Bettiscombe, Bridport, DT6 5NT

Bettiscombe is a small village and civil parish in Dorset, England. The village lies in the Marshwood Vale, a rural area in west Dorset, and is situated four miles (6.4 km) west of the town of Beaminster. According to the Dorset County Council's 2013 mid‑year estimate, the civil parish has a population of 50. The settlement is characterised by its modest size and rural character. Bettiscombe’s status as a civil parish indicates a local administrative structure that may provide community cohesion. The description of Bettiscombe as a village highlights its small, close‑knit community atmosphere. The summary notes its location within the Marshwood Vale and its proximity to Beaminster, giving a sense of its relative position within the county. This concise profile paints Bettiscombe as a quiet, sparsely populated rural locality in west Dorset.