I was last in Dorset, um, about 30 years ago and what I remember most is standing at the end of the a spit of land jutting into the water (known as “the cobb”) in Lyme Regis, looking wistfully back toward shore – of course mimicking Meryl Streep in the movie “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” which was set and filmed there. Should I return, I’ll keep these tips from a recent NYT story in mind:
– Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis;
– Hix Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis – “arguably the best restaurant” in Dorset. book ahead.
– In the town of Mudeford – The Black house has apartments for rent.
– In Weymouth, Perry’s Restaurant (although I’ll skip the venison in favor of the sea bass)
– Drive to the Isle of Portland and walk along Chesil Beach (I’ve read the novel of the same name by Ian McEwan)
TakeBetsywithyou 