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The Ollerod Garden Party: Band, Braai, Bread & Bevvies!

Enjoy a bit of Summer magic at The Ollerod with our new BBQ menu and Garden Party.

ArtCan’s ‘Wanderlust’ coming to The Ollerod

West End Show Faulty Towers back at The Ollerod in September 2019.

West-End Production returns to Beaminster for one more night in September.

Waves with a critical message: Sukie Woodhouse Exhibition

The Plight against Plastic: We welcome Sukie Woodhouse and her Wave Art creations to the Ollerod this Summer.

Your invitation to get away and be pampered, this summer.

Take advantage of our exciting Summer dinner, bed & breakfast package.

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When 2 Valleys meet, art happens.

2 Valleys Art Circle, an exciting new artistic collaboration, exhibits at The Ollerod this Summer.

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A Summer of Art

3 new exciting art exhibitions at The Ollerod signal the start of a wonderful Summer season.

June Newsletter: sun, fun, wine & dine

Catch up on the latest news from Silvana & Chris.

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Chris to take to the stage at Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival

A demonstration of inspired seafood creations, the freshest of ingredients and an initiative making a true difference.

A Trencherman’s Guide inclusion

The Trencherman's Guide celebrates exquisite, creative cooking and pitch perfect service - and we're in it!

Meet Silvana Bandini: An entrepreneur’s mind with a heart for great service

“Fear is what stops a lot of people from taking a leap to the next thing, and Chris and I were ready to take that leap.”

A Summer Market Celebration

Celebrating our first birthday, and back due to popular demand, we present: The Ollerod Summer Market.

A step into wellbeing with Hannah Lovegrove

Meet Hannah Lovegrove: co-founder of Lovegrove Essentials and a key partner in the Lovegrove at The Ollerod initiative.

An evening of Musical Matching

Join this Beaminster Festival fringe event with well-known classical guitarist and composer Adam Green

Peter Franus Wine Dinner

From the heart of the Napa Valley to Beaminster, Peter Franus joins us for a very special wine pairing dinner.

Plan your Spring Getaway today.

A Spring getaway designed to look after body and mind.

Faulty Towers comes to Beaminster

The Ollerod brings the West End Production of the Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience to Beaminster.

Meeting Chris Staines

Chris shares the inspiration behind his dishes, his personal food favourites and why he enjoys living and working in Beaminster, Dorset.

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Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast

If you're visiting Dorset, then no visit can be complete without exploring the Jurassic Coast - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mother’s Day Lunch

We're hosting a special lunch to celebrate Mothers, on 21 March. Book your Mother's Day lunch with us, today.

Wellness at the Ollerod

The Ollerod Restaurant & Rooms, in partnership with Lovegrove Essentials, are proud to announce the launch of the Wellness at The Ollerod treatment experiences.

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Wine Tasting at Furleigh Estate

Explore the award-winning Furleigh Wine Estate - just 5 miles from The Ollerod.

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River Cottage Cooking Courses

Spend a few days with us, and book yourself in for a culinary experience at the famous River Cottage Cooking School.

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Mapperton Estate

Discover the beautiful Mapperton House & Gardens - Home of the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. Just a stone's throw away from The Ollerod and open between March & October.

Sushi Evenings at The Ollerod

Starting on Wednesday 27 February, join us for our monthly Sushi Evenings at The Ollerod

Valentine’s Day Dinner Offer

We've planned the perfect Valentine's Day set menu dinner for you and
the one you love, for just £60 per person.

Join us for Burns Night

This January, we’re celebrating the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns and we invite you to enjoy the evening with us on Friday 25 January, 19:30.