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December Business highlight
For the Love of Nails
Hannah Jane White
Puddletown
For our December Business Highlight, we were on the lookout for a local artist
who brings festive cheer to the village through their craft.
Cue Hannah, who runs For the Love of Nails from her home studio in the village.
One look at her intricate nail art and her creative flair is clear to see.
Click on the image to read more.
Establishments
Shops
Spar Village Shop and Post Office
- Puddletown
A well-stocked village shop and Post Office service.
The Antique Map and Bookshop
- Puddletown local business
Established in 1976, this antique bookseller offers an impressive inventory of rare and out of print books and historical maps.
Farm Shops
Waterston Farm Shop
- Manor Farm Lower Waterston, DT2 7SS
A new local business to the Puddletown area!
Brand new farm shop, opened in October 2025.
Your local vending farm shop for quick, convenient food! 
Fresh milk, 
Angus beef, & 
Poll Dorset lamb straight from our family farm, plus seasonal, & local produce with freshly brewed coffee 
you’ll love.
Open 7 days a week, 5am–10pm
Hill Barn Farm
- Tolpuddle
Local pork bred and reared by Ben and Sophie Cox. Message on Facebook or email hillbarnfarms@gmail.com to order. Free delivery available in Puddletown and surrounding areas – other areas may be subject to charge. Accept cash or card payment.
Homestead Farm Goat Dairy
- Cheselbourne
Small family run goat farm with the aim of producing the highest quality milk from our herd of Anglo Nubian, British Toggenburg and British Sannan goats.
Pubs & Restaurants
The Blue Vinny
- Puddletown local business
Pub offering a range of ales and a varied menu offering local produce.
Outdoor seating and children’s play area.
The Martyrs Inn
- Tolpuddle
Free House Pub. For all enquiries/reservations please call 01305 602115.
“ May all who enter as guests, leave as friends.”
The Coach House Restaurant at Athelhampton House
- Athelhampton
Serving morning coffee, light lunches and cream teas.
Open 7 days a week.
Open to the public without admission, booking is not required.
The Long Hall Dining Room at Athelhampton House
- Athelhampton
Sundays only. A la carte restaurant open in the Winter months, offering a traditional Sunday Carvery roast lunch, serving fresh local and seasonal produce.
Open to the public without admission, booking is essential. Book via the website.
Accommodation (work in progress)
Private Let
Coming soon...
Air Bnb
Coming soon...
Places of Interest (work in progress)
Art & Galleries
Tincleton Gallery
- Tincleton DT2 8QR
Tincleton Gallery is a contemporary fine art and music concert venue. It hosts a series of exhibitions in the main room and also has a sculpture garden. They run a series of classical and jazz concerts.
Sculpture by the Lakes
- Pallington Lakes DT2 8QU
A magical attraction showcasing the work of renowned sculptor Simon Gudgeon and others across a 26-acre estate. They have a cafe and organise events and workshops throughout the year.
Historic & Museums
More listings coming soon...
Nature & Gardens
More listings coming soon...
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Services
Beauty and Wellness
Holistic Hands of Purbeck
- Ilsington Farm, Tincleton
Multi award winning wellness salon offering a diverse range of treatments to include: pregnancy treatments, massage, reflexology, oncology support, beauty treatments, reiki and crystal healing.
Tel: 07701 256602
Email: reception@holistichandsofpurbeck.com
For the Love of Nails
- Puddletown local business
Hannah Jane White
Nail artist/technician. Caring for your nails and creating tiny art. Contact 07900595692
House of Nails
- Puddletown local business
Charlotte House
Nail technician. Gel nail and gel fibre extensions. Contact 07927 932270
Queen Lashes and Aesthetics
- Winterborne Whitechurch
Amanda Prior
Age-defying and lash extension specialist. Text 07927 932270 or book via the website.
Childcare
Tash's Childcare Services
- Puddletown
Natasha Richardson
Responsible childcare provider with 7 years of experience, from babies to teens. Contact 07776776708 or nh.cook2001@gmail.com
Cleaning Services
Hedgehog Garden Maintenance And House Cleaning Services
- Puddletown local business
Michial Flynn
Seven Years Experience In Private House Cleaning. Weekly Fortnightly Monthly And End Of Tenancy Cleans, house clearances. Rubbish removals, Registered Waste Carriers. Contact 07709 389269
Consulting
Green Shoots International
- Puddletown
Jeremy Stoker
A Food & Drink Consultancy Specialising in Enabling SMEs and People to Grow Their Brands in Export Markets.
Driving Schools
The Edwards Driving School
- Puddletown local business
Jamie Edwards
Since 2016 our Driving School has been providing professional lessons to the DT1/2 areas.
Patient, calm, fun and flexible are key values to us as a driving school.
Contact 07470550660 or see website.
John Sier, driving instructor
- Puddletown local business
Manual car tuition. 26 years of experience. Friendly and patient. Excellent pass rate.
Contact 07407 060051
Events & Weddings
Lola Rose Photography
- Puddletown local business
Kelly Green
Wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience. Specialises in capturing authentic, heartfelt moments as they unfold.
Contact 07980 586779 or kelly@lolarosephotography.com
Ernest G Hart Ltd Marquees
- Milborne St Andrew
Bespoke 'Pole & Canvas' Marquees and Event Hire since 1944.
Hand-made. Dorset Based. Family Run.
Contact 01258 881 047 for free, friendly advice.
The Copper Still Mobile Events Bar
- Lower Waterston
Hayley Hutton Smith
Stylish mobile bar available for weddings and events.
Ivory and Ink Events
- Puddletown local business
Gemma Hurlstone
Bespoke Event Planning and Virtual Assistant services. Ivory & Ink is for creative businesses that look great on the outside but feel messy and exhausting behind the scenes. I help you clear the noise, sort the back end and build simple systems so growth finally feels calm and doable.
Sweet Pea Wedding and Event Hire
- Puddletown local business
Nicky Ford
I style venues and hire out props for weddings and events. Contact Nicky on 07788722824
L & C Event Hire
- Crossways
Courtney and Louis Knight
Duo team bringing lots of items for hire to make your event extra special. Contact us on 07891 616810 or email us Landc@louisknightelectrical.co.uk
Financial Services
Gemma Pitman Chartered Accountancy
Chartered Accountancy based in Tolpuddle. Contact 07804 418345 or gemma.pitman@gpaccountancy.co.uk
Rachael Payne - Mortgage Broker
- Bere Regis
Mortgage Broker of House Martin Mortgages.
Offering help with the whole process of homeownership. Purchases, remortgages, buy to lets funding, life insurance, solicitor recommendations, buildings and contents insurance and utility bills.
Contact 07800873648 or rachael@housemartinmortgages.com
Florists
The Dorset Flower Co
- Duddle Farm Bockhampton
We have been growing gloriously wild and natural flowers on our family farm since 2015. Katie and the floristry team use these for weddings, events, funerals. We also hold workshops on site.
Foot Care
Dorset Foot Health Care
- Piddlehinton
Dan Belt
Fully qualified foot care specialist. Mobile foot care in the comfort of your own home.
Contact 07917683569
Framing Services
Dorchester Framing Ltd
- Tincleton
All kinds of picture framing work undertaken – from school photos to large canvases. Hand painted, stained and finished frames a speciality. Call to make an appointment: 01305 848 909
or 079 019 46102.
joan@dorchesterframing.com
Gardening Services
Buzzing Borders
- Puddletown local business
Becky Atkinson Mayes
Buzzing Borders provides friendly, reliable, and wildlife-friendly gardening services by an experienced local gardener. Free garden visits can be booked by phone. Contact Becky on 07825955429
Hedgehog Garden Maintenance And House Cleaning Services
- Puddletown local business
Michial Flynn
Garden maintenance. Rubbish removals, Registered Waste Carriers. Contact 07709 389269
Pet Services
Piddle Valley Vets
- Puddletown local business
We have vast experience in dealing with a wide variety of animals from dogs & cats all the way through to exotics.
Tel: 01305 848820
Brambles Patch Pet Care
- Cheselbourne
Kate Mears
Licensed home dog boarder based in Cheselbourne. Also do home visits for all pets. Contact Kate on 07900096289
A & D Dog Walking Services
- Bere Regis
Adele
Here at A&D dog walking I am keen to help you with your dog walking, drop ins and dog sitting needs.
Tangles Dog Grooming
- Tincleton
Flo Walton
Established in 2018. Tangles offers a professional 1-2-1 high standard grooming service in a calm and relaxed environment. Level 3 qualified, grooming since 2008. Contact Flo on 07810232689
Therapy, coaching and support
Riverside Therapy Ponies
- Puddletown local business
Heather Stephens
Two miniature Shetlands available for therapy visits to schools and carehomes, as well as for children's parties and weddings. Contact 07791 071163 or heather@riversideponies.com
MindMe Wellbeing
- Puddletown
Jeremy Stoker
We help Dads make small step-changes which create and build lasting habits that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our tailored approach ensures that you shine not just in your personal life, but also with your family and in your career.
Transportation & Removals
Englands Removals
- Puddletown local business
Chantelle
-Removals, packing, shipping.
Family run business that has been established for over 40 years.
Tutoring
Sarah Jones Tutoring
- Tolpuddle
Face to face tutoring for reading, writing, phonics and maths. I use a variety of teaching strategies tailored to individual needs, likes and learning styles.
I am a passionate and approachable recently retired deputy head teacher with over 34 years of experience working with children from age 4 to 11.
Contact Sarah on 07703564049 or jones.sl@btinternet.com
Web Design
Boltwood Digital
- Puddletown local business
Tom Boltwood
Friendly web design and email services for individuals and businesses large and small.
Wildsky Design
- Puddletown local business
Troy Newton
I help businesses build memorable brands with creative logos, marketing material, and websites that tell your story.
Trades
Automotive
D & H Autos Ltd
- Puddletown local business
Simon Hewer
Friendly service. Car maintenance and repairs. MOTs arranged.
Contact Simon on 01305848847
Mon-Fri 7am - 4:30pm.
Carpentry
Knight Carpentry
- Puddletown local business
Kieran Knight
All aspects of carpentry and joinery Puddletown based. Contact Kieran on 07503488810
Dorset Carpentry & Joinery
- Puddletown local business
Neil Barrett
Carpentry and joinery business based in Puddletown. 25 years of experience.
Contact Neil on 07789907398.
Electrical
PN Gray Electrical Ltd
- Dewlish
Mark Gray
Reliable, affordable and a fast response electrical service. 60 years in the business.
Specialising in repair, maintenance and installation within the electrical sector.
Contact 01258 837354
R2 Electrical
- Puddletown local business
R2 Electrical is a local company registered with the NICEIC offering all aspects of Electrical works, commercial and domestic from installation, testing, ev points, fuse board changes, led lighting.
Contact 07782148696 or R2electricalltd@gmail.com
Nera Electrical Services
- Puddletown local business
Nicholas and Emily Alford
Offer complete electrical solutions to residential, commercial and agricultural customers. Contact 07928771538 or neraelectricalservices@gmail.com
Pure Electric Solutions
- Bere Regis
Lee Ward
Established in 2003. Independent Master Electrician offering a vast array of electrical and security services for jobs of all sizes.
Contact 07773 342 665
leewardmiet@gmail.com
Handyman
Alex Ford Property Maintenance
- Puddletown local business
I’m a handyman in the village, able to do basic electrics, plumbing, tiling, garden work, fencing. Contact Alex on 07882897233.
The Puddletown Odd Job Man
- Puddletown
- David Walbridge
Large or small handyman jobs welcome! Contact 0749 642 7148 or follow on Facebook.
Heating Systems
- Ilsington Farm, Dorchester DT2 8QW
Specialise in the installation of Woodburning and multifuel stoves.
Metalwork & Welding
Spring Grove Forge Ltd
- Puddletown local business
Over 50 years of experience. We specialise in bespoke wrought ironwork.
Plumbing Services
L Burt Plumbing Services
- Puddletown local business
Your friendly local plumber, with over 10 years local experience. City and Guilds trained and fully insured.
Contact 07359883931 or email lburtplumbing@gmail.com
Property Maintenance & Multi Trade
Greens Multi-Trade
- Puddletown local business
Richard Green
Friendly & reliable skilled multi-tradesman.
Property maintenance • plumbing • carpentry • bespoke joinery • kitchens • bathrooms • sympathetic period property restoration
Contact 07812 167791
B Andrews Property Maintenance
- Milborne St Andrew
Dione Andrews
Building & Maintenance, offering services from kitchen & bathroom fitting, plastering, painting & decorating and extensions etc.
Contact 07951554891
Chris Rawlings Building and Maintenance
- Puddletown
Buliding work along with general maintenence with 11 years of experience.
Contact 07933467176
Renovations & Interior Design
Southern Homes
- Tolpuddle
Sadie and Ben Morris
High quality home renovations in the Puddletown area. Bespoke interior design, and expert building work. We offer a complete, stress free renovation service. Whether you're looking for a full home renovation, loft conversion, kitchen makeover, custom storage solutions, or just Interior design, we ensure every project is crafted with care and precision. Contact sadie@southern-homes.co.uk
Thatchers
Alex Frost and Nathan Curtis - Master Thatchers
- Cheselbourne
Fully qualified master thatchers with over 27 years experience of working in both water reed and combed wheat straw. Full re-thatches and ridging, repairs and insurance thatch reports. Prompt and efficient service. Contact 07580 050453 or alexandnathangothatching@outlook.com
R Hennessy - Master Thatcher
- Minterne Magna
Specialising in Water reed and Wheat reed roofs, from modern fixed roofs to traditional spar coat roofs. Also offer repairs, full surveys, estimations and thatch reports in the Puddletown area.
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Help and support
Out of hours medical advice
For out-of-hours help, call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice or go to 111.nhs.uk online.
In an emergency call 999.
Dorchester Family Support
Registered charity aiming to end holiday hunger for children entitled to free school meals in the DT1 and DT2 area. In the summer holidays they provide a wholesome parcel of food for all the family on a weekly basis and at Christmas we provide a seasonal hamper.
Puddletown NeighbourCar
A service operated by Puddletown Surgery and a group of volunteers for patients who are unable to drive and who have no other means of getting to their medically-related appointments.
Before you can use their services you will need to join the scheme (for which there is a £10 joining fee to cover running costs).
The reception team at Puddletown surgery will provide an application form.
Foodbank
There is a foodbank with non-perishable goods in St Mary’s church for those in need.
Age UK information and advice
Age UK North, South and West Dorset offers free, independent and confidential Information, Signposting and Welfare Benefits Advice for older people, their families and carers.
The service runs Monday to Wednesdays 10am to 3pm and can support with a variety of topics.