Bridport is a market town in West Dorset, located between the West Dorset hills and the Jurassic Coast. Bridport is famous for its rope making and net making with the Bridport Museum showcasing this heritage. Bridport has a great high street with a range of of independent shops, cafes and art galleries as the town has a long history in the arts. There are weekly markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays with fresh local produce on offer as well as antiques and crafts that reflect the thriving local arts scene. The landscape around Bridport is a patchwork of green hills and valleys with the River Brit flowing through. Nearby is West Bay, famous for its cliffs set by the beach and the location for the TV series Broadchurch.
There are a good number of holiday cottages to choose from in Bridport and the surrounding villages from traditional farmhouses to cosy cottages, a lot of the holiday homes around Bridport are traditional homes built in the local stonework. If you want a holiday cottage near the sea and by a thriving town with some great restaurants and galleries, Bridport is ideal. There are a good number of local holiday parks in Bridport and West Bay as well if you are looking for a caravan or lodge holiday. The selection of holiday homes here tends to be more traditional than ulrta modern and this reflects the nature of the area, very laid back witha relaxing feel and the beach is just over a mile away.
