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 miles23 km
- Yeovil 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Dorchester 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Bridport 0.6 miles1 km
- Chard 14 miles22.5 km
- Chard Town 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Portland 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Sidmouth 21.8 miles35 km
- Honiton 20.5 miles33 km
Neighbouring places
- Bridport Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Bradpole Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Shipton Gorge Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Allington Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Loders Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Symondsbury Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Chideock Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chilcombe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Askerswell Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Swyre Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Powerstock Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Bothenhampton
DT6 4LB, DT6 4BL, DT6 4BT, DT6 4AD, DT6 4DE, DT6 4JS, DT6 4BS, DT6 4JJ, DT6 4JU … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Bournemouth Airport 39.6 miles63.7 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 10.5 miles16.8 km
Hotels near Bothenhampton Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Ollerod 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.9 miles16 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Largigi, Free Parking, Close to the Beach and Town Centre Rooms 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Parrett Hotel 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 6.8 miles11 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 9.9 miles16 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.7 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Huish Park Stadium 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Portland Marina Marina 16.6 miles26.7 km