Local Attractions

The Cottage is within walking distance of two pubs with restaurants and is 8 miles from the beautiful historic Abbey Town of Sherborne, 12 miles from the Market Town of Dorchester (Thomas Hardy's Casterbridge) and a 40 minute drive to the south coast. Poole, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coastline are within easy reach. Milton Abbas and Bulbarrow Hill are both a short drive away. Take time to visit Hardy's Cottage and some of the local Dorset Tea Rooms.

Milton Abbas Cottages The oldest Post Box in Britain The Deer Park, Kings Stag Sherborne Abbey

There are wonderful local walks - the Wessex Way is 5 miles from the house and quiet roads are ideal for cycling.