The entire area is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and is ideal for long walks or a relaxed seaside holiday. This area is part of the coast which has just been awarded World Heritage Site Status for its internationally important geology, fossils and geomorphology. It's England's first natural World Heritage Site, this award puts this coast alongside sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. It is about a mile and a half to the sea and there are a variety of beaches to choose from ranging from sandy beaches at West Bay and Lyme Regis to small coves at Eype and Chideock. (See links page for more information about our "Jurassic Coast").

Bridport, the nearest town, is a mile and a half away and has large street markets twice a week of fruit and vegetables, antiques, bric-a-brac and local crafts. Bridport Leisure Centre is well equipped for indoor swimming, squash, badminton, weight training etc and there are golf, horse riding, sailing and diving facilities within easy reach. There is a wide choice of restaurants and good pubs including one in Symondsbury only one hundred metres from the Manor.