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A Day Out in Dorset: Exploring Durlston Country Park

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5 days ago

A Day Out in Dorset: Exploring Durlston Country Park

Looking for a fantastic day out with the kids in Dorset that won't break the bank? Durlston Country Park in Swanage is the perfect spot....

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Sep 9

Runner Bean Recipes for the Harvest

On the allotment this year I decided to grow a small amount of runner beans and red climbing beans on either side of an archway. Some of...

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Sep 5

A Day Out On Brownsea Island

A Day Out on Brownsea Island: Exploring Dorset's Hidden Gem Tucked away in the picturesque Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island is a...

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Shedding Light On the Different Types of Lighting Solutions for the Home

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Sep 4

Shedding Light On the Different Types of Lighting Solutions for the Home

*This is a collaborative post. Lighting often takes second place when it comes to home décor, behind furniture and colour schemes. But...

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Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home

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Sep 2

Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home

*This is a collaborative post. Kitchens are more than just places where meals are prepared, they are also the central hub of family and...

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Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

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Aug 29

Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...

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Aug 23

Days Out in Dorset: Symondsbury Estate

We recently visited the Symondsbury Estate and I thought it was possibly one of the most beautiful parts of Dorset I have been to yet....

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Maximizing Your Home's Organization: Simple Techniques And Tricks

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Aug 21

Maximizing Your Home's Organization: Simple Techniques And Tricks

*This is a collaborative post Creating a clear and organized home space is a useful way to reduce stress at home. If you spend time in a...

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Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe

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Aug 20

Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe

There’s something truly special about walking out to your own vegetable plot, selecting fresh produce straight from the earth, and...

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A Golden Day at the Dorset Sunflower Trail: A Family Adventure in Bloom

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Aug 16

A Golden Day at the Dorset Sunflower Trail: A Family Adventure in Bloom

There’s something magical about fields of sunflowers, with their cheerful faces turned towards the sun, and this summer, our family was...

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Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

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Aug 5

Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...

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Dorset Free Kids Day Out No 1: Touts Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve Portland

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Aug 1

Dorset Free Kids Day Out No 1: Touts Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve Portland

Portland in Dorset is a very unique place, a small island only 4 miles long by 1.7 miles wide and is joined to the mainland (Weymouth)...

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Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe

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Jul 29

Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe

As any vegetable gardener will know, this time of year often brings an abundant harvest, and if you grow courgettes, you're likely facing...

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Creating A Comfortable, Inviting Living Room

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Jul 25

Creating A Comfortable, Inviting Living Room

The key to effectively designing any space in the home is to make sure that it’s being designed around its key purpose, first and...

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Beautiful Hidden Gem in Dorset: Sandsfoot Castle

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Jul 2

Beautiful Hidden Gem in Dorset: Sandsfoot Castle

Dorset is renowned for its stunning Jurassic coastline and fabulous beaches of which 89% are rated as excellent! We at Dorset Country...

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