Judi's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 3 miles from the property, very picturesque, amazing views.
Shaftesbury itself is a lovely hilltop town with great coffee shops, cafes and pubs.
Has banks, post office, library and a museum.
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Gold Hill
Gold HillOnly 3 miles from the property, very picturesque, amazing views.
Shaftesbury itself is a lovely hilltop town with great coffee shops, cafes and pubs.
Has banks, post office, library and a museum.
The ancient abbey ruins are situated in park walk with its stunning views. The abbey hosts open air events through the summer.
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Park WalkThe ancient abbey ruins are situated in park walk with its stunning views. The abbey hosts open air events through the summer.
Lovely grounds and ancient castle ruins run by English heritage 5 miles from the property.
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Castillo de Old Wardour
Lovely grounds and ancient castle ruins run by English heritage 5 miles from the property.
Beautiful tranquil gardens and house only 15 minutes by car. Run by the National Trust and a firm favorite with our family whatever the season. A good restaurant also on site.
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Stourhead
Beautiful tranquil gardens and house only 15 minutes by car. Run by the National Trust and a firm favorite with our family whatever the season. A good restaurant also on site.
Lovely small town with quirky shops, cafes and an abbey. There is also a castle with lovely grounds and great walks available.
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Sherborne
Lovely small town with quirky shops, cafes and an abbey. There is also a castle with lovely grounds and great walks available.
Famous for its tall spire on it’s beautiful cathedral, Salisbury is full of history, head for the cathedral close and visit one of the museums or Mompesson House which is often used for filming. Salisbury has a large open air market on a Tuesday and Saturday. There are many restaurants and cafes to suit all. The ancient sites of Stonehenge and old Sarum are also within a short driving distance.
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Salisbury
Famous for its tall spire on it’s beautiful cathedral, Salisbury is full of history, head for the cathedral close and visit one of the museums or Mompesson House which is often used for filming. Salisbury has a large open air market on a Tuesday and Saturday. There are many restaurants and cafes to suit all. The ancient sites of Stonehenge and old Sarum are also within a short driving distance.
Within an hours drive with it’s lovely sandy beaches and promenades for strolling. Bournemouth has a pretty municipal garden and plenty of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.
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Bournemouth
Within an hours drive with it’s lovely sandy beaches and promenades for strolling. Bournemouth has a pretty municipal garden and plenty of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Playa de Sandbanks
Banks RoadLulworth Cove station
Durdle Door
LittledownPlaya de Lyme Regis
Neighbourhoods
Semley is close to a variety of places. The village itself houses a vibrant community village shop, supplying lots of local produce. It has an on site coffee shop and provides excellent lunchtime snacks, tea and cake. The village green has a small pond and the popular local pub is opposite. The Benett Arms provides good pub grub and supplies local ales on draught if that’s your thing! Church farm on the green also has a dairy shop selling its own milk fresh to the public.
The church is also worth a visit to view it’s lovely stained glass windows.
Semley is walkable by road if you fancy a walk ( be warned it’s uphill to return) but only 5 minutes by car.
There are many other walks locally too using footpaths, details of which can be found in the property.
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Semley
Semley is close to a variety of places. The village itself houses a vibrant community village shop, supplying lots of local produce. It has an on site coffee shop and provides excellent lunchtime snacks, tea and cake. The village green has a small pond and the popular local pub is opposite. The Benett Arms provides good pub grub and supplies local ales on draught if that’s your thing! Church farm on the green also has a dairy shop selling its own milk fresh to the public.
The church is also worth a visit to view it’s lovely stained glass windows.
Semley is walkable by road if you fancy a walk ( be warned it’s uphill to return) but only 5 minutes by car.
There are many other walks locally too using footpaths, details of which can be found in the property.
Great day out with children and good value!
Fun place to visit for adults and children. Lovely forest and lake walks, bike paths, adventure playgrounds. Also a narrow gauge steam railway ride around the park. Lots of picnic areas and a restaurant/cafe. Check if they have any events on during your visit. Less than one hours drive!
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Parque y bosque de Moors Valley
Horton RoadFun place to visit for adults and children. Lovely forest and lake walks, bike paths, adventure playgrounds. Also a narrow gauge steam railway ride around the park. Lots of picnic areas and a restaurant/cafe. Check if they have any events on during your visit. Less than one hours drive!