The best restaurants in Maiden Newton West Dorset South West

Blanche and her team could not have been more helpful for our walking group of 16. Because of the numbers we had arranged in advance so that they knew the dishes we were ordering. To our delight they all arrived swiftly and deliciously soon after we rested our weary legs at the outdoor tables in this glorious location. One of Dorset's best cafes in one of its loveliest rural spots. The Dorset Wildlife Trust staff on hand were knowledgeable and friendly too. Long may Kingcombe thrive.

We were really impressed with the food Cathy served us. It was a surprise for my mum’s 60th and did not disappoint. Cathy was so accommodating to our specific needs and provided such friendly service. We would definitely recommend.

I stopped for a cup of coffee when road works held up progress. I got the sort of genuine friendly service you don't get in chains and a great cup of coffee too, which I had in the little garden at the back of the shop. I loved the place and would definitely return.

What a gem! We stayed from 5-12 Aug- 4 adults and 2 children ages 7 and 10. The cottage is next to the river Frome- we saw Swans, a heron, water voles, ducks, moorhens, butterflies and bats! Great for us townies! The cottage , although old in exterior, is full of mod cons in interior. It should be noted that we stayed in the ‘heatwave’ and the cottage was so cool! The kitchen is fab, so well equipped- chefs would have a field day! The little patio outside has a charcoal bbq and extra chairs/loungers- this leads to a narrow riverside garden. The lounge is so comfortable, with a smart tv - Netflix etc… upstairs, 3 bedrooms, a smaller truckle bedroom ( 2 single beds, if required) a double bedroom and a fab king size bedroom with a compact en suite. Also upstairs is the family bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower. The Welcome pack was the best ever… Prosecco, milk, bread, chutney, butter, sweets for the kiddlies, chew for our Cava-Jack terrier. It was well equipped with toilet rolls, dishwasher tabs, washing machine tabs, fairy liquid and hand wash- never known this before! This is mainly down to Clare, the next door housekeeper, who is friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. The local chip shop ( 2 doors up) is open on a Thurs/Fri snd the pub, the Chalk and Cheese is a very “locals” pub, serving ‘pub grub’ we were made welcome one night when we enjoyed a meal There is a lovely park next to the Village hall/ cemetery, that our grandkids loved. Would recommend trips to corfe castle on the steam train from Swanage, Lyme Regis and Mudeford. A fab week.would definitely recommend this holiday home.

Really pleased to see the Chalk and Cheese open again! (Last time we stayed in the area it was closed) We ate there a few times in the week we stayed nearby. It’s a great pub (dog friendly) with a warm welcome, good beer and really good food! Thanks to Saxon and the team for looking after us!

We had the best ploughman’s lunch we have ever had. It was delicious. We had beef that didn’t look like plastic and some tasty cheeses. We also had some really good chutneys, not just Branston pickle. Would really recommend the ploughman’s. This was all served by friendly, helpful staff.