Eype has been described as 'one of West Dorset's most beautiful villages', a bold claim in a county that is full of very beautiful villages! However, when you walk around viewing its pretty thatched cottages and delightful country gardens, you can soon understand why such a statement was made. Eype means "steep place" and its buildings can be traced back to the late eighteenth or early nineteenth centuries. Situated westwards along the coast from Bridport, Eype also boasts a stunningly attractive beach at Eype's Mouth Beach. This beautiful sand and gravel beach is backed by magnificent cliffs the most notable of which is the Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191m above sea level. Visitors can enjoy a meal at the New Inn at Eype, described as 'an excellent local'. Also on offer for lighter refreshment are the Eype Tea Gardens. There are many excellent camping facilities on offer in Eype, including the Eype House Caravan Park. For those who prefer a more solid roof over their heads, there is the Eype's Mouth Country Hotel. Set in a stunning location it provides the opportunity to walk along the Coastal Path and is ideal for the keen rambler, ornithologist, anthropologist or geologist.
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Eype's Mouth Country Hotel (0.30 miles)
Set in the small Dorset village of Eype, Eype's Mouth Country Hotel is a family run 18 bedroom hotel with superb sea views. The hotel occupies a unique position on the Heritage ... More
The Roundham House (1.10 miles)
Britmead House (1.16 miles)
The Bull Hotel (1.21 miles)
The George (1.22 miles)
Haddon House Hotel (1.31 miles)
At Haddon House Hotel in West Bay, West Dorset, we offer comfortable hotel accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, good food in a wonderful environment.
With a friendly bar offers superiour hotel accommodation in Bridport. Haddon House is ... More
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Bridport Arms (1.31 miles)
Bridport Arms is a Thatched Inn right on the beach at West Bay, an ideal base for walking, fishing and fossil hunting along the Jurassic coast line.Afterwards why not relax ... More
Bridge House Hotel (1.37 miles)
The BRIDGE HOUSE HOTEL is situated on the eastern edge of Bridport town centre, next to the River Asker and gardens which follow the river's course. It is a town house built in 1760 to ... More | visit websiteThe Loft (1.65 miles)
The Loft is a high quality self catering holiday apartment in the centre of Chideock, Dorset, a historic village within minutes of the beach at Seatown and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect for long or ... More | visit website
Rose Cottage (1.69 miles)
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