Dorset Christmas Gift Guide 2024

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Celebrate the spirit of Dorset this Christmas by supporting local makers and artisans! Our 2024 Dorset Christmas Gift Guide shines a spotlight on the unique and wonderful products crafted right here in Dorset. From handcrafted gifts and gourmet treats to homegrown skincare and artisanal decor, this guide is filled with thoughtful treasures from talented local businesses. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or looking to bring a piece of Dorset into your own home, these gifts capture the essence of our beautiful county. Discover the charm of shopping local this holiday season and make it a Dorset Christmas to remember!

PURBECK CANDLES

Purbeck candles just make our hearts sing and are always at the top of our Christmas list. This year we are just loving their Coastal candle in ceramic with a lid, and their Aromatherapy candles just smell amazing and burn for hours. And to top it off there is the beautiful Spa day candle in a stunning purple pastel glass jar . This rich and luxurious candle with blends of earthy patchouli and green top notes gives you an amazing 45 hours burning time to just kick back, relax and enjoy.

And we have the most exciting news!!! This award winning Dorset company will be opening a shop very soon in Dorchester, Dorset's County town. So go along to 7 Antelope Walk and have the Purbeck candle experience because they don't just sell candles and we know you will just love the Purbeck Candles exquisite natural home fragrances.

FILBERTS OF DORSET

Filberts of Dorset have done it again! We all have that someone who is Impossible to buy for, but Filberts beautiful gift sets make it easy. We love this one as it is for gardeners and Allotmenteers, it contains a muscle rub and all gardeners know how much this is needed, it also contains garden twine and bee friendly seed! We also really love this Gardeners Gift Tin, This contains Hand Salve, Propolis Salve and bee friendly seeds , and the tin can then be used for seed storage. Both sets make excellent stocking fillers and Gardener Gifts.

DORSET GIN COMPANY

We are so proud to be Dorset ladies living in Dorset, where we can boast some exceptional producers. One of our favourites has to be the DORSET GIN COMPANY. Their PURBECK GIN is outstanding . A beautiful smooth crafted gin distilled in stunning Dorset using organic botanicals and triple filtered and CARBON NEUTRAL! It's smooth yet vibrant, with a perfect balance of botanicals that dance on the palate, leaving a crisp, refreshing finish that's both complex and satisfying. Gin just doesn't get any better than that!

ISACC CIDER

Some say it's something in the Dorset air, others say it's witchcraft. But we know it's because we are surrounded by incredible dedicated growers and brewers like ISACC CIDER that Dorset ciders taste so good. ISSAC CIDER make their fabulous ciders from apples grown and picked in orchards near Bridport and then the process starts. First pressing fresh apples to extract their juice, then fermenting it to create a crisp, aromatic cider that captures the essence of autumn in every sip.

ISAAC Cider produces award winning Ciders that are crafted to suit every taste. But which one will be your favourite? Fruity Anti – gravity a medium dry still cider 5% or will it be Refraction, a medium sweet sparkling cider? Maybe it will be Calculus, a beautiful medium dry sparkling or Alchemy Medium Sparking.

We just love these gift sets that make great Christmas presents that are available now at the farm shop or you can buy your favourite ISAAC CIDER by the case online.

If you are having a party over the Christmas period or New Year, we suggest you grab a 3ltr or 5lt pouch of ANTI-GRAVITY. You can also get their spice pouch to make mulled cider! That's proper Dorset.

But don't despair if you're driving because ISAAC also has OPTICS APPLE JUICE available at the farm shop 100% freshly squeezed and it's delicious!

PURBECK CIDER

Introducing Purbeck Cider Company's Craft cans. This little trio is available in a box set that makes a nice stocking filler. With a can each of Muddy Scamp ( medium dry), Dandy Dab ( medium) and Katy & Perry( Medium apple and pear)

PROP OPTIONS

Dorset based company PROP OPTIONS Original Scandinavian Birch Wood cake stands are a charming and versatile addition to any table setting, combining natural beauty with functionality. Crafted from Birch wood it showcases its unique textures that add warmth and a Scandinavian elegance to dessert presentations. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, or casual gatherings, these stands provide a sturdy base for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries while enhancing the visual appeal of your treats. PROP OPTIONS have a range of designs, from minimalist to intricate, wooden cake stands and acrylic. The designs effortlessly complement a variety of décor styles, making them a timeless centrepiece for celebrations.

DORSET BLUE VINNY

Our Christmas at Dorset Country life would not be complete without some DORSET BLUE VINNY CHEESE on our cheese board. We believe good cheese is essential at Christmas, as it brings a sense of indulgence and tradition to festive celebrations. Whether part of a luxurious cheese board or as a key ingredient in holiday recipes, DORSET BLUE VINNY is a quality cheese and elevates the culinary experience with its rich texture and outstanding flavour. Paired with Dorset Blue chutneys, good cheese becomes a centrepiece that adds warmth, sophistication, and a touch of decadence to Christmas gatherings.

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