Bothenhampton, Bridport, DT6 4SG

Bothenhampton is a village in the civil parish of Bridport, in southwest Dorset, England, just outside the town of Bridport. It is separated from the town only by the River Asker and the A35 Bridport by-pass. In the 2011 census the civil parish—which includes the settlement of Walditch—had a population of 2,131. The village offers a quiet rural setting close to Bridport, with the river and bypass providing a clear boundary between the two communities. The local population is small, suggesting a tight‑knit community with limited commercial activity within the village itself, while residents can access the amenities of Bridport across the river and road. The area is characterised by its traditional Dorset landscape and proximity to the coast via Bridport, giving a blend of countryside and coastal access within a short drive.