Chideock lies on the A35 between Bridport and Lyme Regis. It is directly north of the coastal resort of Seatown and it is a part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Chideock is traditionally staunch Roman Catholic country and the Chideock martyrs were taken from Chideock House or Castle. It is now the Chideock House Hotel, complete with priest's holes. Cob and sandstone cottages, some of them with thatched roofs, fill the village making it a fine example of a picturesque old English village. In the 18th century, the coast between Seatown and Charmouth was the territory of the notorious Chideock Gang of local smugglers. The gangs' leader was known as 'The Colonel' and was almost certainly a local gent who had military training. The gang used the top of the 617 foot High Golden Cap as their lookout post. Visitors to Chideock should take in the beautiful St Giles church, which contains a black marble effigy of a knight from the 16th century. You can enjoy a meal at the George Inn on Main Street, alternatively there is the Clock House Inn. You could stay at Rose Cottage, a recently renovated character cottage that is one of the original cottages of the village.
Pub and Bar
Anchor Inn
George Inn
The Clockhouse Inn
Self-Catering
Shops
Bay Tree Tea Rooms
Wills Burgundy
Places to Stay near Chideock
The Loft (0.08 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
Seahill (0.65 miles)
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The little country lane beside this delightful thatched cottage ends at the sea, just 1 2 mile away, where visitors will find a friendly beachside pub and ... More
Eype's Mouth Country Hotel (1.80 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 Bull Hotel (2.67 miles)
Bridge House Hotel (2.86 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 George (2.89 miles)
Bridport Arms (2.95 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
Haddon House Hotel (2.97 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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Stonebarrow Manor (3.17 miles)
Stonebarrow Manor is ideally placed for day excursions into East Devon or east to the Georgian town of Bridport and “Hardy” country to Dorchester. There are several beaches nearby and ... More
Shave Cross Inn (3.22 miles)
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