Bothenhampton is a small village and civil parish just to the west of Bridport in Dorset. It sits on gently rolling countryside a short distance inland from the coast at West Bay and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which makes it convenient for walkers and visitors exploring the seaside cliffs and fossil-rich bays.
The settlement keeps a distinctly rural feel, with period cottages, small farms and a parish church, while many residents commute into Bridport or work in local tourism and craft industries. A compact, community-minded place, its social life revolves around village events and the nearby market and cultural amenities of Bridport, reflecting both agricultural roots and the area’s growing draw for holidaymakers.
Postcode districts covering Bothenhampton
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 14.3 miles
- Yeovil 15.7 miles
- Dorchester 13.2 miles
- Bridport 0.6 miles
- Chard 14 miles
- Chard Town 13.9 miles
- Portland 17.7 miles
- Sidmouth 21.8 miles
- Honiton 20.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bridport Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Bradpole Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Shipton Gorge Parish 1.7 miles
- Allington Parish 1.8 miles
- Loders Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Symondsbury Parish 2.4 miles
- Chideock Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Chilcombe Parish 3.3 miles
- Askerswell Parish 3.5 miles
- Swyre Parish 3.6 miles
- Powerstock Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Bothenhampton
DT6 4DW, DT6 4BY, DT6 4DU, DT6 4JL, DT6 4SF, DT6 4BN, DT6 4AB, DT6 4SR, DT6 4LQ … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.3 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 39.6 miles
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 8.6 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 10.5 miles
Hotels near Bothenhampton Ad
- The George 1.2 miles
- The Bull Hotel 4 0.9 miles
- Three Horseshoes Inn 3.7 miles
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Oxbridge Farm 3.6 miles
- Lemon Tree Rooms - Newly Refurbished Coastal Stay 4 miles
- The Manor House 3 4.7 miles
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- The Ollerod 3 5.8 miles
- Lyme 1 Hotel 8.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 6.8 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 9.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 12.9 miles
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 15.9 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 16.3 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 16.6 miles