a new season is calling
THE PIG-on the beach
spring is when our dorset hideaway really comes into its own
Spring at THE PIG-on the beach
The gardens are stretching awake, the coastline around Studland Bay becomes vibrant with flora and fauna again, and there’s a renewed excuse to linger outside in those first warm days with a glass in hand.
From fresh, garden‑led feasting dishes in our restaurant to outdoor, wood-fired dining at the Garden Oven, and clifftop wanders towards Old Harry Rocks, live music and long, lazy afternoons that turn into evenings – this is springtime, the PIG way.
Outdoor eats at the Garden Oven
Our Garden Oven is back open for the warmer months, 11.30am - 4pm, every day!
Soak up every last drop of al fresco-fuelled afternoons this spring and enjoy wood-fired pizzas with good company at our Garden Oven, tucked just outside the hustle and bustle of the main house.
Simply rock up and grab a table to join us for an afternoon bite or a quick drink – there’s no better place to down tools and settle in for some garden-inspired grazing and a cold one!
Our Chef’s Picks set lunch menu
Savour a little new season goodness from the Kitchen Garden; our Spring Chef’s Picks is our seasonal, set lunch menu created for lingering over with a glass in hand and good company around the table, for long midweek lunches and early suppers… just the thing to welcome in the start of the sunnier months!
Fresh, unfussy, proper comforting dishes with lashings of colour celebrating what’s just been pulled, picked or foraged from our veg beds and on our doorstep that morning.
Two courses for £28.50
Three courses for £32.50
Spring Events & Live Music
This season at THE PIG-on the beach is about good food, great company and the occasional soundtrack.
We'll be hosting live music evenings, relaxed garden gatherings and seasonal events that celebrate what’s coming out of the ground right now.
Step Outside: Spring Walks & Garden Wanders
Right from our doorstep you’ll find sweeping sands, heathland trails and coastal paths that show Dorset at its very best! Wander along the beach towards Old Harry Rocks, loop through the nature reserve, or head inland across open heath. It’s all wide horizons, seabirds overhead and that fresh-off-the-water breeze that makes you feel instantly better for getting outside.
Our team has pulled together some of their favourite local routes, perfect for blowing away the cobwebs before lunch or stretching things out after breakfast.
Golden hour: Buttered & Baked
After a long, countryside ramble, there’s only one sensible next step. Settle in for Buttered & Baked - generous, comforting and proudly un‑fussy, ‘perfect-for-3pm’ kind of moreish treats.
Think warm, savoury, cheesy, buttery bites and plentiful homebaked sweet things to finish. It’s the perfect pairing for a mid-week spring wander, whether you’re staying the night or just dropping in.
Unwind in the Sheep Huts
Our treatment rooms are some of our favourite spots to hide out, tucked away in the peace and quiet of the Kitchen Garden. Sinking into a massage, facial or scrub while the rest of the world does its thing feels like a really good kind of treat.
It’s time carved out just for you.
Where will you wake up this Spring?
Snug Rooms
Cosy bedrooms in the main house with walk-in monsoon showers and countryside views.
Comfy Rooms
Slightly larger than the Snug rooms, featuring a walk-in monsoon shower and countryside views.
Comfy Luxe Rooms
Comfortable rooms featuring a walk-in monsoon shower and a freestanding bath, some with four poster beds and all sea-facing.
Generous Rooms
Incredibly spacious and very comfortable bedrooms – our Generous Rooms are nestled in the main house and have large monsoon showers, super king-sized beds and freestanding roll top baths (most of them are in the bedroom).
Harry's Hut & The Pig Hut
Our two shepherd huts are tucked away at the bottom of the garden and have the best views over the Bay in the house, and their own private terraces! Each room is made up of two separate huts; one hut is for the bedroom and bathroom, with a cosy king size bed, log burner and a free-standing bath. The other is your own little snug, with a drinks trolly, a sofa just for two and a sun deck that is made for watching the sunset over Old Harry Rocks. If you are one of the taller amongst us or like to travel with a lot of luggage we would suggest you book a room in the main house. Due to the size of the Huts, they can only accommodate two adults and are not suitable for children.
The Bothy
The Bothy is one of the two dovecotes, tucked away in the kitchen garden. All on one floor and open plan in design, this room has a four poster bed and features a monsoon shower, free standing bath and views of the Kitchen Garden.
The Lookout
The two storey Lookout is the larger of the two dovecotes, with gorgeous views of the Kitchen Garden and stunning coastline. The bedroom is on the ground floor with a four poster bed and the bathroom is on the 1st floor with a free standing bath and monsoon shower. The Lookout has its own Beach Hut on South beach for you to use from 10am on the day of arrival to 6pm the evening before your departure.
Extremely Small
Cosy bedrooms in the main house with walk-in monsoon showers and countryside views.
Snug Twin Room
Tucked away in the eaves on the 2nd floor of the main house, with two full-sized built-in single beds and a walk-in monsoon shower - great fun for kids or for adventurous big kids.
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Stories & Insider Guides
From what’s growing in the Kitchen Garden to where we love to wander locally, our Almanac is packed with seasonal inspiration to help you make the most of your stay.
If you’re planning a visit to Dorset this season, our insider guide is a great place to start – full of reasons to visit, explore and linger a little longer.
Come and See Us
Whether you’re planning a sunshine escape, stopping by for lunch, or just fancy a wander and a glass in the garden, spring at THE PIG‑on the beach is ready when you are.
Come for the food. Stay for the season.
