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South Perrott lies amid the green hills, heaths and forests of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This ancient village lies near the banks of the River Parrett, two miles southeast of Crewkerne. Take a wander from your holiday cottage in South Perrott, and you will discover a peaceful rural community. The narrow lanes running through the village are lined with hedgerows and dotted with farm buildings and stone cottages. In the heart of South Perrott, the Coach and Horses is a cosy pub serving a range of ciders, ales and excellent food. On the village's southern edge, the Parish Church of St Mary dates back to the 13th century, with an imposing tower decorated with gargoyles.

Exterior of a 1930s Dorset house and garden in Dorset with a large lawn
Downside, South Perrott
South Perrott
Dorset
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

This comfortable family cottage on a working farm near Beaminster sleeps six in two bedrooms. It has a sunny conservatory, cosy spaces, farm-fresh eggs, and an open fire. The farm lies on the borders of Dorset and Somerset, within easy reach of Beaminster and the Jurassic Coast.

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The town of Crewkerne is a must-see on self-catering holidays in South Perrot, with fine medieval architecture and a variety of independent businesses to peruse. In neighbouring North Perrott, a short drive or a walk through the countryside from holiday cottages in South Perrott, the neigbouring village of North Perrott has a farm shop where you can pick up the finest local produce and another charming pub, the Manor Arms. A walk through the wildflower meadows of White Vine Farm is highly recommended, with more than 100 species of plants and the chance to spot rare butterflies. The Parrett Trail passes the village on its 50-mile route along the banks of the River Parrett.

A scenic drive southward from South Perrot will bring you to the Jurassic Coast, where you will discover stunning beaches and towering cliffs where dinosaur fossils are hidden. To the north of North Perrott, the Somerset Levels are an unspoiled stretch of flat wetlands, woods and fields crisscrossed by rivers and streams. The area is dotted with picturesque villages, such as Martock, known for its stonemasonry, woodwork and silversmithing businesses.