset #westdor
Legend has it that if you are looking for a husband then a prayer posted in one of the wishing holes in the doorway of St Catherine’s Chapel might be answered... It was looking beautifully moody early this morning with Chesil Beach and Portland
West Bay. Early morning walker. Will never bore of this view which constantly changes especially in the early light. . . #dorset #dorsetcoast #dorsetlife #exploredorset #visitdorset #lovefordorset #visitbritain #ukpotd #visituk #landscape #landscape
Maximalism meets Minimalism. On the left - “The Full Rousdon”. On the right - the simple espresso. Breakfast this morning with friends @therousdonvillagebakery - always different - never dull! Highly recommended to all our guests.
Fisherman in the stunning moody morning mist at dawn in West Bay today. #westbay #jurassiccoast #westdorset #dorset #dawn #landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #lovefordorset #dorsetlife #cliffs #fog #mist #morninglight #fisherman #broadchurch
Charmouth beach may look dramatic and moody in this shot but, despite October being just around the corner, it was sunny, happy and people filled place today. Definitely my favourite local beach for a long low-tide walk and a swim. The further you wa
We have a long and ever growing love affair with the Isle of Portland. There is hardly an inch of the place that has not in some way been touched by the hands of man yet the over-riding impression is of a wild and always wonderful place. Many thanks
Fossils galore yesterday on a circular family walk from Charmouth to Lyme Regis. There along the beach at low tide and back along the coast path. The coast path was diverted so e years back after a landslide so no longer really follows the coast howe
It has taken us almost 10 years of living here to finally get round to visiting the incredible bluebell display that pops up each year on Eype Down. Very special and great to combine with a coastal walk along the Jurassic Coast. Lovely walk from here
Today we were served by this friendly bevy of beauties manning the @washingpoolfarm stall at Bridport’s Saturday market. Alfie, Alan, Simon and George Holland are three generations of hard working farmers and you can visit their farm shop any d
Lyme Regis Gig Club passing the beautiful West Country Trading Ketch “Irene” anchored off Lyme this morning ready for the filming of Ammonite. The production team have been in Lyme for the last month working on an amazing set in town with
Even when the forecast suggests that the day may be best spent at home fun and games are to be had at the beach. For the volunteering section of her Duke of Edinburgh scheme our eldest daughter and a few friends have chosen to do an hour of beach cle