Places to Pause: Wild Toller, West Dorset

Places to Pause: Wild Toller, West Dorset

Dorset holds a special significance for us, as it is home to our lab where all our products are meticulously crafted. Amidst this cherished landscape, we recently discovered a gem – Wild Toller at Toller Fratrum.

Tucked into a gentle fold of the Dorset hills, this shepherd’s hut invites you to step away from urgency and into a slower rhythm.

Crafted by hand and with care, this space offers everything you need for an unhurried countryside retreat – a king-size bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a log-fired hot tub fed with fresh spring water. Even the bathroom is thoughtfully finished: with marigold tiles, a rain shower, and Reia products to make your stay feel quietly restorative.

Below, we’ve gathered a few of our favourite nearby places to eat, wander, and simply be.

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To Eat & Drink

Brassica, Beaminster
An understated dining room serving elegant, seasonal dishes made with Dorset produce. Voted in the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Local Restaurants, this spot won’t disappoint.

The Ollerod, Beaminster
A charming restaurant-with-rooms in a 13th-century building. Thoughtful modern cooking in a cosy yet pared-back setting.

Rise, West Bay
Beside the water, with light, fresh dishes and a relaxed mood – perfect for a late brunch or an unhurried coffee.

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To Walk & Watch

Burton Bradstock (Hive Beach)
Dramatic cliffs, shingle beach, and wide Dorset skies. There’s also a no-frills café for coffee or fish, if you want to make it a day trip.

Eype Beach
A little wilder than its neighbours, with a raw, quiet charm.

Chesil Beach
Endless and elemental – ideal for a contemplative walk where you can listen to the wind and sea.

West Bay
Golden cliffs that rise steeply from shingle. Busy in summer, but still striking in quieter moments.

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To Wander & Notice

Mapperton Gardens, near Beaminster
Terraced gardens in a quiet valley, where water runs gently and old stone walls are softened by greenery.

Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve, Toller Porcorum
A patchwork of wildflower meadows and ancient hedgerows, alive with birdsong and small seasonal details.

Symondsbury Estate, near Bridport
Gentle paths lead to Colmer’s Hill, with its unmistakable silhouette. The estate also has a simple café and shop.

Bridport Market, Saturdays
A lively yet unhurried market, full of vintage finds, artisan makers, and local food.

Fossil Hunting at Charmouth
At low tide, the beach here reveals ancient stones and fossils. A quiet, absorbing way to pass an afternoon.

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There’s a tranquil kind of beauty here that asks nothing of you but to notice it. Wild Toller is one of those rare places that reminds you how to pause, and to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

Photos: @Imogen_rosemary

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