The Shaftesbury Food Trail

Sorelle is home to a popular cafe, glamping site and wellness space. The heart of our business lies in the Dorset countryside and we are determined to always source fresh, local ingredients for use in our kitchen. We are also passionate about coffee and proudly serve specialty coffee, sourced exclusively from women producers and roasted just outside Warminster. Our cafe specialises in seasonal brunch and always has a great range of locally made cakes and pastries alongside our daily menu. Opening hours: 9am-3pm, Wednesday-Sunday. Brunch served until 2.30pm. We open late on Fridays throughout the summer for pizza and live music or a quiz. We do not take reservations, unless your group is larger than 7 guests.

Brook Farm, Bittles Green, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NX

Madjeston Animal Park is a family-run farm set in the heart of the Dorset countryside. They proudly produce fresh Ayrshire cow's milk and delicious homemade ice cream right on site, available anytime from their 24/7 self-service Milk Station alongside a range of locally sourced produce. As well as being a working farm, Madjeston has grown into a welcoming destination for families, with an animal park, café and play area. From a scoop of their ice cream to locally made treats and pulled pork from their own home-reared pigs, they're passionate about creating a true farm-to-table experience.

Newhouse Farm, Cole Street Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5JQ

Tucked away just outside Tisbury, Sprigs Co's Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a seasonal restaurant, working kitchen garden and gathering place set in the Wiltshire countryside. Behind the walls sits a productive garden where vegetables, herbs and fruit are grown just steps from the kitchen and harvested daily for the menu. Guests can eat among the gardens, wander through the growing beds and orchard, or simply enjoy relaxed, thoughtful cooking that celebrates the seasons and the surrounding landscape. Pythouse holds both a Michelin Green Star — awarded for sustainable, environmentally responsible cooking — and a Bib Gourmand for exceptional food at good value. It is currently the only restaurant in the UK to hold both awards together.

Pyt House, West Hatch, Tisbury SP3 6PA

Nestling happily just outside Sturminster Newton, Dorset is the Olives Et Al HQ Deli which sits alongside their Production Kitchen where they make well over 260 individual products stocked in other deli’s and farm shops from the Scilly Isles to the Orkneys and all points in between. The HQ Deli is a great showcase of what they make and have sourced from various trips to warmer climes. Headed up by Olena with Sarah, Maddie and Sadie, they make, bake, and prepare a host of fresh dishes every day ranging from fresh sourdough to some seriously super salads, cakes, sandwiches, tarts and traybakes all with their particular Mediterranean twist. They say: ‘Call in for fresh Coffee, delightful service and interesting chats — we’re always happy to see you!’

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Stoate & Sons is a family-run flour milling business with roots dating back to 1832, when brothers William and Thomas Stoate began trading in Somerset. The company expanded steadily, moving to Bristol in 1912 to meet growing demand, and later becoming part of Spillers while still maintaining strong family involvement. In 1947, the business returned to independent roots at Cann Mills, a historic site recorded in the Domesday Book, where it initially focused on supplying animal feed to local farms. In 1970, Stoate & Sons revived traditional stoneground milling, reconnecting with its heritage techniques using French Burr millstones. Now in its Sixth generation, the company continues to balance tradition with modern demand, supplying both home bakers and the wider baking trade. With the next generation joining the business, Stoate & Sons remains committed to preserving its legacy while continuing to grow into its third century.

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