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Martha and Edward were great hosts and gave us a lot of info about what to do in the local area. The house and village were really nice and walking distance from a couple of pubs, and a short drive from all the touristy bits so exactly what were after. Would definitely stay here again if back in Dorset, which I may well be in the future considering how nice it is!
Steven2016-01-14T00:00:00ZVery nice and clean room and bathroom. Ed and Martha have done everything to make us feel very welcome. We felt very comfortable during our stay. Short walking distance to lulworth cove and a nice pub. Lovely dog Rupert which we could take for walks with us. Highly recommended.
Markus2016-06-25T00:00:00ZMartha did everything she could to make us feel very welcome. Cup of tea etc as soon as we arrived. Breakfast time to suit. Then we we allowed our private time. Even came away with a bag of garden plants.
Kim2016-10-16T00:00:00ZFriendly check-in, lovely breakfast with the family, clean and comfortable room. Will definitely book again.
Alun2017-03-07T00:00:00ZMartha and Edward were great hosts. The Old Farmhouse is beautiful and it was lovely to meet them and their children. It was a comfortable room, with a lovely bathroom, and a great stop for me on my second day of walking. Highly recommended.
Pat2016-02-21T00:00:00ZNice family house at a quiet village, with in walking distance of coast area for amazing views. Host were very welcoming, friendly, Martha really took care of me after I missed last order from near by pubs/restaurants which is as early as 8.30pm. Only stayed for a day but will definitely stay for longer next time I visit.
Ken2016-04-30T00:00:00ZMartha and Edward were absolutely lovely hosts. They made us feel so welcome and were very helpful in showing us places to go. The room was cosy and all we needed. The location was absolutely perfect - near so many beautiful beaches and coves, and just short drives away from beautiful coastal towns. Thank you Martha and Edward for sharing your family and home with us!
Huda2016-09-27T00:00:00ZWe are two German friends in our 20s traveling together and we stayed in Lulworth for 2 nights and 3 days. We absolutely LOVED our stay ! Martha and Edward are excellent hosts ! Their beautiful 300 year old house is perfectly located a 15 minute walk from Lulworth Cove, 45 minute hike to Durdle Door which is a very scenic and beautiful walk. Lulworth is perfect for hiking - nature is just spectacular ! The accommodation itself is very convenient and adorable. We stayed in a twin room, very quiet and cosy and shared a small but clean and nice bathroom with a nice shower with another guest. A rich continental breakfast was included which we shared with Martha and Edward while having lovely conversations. Their family dog is just adorable and we could take him for a short walk which made me very happy since I love dogs. They could recommend a nice restaurant (Lulworth Cove Inn) which was indeed very nice, friendly staff and good food, serving a couple of vegetarian meals as well. Wifi was perfect, too. Overall - our stay could not have been more perfect ! Pure joy of life !
Madeleine2016-07-08T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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West Lulworth, BH20 5SP, Velká Británie
What a lovely stay- beautiful location and the house was perfect for our holiday. The house is exactly as described- well... lovelier. The location was stunning- we had incredible views from the backyard garden, where we had our breakfast, lunch, and tea each day. From the house we accessed many hiking trails up along the cliffs and along the beach, a great pub for beer and food, and all the amenities we needed. Catriona was a special host and we'll surely keep in touch with her :) We are all looking forward to our next time back at Lulworth Cove.
Caty2016-10-01T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 353 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
MaryWhat an amazing weekend in Rose Cottage! There for a family weekend break, with grandparents and dog in tow! All felt really welcome, met by Catrinoa with the keys which was really handy. The cottage itself was lovely, lots of space and great having a downstairs bedroom/bathroom. Lulworth Cove is incredible, such a beautiful place! Lovely meal at the pub next door also. Thank you for a memorable weekend!
Francesca2016-09-26T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 229 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
AlexandraMrs. Millers Cottage is probably one of the most beautiful houses in Dorset. A pretty little house 5 minutes from the Lulworth cove. Which is suitable for excursions on the south coast of England. We like to think back to the "Rose Cottage".
Maximilian2016-10-07T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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West Lulworth, BH20 5RJ, Velká Británie
A lovely cosy place in a great little village. Lulworth is a really pretty village near stunning coastal scenery. Definitely recommended!!
Goetz2016-11-01T00:00:00ZLovely Buck's Fizz and welcome hamper, and milk in fridge. Quick response to any questions.
Senga2017-01-02T00:00:00ZGreat location. Very clean and comfortable. I would recommend to anyone looking to stay in this area.
Liz2017-02-27T00:00:00ZA little gem!! We had a really wonderful weekend, close to some absolutely beautiful coastline and some lovely little country pubs that were very hard to leave once you get settled! The cove is a short walk down the hill, the area is so pretty you really don't notice the walking time. We were very lucky and experienced some lovely October sunshine, we were therefore able to sit outside on the lovely comfy furniture and enjoy a few drinks. A wonderful weekend had and all of our party said that we would have no hesitation in staying there again.
claire2016-10-10T00:00:00ZWest Lulworth is a very sweet village, and great location for walks around the Purbeck ranges. Gemma's place is very well kept and well located. In case you're thinking of coming around Christmas/New Year, do note that very few people actually live here and things like meals and supplies are quite hard to come by.
Tegan2017-01-04T00:00:00ZLovely place and excellent value! :) Would reccomend.
Emily2016-12-04T00:00:00ZGreat information before hand, the bungalow was lovely - cosy and warm after walking in the rain! Great location, and the pub down the road is excellent for multiple kinds of cider.
Laura2015-12-02T00:00:00ZAmazing location, really close to the cove. Gemma is great host, really organised and she replies to any question you may have straight away. She provides a lot of info about the place and the area as well making our stay really easy and stress free
Giorgia2016-02-16T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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West Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5RW, Velká Británie
We had a lovely time at this great, spacious house. The house was well equipped, and in a great location close to the cove. I would not hesitate to visit again.
Rachel2016-09-03T00:00:00ZMartha made us feel very welcome - there was good communication during the booking process and regarding our arrival. This is a great property for a large party (we were two families) plus family dog. There is also plenty of parking. Although this is their family home, Martha had cleared loads of space for us in the bedrooms and kitchen, which was very much appreciated. West Lulworth is a fantastic location for exploring the beautiful Purbeck region and we strongly recommend a visit.
Claire2016-11-02T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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West Lulworth, Anglie BH20, Velká Británie
This is a great place to stay, well located, clean and very comfortable. Sharon and her family are great hosts and very helpful. We had a lovely three days in the area - mainly relaxing and exploring the local area close by. For those who have not been Lulworth and Durdle Door are as beautiful as they look in the photos.
Tom2017-01-16T00:00:00ZA beautiful property, clean, spacious and cosy with everything you could need for a relaxing break. Fantastic location and only short walk to Lulworth. The hosts were very helpful and it was lovely to find wine, cookies and milk on arrival. I will definitely book this property again.
Joey2016-11-21T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 38 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
VickyWe had a fantastic weekend at Santa Cruz in West Lulworth, it is exactly as described and well appointed. The location is perfect with a short walk down to the Cove and a local shop and pub very near by. It was a good set up for our toddler with equipment provided.
jo2016-05-09T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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West Lulworth, BH20 5RY, Velká Británie
The Countryman Inn was perfect: friendly staff, amazing pub, excellent food and clean, cosy rooms with very comfortable beds. We as a family had a fabulous time, our teenage boys were very happy that the pool table was free! If you stay you must have dinner, the food was amazing, good portions and the service was excellent and the breakfast was the best ever!
Rebecca2015-11-03T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Bournemouth, BH8 0ER, Velká Británie
My family (5 adults) had a great weekend staying at Greenhills on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The house was very clean and comfortable with a large common space for dining and relaxing. We enjoyed walking around the grounds to see the chickens and resident sheep. It's a very convenient location for visiting Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
Amanda2016-10-20T00:00:00ZFantastic property - and brilliant location. We had a great weekend. The house has absolutely everything you would need. The kids loved the garden and had fun watching the wild rabbits!
Sarah2016-10-24T00:00:00ZI stayed at Greenhills with 2 girlfriends on a little countryside retreat. The annexe is in a lovely little spot a short drive from Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and from Wareham and Dorset, lots of beautiful walks to take :) Julie and Russell were perfect hosts, very welcoming and we were so grateful for the help with setting up the fire, it was very cosy! Thank you for having us :)
Samantha2016-11-15T00:00:00ZJulie's place got all you need and more :-) I recommend staying there and can guarantee you wont be disappointed! Their lovely dog Skippy is pure joy and we'll miss him a lot!
Paweł2016-12-04T00:00:00ZComfortable, clean, conveniently located place. Great for exploring the Jurassic Coast!
Regina2017-02-05T00:00:00ZWonderful stay, perfect location, warm & welcoming hosts! Couldn't have asked for better. Thanks Julie & family for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We'll be back soon!!
Hannah2016-11-06T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 313 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
SallyGreat property. Spacious and in a beautiful location. Perfect for children. Hosts were very helpful and provided lots of extras to make the stay comfortable. Lovely break away.
Sarah2016-10-11T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Dorset, Anglie DT2 8LB, Velká Británie
The Lime Tree Lodge was an absolute delight to stay at. Impeccably clean, Wendy and Peter do a superb job of hosting going above and beyond at breakfast and the room's additional touches, My friend and I had a fabulous trip and would return in a heart beat. We would recommend it to anybody looking for a fantastic get away in peace and quiet with hosts prepared to really look after you.
laura2016-07-21T00:00:00ZDe ontvangst, de accommodatie en het eten waren 5 sterren, de "doordle door suite" is minder geschikt voor oudere mensen. Jammer dat we ons verblijf moesten afbreken door ziekte van mijn partner. De hulp die Peter en Wendy ons hebben gegeven was bijzonder welkom en vriendelijk. The welcome, the accommodation and the food was 5 stars!!!!! The "Durdle door suite" is not so easy for elder people. Unlucky one of us became ill. The assistance from Wendy and Peter was verre helpfull and kind.
Jan2016-05-23T00:00:00ZVery welcoming and friendly. Details were all covered- wine, chocolate and cakes in room!! Extra care over our dietary requirements was spectacular. Huge breakfast with loads of choice. Room full of useful extras like first aid kit and cotton wool, bath treats and very fluffy towels. Plentiful choice re teas, coffees etc. Fridge in room is a bonus if a little noisy for sleeping but we turned it off as it's only a drinks fridge!
Lucy-Chris2016-08-03T00:00:00ZWe had a great stay at Lime tree lodge, our room was clean and spacious and had a full mini bar which we could help ourselves to. There was room on the drive for our car and the breakfast was great.
holly2016-08-21T00:00:00ZWe had a great time at Wendy's home. The room was big and very comfortable and the breakfast very impressive. The location is very convenient too as you can easily visit the area. I hope to be back soon.
David2016-06-07T00:00:00ZWe spent a great weekend at the Lime Tree Lodge. Its location is perfect, close to the main attractions in the area, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cave, and also a good distance to Corfe Castle and Swanage/Studland at east or Weymouth at west. The couple that run the B&B (Peter and Wendy) are just wonderful. Homemade Breakfasts prepared by Wendy are amazing, and they will make you feel at home in every moment. They also have good recommendations to visit or have dinner around
Marta2016-08-10T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely stay with Wendy. Very professional and thoroughly welcoming. We were delighted to find complimentary chocolates and shortbreads in our room. Breakfast was excellent as well
Mubariz2016-05-12T00:00:00ZReally nice stay in the durdle door suite. Everything as described. Bed was very comfy and breakfast was delicious. We had dinner in a local pub as recommended. Food and atmosphere really nice.
alice2016-08-29T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Dorset, DT2 8HS, Velká Británie
Brilliant location if you like seclusion, proper dark nights and amazing walks/runs. Not for you if you like street lights and noise. House is very well equipped with all the home comforts you might need. Simon is a great host - checking that we were ok during our stay. Our well behaved dogs enjoyed their stay too!
Penny2017-02-24T00:00:00ZClean, homely all mod cons, great location & great hosts.
Gary2017-02-06T00:00:00ZSimon's house is a wonderful retreat in an absolutely amazing spot! The views are phenomenal and it is so peaceful. Shore Cottage is perfectly located on the coastal path and right in the middle of the Jurassic Coast for exploring all the wonderful sea-side towns and fabulous beaches. We saw lots of wildlife in the garden, including a kestrel on the lawn! It's only a matter of metres down onto Ringstead Bay and the views of the sun rising and setting every day were spectacular! The house is well equipped and was scrupulously clean with plenty of space for the four of us. We stayed in February and it was lovely and cosy. Simon & Deanna were excellent hosts. Even though we booked with only a few days notice, everything was ready for us, including some thoughtful welcome treats! The communication was excellent and checking in was very easy, even though we arrived extremely late. We would definitely recommend this house and the hosts, and would love to stay again.
Mary2017-02-21T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Dorset, Anglie DT2 9NA, Velká Británie
The homemade cakes, teas, wine and breakfasts made our stay extremely enjoyable, the whole experience was a nice one! The room had a nice bed, great bathroom and lounge, we look forward to returning!
Garrie2016-08-14T00:00:00ZWow, what can I say! Peter and Wendy were fabulous host, such lovely, friendly people and there B&B was certainly 5 star. We stayed in the Luworth Cove Suite and everything was just immaculate. I totally fell in love with the bath room. They provided such beautiful little touches like, Lindt chocolates by either side of our bed, a mini bar, tea and coffee and even home made short bread. Come the morning, we were served the most amazing breakfast ever! Wendy had provided home made fruit yogurt, various breakfast cereals, home made preserves and fruit juice served in decanters! It was just all 5 star service. The presentation of our breakfast was fabulous. We will certainly be visit again.
Sharon Jane2016-10-09T00:00:00ZWendy's place was a great one.Each item in the house was made with love. Hospitality was really good and would love to visit again!!
Suresh2016-05-30T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely 2 nights in the wonderful Lulworth Cove Suite. Wendy and Peter were so welcoming and the room was so well equipped (it put most 5* Hotels to shame). The location was perfect for visiting both Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, just a few mins drive and without having to get caught in all the tourist traffic. Breakfast was exquisite, we wanted for nothing. We will definitely be recommending it to friends and will make a return visit very soon.
Sebastian2016-07-28T00:00:00ZFantastic breakfast and 'treats'. 6 out of 5! Very nice to chat with hosts about local information. Nice out of the way village, but we thought it was nearer Lulworth Cove. Handy to the tank museum at Bovington. Thoroughly recommend for a lovely stay.
Tony2016-07-11T00:00:00ZAbsolutely perfect - no complaints
Jacob Anthony2016-10-24T00:00:00ZWendy and Peter are absolutely fantastic hosts! Our time at Wendy and Peter's B&B was perfect. We were greeted with Wendy's home-made shortbread and mince pies; so caring and delicious. The room and home were immaculate; clean and modern. Wendy and Peter had stocked the mini bar with lovely treats and we were provided with a fantastic range of toiletries. The best part of the stay I have to say, was the breakfast!!!! Wow! As well as a continental-style 'buffet' we were treated to a cooked breakfast - so fresh and delicious - definitely up to Michelin restaurant quality! Everything from the design of the room to the breakfast were down to a tee; the hosts and their warm welcoming nature were an added bonus! Thank you very much Wendy and Peter. We will definitely come and stay at your brilliant B&B again in the future.
Steph2016-12-04T00:00:00ZPerfect stay! Very cosy and comfortable room. Quiet and clean ... That was excactly what we were looking for. Delicious breakfast in a beautiful dinning room. I can highly recommend to everyone!
Anna2016-05-09T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Dorset, DT2 8HS, Velká Británie
A lovely quiet and idyllic location that has much to offer. Our hosts were warm and welcoming and were very much a part of village life, so we were never short on information if we needed it. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Nick2016-08-30T00:00:00ZJoanne and Jeremy are lovely hosts and made us feel part of the family. They are very friendly and made us feel most welcome in their lovely cottage. The cottage is very rural just outside the village on a quiet country lane and surrounded by fields but only five minutes walk from the village pub that serves good food with several vegetarian options. Breakfast at Dairy cottage is excellent especially the eggs from their own hens and the home made bread. Joanne and Jeremy were very helpful with local knowledge and lent us maps and guide books. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely stay again.
Judy2015-08-10T00:00:00ZWe stayed at the Dairy House 2 days. The house is amazing, Joanne and Jeremy were very helpful and made us feel very welcomed. Its not a typical B&B they treat you like part of their family :-) House is really nice and in very good location close to Durdle Door and West Lulworth. We will really go back there again. Oh and they have fresh eggs from their chickens in their garden so the scrambles eggs tastes awesome.
Efe2015-06-09T00:00:00ZWe felt felt very welcome in Joanne and Jeremy's home. It's in a lovely village close to the beautiful coastline and hills. A great place to go to get away for a few days! Great breakfast too!
Nimesh2015-09-01T00:00:00ZJoanne is particulary lovely we are welcomed like family members Joanne and Jeremy help us a lot of thanks to them we had a perfect stay their home is a veritable cottage our room is perfect it's a quit and beautiful vilage Joanne and Jeremy know their beautiful country and we suggested promenade and give us maps I hope to return with my husband and I highly recommend their home thank you very very much Christine and Flavie
Christine2016-05-07T00:00:00ZWe had an absolutely great stay at Joanne and Jeremy's. They were so incredibly helpful, giving us maps for the hikes we wanted to do and booking us in for dinner at the pub. Highly recommend if you want a nice quiet weekend away to enjoy Dorset. Thank you for a relaxing weekend!
Jade2016-06-27T00:00:00ZJoanne and Jeremy were extremely accommodating when we stayed for 3 days. They made our holiday very special and we felt so at ease in their beautiful home and tranquil village. The great tips they gave were really useful and the family were really respectful the whole time we were there. And just as an added bonus to all the comforts, the breakfasts Joanne cooked were scrumptious! We would recommend staying at the Dairy House to everyone and are keen to come back. The area is so beautiful with its beaches and cliff-sides and the olde pubs really made you feel part of the community. 5-Stars!
Adam2015-05-26T00:00:00ZFantastic Dorset getaway. Joanne and her husband were the most wonderfully accommodating hosts in their homely and comfortable house. Would thoroughly recommend.
Joseph2016-01-05T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8DN, Velká Británie
In a beautiful setting. Judith made us feel very welcome. Correspondence answered quickly
Clare2016-10-12T00:00:00ZWe were made to feel very welcome. The Yurt was as described (with some extras in the Fridge on arrival). It was a lovely location, good for walking and exploring the local area and the Yurt was very comfortable. Certainly was a nice change from staying in a hotel and provided a different experience. Was great to wake up, open the Yurt door and look out to the Dorset countryside.
Matt2016-06-05T00:00:00ZA lovely place and a lovely stay! We arrived on Sunday, followed the directions to the farm and into the field with the yurt , which was clean, warm and welcoming. Sunday evening we walked the mile or so to the Sailor's Return, for a lovely dinner and some really good local beer - bring a torch for the walk back if you're doing the same! Monday we drove down to Kimmeridge Bay, returning to the yurt after a day in the sea for much-needed hot showers and then a short walk up to the Red Lion for another really nice meal, and then a nightcap around the campfire in the fire pit next to the yurt. Tuesday morning we enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast in the farm dining room before packing up and heading off. Judith and Ray were really friendly and welcoming; the yurt was warm, cozy and comfortable - hot showers, electric lighting, running water, gas cooker, even a fridge! - and we had a wonderful time.
Dylan2016-09-07T00:00:00ZAbsolutely delightful alternative means of accommodation for a getaway to the coast. It is very spacious and the bed is super comfortable. Cooking facilities impressive. Shower room is great. Views from the yurt are amazing to wake up to.
Lydia2016-08-26T00:00:00ZBoth Judith and Ray are fanatic hosts, offering up maps and guidebooks for the whole of Dorset. We visited the Sailors Return Pub and cha highly recommend that too. The yurt was fantastic, it's only you and the shoes he'd hut in one field. There's fantastic views and you simply can't beat that feeling of open countryside at your finger tips. We opted for a breakfast hamper one of the days, with local produce and homemade bread, jams and granola it was so tasty. We had breakfast at the b&b on our last day, truly amazing again! Judy and Ray always checking if they can cook more for you - definitely have breakfast in the house! You can also feed the alpacas in the paddock. You have all you need in the yurt with a fridge, gas hob and wood stove (wood, chipping a and fire lighters provided!). There's a toilet and wet room so you've got all you need!! The bed is so comfy and the yurt is warm - if it's too hot we popped the lid off and if it got a little nippy we popped a fire on. We will be heading back for another stay! :)
Hannah2016-06-24T00:00:00ZHad a lovely stay here with my partner. The yurt was spacious, in a beautiful location, and had everything we needed. We had breakfast hampers both days we stayed which were excellent. Thank you Judy!
Carmel2016-08-31T00:00:00ZGreat to be able to open our door in the morning and look over the field with alpacas and horses from the comfort of our bed. I loved staying in the yurt! Beautiful countryside to explore during the day and Judy's breakfasts in the morning were top notch!
Kirsteen2016-07-29T00:00:00ZSuper cosy stay in Judy's lovely yurt. Surprisingly spacious inside, the bed is really comfy. The kitchen area has been well designed and has everything you need to make a simple meal. Outside the private wet room shed works perfectly. The fire pit is shared with a shepherds hut in the same field, but it would make this a great place to share with friends. Winfrith is a beautiful village in lovely countryside...and in walking distance to a nice pub which serves good food, ask Judy for directions.
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Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8DQ, Velká Británie
The caravan is well equipped and is in a lovely location as is described by Fiona. A footpath over to Durdle Door is immediately outside the front door so its great for dog owners and walkers. We didn't try the main camp site facilities but they looked very good with everything you may want.
James2015-10-13T00:00:00ZThe booking process was very slick ... welcoming email from Fiona immediately with useful information about our visit and which whetted our appetite. The site is perfectly located for visiting Dorset and for beautiful walks to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Dore and is well managed with good local facilities (cafe, bar, shop, play areas). The caravan itself was spotlessly clean on our arrival and is definitely on one of the best plots with virtually uninterrupted views over the Purbeck hills ... we were blessed with great sunsets to enjoy with the complementary glass of wine left by Fiona! Unfortunately we only had a short break but would definitely consider booking again if we had the opportunity to visit for longer.
Mark2016-06-07T00:00:00ZFiona did a fab job of making us few welcome with the touches of milk and wine. The caravan was exactly as described and was like 'a home from home'. The perfect base with our 5 month old baby and the dog! It's location means you are directly by the fields and path leading to durdle door.
Sara2016-05-19T00:00:00ZWhen we spoke to Fiona she was helpful giving us clear directions on how to find the park and caravan.
Lesley2015-09-06T00:00:00ZCosy van is in good condition. Great views and walks close by.
terry2016-09-12T00:00:00ZLovely stay. The caravan was very cosy and well-equipped. Located on the edge of the site, it was peaceful with nice views of surrounding countryside. Perfect for our two children to play and explore with two outdoor play areas, a little wood and the sea within walking distance. No need for a car during our stay.
Dina2016-05-31T00:00:00ZWhat a truly wonderful place to stay. Fiona's lovelyhome was well equipped, even a couple of little treats, the site was calm and so peaceful. Durdle door was only a few minutes walk down a steep hill (a lot longer to walk back up!) Utterly beautiful. Already planning our next trip. Thank you
Joanne2016-05-27T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely couple of days I the caravan, we had plenty of room for the 3 of us (including a 6 month old baby and all his paraphernalia!) Everything from the booking to leaving was easy. The staff on site were really friendly and very helpful. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Angharad2015-09-08T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
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Wareham, Dorset BH20 5PU, Velká Británie
Lovely place for a peaceful break.
Kate2017-01-21T00:00:00ZLovely place and ideal location for walking the jurassic coast. Really enjoyed our stay.
colin2017-01-25T00:00:00ZLovely cottage with everything you need for a relaxing break. Welcoming and great host. Child friendly. The area is very nice. Some nice walks and runs to Durdle Door. We definitely recommend it and would love to come back. Thank you Philip!
Nora2017-02-25T00:00:00ZWe recently stayed at Stable Cottage for the weekend. The cottage was lovely, well equipped and decorated with many delightful features - like the wood burner. The owner Philip was very friendly and made us feel welcome. The cottage is situated in a beautiful part of Dorset with easy access to many of the wonderful towns, restaurants and of cousre the coast (Durdle door). I would highly recommend this cottage.
Rodrigo2017-01-30T00:00:00ZLovely little cottage, secluded, good location for us, would stay there again if we were in the area.....
Eric2017-02-08T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 20 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
alA real cozzy house with a beautiful garden for the summer. The house was clean and tidy. The kitchen and the lounge were amazing. The house is located in a quiet village 10-15 minutes drive to Lulworth Cove. Philip came by to say hello when we arrived. He was a really friendly and helpful host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
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Chaldon Herring, Anglie DT2 8DL, Velká Británie
Our two young families enjoyed a lovely weekend at Moonfleet. The house was perfectly stocked for all our needs and was very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. Giles answered all our questions in a timely manner before our arrival and it was good to know he was just around the corner when we got there. Location-wise, we were spoilt for choice with Lulworth Cove just a stone's throw away. We also visited Corfe Castle which the kids greatly enjoyed. All in all a wonderful experience.
Aileen2016-04-13T00:00:00ZMoonfleet was a lovely place to stay for a few days with our family over the half-term break. It was well equipped with everything we could have needed and was located just a short walk from Lulworth Cove and centrally located within Dorset. Helpfully there were also lots of information leaflets to plan our days and the Jurassic Coast with so much to see and do was on our doorstep. There is a pub that does food all day down the road which was useful with small kiddies! Giles was a very welcoming host and his communication with us before and during our visit was excellent. The rooms have everything you need and I'd love to go back with more of our family (it sleeps 10!) as can imagine a big family get together there would be wonderful, especially in the Summer! Also some board games and lego and bits for the kids which was really appreciated. Thanks Giles and Susan!
Astrid2016-02-21T00:00:00ZWe were there with two small children and my in laws. Perfect house for us - big, functional, clean. Great location near Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Weymouth etc - and Monkey World! Giles a very nice and attentive host who loves just round the corner. I recommend it!
Fiona2016-10-31T00:00:00ZGiles was great, starting with informative texts and greeting us upon arrival, you couldn't ask any more. The accomadation was fantastic, amenities great and space was warm and cosy. Area is beautiful and would love to visit again in spring/summer. Thank you Giles.
Sarah2016-12-18T00:00:00ZA wonderful stay in a large comfortable house. Moonfleet felt so homely and had all the things needed to make our time in Lulworth lovely. A beautiful family home and garden with easy access to public footpaths down to the sea. We were most impressed at the set up and found all we needed in the kitchen. Thank you for making our first Airbnb experience in England, while on holiday from Australia, such a lovely one.
Penelope 2016-06-22T00:00:00ZA group of colleagues stayed there as part of some work we were doing in the local area. They loved the apartment and felt it had every amenity they needed. Giles was easy to communicate with and the visit was very smooth. Thank you
trisha2016-10-17T00:00:00ZWe stayed at Moonfleet for two nights and I have to say this is in quite possibly the perfect spot for visiting Dorset. The house itself is far more spacious inside than you expect with a great garden. The house is nicely equipped to cater for all those staying and is clearly well looked after. You'll find yourself literally minutes away from some of Dorset's main attractions and some great local pubs. I can highly recommend staying here especially if you're a larger group.
Justin2016-09-22T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our stay at Moonfleet very much and made to feel welcome.
Edmund2016-09-28T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
Celý dům/byt
Typ nemovitosti
West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5SA, Velká Británie
Joanne and Jeremy were the most wonderful hosts. They made us feel completely at home and part of the family. I loved hearing all about the family and the area they live in. With a great recommendation we went to the pub for dinner which was wonderful! Breakfast was beautiful with fresh eggs from their chickens. We had the most wonderful time and would love to see them both again!
Emily2015-08-10T00:00:00ZHad a lovely time meeting Joanne and Jeremy (and their quiet and friendly dogs!) We had a comfortable room in a beautiful location and our hosts couldn't have been more helpful. They gave us information about a fantastic beach in a secluded location nearby where we were able to relax after a long, hot drive. There is a friendly local pub within walking distance. Highly recommended!
Garry2016-09-02T00:00:00ZGreat couple, very friendly and helpful, good place to stay, convenient for lots of places to visit nearby, which were very well pointed out by our hosts, even to the point the had maps to help us find interesting places. Food was great and we were even directed to nice local for meals / drinks etc. All in all a very nice place and we will be back again. Baz and Philippa
Barry2016-08-28T00:00:00ZJoanne and Jeremy are the perfect hosts. They made us feel welcome since the first moment we arrived. They also cooked a lovely breakfast for us with their own chicken's eggs. The room was clean, cosy and really confy. I really raccomend the Dairy House!!
marilena2015-09-01T00:00:00ZHelen and I were only able to secure the room at very short notice due to a cancellation. We were very lucky because, despite the relative (for us) privation of single beds and no en suite) we found The Dairy House to be a lovely, homely old cottage in a perfect setting. Jeremy and Joanne were perfect hosts - tea and biscuits always on offer on arrival or return and very helpful with local advice enabling us to enjoy a lovely day walking and swimming on the Jurassic coast directly from the house. The village pub does excellent and good value evening meals.
Ian2016-08-11T00:00:00ZThe house is picturesque, the rooms are very good, and the hosts made me feel welcome. It was ideal for my Tankfest visit and would be for others looking for a secluded place to stay in that part of England.
Alex2015-07-12T00:00:00ZFantastic! A beautiful home in a very special part of the world. Joanne and Jeremy were warm and incredibly kind, and went so far beyond the call of duty to make sure we were well looked after, even booking us into a local pub restaurant for dinner. The cooked breakfast was delicious and eggs from their own chickens were expertly poached, beds were comfortable. The village is tiny and idyllic, and the local pub serves good local cider.
James2016-05-03T00:00:00ZJoanne and Jeremy have a lovely house with a beautiful garden. We felt more than welcome! They cooked a delicious breakfast for our family and we ate it in a cosy conservatory. We slept very well as the rooms are very comfortable. They told us about the area and where we could go. We are all more than happy we Joanne and we would love to be back soon. It was a very British and enjoyable experience.
Susy2015-08-12T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
Soukromý pokoj
Typ nemovitosti
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8DN, Velká Británie
Everything we needed was provided, we had a perfect stay. The house is so conveniently located for Durdle Door, Lulworth, Castle, Monkey World and we did all of these!! Kids had a great time, our girls loved the bedroom, the books and the playhouse in the garden. It's a perfect cottage for a family as all the essentials are there which makes packing easier! The travel cot was all setup on arrival which was great and we used the high chair booster seat for our toddler too.
Karen2017-02-17T00:00:00ZWe had a brilliant time at Minnow Cottage. There were lots of toys and DVDs to keep the children entertained and the location was perfect - very close to Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove. Definitely recommend
Heather2017-02-20T00:00:00ZSuper spot. Easily accessible to a variety of great family activities and the kids loved the assortment of toys and games to play with. Fabulous hosts too! Thanks for a great few days X
Jo2016-02-18T00:00:00ZLovely place to stay and the host made the process very easy.
Benjamin2016-08-30T00:00:00ZKatie was so helpfully, we booked very last minute and she made it all very simply. The cottage is cute and perfect. With a neat garden all fences in so very safe for children and our dog . Lovely docor in each room the instruction manual very helpful . We had a great break.
Esther 2017-01-08T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage. We walked to the Severn Stars but unfortunately it was closed , and the Bear didn't serve food untill 6.15 but enjoyed a meal at the Ship . Think this was because of it being Nov (winter time). Everything was clean and tidy. We would love very much to stay again ,this time next year if possible.
Katina2016-11-07T00:00:00ZWe had a very nice stay in Minnow Cottage :0) The house is so cute! Before the stay Katie was always helpful and answered very quickly, which was good service.
Ajaja2016-09-22T00:00:00ZMinnow Cottage is a lovely place to stay. Very homely and comfortable. Easy check in and check out, great facilities and good location. I would highly recommend it.
Philip2016-10-15T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
Celý dům/byt
Typ nemovitosti
Wool, BH20 6EY, Velká Británie
Good sized, quiet and comfortable place situated in a beautiful village. The village shop is a minutes walk away and is great for emergency supplies and fresh croissants at the weekend and very delicious quiches. Hosts gave us space and privacy. Coast is about an hours walk along fairly quiet country roads and the coastal walks are stunning. We did Lulworth Cove to Osmington Mills which took about 3 hours. Great pubs: Lulworth Cove inn, Smugglers Inn (Osmington Mills) and Sailors Return (Chaldon Herring - 30 min walk from cottage). Cottage would be enhanced with a real wood fire. We had problems with the hot water but I think was just bad luck and was being resolved the day we left.
Dan2016-02-15T00:00:00ZThe cottage was perfect for my stay and I wish I could stayed longer to explore the coastline. Everything was as expected. The best bit...the bed was so comfortable!
Holly2016-09-12T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely weekend exploring the surrounding the area and the apartment was clean and provided everything we needed, including a full kitchen which was greatly appreciated when we failed to be able to make a reservation for dinner on the Saturday night. It was great to have flexibility of arrival time as we were driving down during the evening. Sharon popped in to check that everything was ok and it was nice to meet her!
Penny2016-08-24T00:00:00ZExcellent accomodation,ideal location for lulworth and durdle door
Trevor2017-03-04T00:00:00ZWin Place is a cosy retreat ideally situated close to Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Corfe Castle. It was spacious, homely and spotlessly clean with a really comfy bed! We only stayed for one night but would certainly consider returning and would highly recommend a stay here.
Alexandra2016-01-17T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 32 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
RachelI had a lovely two nights stay at Sharon's Win Place cottage. The cottage is very well located if you want to visit Lulworth Cove/Durdle Door and other attractions nearby. I didn't explore much of the village, so I can't comment on it. The cottage was impecable at arrival. You can see Sharon wants guests to feel welcome and at home and to enjoy their stay to the fullest. Sharon came around shortly after we arrived to see if everything was alright and then left us to enjoy our time for the duration of our stay. The cottage is a good size for two people, but I guess it may be possible to stay with 1 or 2 kids too. The living room is very spacious, confortable and nicely decorated. The cottage has very good access to internet and free view sat tv (or something of the sorts!), so I was able to catch up on my prefered Netflix show at night. The kitchen has all main appliances and utensils, so it was easy to cook a quick meal (although you may want to bring basics like oil/butter if you think you may need them). The bed was extremely confortable and the location very quiet, so I slept like a baby. I would definitely return to Sharon's place. Totally recommend it.
Idalina2016-10-17T00:00:00ZA lovely, comfortable, cottage in a beautiful part of Dorset, with an excellent location to the surrounding area. It was almost exactly as described except there was an issue with the hot water so we weren't able to use the shower or bath for the 2 nights we stayed. Sharon did everything that she could to try and fix the problem asap and ensure we still enjoyed our stay and even offered to use the showers in her family home.
Eóin2016-03-04T00:00:00ZTyp pokoje
Celý dům/byt
Typ nemovitosti
Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8JZ, Velká Británie


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The online dating website OkCupid, first developed and launched back in 2004 by Harvard students, was hacked by the clever mathematician Christopher McKinlay. He did not do anything to cause harm to anyone including the website. He rather used a smart reverse-engineering algorithm to sort out the women who best matched his interests.
The story of McKinlay who has a PhD in mathematics is quite unique. One sunny day in the summer of 2013, while he was sitting in the computer lab waiting for a complex computation to finish, he decided to kill some time while browsing the OkCupid website. It was then when it struck him, he was using it the wrong way. He decided to use his math and statistics skills to optimize his profile to the maximum.
Since the OkCuping matches people based on their answers to 350 questions with rated importance, McKinlay created a computer program that collected the data of nearly 20,000 female users. He also collected more than 6,000,000 matching answers of those users by using several dummy profiles. Based on the collected statistical data he discovered incredible patterns of the female users who matched his profile and therefore optimized it accordingly.
Soon after that his inbox started to get flooded with messages from attractive women living nearby his location. His profile showed 90% match rate with more than 30,000 local women. McKinlay went on 88 real life dates and he finally found his perfect match: a 28-year-old masters student at UCLA called Christine Tien Wang. The two are currently engaged.

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Pappus on the wisdom of bees
It is of course to men that God has given the best and most perfect notion of wisdom in general and of mathematical science in particular, but a partial share in these things he allotted to some of the unreasoning animals as well. To men, as being endowed with reason, he vouchsafed that they should do everything in the light of reason and demonstration, but to the other animals, while denying them reason, he granted that each of them should, by virtue of a certain natural instinct, obtain just so much as is needful to support life. This instinct may be observed to exist in very many other species of living creatures, but most of all in bees. In the first place their orderliness and their submission to the queens who rule in their state are truly admirable, but much more admirable still is their emulation, the cleanliness they observe in the gathering of honey, and the forethought and housewifely care they devote to its custody.
Presumably because they know themselves to be entrusted with the task of bringing from the gods to the accomplished portion of mankind a share of ambrosia in this form, they do not think it proper to pour it carelessly on ground or wood or any other ugly and irregular material; but, first collecting the sweets of the most beautiful flowers which grow on the earth, they make from them, for the reception of the honey, the vessels which we call honeycombs, (with cells) all equal, similar and contiguous to one another, and hexagonal in form. And that they have contrived this by virtue of a certain geometrical forethought we may infer in this way.
They would necessarily think that the figures must be such as to be contiguous to one another, that is to say. to have their sides common, in order that no foreign matter could enter the interstices between them and so defile the purity of their produce. Now only three rectilinear figures would satisfy the condition, I mean regular figures which are equilateral and equiangular; for the bees would have none of the figures which are not uniform .... There being then three figures capable by themselves of exactly filling up the space about the same point, the bees by reason of their instinctive wisdom chose for the construction of the honeycomb the figure which has the most angles, because they conceived that it would contain more honey than either of the two others.
Bees, then, know just this fact which is of service to themselves, that the hexagon is greater than the square and the triangle and will hold more honey for the same expenditure of material used in constructing the different figures. We, however, claiming as we do a greater share in wisdom than bees, will investigate a problem of still wider extent, namely, that, of all equilateral and equiangular plane figures having an equal perimeter, that which has the greater number of angles is always greater, and the greatest plane figure of all those which have a perimeter equal to that of the polygons is the circle.
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What Makes a Hero: Mini Interview with Author Jen Chandler, and A Local Firefighter
To inspire hope and courage, I dedicate Monday posts through the months of March and April to authors and professionals on the subject of heroes, historically defined, and also the transformation in today's society. I like to think of this term as the Everyday Hero. Here today, I have fellow author, Jen Chandler, answering three questions on the hero topic. I'll also end this post with my Everyday Hero of the week.
The Feature Story, "The Mysteries of Death and Life"
Can Death die? Is Death capable of love? A young, homeless woman named Leah meets the Angel of Death in an abandoned church and discovers that he longs for a release from his eternal work. If Leah can't uncover the reason for his despair, the souls of the dying could be doomed to wander forever.
Mini Interview with Jen Chandler
[Erika] What is your definition of 'hero' (historically or in today's world)?
[Jen] A hero, traditionally speaking, is anyone who finds him/herself addressing a threatening situation either for another person or for society in general and (usually) comes out on top. There are various types of heroes. The one we're most inundated with at the moment is the Super Hero. A Super Hero is, of course, someone who has superhuman powers in some capacity and uses them the help mankind. I like to think of this as a hero who has heroism imposed upon them because their abilities far out weight those of the average human being. My personal favorite is the Reluctant Hero, or an average person who is willing to do what no one else is, whether by choice or by proxy.
[Erika] How does your hero fit the definition?
[Jen] My story is a little complex in that there are TWO heroes (dun, dun, DUN!). Both of these heroes are Reluctant Heroes even though one of them isn't human and definitely has superhuman powers.
[Erika] Why did he or she fall?
[Jen] Gaston, my supernatural hero, fell because of his own fault. He becomes burdened by his job or his 'heroism' if you will. Leah's heroism – she's my human heroine – is much more subtle and understated. Her original fall from grace was caused by her parents' poor decisions.
About Jen Chandler
Born and raised in the deep, dirty South, Jen Chandler cut her story-telling teeth in the old folktales of Appalachia. She grew up chasing ghosts and gods, devouring the myths and legends of Egypt, Greece, Ireland and the British Isles. Now happily ensconced beneath the moss laden oaks of Savannah, GA, Jen delights in rummaging into the dark corners of stories, re-imaging mythology and collecting ghosts, goblins, and other strange things that tap at the back door of her imagination. When not writing, Jen can be found drinking copious amounts of tea, designing and stitching fabric patterns, studying folk herbalism, and re-reading old copies of British Country Living with frightening regularity. She may or may not be addicted to gummy candy.
You can find her via her Blog
My Everyday Hero This Week: Firefighter/EMT
The shift of a firefighter begins at 8:00 a.m. and completes nearly 24 hours later at 7:30 a.m. Staff prepares and test the equipment. They log every piece into a computer and mark it off as checked. During the week shifts, training classes keep the morning busy. Anything from new medical techniques, to hands-on fire ground related policies. After training comes lunch, testing the fire hoses and inspecting buildings. Calls come in and out and hopefully, the current staff gets to sleep, but not always. Everyone is roused at 7:15 a.m. the following morning, and the clean up begins to prepare for the next crew. Fresh crew members filter in and the last crew clocks out for the day. Today, I have with me Firefighter A, describing his day, his favorite and scariest moments on the job, as well as some particularly interesting historical facts. I have to say, this is by far, is the most difficult profession I've talked to yet. Firefighters deserve the utmost respect, and definitely more compensation than they get.
Disclaimer: Names and certain details have been changed to protect events and individuals.
[Erika] What is your favorite aspect or responsibility of your job?
[Firefighter A] I like the actual fire-fighting piece. I like driving the fire trucks and acting in the role of the Firefighter Apparatus Engineer. I do the math to get water from point A to point B. Mathematics is critical. I determine the length and size of the hose in comparison to a certain amount of friction loss at the end of the hose. I calculate the length of the hose and the quantity of water pumped out of the truck for how it comes out the end.
[Erika] What was your deciding factor to enter the profession?
[Firefighter A] Every since I was young, I'd be in my grandparent's yard playing with toy fire trucks. I liked watching the real trucks go by as a kid.
[Erika] What do you remember about the old station Dalmatians?
[Firefighter A] The history of the Dalmatian began in the early 1800s when towns had horse-drawn trucks. The dogs rode on those trucks to guard the equipment. Historical big towns once had several fire companies that would all answer the same fire call. The different companies would duke it out, and the winner would put the fire out while the dogs guarded the equipment against theft. It became a tradition and dogs got associated with the fire service, but we can't do that anymore.
[Erika] What's your proudest moment on the job?
[Firefighter A] I was pretty young, maybe 22. I was driving the engine from my station to answer a call for backup. We got to the business site. All men were in the building. No one remained to track the water. My captain said, "You go over there and get on their pump." It was a different truck, and it took me a moment to figure out all the buttons. I did it. I got the water supply stabilized on a truck I wasn't familiar with. I received several compliments for my act.
[Erika] What would have happened had you not been there?
[Firefighter A] If I wouldn't have shown up, that's a dangerous thing to have guys inside the structure and no one outside. All of a sudden they have no water if something goes wrong.
[Erika] Describe a typical House fire call and response.
[Firefighter A] If I drive the truck the other guys jump off. My job as the driver is to make sure they have water and the pressure, where the nearest fire hydrant supply is or get another truck to get to another hydrant. My responsibility is to then monitor the water flow. From the fighter side, we get to the scene and assess the situation to plan the best way to attack the fire. Sometimes you find it and put it out and sometimes you don't. Sometimes the new type of building construction is so lightweight, and buildings fail fast. You don't send your guys inside if it's going to fail. In a house fire, we first get down on our hands and knees at the door because that's where the coolest air is. Hollywood glamorizes fires. Seen backdraft? That's not real. They make it look easier than it really is. Honestly, you can't see anything, zero visibility. You walk into a building or room and the scene is black as night. It's hot like 1500 and 2000 degrees. We'll try to find the fire. Now we have thermal imagining cameras that make it easier to find the fire or victims. Modern building construction makes our job dangerous and difficult. It used to be everything was made of wood and semi-combustible material. Nowadays buildings are synthetic nasty blends and fires are more hazardous. 60% of firefighters today are likely to contract ear nose and throat cancer because fires burn hotter and faster. The smoke is poison because of the materials. In the past, the smoke rolled up the window as a byproduct of fire, but now the smoke actually acts like a fuel and the whole room will go … in a blink. You have to be trained to recognize that moment. We are continually challenged to change our tactics. How we read the smoke, how close fire is to the window, how hot the room is. Failure to recognize a flash over, which is when the whole room bursts into flame, is what kills guys.
New policies state after every fire, we launder our fire gear and get a clean one for the next incident. We all take showers because of the risk of cancer and chemicals. They have done studies on firefighters right after a job using a black light to track the chemicals and the exposure of the soot. It's always highly concentrated around the head and neck.
[Erika] Do you have an everyday hero?
[Firefighter A] My grandfather and my great uncle. I try to model myself after them. Good men. Showed my brother and me how to be good men. How to carry on with a sense of integrity. How to love someone and to treat people nice.
[Erika] Last words to the public?
It's a good career and it's a good honest living. You get to help and make a difference.
[Erika] Any words of advice?
Be nice to your firefighter.
Thank you, Jen Chandler for being here with me today. I can't wait to read your story. And Firefighter A, you amaze me.
A Forgotten Knight, a Dragon, and Computer Technology? Spotlight on Author Renee Cheung
To inspire hope and courage, I dedicate Monday posts through the months of March and April to authors and professionals on the subject of heroes, historically defined, and also the transformation in today's society. I like to think of this term as the Everyday Hero. Here today, I have fellow author Renee Cheung, answering three questions on the hero topic. I'll also end this post with my Everyday Hero of the week.
Her Story, "Memoirs of a Forgotten Knight"
Long ago, before the Unseen migrated into servers and networks, a hedge-knight sought to save a village from a dragon. But being a hero always has its price.
Spotlight With Renee Cheung
[Questions] What is your definition of a hero (historically or in today's world)? How does your hero from "Breath Between Seconds," fit the definition? Why did she fall, the theme of the Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life Anthology?
In the everyday, heroes are commonplace. The kid that shoveled snow for their elderly neighbour, that elder knitting hats for the homeless, that homeless person sharing the change they received with others who didn't have as much luck that day – they are all heroes in their momentary acts of kindness. In reality, a hero is not an identity anyone assumes forever, but in fact, is a label applied to a moment in time when that person commits an act of greater good.
In fiction, it's another story. I believe the hero archetype constantly carries three main attributes
- They have a solid sense of morality and aspires to uphold values, even in ambiguous situations
- They aspire to accomplish deeds that do not directly benefit themselves
- They do not accomplish those deeds to seek fame or glory
Heroes in fiction are often selfless to a fault and as a result, meet a tragic end, precisely because they give so much, they have nothing left for themselves.
In that sense, Cormac is almost a typical hero, a knight, protecting a village from a dragon. I tried to incorporate some realism in that he wouldn't mind if some fame or glory came his way from the deed, but it was not his primary motivation. Mostly, he sought to protect at the risk of his own life.
Without spoiling the story, Cormac's fall was not his own fault. He could not have known the circumstances ahead of time. And I would say, it is debatable whether he did fall or not, for in the end, he tried to stay true to who he was. Whether he remained a hero by the end of the story or not, I will leave to the reader's' judgement.
About Renee Cheung
Renee uses her years of experience as a developer to write about the what-ifs of magic and technology. When she is not suspiciously peering at her computer in between her writing, she can be found roaming the streets with her family or gaming (whether it's video games, board games or table-top RPGs) with her similar-minded friends.
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My Everyday Hero this week: Public Safety Resource Officer L.
If John Wayne patrolled the streets of Kansas City today, why wouldn't he choose education to channel his efforts and preserve and secure the safety of our children?
School Resource officers are the shadows of safety for our children. Dressed in dark colors, they blend in, patrolling school daily functions. Before the bell fires off, they are outside directing traffic, surveying parents, kids, and staff to ensure a safe arrival to school. After the first bell, they patrol the halls, checking doors and locks to secure all classrooms. They station themselves near the doors, ready and watching. They lend helpful hands in the lunchroom when kids can't open their milk cartons. Staff trust them and students run to hug them. School resource officers teach citizenship clubs before school and model good choices when sometimes kids don't get them from their families.
With a twinkle in his eye and a smile in his voice, Officer L. is one of a kind, the perfect balance between safety and education, much like I'd picture John Wayne if he lived today.
[Erika] What is your favorite part of your job?
[Officer L] Lunch Duty. Opening milk cartons and making kids laugh and smile is priceless. I am more lenient than I should be. But it's a chance to give out hugs. Sometimes kids don't get that love and support they need at home. Many of them are hungry. I let them get what they need.
[Erika]What was your deciding factor to become a public safety officer?
[Officer L.] I fell into this job by accident. At the time I worked as a Park Ranger with a friend of mine. He visited the school district, read about the job in August. He applied for that one and then another position opened up. My wife saw it and I put my application in. I'd worked with the current Director of the Public Safety Department and knew his reputation was sound. I applied for my family. My kids were entering middle school at the time and I needed to give up my weekend hours working for the county. I made the decision for my family.
[Erika] What advice do you have to the public?
[Officer L] If you love what you do every day goes by and you can't wait to wake up and get there. When I get up I raise my fits excited and say, "I get to go to school!"
Kids say, "ugh, I have to go to school."
I get up every day and love going to work.
[Erika] Who is your everyday hero?
[Officer L.] My wife. Everything about her is amazing. She gets up and takes care of us all. She does everything in the right appropriate way for me. If I hadn't met her, I'm not sure where I would be, probably less off. She's a perfect example for our kids. No bad habits. Kind. I'm for a small country town and she taught me better life skills. I completed my Masters because of her. She's so supportive.
[Erika] Who is your superhero?
[Officer L.] John Wayne.
Question: Have you ever experienced a moment as an Everyday Hero? Volunteered in a public school? Found your perfect job by accident?
Thank you, Renee Cheung for being here with me today. I can't wait to read your story.
Defining a Hero: Mini Interview with Author L. Nahay
To inspire hope and courage, I dedicate Monday posts through the months of March and April to authors and professionals on the subject of heroes, historically defined, and also the transformation in today's society. I like to think of this term as the Everyday Hero. Here today, I have fellow author L. Nahay, answering three questions on the hero topic. I'll also end this post with my Everyday Hero of the week.
Her Story, "Breath Between Seconds"
A soldier makes a split decision on the three thousandth, two hundred and sixteenth day of her country's current war, claiming the victory for her House and bringing an instant end to the fighting. In the stillness that follows, she watches her opponent die and questions the meaning of victory, and her claim to it.
The Interview
[Erika] What is your definition of a hero (historically or in today's world)?
[L. Nahay] A hero is someone who instinctually acts in the best interest of someone else, regardless of the outcome to themselves. This could be a grand, death-defying endeavor, or as small as saving a spider from someone's angry boot.
[Erika] How does your hero from "Breath Between Seconds," fit the definition?
[L. Nahay] Logic would dictate that as she ended her country's long-running war, singlehandedly and with odds against her, that she should be regarded as a hero. But she comes to the realization that even if she is acknowledged, it would be a short, fatal concession.
[Erika] Why did she fall, the theme of the Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life Anthology?
[L. Nahay] She fell because she was successful in someone else's failure, and once she started thinking through her achievement, she began to question the rightness of it.
About L. Nahay
L. Nahay is an author of fantasy and an independent publisher through Midnight Tomorrow Books. She has always ever written. She is a mom to two monsters, and while she'd love to live the more wild way most of her characters do, she currently resides in Indiana. For reminders of life outside her stories, she enjoys reading, creating, camping, hiking, exploring, and time with those monsters of hers. To date, she has published the first book of her fantasy series entitled Red Moonglow on Snow, and an urban fantasy short story called The Dryad. She has also recently stepped into the world of Steampunk and bought the monsters a telescope. Be forewarned.
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My Everyday Hero this week: Preschool Teacher Miss M.
You enter a room full of four and five-year-olds who stare at you from a horseshoe table. They might be reviewing their letters and numbers for the week, learning to write and exploring basic identity conceptions like home address and phone number. Maybe they get up and sing, dance, or crash out on a mat at naptime. After chatting for an hour yesterday afternoon, I learned about the difficult topics of social and emotional balance with academics each individual child exhibits. How to use discipline and safe zones in the classroom. With the hugs, smiles and "good job comments," also comes tears and tantrums.
The day is never a constant.
I am convinced, it takes a special person to handle the rapid shifts and yet, still, pulls the room of young children back together again.
What is her favorite part of her job?
Seeing the expression on a child's face when he/she has learned something for the first time. Their eyes light up and they say, "I did it! I figured it out!"
Who is her Everyday Hero?
My mom. She's my guardian angel. A woman who always had my back and supported me. My guiding light and my best friend.
And finally, what to remember?
Never give up on your dreams. Always believe in yourself. Learn to take criticism without taking it to heart. I didn't know how to listen until I learned to listen to children. They know before we know.
Question: Have you ever experienced a moment as an Everyday Hero? Smashed a spider when someone couldn't? Calmed a child in a full on temper tantrum?
Thank you, L. Nahay for being here with me today. I can't wait to read your story.
IWSG Post 18: How to Decide Which Story to Write First
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Define sto·ry (according to Google)
- 1. an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment: "an adventure story" synonyms: tale, narrative, account, anecdote, yarn,
- 2. an account of past events in someone's life or in the evolution of something: "the story of modern farming"
Stories come from everywhere.
Scenario A: Driving in your car in the middle of rush hour traffic, some careless driver is hot on your tail. Obviously, you're moving too cautiously with a car length of space between you and the driver ahead. In the mirror, you see the impatient driver behind you. They try to pass you on the shoulder. What do you do? You might do what I did and you block him. Then you realize his impatience has turned to rage and the next action could have been the last.
Scenario B: Maybe at work, a big management person who gets stuff done, does so by yelling and barking out orders. Maybe she is happy when tasks work out, but never hands the credit to the person who deserves it. Her teeth are razor sharp and you swear every word is laced with venom. You keep your eyes glued to your computer, praying, Not me, not today.
Outcome: Suddenly the man in the car becomes a fire-breathing demon … or an alien beamed through light, through another human body just to irritate you. The woman in the office turns Python, coiling up in the shadows in wait for you to position yourself just right. If you do, she'll strike and you'll bleed, then she'll track you. Mercilessly. She plans to tear you limb by limb as you scream.
So to answer this month's IWSG question, "Have you ever pulled out a really old story and reworked it? Did it work out?"
I have not. However, I have kept them all and plan to revisit at least one of them once I've completed the stories I can't stop thinking about. My mind tends to fill up with all sorts of ideas when I sit down and ponder.
What are the reasons stories shift?
- We age. We experience new things.
- Passion drives story. With new experience comes new passion in different topics. My characters have changed because I have changed.
- Stories transcend out of other stories. I tend to write the plot that has become the thorn in my side I can't seem to heal until it's done. As stated by Robert Jordan, "Belief and order give strength. Have to clear the rubble before you can build." My rubble is a current story or two. They beg me to put them first.
How to Prioritize?
Largely, two things come to mind: passion and need. If you face a writing deadline or theme, certainly that story plot and character will trump any of the others you may want to write. Next, passion tends to push the creative mind to wander. I do believe we write from our hearts and our joys, not necessarily what we consider ourselves to be experts at. I love research just as much as I love to write. Back in high school, my interests were different. I researched and wrote historical fiction topics. Today, I explore the magical possibility in everyday life. I choose the story based on the character in my mind who speaks stronger. If worse comes to worse, I can always play a quick game of rock paper scissors with my kids over the topic, or, there's always the option of a coin toss.
Question: How do you decide which story to write first? How do you prioritize your projects? Do you find yourself dreaming stories up through everyday occurrences and writing them out?
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December 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM | #121 | |
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What if you sold them in the south wearing KKK uniforms. Maybe it attracted a certain bunch of people that now think you are awesome. So you are selling cars. Not doing much for GM's image, tho. What if you are selling with girls in bikini's. Probably really brings in the truck buyers. Most people do not understand the dealer/OEM relationshp and don't distinguish between the two. Your dealership doesn't have to sell GMs. You could sell someone else's cars. Why do you want to sell GM's when you don't like their rules? |
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December 21st, 2011, 06:00 PM | #122 |
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If you can read I said most execs have no idea what it takes, not all. Our GM rep is the best I have seen and I have a lot of respect for him. But his boss has no clue. Mindless idiot I guess when you can't participate in a conversation you just rely on name calling, good one.
December 21st, 2011, 06:04 PM | #124 |
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That isn't a brand.
December 21st, 2011, 06:07 PM | #126 |
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So your trying to say that the exec's don't know how to pretend they are talking to the manager to get you a better deal?
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December 21st, 2011, 06:09 PM | #128 |
Pew pew!
And I don't see how GM forcing you to update your storefront detracts from that image. Brand identity and your own dealership's reputation are two separate things.
December 21st, 2011, 06:13 PM | #130 |
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I agree that it doesn't but I was responding to another comment about GM wanting to change dealerships and they can't, yes they can and they are. Plus not that long ago we weren't sure if GM was going to yank our franchise so lets say we do this 1 million remodel and in 2 years they decide they want to take away our franchise then what do we do find another franchise, maybe, and then remodel again or what if 2 yrs from now they want us to look a different way guess what we get to remodel again and this happened a while back.
December 21st, 2011, 06:17 PM | #131 |
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I know it takes $$ to make $$ but this remodel is costly and lets face it business is not that good. Basically I am pissed because GM doesn't ask nicely they don't offer to do it in steps it is our way or the highway and I don't even want to think about the business we will lose while doing the remodel, it will not be easy to conduct business with a torn up building
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December 21st, 2011, 06:27 PM | #133 |
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Your bitching, but the building doesn't looked like it has been touched since the 80's. Curb appeal makes a huge difference to new customers. You have to grab a customers attention and a bland brown brick building just doesn't do it among the flashy modern dealerships.
This one is only slightly better but still not comparable to a dealer that has done the upgrades curb appeal. I love the giant Chevy trucks sign, but there are more Jeeps and Dodge's on the lot than anything (in this old pic) I know your location, and I know it will be a tough sell up there no matter how the dealership looks. But my uneducated (in this business) guess with the competition issue with other makes (especially imports) is the dealership appearances, and how they have treated their customers. Domestic dealerships especially have a poor history of customer service.
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December 21st, 2011, 06:33 PM | #134 |
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building was built in 1988 and we have done a lot over years yes regular maintenance and up keep, expanded our lot, built a body shop, built a quick lube and car wash facility and yes the remodel will look nice I am just not sure that it will increase our sales or profitability. again its not the fact that we have to remodel just they way they are going about it. thank you all for listening to me bitch about GM, I know there is nothing I can do stop it or change it and in long run the building will look great but it feels better to bitch sometimes.
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So you aren't a 'corporate' store, but you sell GM.
I believe that makes you a franchise. Like McDonald's. Which has to remodel when corporate desires a new 'face'. Kwitcherbitchen, from the looks of your avatar you aren't doing too baad.
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We own a franchise and the brick and mortar and land. Gm does not own any part of our store. That boat in my avatar is a 1989. I admit to being on a bitching rant here so thanks again for listening and putting in your two cents. Owning any business eight now is not easy and is very stressful. The above picture of our houghton lake store is not just gm we have chrysler dodge jeep ram truck also. We are opting out of the remodel in that store because gm wants us to completely separate show rooms and service right up area. So that store is no longer eligible for certain programs within gm and in my opinion our allocation will be affected by it.
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But the fact remains, per the McDonald's comparison, if you saw a 30 year out of date McD's and two miles up the road was a modern one, which do you think would get more traffic since the product is the same?
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I am not disagreeing that the store will look great and that our curb appeal will be increased but at a huge expense and I have never heard a customer say I am not buying here because your building is 24 yrs old. We have a great reputation for customer service.
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What becomes of anthropology grad students after they finish their Masters degrees and then transition into the "real world" of practitioner anthropology? Are their choices clear cut? Do things work out as they planned? What are the options in the job market or for further education?
In an attempt to address some of these questions, NAPA interviewed eight recent anthropology Masters degree recipients to get their stories and perspectives. Their experiences reveal the diverse options and life courses that are possible with the degree.
It is hoped that these stories will help inform those currently in MA programs as to… Continue reading


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Name: | Vadivel |
Gender: | Boy |
Meaning: | Another name for God Murugan |
Origin: | Indian, Tamil |
Religion: | Hindu |
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