Raleighs, Cerne Abbas

14/04/2025

Rather pleased to see this article by the Dorset Echo about Cerne Abbas mentioning our favourite places to visit whilst staying in the village. The Abbey, St Augustine's Well in the churchyard, The Giant still being a mystery as to it's origin, The Brewery, of course, and not forgetting a walk around this gem of a village

Book to stay at Raleigh's right in the heart of the village
Walkable to three pubs, village shop and other attractions above.

Here are five reasons why you should visit the small but interesting Dorset village of Cerne Abbas

01/03/2025

My heart lifts when I read reviews of Raleigh’s in Cerne Abbas Dorset on the holidaycottages.co.uk’s site.

Thanks you Mr C for your super succinct review:-

“Lovely historic cottage in a beautiful West Dorset village. Spotlessly clean and situated perfectly in the High Street. Parking good. Lovely walks and pubs nearby”

12/12/2024

A lovely review left by Mr B who stayed at Raleigh’s in July sums up the house perfectly!

“Raleigh’s is a charming 16th Century half timbered house with a very tasteful interior with lots of old furniture and decorative items. The kitchen and sitting room are very spacious as are the bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped and opens out to a small private courtyard garden.
Raleigh’s is located in picture perfect village of Cerne Abbas with 3 pubs and an excellent village shop.
We would highly recommend the house to all holiday makers who appreciate a combination of old fashioned charm and modern amenities”

12/12/2024

We would like to thank all our guests at Raleigh’s in 2024 and hope that we’ll see you again next year
Happy Christmas
Best wishes
Olivia & Max

02/04/2024

Spring has sprung at the The Old Post Office cottage in Shotesham Norfolk. Why not come for a visit? Lots to do locally, sleeps 5. Dogs welcome
Contact Max for more details
07860 393219

01/04/2024

Another Dorset gem. We love the Jurassic Coast and so easy to explore from Raleighs, Cerne Abbas

Chapmans Pool is a secluded horseshoe shaped cove on the Isle of Purbeck. With it's remote and rugged landscape it is one of Dorset's best beaches.

🔗 https://bit.ly/43tdz04

01/04/2024

📣 Exciting new opportunity for an artist (or collaboration of artists), to work with us to create a Sitting Space along a new Food Trail being created in the Dorset National Landscape.

Our challenge is to design and create a temporary, seasonal or permanent seating installation along the Food Trail, as well as curate some audience engagement for the new space.

The aim is to encourage a wider range of people to connect with the landscape and food heritage of the area. What better way than making creative space to sit down and take time to enjoy Dorset's outstanding landscape!

The total budget for this commission is £20,000, with an additional £1000 available for each of the 3 shortlisted artists to work up initial ideas. Deadline for expressions of interest is 9th April 2024.

👉 Find out more: https://dorset-nl.org.uk/news/sitting-spaces-commission/

The new Food Trail is a project by the Dorset National Landscape team as part of Dorset Council’s delivery of the Rural England Prosperity Fund.

📸 Take a Seat (c) Julie East

01/04/2024

Wonderful day in Dorset yesterday as this video shows of Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. Why not visit when staying at Raleigh’s, Cerne Abbas?

23/09/2023

Beautiful unspoilt Dorset. Why not think about coming to Dorset for your next holiday? Lots to see and do, coast or countryside, you decide! Maybe both…

https://www.dorsetcottages.com/cerne-abbas/wy490-raleighs

31/08/2023

Wonderful series, particularly last night’s featuring Cerne Abbas.

23/08/2023

What does the Jurassic Coast look like from 190m above the sea? Find out at Golden Cap. This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making it the highest point on the south coast of England.
Read more about Golden Cap here - www.jurassiccoast.org/explore/jurassic-coast-landmarks/golden-cap

24/05/2023

Excellent shot from Clive J Osborne 👌👍

22/05/2023

Such a lovely wild bunch of flowers left for us by a happy guest, 5years old, who stayed recently at Raleigh’s from his home in the South of France
Thank you Louis, much appreciated

11/05/2023

The Pinnacles 📍

📷 Daryl Baker Photography

10/05/2023

Who doesn’t love searching for beautiful orchids?

10/05/2023

Lovely to see Cerne Abbas street party featured in the press again.

18/04/2023