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Dorset Business Directory

 

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Architects

Proctor Watts Coles Rutter

A long established Chartered Architects practice based in Shaftesbury.

www.pwcr.co.uk

01747 851 881

Art Galleries

Gallery at 41

Specialists in the work of Dorset based artists.

www.galleryat41.com

01929 480095

Builders

Davids of Wimborne Ltd

A family run firm experienced in all types of roofing and established for over 100 years.

www.davidsroofing.co.uk

01202 882777

Car Dealers

CBMFordChesil Beach Motors

The first choice for new and used Ford Cars in the West Dorset area.

www.cbmford.co.uk

01305 820483

Care

Care South

Care South provides high quality, innovative residential and home care throughout the south of England.

www.care-south.co.uk

01202 712400

DanmorDanmor Lodge

A pleasant, safe and caring retirement home in Weymouth, with all comforts and facilities available.

www.danmorlodge.com

01305 775462

Glencairn Care Home

a beautiful Victorian house that has been extensively and luxuriously refurbished.

http://www.glencairncare.co.uk

01305 268399

Nazareth Lodge

An oasis of calm and beauty for those who need it, whilst a full program of activities is available for those who want to stay more active.

https://www.nazareth-lodge.co.uk

01258 472511

Primrose Lodge

A superb seaside location with a relaxing, friendly and very comfortable lifestyle .

http://www.primroselodge-weymouth.co.uk

01305 786568

Wolfeton Manor

A warm and friendly atmosphere, a home from home.

http://www.wolfetonmanor.com

01305 262340

Carpets & Flooring

CapitolcarpetsCapitol Carpets

Quality, value and choice across an extensive range of carpet, vinyl and stone flooring.

thecarpet.co.uk

01935 815825

Dorchester Carpets and Remnants

High-Quality Carpets and flooring in Dorchester

https://www.dorchestercarpets.co.uk

01305 251385

Charities

The Prayer Book Society

Celebrating the Book of Common Prayer in Church life.

www.pbs.org.uk

01380 870384

Education

Castle Court School

We have one childhood. It has to be the best.

http://www.castlecourt.com

01202 694438

Dumpton School

An independent day school for girls and boys aged 2 1/2 to 13 years, situated near Wimborne.

www.dumpton.com

01202 883818

Milton Abbey

Our focus is not only on what a student needs to learn, but on developing the attitudes and habits for lifelong success.

https://www.miltonabbey.co.uk

01258 880484

Talbot Heath School

Independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18.

www.talbotheath.org

01202 761881

Electrical Appliances

MarshE B Marsh & Son Ltd

Marsh’s for sound & vision, large and small electrical appliances and ‘service beyond the sale’.

www.ebmarsh.com

01258 472564

Funeral Directors

Cotton & Son Funeral Directors

A family run local funeral director that has been serving the community of Weymouth for over 90 years.

https://www.cottonfunerals.co.uk/

01202 882936

Douch & Small

Family run, with independent branches throughout Dorset giving support and advice in your time of need.

www.funeraldirector.co.uk

01305 767676

Grassby Funeral Service

A well established independent family funeral directors with six generations of expertise.

https://www.grassby-funeral.co.uk/

01305 262338

Furniture

David Phipp

One of the largest furniture showrooms in the South of England.

www.davidphipp.co.uk

01202 897474

Gardens, Drives & Patios

Oakcraft

Traditional Oak Framed Garages, Stables, Garden Rooms and Buildings, Hand cut at our Mill in the Heart of the New Forest, Hampshire

www.oakcraft.co.uk

Tel: 01425 402507

Hearing

Hear Centres

Local, independent hearing aid centres offering excellent customer service at all times and fitting the best hearing aids available.

www.hearcentres.co.uk

01202 722252

Holidays

wykedorsetcottagesWyke Dorset Cottages

Providing hand-picked holiday cottages throughout Dorset for over 30 years.

www.dorsetcottages.com

01929 422776

Hotels and restaurants

The Greyhound

A great meal and a great sleep… local food and proper pillows, that’s what we do at the Greyhound.

http://www.dorsetgreyhound.co.uk/

01300 341303

Kings Arms

The Kings Arms in Longham is a popular Dorset inn offering a fine dining experience.

http://www.thekingsarms-longham.co.uk/

01202 577490

Kings Arms – Stoborough

The Kings Arms is an historic village inn steeped in character and warmth.

http://thekingsarms-stoborough.co.uk/

01929 552705

QuayInnThe Quay Inn

A friendly pub with B&B rightly known for good food on Wareham’s popular Quay.

www.thequayinn.com

01929 552 735

The Saxon Arms

The Saxon Arms is a beautiful thatched flint-stone pub, set in the rural pretty village of Stratton, in West Dorset.

http://www.thesaxon-stratton.co.uk

01305 260020

The Saxon Inn

Hidden away but well worth finding for bed and breakfast and eating out.

www.saxoninn.co.uk

01258 860310

House & home

countryimage2Country Image

For a complete local design and installation service or ‘supply-only’ for your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.

www.countryimage.co.uk

01258 454821

Frank Herring & Sons

Stockists of fine artists materials, craft and modelling goods, spinning wheels, weaving accessories and much more..

https://www.frankherringandsons.com/

01305 250675

FromeValleyKitchensFrome Valley Kitchens

Your dream kitchen realised, also bedrooms and home offices.

www.fromevalleykitchens.com

01305 264490

HartsHarts of Stur

The Sturminster kitchen superstore and online retailer of cookware, kitchenware and kitchen electrical appliances.

www.hartsofstur.com

0800 371 355

JustShuttersJust Shutters

The complete range of plantation shutters including solid wood for all window shapes and conservatories.

www.justshutters.co.uk

01202 240769

StantonStanton Garage Doors Ltd

A long-established family-run business specialising in installation, repair and automation of all types of garage doors.

www.stanton-garage-doors.co.uk

01305 789883

Insurance

NFU Mutual

Insurance, investments, commercial, farming and retirement. Branches throughout Dorset.

www.nfumutual.co.uk

0800 316 4661

Jewellery

Charles Fox

Family Jewellers for over 140 years

http://www.charlesfoxjewellers.com/

01202 557 633

Heirlooms of Wareham

The antique jewellery specialists.

https://heirloomsofwareham.co.uk/

01929 554207

JordansJordans Jewellers of Dorchester

Jewellery that’s different, special, unique!

www.jordansjewellers.co.uk

01305 250413

Portique

Your local friendly jewellery shop in Wimborne Minster..

https://portique.co.uk/

01202 884 282

Mobility

ActiveMobilityActive Mobility

Mobility vehicle and living aid sales, hire and service in Weymouth and Dorchester.

www.active-mobility.co.uk

01305 774422

Brotherwood

The UK’s Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Specialists

http://www.brotherwood.com/

0808 301 8169

Solicitors

TrethowansTrethowans LLP (inc Dickinson Manser)

Leading law firm in the South of England providing a comprehensive range of services for business and individuals.

www.trethowans.com

01202 673071

Windows

Clarkes Windows

A local family run company based in Dorchester with over 30 years experience.

https://clarkeswindows.com/

01305 898709