Although we may all like to kid ourselves into thinking that the British summertime will be sunshine and blue sky every day unfortunately this is not always the case, thankfully Dorset is full of great things to do should you encounter a rainy day

Don’t be put off by the steep fell passes and lake trails, you don’t have to put your hiking boots on to explore the Lake District National Park!

If you are becoming increasingly frustrated and overloaded with this 24/7 endless technology driven life, then why not escape to the country and unplug.  Choosing a

Here at the Good Life Cottage company we are lucky enough to look after 3 historical properties located in the small hamlet of Clappersgate; Wayside Cottage, Croft Cottage and the Old Dairy.

The scent of hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts in the frosty air, fairy lights glowing softly in the trees and the sound of traditional Christmas carols floating from Scandinavian style wooden chalets selling sparkly wares.

For those of you that are interested in the Arts and Craft movement a visit to Blackwell House is a must. The Arts and Craft movement was inspired by the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris with a revival of traditional handicrafts.

Did you know some of the best Famous Five books such as ‘Five on Treasure Island’, ‘Five Go to Mystery Moor’ and ‘Five Have a Mystery to Solve’ were based in Dorset?

Red Squirrels are one of the UK's best loved species and thanks to careful conservation and habitat management numbers appear to be on the rise.

A trip through the woods can be a balm to the soul at any time of year. In the spring you can walk through carpets of wildflowers, and in summer you can enjoy their leafy coolness.