At the heart of Hardy country, in an area rich in history, it is an ideal base from which to explore Dorset's stunning coastline, its historic towns and villages, and its many spectacular country houses and gardens. Other sites of interest include Thomas Hardy's Cottage, the Cerne Giant, Sherborne Castle, the Swannery and Sub Tropical Gardens at Abbotsbury,Dorchester's Roman Villa, and the ancient hill fort at Maiden Castle which has its origins in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.
Alternatively, spend a day at the sea, at Swanage, picturesque Lulworth Cove, the seaside town of Weymouth (8 miles), West Bay, or Lyme Regis, the setting for the book and subsequent film 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
Why not visit some of our historic country homes and gardens, such as Forde Abbey, Athelhampton House and Kingston Maurward.
Day
rates on the Frome, which is within easy walking
distance of the cottage, are available at a very reasonable price www.grhe.co.uk
