Leigh Holidays

Leigh Holidays - Relax in a lush country base in West Dorset 

For those looking for a quiet country base in northwest Dorset, holidays in Leigh can fit the bill, with its serene and tranquil rural charm. This little parish lies 10k from the abbey town of Sherborne, and offers country cottages and farmhouses available for a UK short break or summer holiday in this scenic part of South England.

 

Holidays in Leigh - Walk, cycle or explore the region on horseback 

Peaceful and quiet, Leigh holidays focus on the scenic Dorset countryside full of local farmlands, and a slow relaxed pace of rural life. The small village is known for its preserved turf maze site, which sits on a hexagonal bank on a hill, and is sometimes referred to as 'Witches Corner'. Walking and hiking are popular activities on a Leigh holiday, with the surrounding landscapes boasting wonderful paths and trails, and horse riding available from the local stables. Golf can be played nearby, with Leigh holidays also featuring water sports such as sailing, yachting and canoeing in the nearby reservoir and along the south coast, and fishing in local lakes and rivers. The medieval town of Sherborne is the nearest place to visit on a Leigh holiday, exuding a rich heritage, with its 15th-century abbey, castle and Saxon church, and museum highlighting the history of the region. Sherborne offers a variety of shopping and dining options on a Leigh holiday, with nearby Yeovil and Dorchester providing a wider choice of things to do.

 

The area has some wonderful gardens to tour, with Minterne, Horn Park and East Lambrook Manor Gardens some of the local attractions on a Leigh holiday, and other sights to see including the Dinosaur Museum. The major resorts of Weymouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast are also accessible on a Leigh holiday, and offer the chance to relax beside the seaside and explore the scenic coastline of the area.