Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>A laid-back, pretty town with a bit of an arty feel, Beaminster has an attractive conservation area around the market square, is surrounded by lush countryside and not far from the sea. There&#8217;s a lot to like here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="2048" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n.jpg" alt="Brassica Beaminster" class="wp-image-101186" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/438060366_18429506569024274_6978031755117336601_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brassica</figcaption></figure>



<p>You&#8217;ve got two very good restaurants within spitting distance of each other:  the Mediterranean-influenced <a aria-label="Brassica, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://brassicarestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica</a> in the market square, founded by Cass Titcombe of Spitalfield&#8217;s Canteen; and <a aria-label="The Ollerod (opens in a new tab)" href="https://theollerod.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ollerod</a>, a hotel and restaurant with a classically based menu owned by Silvana Bandini, formerly GM of The Pig-near Bath. Both champion local produce and offer constantly changing, Michelin-listed menus. </p>



<p>The newish kid on the block is the Walled Garden Restaurant at the beautifully restored country house <a href="https://parnhampark.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parnham Park</a> (they also hold workshops and events, from beekeeping to lunch with the likes of Cath Kidston). Cilla &amp; Camilla&#8217;s little suntrap courtyard <a href="https://www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk/index.php/beaminster-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">café</a> is the place to go for coffee, cakes or a glass of wine, with or without a light lunch (and you must try their bacon sarnies).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="2247" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32.jpg" alt="Cilla and Camilla Beaminster Dorset" class="wp-image-109992" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-534x800.jpg 534w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-668x1000.jpg 668w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-267x400.jpg 267w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-768x1150.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/PHOTO-2025-07-07-21-02-32-1367x2048.jpg 1367w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cilla &amp; Camilla</figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s a butcher, a baker and for candlesticks try good ol&#8217; fashioned hardware store <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Larcombes-of-Beaminster-100054391485624/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Larcombes</a>, or <a href="https://www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk/index.php/beaminster/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cilla &amp; Camilla</a>, which sells gorgeous homeware, clothes and gifts (this is just one of their several Dorset stores). There&#8217;s a greengrocer for veg, and more food and homeware at the brilliant <a aria-label="Brassica Mercantile (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.brassicamercantile.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica Mercantile</a>, which won Best Lifestyle Store in Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol in the Muddy Awards 2024. Check out <a aria-label="Rambling Rose (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.ramblingroseflowers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rambling Rose</a> for floristry, or <a href="https://www.grovesnurseries.co.uk/little-groves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Groves</a> nursery if you&#8217;re growing your own. <a href="https://www.beaminsterbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Books</a> is a great independent. <a href="https://salononthesquare.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salon on the Square</a> for hair and beauty is a past winner of Best Hair Salon &amp; Best Beauty Salon in Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol in the Muddy Awards. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>You&#8217;re well set up here, with GP surgeries, dentist, chiropractor, yoga and pilates classes. Join Beaminster Ramblers for some company on the gorgeous local walks. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The annual summer <a href="https://www.beaminsterfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Festival</a> and a scarecrow summer challenge trail brings everyone together. Play cricket or tennis, or join the library. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1002" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456.jpg" alt="Mapperton House beaminster, dorset" class="wp-image-118980" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/06/Mapperton-House-DSC03456-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Mapperton House</figcaption></figure>



<p>Find out about local history at the little <a href="https://beaminstermuseum.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Museum</a>. <a aria-label="Mapperton House, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mapperton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mapperton House,</a> home to the Earl of Sandwich, is a Jacobean manor house with lush Italianate gardens and cafe, Wildlands (a new rewilding project) and events throughout the year – well worth a mooch. The <a href="https://furleighestate.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Furleigh Estate</a> and its award-winning sparking wine is just out of town at Salway Ash. The coast&#8217;s only about six miles away. Race you to the sea!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>The annual summer <a href="https://www.beaminsterfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Festival </a>of music, theatre, art and literature attracts international performers as well as those just starting out. Your chance to spot a rising star. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>There are lots of period properties around the centre of town and attractive new areas of housing beyond. The average selling price over the past year was £333,096, with detached homes selling for an average £470,514, semis for £320,541 and terraced for £241,857. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68.jpg" alt="house for sale beaminster dorset" class="wp-image-111066" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/beaminster-a44f16e9-c244-4f76-ad13-05541d46cc68-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.symondsandsampson.co.uk/property/34046324/dt8/beaminster/north-street/end-of-terrace-house/6-bedrooms" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grade II-listed 4-bed family home</a> with 2 bed apartment &amp; commercial unit, £825,000</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>In the most recent Ofsted reports <a href="https://beaminsterpre-school.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster Pre-Schoo</a>l was rated Outstanding and nearby <a href="https://www.mostertonpreschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mosterton Pre-school</a> was rated Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scho-ols">SCHO<strong>OLS</strong></h2>



<p>There are state primaries in the village and the secondary <a href="https://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beaminster School</a> has been rated Good. The independent Perrott Hill Prep is about 7 miles away. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Beaminster features as Emminster in Thomas Hardy&#8217;s <em>Tess of the d&#8217;Urbevilles</em>. Martin Clunes is the resident celeb. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Five miles to Crewkerne station then London Waterloo in about 3 hrs. </p>



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