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6www.visit-dorset.com7Stories of the PastFrom romantic abbey ruins, to the haunting remains of hill-forts and pagan rings,from fascinating stories in local museums to the lessons of nature in gloriousgardens, the area’s rich history is just waiting to be heard.abBlandford Fashion Museum theblandfordfashionmuseum.com✆ 01258 453006Blandford Town Museum blandfordtownmuseum.org✆ 01258 450388Gillingham Museum gillinghammuseum.co.uk✆ 01747 822600Kingston Lacy nationaltrust.org.uk/kingstonlacy✆ 01202 883402Knoll Gardens Nursery knollgardens.co.uk✆ 01202 873931Larmer Tree Gardens larmertreegardens.co.uk✆ 01725 516971Priest’s House Museum& Garden priest-house.co.uk✆ 01202 882533Shaftesbury Abbey & GoldHill Museums shaftesburyheritage.org.uk✆ 01747 852910Shillingstone Station Project shillingstone-station-project.co.uk✆ 01258 860696Sturminster Newton Mill &Museum sturminsternewton-museum.co.ukWhite Mill nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-whitemill✆ 01258 858051Wimborne Minster wimborneminster.org.uk✆ 01202 884753a. Fiddleford Mill (PB), b. Priest's House Museum, c. Great DorsetSteam Fair (RH), d. An unusual view of Blandford Forum (RH)Experience the ebb and flow of history onthe River Stour. Visit lovingly restored mills atSturminster Newton and White Mill and atWalford Mill, now a high quality crafts centre.Rural Dorset’s industrial heritage is revealed atShillingstone Railway Station, a restored stop onthe Somerset and Dorset Line and during theGreat Dorset Steam Fair, the largest heritageevent of its kind in the world (see page 19).Explore country houses; magnificent 17thCentury Kingston Lacy with its stunning artcollection, the manor house at Edmondshamwith its charming walled garden and octagonalVictorian dairy, open on selected days.Enjoy open gardens and special events at DeansCourt, Farrs Lodge, Cranborne Manor and theLarmer Tree Gardens. Delight in the gloriousgrass displays at award-winning Knoll Gardens.To do...Feel the power of a water millClimb the Minster’s spiral staircaseSee the sarcophagi at Kingston LacyGet "hands-on" at the MuseumTake a gardening masterclassVisit the world-renowned Steam FairUnearth our Roman history and dig for clues tothe past at Wimborne’s Priest House Museum,discover the area’s connection to artist JohnConstable in Gillingham or learn of BlandfordForum’s fiery past in its wonderful town museum.Take a trip down memory lane with decades ofcostumes at the Blandford Fashion Museum.Discover the peaceful ruins of ShaftesburyAbbey, founded in 888AD by King Alfred orWimborne Minster’s centrepiece, the graciousMinster Church of St Cuthburga with its beautifularchitecture and intriguing Astronomical Clock.cd

8www.visit-dorset.com9CultureFrom visual arts to music, street performances to crafts, Rural Dorset has awonderfully vibrant cultural scene. See new and ancient traditions brought to lifeat events throughout the year, join in with folk dancing, food tasting and moreabTheatres, Arts & Crafts VenuesArtsreach artsreach.co.ukBarrington Theatre (Ferndown) barringtoncentre.co.ukCoade Hall(Bryanston School, Blandford) bryanston.co.uk(News & Calendar)The Exchange (SturminsterNewton) stur-exchange.co.ukHare Lane Pottery jonathangarratt.comShaftesbury Arts Centre shaftesburyartscentre.org.ukSlade Centre (Gillingham) sladecentre.comTivoli Theatre(Wimborne) tivoliwimborne.co.ukThe Verwood Hub thehubverwood.co.ukWalford Mill Crafts(Wimborne) walfordmillcrafts.co.uka. Wimborne Folk Festival, b. Storytelling at the Earthhouse (SC),c. Walford Mill Crafts, d. Street entertainment, Wimborne (SC)Colourful militia, booming town criers,entertaining street artists – there is alwayssomeone to give an unique and warm welcometo our charming market towns; WimborneMinster, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury andBlandford Forum, each offering a delightful mixof historic buildings, independent shops, highstreet stores and great eateries!Beautifully designed craftwork can be seen inthe making, and in the gallery, at Hare LanePottery, where potter Jonathan Garratt refines hisown locally dug clay, and Walford Mill Crafts,where a jewellery designer and silk weaver havestudios. Together with Gillingham’s Slade Centre,the Mill shows and sells amazing national andinternational contemporary craftwork.Our local events are vibrant, fun and oftenquirky; meet the Deer-men, Fool and HobbyTo do...Outdoor theatre in a unique settingStorytelling in an Iron Age EarthouseSee crafts made at Walford MillVisit Hare Lane PotteryDance at the Midsummer Filly LooJoin in the fun at the village feteRe-enact the Hovis ad on Gold HillA show at art-deco Tivoli TheatreHorse for the Horn Dance at midsummer, getyour toes tapping at the colourful WimborneFolk Festival or enjoy the Fair on the famouscobbles of Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill (full eventsdetails on pages 18-19).Our arts centres and theatres (listed left) offerdiverse entertainment programmes from filmsto shows, music to dance, so enjoy an afternoonor a night out during your stay. Artsreachalso offers a rural touring family performanceprogramme in many of our villages.cd

10www.visit-dorset.com11Family FunFrom toddlers to grandparents Rural Dorset’s attractions truly offer something foreveryone, from the young to the young at heart, so enjoy fun-filled family days out.aExplore Wimborne Model Town a faithful replicaof the ‘giant’ town as it was in the 1950s, rightdown to the shop window displays! See who cansolve the quizzes, searching the tiny buildings forclues, marvel at the model railway display or havea 'round' on the putting green.Staying active, hire a ‘Dreamboat’ and enjoy afamily rowing challenge on the beautiful RiverStour. For more activities visit Moors ValleyCountry Park for fun on the play structures,narrow-gauge steam railway, cycle paths or theadrenalin inspiring Go Ape High Wire Adventure.neighbouring Adventure Wonderland, with thrillingoutdoor rides and the South’s largest themedhedge maze.Meet the friendly farm animals at Honeybrookand at the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park andRescue Centre, though the gentle giants arethe stars of the show there are also wagon andtractor rides, go karts and play barns to explore.The area’s wonderful museums make for greatfamily days out with hands-on displays, intriguinghistories and a huge variety of special events.bAdventure Wonderland adventurewonderland.co.uk✆ 01202 483444Bournemouth AviationMuseum aviation-museum.co.uk✆ 01202 473141Dorset Heavy HorseFarm Park dorset-heavy-horse-centre.co.uk✆ 01202 824040Dreamboats dream-boats.org.uk✆ 01202 886116Go Ape High-Wire Adventure(at Moors Valley Country Park) goape.co.uk✆ 0845 643 9215Honeybrook honeybrook.org✆ 01202 881120Moors Valley Country Park moors-valley.co.uk✆ 01425 470721Royal Signals Museum royalsignalsmuseum.com✆ 01258 482248Wimborne ModelTown& Gardens wimborne-modeltown.com✆ 01202 881924a. Go Ape high wire adventure, b. Moors Valley Steam Railway,c. Wimborne Model Town, d. Dorset Heavy Horse Farm ParkGet a different kind of buzz at the Royal SignalsMuseum; get drawn into the world of codesand spies, drive simulators, guide laser beams orset up satellite networks! Would be pilots canclamber into the cockpit and take the controlsat Bournemouth Aviation Museum whilst aspiringcowboys and intrepid explorers will fit right in atTo do...Go messing about on the RiverExplore tree tops at Moors ValleyBreak secret codes at Royal SignalsHeavy Horse Farm ParkAdventure Wonderland MazeSit in a cockpit at Aviation MuseumModel Town QuizExplore countryside at Honeybrookcd

12www.visit-dorset.comWhateverthe Weather13There is plenty to discover and enjoy in Rural Dorset, whatever the weather, soif it turns showery tear yourself away from your welcoming accommodation,unfurl the umbrella and head out and about.abHall & Woodhouse BreweryVisitor Centre hall-woodhouse.co.uk(About Us)✆ 01258 486004Sturminster Newton Mill sturminsternewton-museum.co.uk✆ 01258 473760Leisure CentresBlandford Leisure Centre dorsetforyou.com/blandfordleisurecentre✆ 01258 455566Ferndown Leisure Centre dcleisurecentres.co.uk/sites/ferndown✆ 01202 877468QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne qe-leisure-centre.co.uk✆ 01202 888208White Mill nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-whitemill✆ 01258 858051Wimborne Minster wimborneminster.org.uk✆ 01202 884753Shaftesbury Swimming Pool shaftesburypool.co.uk✆ 01747 855044Sturminster Newton LeisureCentre jurassicleisure.co.uk✆ 01258 471831Verwood Leisure Centre verwoodleisure.co.uk✆ 01202 821007a. Wimborne Minster (RH), b. Hall & Woodhouse Brewery,c. Royal Signals Museum, d. Spanish Room at Kingston LacyLearn more of the local brewing business with afascinating tour of historic Hall and WoodhouseBrewery; then enjoy a tasty tipple of the produce!Feel the power of water at Sturminster NewtonMill, where special milling days are held, visitbeautifully restored White Mill or browse thegallery and shop at Walford Mill Crafts.If it’s wet out, stay in - the stunning rooms of17th Century Kingston Lacy include an unusualSpanish Room gilded in leather and an outstandingart collection with works by Titian and Van Dyck.Call into one of the areas’ wonderful churches,the charming Minster Church of St Cuthburga inWimborne with its unique Chained Library, theimposing Church at Milton Abbey or the Museumat Shaftesbury Abbey, which brings the site’shistory to life.Learn more of the area’s rich heritage at one ofour museums in Blandford Forum, Gillingham,To do...tour of Hall & Woodhouse BreweryGreat works of art at Kingston LacySavour a pub lunch by a cosy fireDiscover the Chained LibraryExplore King Alfred's ShaftesburyVisit the local museumShaftesbury or Wimborne Minster, discoversomething a little different; costume at theBlandford Fashion Museum or the history ofcommunication at the Royal Signals Museum.Entertain the children on a wet day with a visitto Adventure Wonderland or burn off someenergy with a swim or another activity at one ofthe area’s leisure centres. Brighten up the daywith some entertainment, take in a show, a play,a film or live music at one of our theatres orcommunity centres.cd

16FREEwww.visit-dorset.com17Days OutA holiday or short break in Rural Dorset needn’t break the bank, there is somuch to discover and enjoy at no cost – here are just a few suggestions:ac›› Arts & CraftsWatch a local potter at work at Hare Lane, visitan artist’s studio or see unique pieces of workbeing made before your eyes at Walford MillCrafts in Wimborne Minster or the Slade Centrein Gillingham, both of which have changingexhibitions by national and international makers.›› Compton Abbas AirfieldWith glorious views stretching 30 miles,Compton Abbas is one of the UK’s most scenicairfields. Admire the marvellous men (andwomen) in their flying machines as aircraftcome and go, you may even get to see someaerobatics! (www.abbasair.com)›› Churches GaloreA visit to the gracious Minster Church ofSt Cuthburga in Wimborne is a must. Founded inAD705 it retains relics of Saxon times and otherintriguing artefacts. There are also numerousvillage churches of interest to discover, so getexploring.›› Eventful LifeEnjoy the colourful vibe of the Wimborne FolkFestival or charming Gold Hill Fair, feast youreyes at local art exhibitions, savour tasty treatsat our food festivals or just enjoy some ofour more quirky events from duck and pancakeraces to the 'filly loo'.›› Leisurely PursuitsWith hundreds of miles of footpaths and trails,Rural Dorset is perfect for walkers and cyclists.Enjoy a stroll along the River Stour, or perhapswhile away the time at a local cricket match.›› Paddling & PicnicsTake a picnic down by the river and enjoy theserenity of the River Stour. Have a paddle atpretty Eyebridge near Wimborne Minster orWhite Mill near Sturminster Marshall.›› Market TownsBeautiful buildings, charming courtyards andwelcoming shops, each of our market townsoffers a wonderful blend of boutiques, stores,pubs, restaurants and cafes, as well as someenticing attractions to make for great days out!›› MuseumsBlandford Forum’s fiery history is told at thepretty museum, learn how the town roselike a phoenix from the ashes, explore localrailway history here and at the restored railwaystation in nearby Shillingstone. Along with thedelightful thatched museum in SturminsterNewton and Gillingham Museum they offer freeentry. The area’s other fascinating museums,the Priest’s House in Wimborne and Gold Hill inShaftesbury, also offer a wonderful insight intothe past (small entry fee payable).ba. Farnham (RH), b. Hambledon Hill (JA),c. Wimborne Duck Race (JA), d. Knowlton (SC)d›› Hill Forts & Panoramas ›› Villages'Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest heights' - well Thatched cottages, picturesque village greens,at the top of Hambledon or Hod Hills or Badbury tearooms and traditional pubs – Rural Dorset’sRings! Each of these ancient hill-forts offer villages are a treat to explore, discover charmingstunning views and are great for walks and wildlife. buildings, farm shops and more as you tour around.

18Local EventsFestivals, fetes, music, dance, sports and arts – every year hundreds of colourfulevents take place across Rural Dorset; here we have listed just a tiny taster…21 February Pancake Race, Minster Church, Wimborne10 March Ancient Springtime Day, Ancient TechnologyCentre, Cranborne7-9 April Craft & Garden Fair, Somerley Park, nr Ringwood14 April Wimborne Horticultural Society’s Spring Flower Show,Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne14 April Stamp & Postcard Fair, Barrington Centre, Ferndown14-15 April Stone Age Weekend, Ancient Technology Centre,Cranborne15 April Spring Market, Okeford Fitzpaine, nr Blandford26-27 May Witchampton Open Gardens, nr Wimborne1-5 June Mini Flower Festival to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee,Minster Church, Wimborne2 June Jubilee Fayre and Evening Concert, King George V PlayingFields, Ferndown2-3 June Sportive 2012 - Half Marathon, 10km run (2nd) &Cycle Ride (3rd), Kingston Lacy, Wimborne2-4 June Craft & Garden Fair, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne9 June Corfe Mullen Carnival17 June Fippenny Fayre, Okeford Fitzpaine, nr Blandford17 June Countryside Show, Turnpike Showground, Motcombe,nr Shaftesbury22 June Ashmore Filly Loo24 June Wimborne In Bloom Open Gardens Day28-30 June ‘Twelfth Night’, Wimborne Drama Production7 July Horton & Chalbury Village Fete, nr Wimborne7 July St Michael’s Jubilee Fete, Colehill12 July Olympic Torch Relay through Shaftesbury,Fontmell Magna, Iwerne Minster, Stourpaine, Blandford Forumand Winterborne Whitechurcha14 July Gussage All Saints Village Fete, nr Wimborne14 July Ashley Heath Country Fayre, Horse & Dog Show,Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross14-15 JulyCraft & Garden Fair, Chettle House, nr Blandford14-15 July Blueberry Workshop & Plantation Tour,Trehane Nursery, nr Wimborne20-22 July Olympic River Stour Rowing Challenge & Race Day(22nd), Dreamboats, Wimborne21-22 July Melbury Abbas Rural Weekend & Vintage Rally,Woodfrys Farm, Melbury Abbas nr Shaftesbury22 July The Charles Bennett Olympic Mile (road race), Shapwick23 Jul– 4 August Wimborne Art Club Annual Art Exhibition,Church House, Wimborne28-29 July Vikings Galore! Ancient Technology Centre,Cranborne4 August President’s Summer Fete, Priest’s House Museum,Wimborne9 August ‘Macbeth’ Open Air Theatre, Kingston Lacy,WimborneThe following venues have regular exhibitions and/orevents, please visit their websites to find out more:Artsreach artsreach.co.uk✆ 01305 269512Avon Heath Country Park dorsetforyou.com/avonheath✆ 01425 478082Barrington Centre (Ferndown) barringtoncentre.co.uk✆ 01202 894858Honeybrook honeybrook.org✆ 01202 881120Kingston Lacy nationaltrust.org.uk/kingstonlacy✆ 01202 883402Moors Valley Country Park moors-valley.co.uk✆ 01425 470721Priest’s House Museum(Wimborne) priest-house.co.uk✆ 01202 882533Shaftesbury AbbeyMuseum & Garden shaftesburyheritage.org.uk✆ 01747 852910Shaftesbury Arts Centre shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk✆ 01747 854321The Exchange(Sturminster Newton) stur-exchange.co.uk✆ 01258 475137The Hub at Verwood thehubverwood.co.uk✆ 01202 828740Tivoli Theatre (Wimborne) tivoliwimborne.co.uk✆ 01202 885566Walford Mill Crafts (Wimborne) walfordmillcrafts.co.uk✆ 01202 841400ba. Blandford Georgian Fayre (RH),b. Storytelling at Walford Mill11 August Ellingham Show, Somerley Park, nr Ringwood12 August Hamfest Radio Rally, Cobham Sports & Social Club,nr Wimborne25-27 August Craft & Garden Fair, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne25 August Duck Race, River Allen, Wimborne25 August Rain or Shine Outdoor Theatre production, WalfordMill Crafts, Wimborne27 August Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre, Potterne Park,Verwood27 August-1 September Blandford Art Society OpenExhibition, Corn Exchange, Blandford5-13 September Dorset Architectural Heritage Week( edht.org.uk)8 September Wimborne Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show,Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne8 September Ancient Harvest & Apple Day, AncientTechnology Centre, Cranborne15-16 September ‘Create 2012’, Interactive Craft DemonstrationEvent, Walford Mill Crafts, Wimborne22-29 September Shaftesbury Carnival Week23 September Wessex Heavy Horse Show,Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, nr Shaftesbury27 October Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Verwood27- 28 October Roman Weekend, Ancient Technology Centre,Cranborne10 November Wimborne In Bloom Charities Fair,Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne16-18 November Wimborne Art Club Autumn Exhibition,Pamphill Parish Hall, nr Wimborne18 November Christmas Market, Okeford Fitzpaine,nr Blandford1 December Handel: Messiah Concert by Wimborne ChoralSociety, Minster Church, Wimborne8 December The Great Pudding Stir, Priest’s House Museum,Wimborne8 December Save The Children Christmas Parade, Wimborne21 December Carols in the Cornmarket, WimborneTop Events11 – 19 February ›› Electric Forest – Lighting, soundand visual art installations forming a unique forest trail,Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath. moors–valley.co.uk5 May ›› Shaftesbury Feastival – Celebrating localfood, with food stalls, demos, live music, arts andcrafts. shaftesburyfeastival.co.uk7 May ›› Blandford Georgian Fayre – Crafts, displays,entertainment and more. georgianfayre.co.uk26 May – 10 June ›› Dorset Art Weeks – 600+ openstudios across Dorset. dorsetvisualarts.org8 – 10 June ›› Wimborne Folk Festival – Morrisdancing, workshops, processions, music and dancing inthe streets, evening concerts and ceilidhs, market andcraft stalls. wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk7 – 8 July ›› Gold Hill Fair – Crafts, music, dancing,stalls and activities on the town’s famous cobbledstreet and throughout Shaftesbury.11 – 15 July ›› Larmer Tree Festival – Renowned musicand arts festival, workshops, live bands, holistictherapies and crafts. larmertreefestival.co.uk10 – 12 August ›› Endorse It In Dorset Festival –Popular live music festival, this year celebrating 20thAnniversary of festival hosts ‘Pronghorn’,nr Sixpenny Handley. endorseit.co.uk15 August ›› Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show –Traditional show with 1000’s of animals, trade and craftstands, cookery theatre, food hall and show events,Turnpike Showground, nr Shaftesbury. gillshaftshow.co.uk17 – 27 August ›› Sting in the Tale - A festival ofstories, storytelling in unique and unusual settings. dorsetforyou.com/stinginthetale25 August ›› 8th Stock Gaylard Oak Fair – A day forthose inspired by the countryside, timber, conservation,crafts and delicious local produce, Stock Gaylard,nr Sturminster Newton. stockgaylard.com29 – 2 September ›› Great Dorset Steam Fair – One ofthe largest heritage events in the world with workingengines, old time steam funfair, rural crafts, heavyhorses, music and more, nr Blandford. gdsf.co.uk8 – 9 September ›› 13th Sturminster Newton CheeseFestival – A celebration of the area’s rich dairyingheritage, quality foods and crafts. cheesefestival.co.uk15 – 16 September ›› Feast of Dorset – Celebrity foodfigures, cooking and horticultural demos, food stallsand entertainment, Wimborne. feastofdorset.com27 – 28 October ›› WimborneFood Festival – A celebration oflocal food and drink, tastings,cookery demos, food stalls, streetentertainment, music. wimbornefoodfestival.co.ukwww.visit-dorset.comNOTto bemissed19

20www.visit-dorset.com21Enjoy DorsetTour this captivating unspoilt County; picturesque countryside little changedfrom the times of author Thomas Hardy, the stunning World Heritage JurassicCoast, resorts with sandy beaches, historic market towns and quaint villages.aCharming Christchurch has a fascinating heritageepitomised by its 900 year old Priory Church,Highcliffe Castle and the Norman Hall andCastle ruins. The picturesque harbour at themouth of the Rivers Stour and Avon is perfectfor fishing and watersports and Christchurch’slovely natural beaches and attractions ensure itspopularity with all age groups.Visitors to Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck canenjoy fantastic sandy beaches and breathtakingviews over the Jurassic Coast from the SouthWest Coast Path. Durlston Country Park andWareham Forest are the perfect places todiscover rich wildlife, flora and fauna and thereare renowned attractions to explore; MonkeyWorld, the Tank Museum and Swanage Railway.international events taking place as part of theCultural Olympiad.Dorset’s mild climate is great for gardens andmany of the magnificent manor houses, forwhich Dorset is famed, have marvellous gardensto explore. The county is a treasure trove ofarts and foods - work up an appetite by takingpart in one of many activities available, fromwalking and cycling, to windsurfing and kayaking– delightful Dorset offers so many wonderfulopportunities to escape, explore and enjoy!ba. Old Harbour, Weymouth (Studio Elite), b. SwanageRailway & Corfe Castle (Andrew PM Wright),c. Highcliffe Castle, d. Seaton & Golden Cap,e. Llama Trekking in West Dorset, f. Tank Museum dcGo fossil hunting at Charmouth along theJurassic Coast in West Dorset or marvel at thenatural phenomenon of Chesil Beach and theFleet, home to hundreds of swans and cygnetsat Abbotsbury Swannery. Discover Dorchester,once home to Thomas Hardy, or soak up theatmosphere at the Lyme Regis Jazz Festival, bythe harbourside in West Bay or at Sherborne’sfamous Abbey and Castle.The rugged coastline of Portland with itsfamous ‘Bill’ is a contrast to the safe, shallowwaters of Weymouth and the traditionalharbour where the day’s catch is delivered bytrawlers. This year the borough, which offersexceptional facilities for watersports, hostingthe sailing events of the London 2012 Olympicand Paralympic Games. Look out for wonderful,ef

22 www.visit-dorset.com 23Finding yourAccommodationYour accommodation is an important part of your holiday. All of our B&Bs,farmhouses, inns, self-catering properties and touring parks offer a warmwelcome and excellent service.Selecting YourAccommodationIf you know which area youwish to stay in start with our‘at-a-glance’ accommodationindex (page 43) where thelistings will refer you to moredetailed entries.If you are still deciding, have abrowse through the illustratedentries, starting overleaf,properties are separated intoserviced accommodation(hotels, inns, B&Bs andguesthouses (pages 24-35),self-catering properties (pages36-40) and Caravan, Campingand Holiday Parks (pages 41-42).As near as possible propertiesare listed according to theirtown/village location inalphabetical order, the exactlocation of a property ishighlighted in their address.For up to date informationon accommodation, includingavailability, please visit visit-dorset.com or contactone of our Tourist InformationCentres (see back cover).aihSomewhere CottageSpaciouscottage in quietlocation offeringcomfortable,immaculateaccommodation. TVand welcome tray.Within easy reachof Bournemouth, Poole and New Forest.Delicious breakfast menu. Ample parking.Mrs N E Other, Tiny Cottage,Windy Lane, Wimborne Minster,BH21 4HNTel: (01202) 886201Email: tiny-cottage@btinternet.co.ukwww.tiny-cottage.co.uka. Name of the accommodation.b. Map reference which refers tothe town and area maps at theback of this guide (page 44 - 47).c. Open - period of the year that theproperty is open.d. National Grading (where awarded).e. Rooms - For servicedaccommodation this will showthe number of ensuite rooms (ES),rooms with a private bathroom (P),or those with shared bathroomfacilities (SH).Units & Sleeps - For self-cateringproperties this shows the numberof properties (or units) and indicatesthe number of people that eachcaters for.bEX1Open all yearES 1 twinES 1 double/familyFrom £35 pppnPitches - For camping/touring parksthe number of camping/touringpitches available.f. Rates - For serviced accommodationthese are either per person pernight (pppn) or per room per night(prpn). For self-catering propertiesthese are per unit per week (unlessstated otherwise) and for camping/touring parks per pitch per night.g. Symbols - these help to indicatethe range of services/facilitiesavailable - see list opposite.h. E-mail and website information(where available).i. Contact name and address forbooking purposes.Walkers at Badbury Rings (PB)cdefgRest AssuredTo give reassurance about your choice ofaccommodation all the properties featured in thisbrochure meet the standards set by the DorsetApproved Visitor Accommodation Scheme, which isaccredited by VisitEngland. Many of the propertieshave undertaken a more complete assessment aspart of the National Quality Assurance Schemeoperated by VisitEngland and the AA. Theseschemes use a star rating systemof 1-5 stars; all rating levels offerclean, well-run accommodationwith 5 stars indicating anexceptional degree of luxury.Under the VisitEngland scheme Gold and Silverawards are given to those that deliver a standard ofservice over and abovetheir rating and theBreakfast Award to thosewhose breakfasts are ofexceptional quality.Some properties offer facilities particularly suited tovisitors with special needs and these are recognisedwith the relevant symbols. A separate guide forvisitors with special needs is available fromWimborne Tourist Information Centre(contact details on back cover).Some properties offer additional services or facilitiesfor walkers, cyclists,families or pets and havebeen thus awarded.Other businesses have shown their commitmentto operating in an environmentally sensitive mannerthrough participation in the Green TourismBusiness Scheme or, for holiday parks, throughthe David Bellamy Conservation Awards.If you have feedback, good or bad, about aproperty in this guide please send contact detailsand comments to: Rural Dorset Tourism Guide,East Dorset District Council, Furzehill, Wimborne,BH21 4HN or email ruraldorset@eastdorset.gov.ukSymbolsAll sectionsWorking farmHistoric buildingGardenTV in all bedrooms/unitsTea/coffee making facilities in all roomsIroning facilitiesPrivate residents lounge availableGround floor bedroomsLiftFour poster bed(s)Off road parking (spaces indicated if applicable)Bus stop nearby (approx distance in metres)Children welcome (min age, if applicable)Cot availableDogs accepted by arrangementFacilities for smokersSpecial diets catered forLocal produce servedEvening meals by arrangementPacked lunch by requestRestaurant/caféLicensedOpen Christmas and New YearCredit cards acceptedEuros acceptedSpecial rates for short breaksWiFiConference facilitiesIndoor swimming poolOutdoor swimming poolSports facilitiesGames roomCycle hireSelf catering section onlyMicrowaveDishwasherElectricity/gas by meterWashing machineLinen providedTouring/holiday parks section onlyLaunderetteShowersChemical toilet disposalElectric hook-upHardstanding availableFull serviced pitches availableMotor caravans admittedTent pitches availableGas cylinder exchangeChildren’s playgroundFood shop on site

24 Alderholt › Blandford Forum and area (inc. Winterborne Houghton) › Blandford Forum and area (inc. Pimperne) ›25www.visit-dorset.comAlderholt MillPicturesqueworking water mill.Bread made withour own freshlymilled flour. Privatefishing. Riversidewildlife garden.Situated in idyllicrural setting, ideal for exploring Dorset andthe New Forest.Sandra & Richard Harte, Alderholt Mill,Sandleheath Road, Alderholt,Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 1PUTel: (01425) 653130Email: enquiries@alderholtmill.co.ukwww.alderholtmill.co.ukArnewood HouseRecently refurbishedcountry house withspectacular views,ideal for a relaxingbreak and touring.Spacious en-suiterooms with tea/coffeefacilities and digitalTV. Hearty full English breakfasts with homemadebread and preserves and free range eggs.Mrs Margaret Thorne, Arnewood House,Winterborne Houghton,Blandford Forum DT11 0EDTel: (01258) 880611 Mob: 07780 905628Email: margaret_thorne@btinternet.comwww.arnewood-house.co.ukLower Bryanston Farm B&BCC11V9Open Mar - OctES 3 doubleES 1 twin/doubleP 1 single£40 - £55 pppn108Open all yearES 2 doubleES 1 family£35 - £45 pppn4Hill HouseOpen Jan - DecES 2 twin/doubleES 1 familyFrom £42.50 pppn(£65 single occ.)Upmarket accommodation for the discerning guests that enjoylife’s pleasures, large ensuite bedrooms with very comfortablebeds, Egyptian cotton sheets, hostess tray with a wide varietyof drinks and lots of hot water for that relaxing bath or tryour rain fall showers. The guest’s sitting room is available forTV or catching up on some reading, on cold winter nights youcan enjoy the log fire. Why not have a leisurely start to yourday, with a delicious breakfast then perhaps visit some of thedelights of Dorset, there are many, our help is always availablewith so many places to choose from.Jan McGratty, Hill House,49 Salisbury Road,Blandford Forum DT11 7HTTel: (01258) 480074 Mob: 07780 744692Email: enquiries@hillhousedorset.co.ukwww.hillhousedorset.co.ukB52 100Open Jan - DecFamily run, homely B&B in attractiveGeorgian farmhouse in the heartof the country yet only a 10 minutewalk to the centre of BlandfordForum, a small, interesting markettown. The rooms are spaciousand peaceful with rural viewsfrom every window. We offer safeoff-road parking, WiFi, TV/DVDand hospitality tray. A full Englishbreakfast is a speciality.Centrally located for exploring theES 2 doublecounty of Dorset and beyond; TheES 1 twinHall and Woodhouse Brewery, RoyalP 1 familySignals Museum and Blandford£35 - £60 pppnFashion Museum are nearby, thestunning Jurassic Coastline and New Forest National Parkare within a 40 minute drive, as are Poole, Bournemouth,Salisbury, Sherborne, Dorchester and Weymouth.Historic houses, visitor attractions, interesting villages andRoman hill-forts are waiting to be explored and enjoyed.Whether visiting friends or relatives, collecting orreturning children to school, wanting a weekend breakor longer holiday, house hunting, or on business, we canprovide a comfortable, relaxing and memorable stay.Andrea & Tony Jones,Lower Bryanston Farm,Blandford Forum DT11 0LSTel: (01258) 452009 Mob: 07594 7048495 1kmEmail: andrea@bryanstonfarm.co.ukwww.brylow.co.ukX9Portman LodgePortman Lodgeis an elegantVictorian Housesituated 5 minuteswalk fromBlandford towncentre. All roomsare en-suite andwe pride ourselves in first class hospitality,WiFi access and off-road parking.Pat & Gerry, Portman Lodge, WhitecliffMill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BPTel: (01258) 453727 Mob: 07785 971743Email: enquries@portmanlodge.co.ukwww.portmanlodge.co.ukSt Leonards FarmhouseA friendly welcomeawaits you at our18th Centuryex-farmhousewith spaciousdouble rooms andcomfortable beds.Only 5 minuteswalk into town and restaurants. WiFi access,off-road parking.Chris & Frances Pole,St Leonards Farmhouse, Wimborne Road,Blandford Forum DT11 7SBTel: (01258) 456635Email: info.stleonardsfarmhouse@fsmail.netwww.stleonardsfarmhouse.comSt Martin’s HouseA3E7Open Jan -DecHighlyCommendedES 2 doubleES 1 familyFrom £70 prpn7 20010Open Jan - DecES 2 doubleES 1 twinP 1 singleFrom £40 single,£35 dbl/twin pppn5 100The Old BakeryOpen all yearThe heart of the original choristers’house for Bryanston church,St Martin’s House offers delightfullylight, spacious accommodation,combining classic period featureswith warmth and comfort.Enjoy superbly comfortable beds,cotton sheets, feather pillows,best quality goose down duvets(alternatives available) and theP 1 double/familycomfort of your own warm,P 1 twin/doublespacious, private bathroom, just From £32.50 pppna step from your bedroom door.double occRelax, unwind and wake to aFrom £45 pppndelicious breakfast of local produce,single occplus our home made preserves andfresh fruit compôts.With free WiFi, off street parking and an easy walk to thetown centre, St Martin’s is ideally situated for exploringour beautiful Dorset countryside, visiting Bryanston andClayesmore schools & R.C.S. Blandford Camp or as yourbase from which to visit the sailing events of the London2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games being held inWeymouth and Portland.We look forward to welcoming you.Caroline Adamson, St Martin’s House,Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford ForumDT11 7BPTel: (01258) 451245 Mob: 07818 814381 4 200Email: info@stmartinshouse.co.ukwww.stmartinshouse.co.ukA3Open all yearES 2 doubleES 1 twinFrom £30 pppnA pot of tea or coffee, along with a friendly welcome awaitsyou. Our well equipped, clean and comfortable en-suiterooms, combined with an extensive breakfast menu thatincludes home-made bread, marmalade and yoghurt, makesfor a relaxing stay. Ideally located on village road adjacent toA354 for coast, countryside and walks along the Jubilee Way.AA Highly Commended 2011-12.Special Offer: Discounts on stays of 3 or more nights duringweekdays, double or twin only.John & Joyce Tanner, The Old Bakery,Church Road, Pimperne,Blandform Forum DT11 8UBTel: (01258) 455173 Mob: 07766 480282Email: jjtanners@hotmail.comwww.theoldbakerydorset.co.ukX102 5HighlyCommendedServiced Accomodation › Hotels, B&Bs, Farmhouses, Inns and Guesthouses

26 Broadstone › Cashmoor › Cranborne › Evershot (Dorchester) › Farnham ›27www.visit-dorset.comHoney LodgeAward winning B&B, convenientlysituated between historic WimborneMinster and beautiful Poole, just offthe A349.Immaculate ground floor en-suiterooms, private to main household,guest sitting room and privateentrance, allowing access at alltimes.Equipped with every home comfort.Excellent accommodation for afamily or couples.Walking distance of BroadstoneCentre, shops, restaurants, excellentpub and golf course.A warm welcome assured.Mrs C Laycock, Honey Lodge,41 Dunyeats Road, BroadstoneBH18 8ABTel: (01202) 694247 Mob: 07752 647408Email: honey_lodge41@hotmail.comwww.honeylodge.co.ukAA7Open all yearES 1 doubleES 1 twinFrom £30 pppnPrivate entrance and ample parking.Excellent hospitality and delicious breakfasts.Ideal location for visiting Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth,New Forest National Park and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.Twin Oaks LodgeAA74 5Open all yearCashmoor HouseLa Fosse at CranborneIn the heart ofCranborne, LaFosse offers qualityaccommodation incomfortable, idyllicsurroundings. Alsowith an excellentrestaurant offeringdelicious home cooked dinners in a friendlyand relaxing atmosphere.Z11Open all yearES 2 doubleES 2 double/familyES 1 twin£35 - £45 pppn17th Century cottage with pretty garden and 8 acres.Attractively furnished with many hand embroideries.Our own free range eggs, homemade bread and preservescomplete the award winning breakfast.Ideal for local towns, Salisbury, the coast and CranborneChase. In the heart of ‘Hardy Country’ with many landmarksto spot, where rural Dorset can be enjoyed at its best, withwonderful views and sunsets.Excellent walking and convenient pubs. Friendly farmhousewelcome for holiday or business.Mary Jones, Cashmoor House,Cashmoor, Blandford Forum DT11 8DNTel: (01725) 55233950Email: mary@cashmoorhouse.co.ukwww.cashmoorhouse.co.ukBB11Open Jan - DecES 6 Double£49 - £115 prpnAcorn InnOpen all yearES 10 rooms -3 double/twin,3 double,3 four-poster& 1 suite£49.50 - £94.50pppnFinalist for Dorset’s Best Dining Pub 2010 and 2011 andnamed as the ‘Sow and Acorn’ in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of theD’Urbervilles, this 16th Century village inn is the perfect basefor walking, exploring or just putting your feet up.Enjoy local real ales, ciders, a substantial whisky and wine listby blazing log fires. The award-winning restaurant sourcesgreat local ingredients.This historic inn also boasts ten beautifully decorated ensuitebedrooms.Alexandra Armstrong-WilsonAcorn Inn, 28 Fore Street, Evershot,Dorchester DT2 0JWTel: (01935) 83228Email: stay@acorn-inn.co.ukwww.acorn-inn.co.ukFarnham Farm HouseT6Z11Open Jan - DecServiced Accomodation › Hotels, B&Bs, Farmhouses, Inns and GuesthousesES 1 doubleES 1 twin£37.50 - £45pppn dble/twinEmmanuelle Hartstone, La Fosse,London House, The Square, Cranborne,Wimborne Minster BH21 5PRTel: (01725) 517604Email: lafossemail@gmail.comwww.la-fosse.comES 2 doubleES 1 twinFrom £90 prpn(£80 single occ.)Ideally situated between Poole and Wimborne to enjoy Dorset’sbeaches and countryside, Twin Oaks Lodge is a modern familyhome in a quiet residential area, with on and off road parkingand a warm welcome.We offer two guest suites delightfully furnished to a highstandard. A first floor double en-suite (child bed/cot available)and a ground floor twin en-suite (can be changed to a SuperKing). Both rooms have en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin,Freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and fridge,plus WiFi on request. Long stay and single rates on request.Please mention this guide whenmaking an enquiry or bookingFor further information or assistance withyour accommodation requirements pleasecontact our Tourist Information Centres:Wimborne Minster ✆ (01202) 886116A Victorian country house on 350 acres of arable farmland,offering a high level of quality, comfort and service. Theatmosphere is friendly and the accommodation is charmingand spacious. In winter, a log fire burns in the attractivedining room, where a delicious breakfast, featuring localproduce, is served; from here views across the rollingcountryside can be enjoyed. Added features include anoutdoor pool and Sarpenela Natural Therapy Centre in theconverted stable.Mrs Barbara Taylor, Twin Oaks Lodge,97 Twin Oaks Close, BroadstoneBH18 8JETel: (01202) 696483 Mob: 07719 305400Email: chrisnbarb@talktalk.netwww.twinoakslodgedorset.co.uk2 200Blandford Forum ✆ (01258) 454770Shaftesbury ✆ (01747) 853514John & Pat BenjafieldFarnham Farm House, Farnham,Blandford Forum, DT11 8DGTel: (01725) 516254 Fax: (01725) 516306Email: info@farnhamfarmhouse.co.ukwww.farnhamfarmhouse.co.uk7

34 Wimborne area (Corfe Mullen) › Wimborne area (Gaunts Common, Holt & Winterborne Zelston) ›35www.visit-dorset.comBow CottageFriendly family homeoffering doubleen-suite and twinrooms. Extensivecontinentalbreakfast. 5 miles toPoole train stationand ferry terminal.Local buses to Poole and Wimborne. Self -contained annexe (sleeps 4) also available.Janet Vause, Bow Cottage,76 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen,Wimborne Minster BH21 3LGTel: (01202) 693394Email: bow.cottage@hotmail.co.ukwww.bow-cottage.co.ukElms Lodge B&BKenwaysWelcome to ourfriendly, familyhome close tobeautiful beaches,New Forest,Monkey World,Tank Museum,Poole ferry terminal,easy access from the A31. Children welcome,WiFi access.Mrs Eileen Osbourne, Kenways,90A Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen,Wimborne Minster BH21 3LQTel: (01202) 280620Email: eileen@kenways.comwww.kenways.co.ukZ7Z7Open all yearES 1 doubleS 1 twin£30 - £35 pppnOpen all yearES 1 twin/doubleES 1 family/doubleFrom £30 pppnGold award winning, flexible en-suite accommodation withexcellent in-room amenities including fridge and free WiFi.Ideally located between Poole and Wimborne for business,special occasions/events or simply enjoying Dorset’s beautifulcountryside and coast.Spacious 1st floor suite for couples/families/groups (max. 5 +cot). Includes king-size bed, sofa and chairs, Sky TV, additionalbedroom area and en-suite with luxury walk-in shower.Ground floor suite for twin/double/single occupancy withFreeview TV and en-suite shower.Locally sourced, organic breakfast.Walkers/cyclists welcome.Mrs Claire Kearley, 7 Cogdean Way,Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster,BH21 3XDTel: (01202) 699669 Mob: 07766 617167Email: elmslodge@hotmail.comwww.elmslodge.co.ukZ74150Open all yearP 2 twinP 2 singleFrom £35 pppnHeatherdene HouseOpen all yearES 1 doubleP 1 double£30 - £37.50 pppnWelcoming, elegant and spacious B&B accommodation inCorfe Mullen village. Centrally located, Wimborne Minsteris just down the road, Poole town and Quay around 10minutes drive and within 20 minutes you can be enjoyingBournemouth, Sandbanks, the New Forest or exploringthe Purbecks. Breakfast is served in the delightful periodreception room. Nestled in tranquil, secluded gardens, if youlike to be woken by nothing but the ‘dawn chorus’, this isthe place for you.Mike & Alison Cronin,Heatherdene House, 33 Highfield Road,Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3PBTel: (01202) 604948 Mob: 07704 295426Email: info@heatherdenehouse.comwww.heatherdenehouse.comLinden LeaZ730 104Open Jan - DecES 2 doubleES 2 twinFrom £35 pppnCome and spend time in the friendly atmosphere of ourconverted family home, while you make your business trip, visitfamily or simply explore beautiful Dorset.Perfectly situated between Wimborne Town (2 miles), Poole(5 miles) and Bournemouth (12 miles).All our rooms are modern double or twin with large en-suitebathrooms and are equipped to a high standard.Dave & Barbara Fraser, Linden Lea,Higher Merley Lane, Corfe Mullen,Wimborne Minster BH21 3EGTel: (01202) 886215 Mob: 07775 921947Email: enquiry@linden-lea.co.ukwww.linden-lea.co.ukZ74 200Artists impressionGarden CottageOpen all yearES 1 doubleES 1 twin/double£37.50 pppn£50 pn singleA warm welcome awaits you at Garden Cottage, a beautifullyappointed, thatched property, built recently in a very secludedgarden in a village 3 miles from Wimborne Minster.Bedrooms are equipped to a very high standard with flat screenTV, DVD player and iPod docking station.Elizabeth is a Ballymaloe trained cook and cooks breakfast anddinner (by prior arrangement) using local, organic producewhenever possible.Elizabeth Clarke, Garden Cottage,Gaunt’s Common, Wimborne MinsterBH21 4JNMob: 07799 376621Email: clarke.elizabeth1@gmail.comBrook FarmAA9SPECIAL OFFERS: 5 nights or more 5% discountSingle occupancy £403St Algars B&BOpen Jan - DecFriendly working farm in prettypeaceful hamlet betweenWimborne Minster and Dorchester.Our comfortable rooms are fullyequipped for your convenience withTV, tea and coffee making facilities.The farmhouse windows lookout over farmland and the RiverWinterborne with plenty of wildlifeto watch.A choice of hearty breakfastsensures a good start to the day.ES 2 doubleExcellent evening food at local innsP 1 twinwithin walking distance.From £35 pppnBrook Farm is ideally situated forwalking and exploring the wonderful Dorset countryside.The World Heritage Jurassic Coast and historic townsof Wimborne Minster and Dorchester are a short driveaway. Other sites of interest include Kingston LacyHouse, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, AthelhamptonHouse, the Tank Museum, Monkey World and the finebeaches of the Dorset coast.We look forward to making your stay a happy one.Mrs Rosemary Kerley, Brook Farm,Winterborne Zelston,Nr Wimborne Minster DT11 9EUTel: (01929) 459284 or (01929) 459267Mob: 07920 775918Email: rosebrookfarm@hotmail.co.ukwww.brookfarmdorset.co.ukX7Open all yearES 1 doubleES 1 twinP 1 family£30 - £40 pppnSituated in a village location 2½ miles from Wimborne Minster,St Algars provides quality, spacious accommodation andbeautiful views. Relax in the lovely large gardens or guestlounge. Indulge in a speciality breakfast or traditional Englishbreakfast which can be adapted to suit all dietary needs.Ideally suited to walkers and cyclists, being close to Holt Heathand only a few miles from the New Forest and Jurassic Coast.With numerous nearby golf clubs and walking distance tovillage pub, a short drive to Ringwood, Bournemouth andSalisbury, St Algars is an ideal base for holiday or business.Long stay offers.Kimberly Davies, St Algars, Holt Lane,Holt, Wimborne Minster BH21 7DQTel: (01202) 883325 Mob: 07986 423457Email: davieskimberly@googlemail.comAA910Serviced Accomodation › Hotels, B&Bs, Farmhouses, Inns and Guesthouses

36Agencies › Alderholt › Blandford area (Milton Abbas & Stourpaine) › Blandford area (Sutton Waldron & Woolland) › Ferndown area › Horton › Milton-on-Stour ›37www.visit-dorset.comDorset CottageHolidaysA large selection of traditionalcottages, seaside holiday homesand rural retreats.Alderholt MillSympathetic millconversion in idylliccountryside. Privatefishing, wildlifegardens, workingwatermill.Two ground floorapartments. Largefirst floor apartment, ideal touring centre.B&B also available.Sandra & Richard Harte, Alderholt Mill,Sandleheath Road, Alderholt,Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1PUTel: (01425) 653130Email: enquiries@alderholtmill.co.ukwww.alderholtmill.co.ukCC11Open all year3 units(sleeping 2 - 6)From £280 - £720per week10 8Dairy CottageX12Open all year1 unit (sleep 4)£275 - £325per weekThe BungalowBB9Open May - Sep1 unit(sleeps 6 + cot)£255 - £450per weekSELF CATERING ›www.dhcottages.co.ukFREE BROCHURE 01929 553443HIDEAWAYSDiscover Dorset from one of ourdelightful cottages, many of period character,situated in rural and coastal locationsthroughout the countyFor your free colour brochure tel:01747 828170 oremail: enq@hideaways.co.ukHideaways, Chapel House, Berwick St JohnShaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0HQLuccombe Farm& Country HolidaysOpen all year6 units(sleeping 2 - 7)£300 - £1500per weekAttractive, well equipped 19th Century barn conversions. Avery peaceful location and surrounded by gardens and ponds.Just a short walk across our fields to historic Milton Abbas withexcellent pub. Superbly situated to explore both countrysideand Jurassic Coast. Meet our animals, wallow in the heatedpool, use the sauna, gym, tennis court, games room or BBQ,hire a bike, feed the fish or just let it all go by!Murray & Amanda Kayll,Luccombe Farm, Milton Abbas,Blandford Forum DT11 0BETel: (01258) 880558Email: luccombeh@gmail.comwww.luccombeholidays.co.ukV9High standards maintained and with manyfacilities and activities to suit all agesNearby there are excellent restaurants,inns and good local shopsDetached single storey cottage in the grounds of BroadleaFarm. The spacious and cheerful sitting room has access to aterrace and full use of an attractive garden.Two bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin). Separate kitchen andbathroom.Ideally situated for walking, exploring the coastline, visitingNational Trust properties.J S & S R Asbury, Dairy Cottage,Broadlea Farm, Sutton Waldron,Blandford Forum DT11 8NSTel: (01747) 811330The Victorian BarnStunning barnconversion 8 mileswest of BlandfordForum. Deluxeaccommodation withen-suite bedrooms,large lounges/kitchens. Superbindoor pool. Gym/sauna. Outside hot tub.Children’s play area. Coarse fishing lakes.Claire or Penny, Dairy House Farm,Woolland, Blandford Forum DT11 0EYTel: (01258) 817501Email: info@thevictorianbarn.co.ukwww.thevictorianbarn.co.ukV102 75Open all year7 units (Suites)(sleeping 4 - 8)£350 - £1555per weekThis very attractive, well decorated bungalow sleeps 6.It is situated approx 5½ miles from the New Forest boundaryand 7 miles from Bournemouth pier and beaches. There is afront garden conservatory and enclosed rear garden. Thereare 2/3 bedrooms, 1 ensuite, family bathrrom, lounge withfreeview and kitchen/diner. Parking for two cars plus garage.The Bungalow is situated in an ideal location to enjoy both thebeaches, harbours and New Forest with all its natural beauty.Mrs Annette Leach, The Bungalow,West Moors, Ferndownc/o 22 West Drive, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7NATel: 0208 241 7498 Mob: 07958 209493Email: annette.leach@blueyonder.co.ukwww.bournemouth1.pwp.blueyonder.co.ukOld Down CottagePretty semidetachedcottagein very ruralsetting. Open logfire. Comfortablyfurnished to highstandard includingcotton bed linen.Ideal base for walking, cycling, golfing ortrips to the beach.Mrs P D Davidson, Old Down House,Horton, Wimborne Minster BH21 7HLTel: (01258) 840969 Mob: 07765 404248Email: olddown@btinternet.comwww.olddown.co.ukAA102Open all year1 unit (sleeps 6)£456 - £1221per week2All Inspected(Agency)www.hideaways.co.ukSouth Holme (Stourpaine)Traditional beamed1850s brick andstone cottage. Cosyliving room withinglenook fireplaceand woodburner.2 double bedrooms(one en-suite), plusattic bedroom. Small paved garden to rearwith summerhouse. Private car parking.Richard Lyle,c/o 60 Marksbury Avenue,Richmond TW9 4JFTel: (0208) 487 1344 Mob: 07813 596049Email: richardlyle@talktalk.netwww.dorsetcottagestourpaine.co.ukW10Open all year1 unit (sleeps 6)£320 - £700per week£30 linen chargeChurch FarmAttractivelyconvertedbarns provideaccommodationof two spacious,three bedroomedcottages, and unitswith one and twobedrooms. Fishing. Separate laundry andgames room.Andrew Ross, Church Farm,Church Lane, West Parley,Ferndown BH22 8TRTel: (01202) 579515www.churchfarmcottages.co.ukBB7Open all year4 units(sleeping 2 - 6)£200 - £450per weekWoolfields BarnWoolfieldsBarn offerswell-appointedaccommodationfor a comfortable,peaceful holidayin the gloriousDorset countryside,whether you simply want a relaxing breakor you wish to explore the area.M Thomas, Woolfields Farm,Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham SP8 5PXTel: (01747) 824729 Mob: 07836 772264Email: info@woolfieldsbarn.co.ukwww.woolfieldsbarn.co.ukV14Open all year1 unit (sleeps 2)£190 - £330per week2

38 Ringwood (Matchams) › Shaftesbury area (West Stour) › Stapehill › Sturminster Newton area › Sturminster Newton › Three Legged Cross › Verwood ›39www.visit-dorset.comLittle Paddock LodgesCC9Open all year8 units(each sleeping 2)£325 - £825per weekWillowcombe StudioA luxurious, lightand spacious selfcontained studioin a tranquil rurallocation, off aprivate woodlandlane.It is newlycompleted and furnished in a moderncontemporary style.Lisa Ottley, Willowcombe Studio,Keepers Lane, Stapehill,Wimborne Minster BH21 7NETel: (01202) 891171 with answerphoneEmail: lisa.ottley@talktalk.netBB8Open all year1 unit (sleeps 2)From £95for a 2 night stay(low season)1Hillyground Cottage Holidays V11Open all year2 units(sleeping 3 in each)£204 - £469per weekThe GablesBB9Open all year1 unit (sleeps 2)£250 - £340per weekSELF CATERING ›Little Paddock has 8 luxury wooden lodges, exclusively foradults, hidden within their own little glen; ideal for couplesthat want to relax and enjoy the woodland environment.Lodges are different designs to suit various tastes. Allfitted to high specification and include all modernconveniences, including wet rooms, comfortable bedroomsand lounge/diners, each lodge with its own decking forthose sultry summer evenings. Swimming pool, spaand sauna, tennis court, outdoor hot tub and BBQ areaexclusively for lodge guests.Sue & Brett Jones, Little Paddock,218 Hurn Road, Matchams, RingwoodBH24 2BTTel: (01425) 470889 Mob: 07967 152738Email: enquiries@little-paddock.comwww.little-paddock.comBelview CottageU11Open all year1 unit (sleeps 4)From £245 - £550per weekTwo well-equipped, comfortable cottages in large sharedgarden overlooking the River Stour and 17th Century NewtonMill. Each cottage has: kitchen/diner/lounge, double bedroomwith super-kingsize bed, single bedroom, and shower room.Conveniently located on Sherborne to Blandford road, ideal forexploring countryside and coast; walking, cycling and angling;Hardy’s Wessex; historic houses and gardens; ancient hill fortsand ruins; lots of family activities.Cath Walker & Liz Wray,Hillyground Cottage Holidays, 86 Newton,Sturminster Newton DT10 2DQTel: (01258) 473890Email: hillyground@tiscali.co.ukwww.hillyground.co.ukSpacious well equipped self-contained ground floor annexe setin large garden.Conveniently situated to Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwoodand Wimborne Minster. The beaches of Bournemouth andPoole are a short drive away, a regular bus service to theseresorts stops nearby.The accommodation consists of a very large lounge, diningarea and kitchen. Large bedroom with twin beds, showerroom,bed-linen and electricity included. Use of outsidefurniture.Mrs Priest, The Gables, Verwood Road,Three Legged Cross, Wimborne MinsterBH21 6RW2Tel: (01202) 821322200Email: janet@rural-dorset-holidays.comwww.rural-dorset-holidays.comMelbury ChaletV13Open all yearCharming cottage in the Blackmore Vale in rural NorthDorset, a few miles from Sturminster Newton. Equipped tohigh standard. One double, one twin bedroom. Enclosedgarden. Free WiFi. Ideally located for walking and exploringDorset, with its historic towns of Dorchester, Shaftesbury andSherborne all about 30 minutes drive away and the JurassicCoast at Weymouth and Lyme Regis about an hour awaythrough beautiful Dorset countryside.Please visit our website for more details.Open all yearWest Farm LodgesBB10Open all year1 unit (sleeps 6)£420 - £999per weekMr & Mrs B E Puddy,Belview Cottage, Fifehead Neville,Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ALTel: (01258) 818397 Mob: 07879 454861Email: stay@belviewcottagedorset.co.ukwww.belviewcottagedorset.co.uk22 units(sleeping 4/5 + cot)£350 - £800per week4 units(sleeping 4 in each)£18.50 - £22 pppnWe offer short breaks and you can start and endyour holiday on the days of your choice.Children’s rates are available.Luxury Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm.Spacious throughout with all mod cons. Open plan lounge,kitchen/diner. Two double bedrooms and one twin. All haveen-suite facilities. Downstairs bedroom has en-suite showerover bath. Large veranda with hot tub. Spectacular viewsacross the Blackmore Vale.Melbury Chalet is central for many attractions; Stourhead,Salisbury, Bath, Monkey World, Longleat and the Jurassic Coastto name a few. Numerous activities nearby; riding, golf, fishingor walking through villages and spectacular countryside.Mrs Christina Trim, Melbury Chalet,Stour Cross Farm, West Stour,Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5SE8Tel: (01747) 838183Email: info@deepestdorset.co.ukwww.deepestdorset.co.ukBlackrow Farm BarnsTwo charming,well-equipped, veryspacious, listed barnconversions suitablefor groups of 4, 8or 12. Wheelchairaccessible. Peacefulrural base ideal forexploring country and coast, walking andcycling or local attractions.Annie Coultas, Blackrow Farm,Kings Stag, Sturminster NewtonDT10 2BETel: (01963) 23156Email: anniecoultas@gmail.comT11Open all year2 units(sleeping 4 - 8)£350 - £1950per weekForester’s & Keeper’s Cottages BB9 4 50Two delightful, detached cottages on our farm. Both groundlevel accommodation, full central heating, beautifullymaintained and equipped. Digital TV’s with Freeview, furnishedpatios with BBQ. Forester’s – double and twin bedrooms ensuite.Keeper’s – super king double en-suite, second bedroomaccommodates up to three singles. Plus family bathroom.Quality linens, towels, gas, electricity included. Ideal location,coast, forest, open countryside, excellent walking, cycling,riding, a wealth of pursuits, special sights and events. Petswelcome by arrangement. Short Breaks/Couple’s Discounts.Forester’s & Keeper’s Cottages,Cottage Farm, Verwood Road, ThreeLegged Cross, Nr Wimborne BH21 6RNTel: (01202) 820203Email: jeanbaylis@btinternet.comwww.foresterscottages.co.ukOur converted farm buildings are now four attractive andcomfortable two-bedroom lodges.We hope you will enjoy the peaceful rural setting althoughVerwood is just a mile away.You can walk to our lake and Crane Valley Golf Course isclose by. We are pleased to show you the farm and ourfriendly animals.Mr & Mrs R J Froud, West Farm Lodges,West Farm, Romford, VerwoodBH31 7LETel: (01202) 822263Email: west.farm@virgin.netwww.westfarmholidays.co.uk

40 Wimborne Minster & area (inc. Sturminster Marshall) › Witchampton › Ansty (Dorchester) › Ferndown › Poole › Sixpenny Handley ›41www.visit-dorset.comWalnut CottageN12Open all yearWalnut Cottage is a recentlyrenovated 18th Century, grade 2listed thatched cottage in the heartof Wimborne with its eclectic mix ofshops, cafes, bars and restaurants.The cottage benefits from twoprivate off-road parking spaces.The cottage is ideally suited forfour people but a sofa bed in thelounge and table and chairs wouldaccommodate six.A bespoke wooden kitchen,1 unitcontemporary bathroom and(sleeps 4-6)delightful new cottage style£550 - £750furnishings blend well with theper weekcharacter of the cottage. TV andDVD is provided in the sitting room and both bedrooms.Walnut Cottage is centrally located in Wimborne, next tothe Town Hall, ideal for weddings, and a minutes stroll tothe Art Deco Tivoli Theatre. Also the Minster, ChainedLibrary, Model Town, Walford Mill Crafts Centre, Farmer’sMarket, Priest’s House Museum and Dreamboats are allwithin easy walking distance.Blue flagbeaches and New Forest within 20 minute drive.Mr & Mrs Rhodes, Walnut Cottage,Wimborne Minster, c/o 66 Merley Lane,Wimborne Minster, BH21 1RZTel: (01202) 881042 Mob: 07790 914427Email: walnutcottage@ourdorsetholiday.co.ukwww.ourdorsetholiday.co.uk2 200Please mention this guide whenmaking an enquiry or bookingFor further information or assistance withyour accommodation requirements pleasecontact our Tourist Information Centres:Wimborne Minster ✆ (01202) 886116Blandford Forum ✆ (01258) 454770Brewery FarmShaftesbury ✆ (01747) 853514Beautiful andpeaceful 10 pitchtouring caravansite in Mid Dorset.Easy access to thecoast and manylocal attractions.Many walks closeby and added benefit of pub opposite andexcellent shop on site.Mr & Mrs Adrian Wallis, Brewery Farm,Ansty, Dorchester, DT2 7PNTel: (01258) 881660 / 881097Email: wallis@breweryfarmansty.co.ukwww.breweryfarmansty.co.ukU9Open all year10 pitchesFrom £12per pitch per nightRockley Park, Poole(privately owned caravans)5 Star HavenHoliday Park, on theshores of beautifulPoole Harbour,2 miles from Pooletown centre.Entertainments, indoor and outdoor pools,shops, restaurant, beach, fishing and boating.Prices do not include amenity passes.Stanley Pretty (RD), 80 Parkway Drive,Queens Park, Bournemouth BH8 9JRTel: (01202) 394423 Mob: 07818 616954Email: stay@caravansrockleypark.co.ukwww.caravansrockleypark.co.ukChurch FarmCaravan & Camping ParkZ6Z12Open Mar - Dec£POA100Open all year35 pitchesFrom £17per pitch per night2 static holiday homes£285 - £320per weekCARAVAN › CAMPING › HOLIDAY PARKS ›Brightside CottageTucked away ina pretty cottagegarden, this 17thCentury, 4 starcottage makes alovely retreat andbase for exploringDorset. 20 minutewalk to Wimborne Minster with it’sattractions, shops and restuarants.Claire Nash, Brightside Cottage,49 Wimborne Road, Colehill,Wimborne Minster BH21 2RRTel: (01202) 849044 Mob: 07895 866071Email: brightside49@btinternet.comwww.brightsidecottage.co.ukQ13Open Apr - Oct1 unit (sleeps 2)£495 - £620per week1 100Parkfield CottageConverted cosycottage set inpicturesque village.Ideal for walkingand cycling.Poole beaches 25minutes away.Close to KingstonLacy (NT). Local pubs with excellent food.Mike & Karen Royles, 1 Parkfield,Newton Road, Sturminster Marshall,Wimborne Minster BH21 4BTTel: (01258) 857804Email: mikeroyles@yahoo.co.ukwww.parkfieldcottage.sturminstermarshall.co.ukY8Open all year1 unit(sleeps 4 + cot)From £350 - £400per week2001St Leonards FarmCaravan & Camping ParkCC8Open Apr - 1 Oct150 tent andcaravan pitches£10 - £20 pppnWe are a family owned campsite on the Cranborne Chasewhich is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).We are two minutes from the village centre, which has anumber of shops. The area is perfect for walks and the viewsare truly excellent.We have a new shower and toilet block with disabled facilitiesand a family room.We have a bar and restaurant and can caterfor large numbers. We offer cooked breakfasts, evening mealsand Sunday lunches. 2 static holiday homes also available to let.Steve Judd & Lee Moneypenny,The Bungalow, Church Farm, High Street,Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire,SP5 5ND Tel: (01725) 552563Mob: 07766 677525 / 07990 603289Email: churchfarmcandcpark@yahoo.co.ukwww.churchfarmcandcpark.co.ukWimborne CottagesObserve enchantingwildlife where rabbitsplay, buzzards calland deer graze.Enjoy qualitycottages with bedsfreshly made andtowels supplied. Setin acres of land with stunning views across theStour Valley. Ideally located to explore Dorset.Helen Edbrooke, c/o 2 Rowlands Hill,Wimborne Minster BH21 1ANTel: (01202) 884908 Mob: 07905 820687Email: enquiries@wimbornecottages.co.ukwww.wimbornecottages.co.ukAA8Open all year2 units(sleeping 4 - 5)£270 - £850per weekThe Old ExchangeLocated in thebeautiful Valeof Allen, onthe outskirts ofWitchamptonvillage.Double en-suite,high spec, tripleaspect lounge with extensive countrysideviews.Mr & Mrs P T Holland, The Old Exchange,Witchampton Lane, Witchampton,Wimborne Minster BH21 5AFTel: (01258) 840809 Mob: 07932 157192Email: enquiries@theoldexchange.co.ukwww.theoldexchange.co.ukZ9Open all year1 unit (sleeps 2)£275 - £370per week2Quiet family run park ideally situated near Bournemouth, theNew Forest and Poole cross channel ferries.Ideal for beaches and exploring Dorset. Shops, bars andrestaurants nearby.The site has showers, laundry and washing up facilities withhot water and also a play area for children.We also offer storage and seasonal pitches, please enquire forfurther details.No dogs allowed in August.W.E.Love & Son, St Leonards Farm,Ringwood Road, West Moors,Ferndown BH22 0AQTel: (01202) 872637Email: enquiries_stleonards@yahoo.co.ukwww.stleonardsfarm.bizMoreoverleaf

42Three Legged Cross › Wimborne area ›ACCOMMODATION INDEX ›43www.visit-dorset.comWoolsbridge ManorFarm Caravan ParkOpen Mar - Oct60 pitches£16 - £26per pitch per nightWoolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park is nestled in the heart ofRural Dorset, and with magnificent beaches and the New Forestwithin easy reach, it is a stunning place to holiday. The caravanpark is part of a 100 acre, family run, working farm in the villageof Three Legged Cross. The park is level and sheltered in a quietcountry setting. (Although the farm is not open to the public,much of the agricultural comings and goings may be viewedfrom the caravan park). The pitches are very spacious, on average40 feet apart and all have electrical hook up facilities. In peakseason and Bank Holidays it is necessary to book in advance.Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park,Three Legged Cross, Wimborne MinsterBH21 6RATel: (01202) 826369 Fax: (01202) 820603Email: woolsbridge@btconnect.comwww.woolsbridgemanorcaravanpark.co.ukCharris Camping& Caravan ParkBB9Z7Open all yearSpringfield Touring ParkOpen Apr - mid Oct45 pitches£12 - £20per pitch per nightSpecial Offer ~ Low Season only:Any 7 days, 2 persons £80 including electricsQuiet family run park set in 3.5 acres of mature trees andshrubs, offering well spaced pitches, some hard standing,all with electric hook up. Facilities include free showers andawnings, childrens play area and laundry room. Nearby is thehistoric market town of Wimborne, also Poole, Bournemouthand The New Forest. Voted one of Practical Caravan’s Best 100parks in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.Sheila & John Clark, Springfield TouringPark, Candys Lane, Corfe Mullen,Wimborne Minster, BH21 3EFTel: (01202) 881719Email: john.clark18@btconnect.comwww.springfieldtouringpark.co.ukWilksworth FarmCaravan ParkZ7N14Open Apr - OctIn and around Wimborne Minsterand East Dorset ›In and around Wimborne Minsterand East Dorset ›Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.36 3★ Alderholt Mill Alderholt 01425 65313040 4★ Brightside Cottage Wimborne Minster 01202 849044Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.24 DAVAS Alderholt Mill Alderholt 01425 65313031 4★ Ashton Lodge Wimborne Minster 01202 88342337 3★ The Bungalow West Moors, Ferndown 0208 241 749834 DAVAS Bow Cottage Corfe Mullen 01202 69339437 3★ Church Farm West Parley, Ferndown 01202 579515Ferndown 01202 578828The Bridge House(a City Lodge Hotel)28 4★Three Legged Cross 01202 820203Forester’s & Keeper’sCottages4-5★Gold Award3935 3★ Brook Farm Winterborne Zelston 01929 45928439 3★ The Gables Three Legged Cross 01202 82132228 4★ Carey West Moors, 01202 86115901425 470889Matchams, NrRingwood38 4★ Little Paddock Lodges4★Gold Award Elms Lodge Corfe Mullen 01202 699669344★Gold Award Old Down Cottage Horton 01258 84096931 4★ Fernhead Guest House Wimborne Minster 01202 88124837SELF-CATERING32 DAVAS Florence House Wimborne Minster 01202 88056840 3★ The Old Exchange Witchampton 01258 84080907799 376621Gaunts Common,nr Wimborne MinsterAwaitingGrading Garden Cottage3540 3★ Parkfield Cottage Sturminster Marshall 01258 85780434 DAVAS Heatherdene House Corfe Mullen 01202 604948Nr Wimborne Minster 01202 88490840 4★ Sunset & Fripps Cottages,(Wimborne Cottages)4★Silver Award Honey Lodge Broadstone 01202 6942472640 DAVAS Walnut Cottage Wimborne Minster 01202 88104234 3★ Kenways Corfe Mullen 01202 28062039 DAVAS West Farm Lodges Verwood 01202 82226327 4★ La Fosse at Cranborne Cranborne 01725 51760438 DAVAS Willowcombe Studio Stapehill 01202 89117101202 889555Canford Magna,Wimborne Minster32 5★ Les BouviersPage Rating Property Location Contact Tel.4★Silver Award Linden Lea Corfe Mullen 01202 88621534Corfe Mullen 01202 885970Charris Camping& Caravan Park42 3 ➤01425 470889Matchams,Nr Ringwood4★Silver Award Little Paddock28HOTELS, INNS, FARMHOUSES & B&BPoole 01202 394423Rockley Park –Static Holiday Caravans5★Park4133 DAVAS The Log Cabin Wimborne Minster 01202 88266442 3 ➤ Springfield Touring Park Corfe Mullen 01202 8817194★Silver Award Long Lane Farmhouse Wimborne Minster 01202 88782933Ferndown 01202 872637St Leonards Farm Caravan& Camping Park41 3 ➤33 DAVAS Oaklea Wimborne Minster 01202 8893574★Silver Award The Old George Wimborne Minster 01202 88851033Wimborne Minster 01202 885467Wilksworth Farm CaravanPark42 5 ➤ 5★CARAVAN & CAMPING28 DAVAS Petherton Cottage Ashley Heath, 01425 475449Three Legged Cross 01202 826369Woolsbridge Manor FarmCaravan Park42 4➤33 DAVAS Riversdale Guest House Wimborne Minster 01202 884528Self Catering Agencies01202 883325Holt, nr WimborneMinster35 4★ St Algars30 4★ Thatch Cottage Three Legged Cross 01202 822042Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.26 3★ Twin Oaks Lodge Broadstone 01202 696483Various around Dorset 01929 553443Dorset Cottage Holidayswww.dhcottages.co.uk36 3-4★30 DAVAS White Owls Verwood 01202 821772Various around Dorset 01747 828170Hideawayswww.hideaways.co.ukAllInspectedAgency36DAVAS - Accredited under the Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme45 pitches£11.50 - £17.25per pitch per nightJane Watson and Judith Chapman run a well maintained parkwith a warm, friendly service.Situated on the edge of the Stour Valley, the park is 3 acreswith terraced, tree screened, grassy areas with flat and gentlysloping pitches.The park is within easy reach of the local tourist attractions,including the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the New ForestNational Park and the resorts of Bournemouth, Poole andWeymouth and Portland, the host venue for the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic sailing events.Charris Camping & Caravan Park,Candys Lane, Corfe Mullen,Wimborne Minster BH21 3EFTel: (01202) 885970 Fax: (01202) 881281Email: bookings@charris.co.ukwww.charris.co.uk85 pitches£16 - £30per pitch per nightFamily owned and run since it was established in 1972,Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park is now a five star Premier Park.The park surrounds a Grade 2 listed Farmhouse once belongingto Henry VIII and listed in the Domesday Book.Excellent facilities include newly re-furbished outdoor heatedpool, toilet block with under floor heating and recentlyupdated play area. Coffee shop for light meals and take-aways.Practical Caravan Top 100 Sites (2010).With a special charm and magic all its own, regulars returnyear after year and say it feels like coming home.Wendie Lovell, Wilksworth FarmCaravan Park, Cranborne Road,1mileWimborne Minster BH21 4HWTel: (01202) 885467Email:rayandwendy@wilksworthfarmcaravanpark.co.ukwww.wilksworthfarmcaravanpark.co.ukIn and around Blandford Forumand Sturminster Newton ›Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.27 4★ The Acorn Inn Evershot, nr Dorchester 01935 83228Awaiting24 Grading Arnewood House Winterborne Houghton,nr Blandford01258 8806114★30 Silver Award Blackmore Farm Cottage Sturminster Newton 01258 47162427 4★ Cashmoor House Cashmoor 01725 5523395★Gold Award Farnham Farm House Farnham 01725 5162542728 3★ Fishmore Hill Farm Milton Abbas 01258 88112230 4★ Hazeldean Sturminster Newton 01258 47222424 DAVAS Hill House Blandford Forum 01258 48007424 4★ Lower Bryanston Farm Blandford Forum 01258 4520094★Silver Award Manston Guest House Sturminster Newton 01258 4726663025 3★ The Old Bakery Pimperne, Blandford 01258 455173HOTELS, INNS, FARMHOUSES & B&B29 3★ Pennhills Farmhouse Shillingstone, Blandford 01258 86049125 4★ Portman Lodge Blandford Forum 01258 45372725 DAVAS St Leonards Farmhouse Blandford Forum 01258 45663525 4★ St Martin’s House Blandford Forum 01258 451245Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.38 4★Gold Award Belview CottageFifehead Neville,Sturminster Newton01258 81839738 4★ Blackrow Farm BarnsKings Stag,Sturminster Newton01963 2315637 3★ Dairy Cottage Sutton Waldron 01747 81133039 4★ Hillyground Cottage Sturminster Newton 01258 47389036 4★ Luccombe Farm Holidays Milton Abbas 01258 880558SELF-CATERING36 DAVAS South Holme Stourpaine, nr Blandford 0208 487 134401258 817501Woolland,nr Blandford4★Gold Award The Victorian Barn37Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.41 3★ Brewery Farm Ansty, nr Dorchester 01258 881660C&CSixpenny Handley 01725 552563Church Farm Caravan &Camping Park41 4 ➤In and around Shaftesbury and Gillingham ›29 3★ The Coppleridge Inn Motcombe, Shaftesbury 01747 85198029 4★ La Fleur de Lys Shaftesbury 01747 8537174★Silver Award The Retreat Shaftesbury 01747 850372HOTELS, INNS, FARM-HOUSES &Rating PropertyLocation Contact Tel.B&BPage29Page Rating Property Location Contact Tel.38 4★ Melbury Chalet West Stour 01747 83818337 4★ Woolfields Barn Milton on Stour 01747 824729SELF-CATERING

FURZEHILLDOGDEANWEST BOROUGHLEIGH LANE£££T£££TTLEIGH ROAD44www.visit-dorset.com76543217654321Using the maps ›Each of these maps has a unique grid number. Please refer to the alphabeticalnumbering to determine which map your chosen property is on.Blandford Forum › Wimborne Minster ›AShaftesbury ›B C D E F G H IMILL LANECrownHotelJ K L M N O P Q R SHOLTEast DorsetDistrict CouncilOffices PostOfficeCopies of these maps are available online at visit-dorset.com/site/visitor-information/mapsCOLEHILL LANESMUGGLERS LANEDumptonSchoolCRANBORNE ROADBURTS HILLCRANBORNEHoneybrook FarmShop 1.5 milesWoodlandBurial GroundGREENHILL ROADWIMBORNE ROADWalford MillCraftsSTONE LANEINDUSTRIALESTATEBLANDFORD ROADHarrysWalkWalfordBridgePCOLEHILLSTONE LANEBLANDFORDKingston LacyHouse (NT) 2 milesBadbury Rings2.5 milesSt.StephensChurchWIMBORNE ROADCULVERHAYES R DPamphillFarm ShopSupermarketABBOTT STPAMPHILLKNOBCROOK RDRIVER ALLENQueenElizabethSchoolBEAUCROFT ROADB3078ALLENVIEW ROADCHAPEL LANEEAST BOROUGHBLIND LANECEMETERYCEMETERY ROADST MARGARETS HILLPQueenElizabethLeisure CentreAllenbournMiddle SchoolWimborneFirst SchoolVINE HILLSCHOOL LANEBEAUCROFT LANEWESLEY ROADROWLANDS HILLB3082Stour Valley WayPPUnitedReformedChurchREDCOTTS LANEREDCOTTS ROADSt. Margaret’sAlmshousesJubilee TownGarden HallREDCOTTSRECREATIONGROUNDCOLEHILLPAllendaleCommunityCentreAllendaleHousePRIORS WALKTennis, bowls,skateboarding, pétanque,children’s playgroundVictoriaHospitalCOWGROVECOWGROVE ROADFireStationC.A.B.TivoliTheatreCRANFIELD AVE NUEROWLANDS HILLE AST BOROUGHREDCOTTS LANEWESTFIELD CLOSECUTHBURY GDNSVICTORIA ROADFOOTBALLCLUBStour Valley WayPolice StationHANHAM ROADPPCROWNCOURTHotelEyeBridgeHanhamCentrePN LEIGH LANEAmbulanceStationMILL LANEST. JOHNS HILL AVENUE ROADROWLANDS HILLMILL LANEPRECINCTALLOTMENTSTHE SQUARECHURCH STREETWEST STREETEAST BROOK ROWPSalvationArmyLEIGHCOMMONSupermarketPPostOfficePPriest’s HouseMuseumHIGHWEST ROWPOLD ROADLibraryCOOK ROWTHECORNMARKETPSupermarketKINGSCOURTCROWN MEADPCUTHBURY CLOSEST R EETThe MinsterJULIANS ROADPARK LANEEAST BROOK ROWQUARTERJACKLEGG LANEPMEWSChurchHouseCommunityLearning andResource CentreKING STREETSt. Johns First SchoolLEWENS LANEEAST STREETWimborneModel Townand GardensStour Valley WayFERNDOWNRINGWOODSOUTHAMPTONSt. Johns ChurchSt. Catherine’sR.C. Churchand Hall ElimPentecostalChurchLEIGH ROADMILL STREAM CLCRICKETGROUNDMethodistChurchJuliansBridgeB3078CORFE MULLENDORCHESTERB3073OAKLEA(1 MILE)GORDON RDGRENVILLE RDCRESCENT RDP PBROOK ROADWimborneMarketGROVE ROADST. CATHERINESRODWAYDeans Court(limited opening)POOLE ROADBARNES CRESCENTLeigh ParkCommunityCentreHARDY CRESCENTBaptistChurchRUGBYCLUBRIVER STOURA31PB3073A31CivicAmenitySiteN EW BOROUGH RDCHURCHIILL ROADSTATION R DDreamboatsBoatingPOOLE RD(seasonal opening)WILLETT ROADCORFE MULLENCanfordBridgeBOURNEMOUTHPOOLEMERLEYOAKLEY HILLASHTON LODGE(½ MILE)A31ASHINGTON LANELAMBS GREEN LANEWIMBORNE ROADStour Valley WayLAMBS GREEN LANE45MAPS ›J K L M N O P Q R S141312111098Harry’s Walk

GrinsteaNEW FNATIONNew M46 www.visit-dorset.com 47MAPS ›DowntonRedlynchLinwoodBurleyBransgoreHighcliffeoltonNorthheritonWincantonTemplecombeYensonDorset Cursus(course of)River StourRiver AvonHambledon Hill&Hod HillPoole HarbourKnowltonRingsAckling Dyke(Roman Road)River AllenAltonPancrasvershotBroadmayneWhite HorseGillinghamSturminsterNewtonShaftesburyBadburyRingsRiver Piddle or TrentRiver Frome4A357A30A3030BincombePrestonOvercombeA35HolwellOld HarryRocksBOURNEMOUTHINTERNATIONALAIRPORTWeymouth BayeymouthHenstridgeStauntonCaundlePlushPiddletrenthideStalbridgeLydlinchPiddlehintonDORCHESTEROsmingtonMilton-on-StourWest StourCheselbournePuddletownDewlishTincletonCrosswaysHintonSt. MaryWinterborneHoughtonMillborne St. AndrewTolpuddleBriantspuddleMotcombeWinterborneSticklandMelcombe Bingham Milton Abbas Charlton MarshallOwermoigneWinfrithNewburghWest ChaldonOsmington Mills RingsteadChild OkefordKing’s Stag OkefordFitzpaineShillingstoneA35FifeheadNevilleFifeheadSt QuintinStour ProvostWoollandBulbarrow HillAnstyMarnhullEast StourMoretonEast OrchardEast BurtonWinterborneWhitechurchWinterborneKinstonBere RegisBovington CampBlandfordForumBryanstonWoolEast KnoyleFontmellMagnaA350Coombe KeynesA3081East LulworthLulworth CampWest Lulworth TynehamBlandfordSt. MaryMordenDonheadSt. AndrewDonheadSt. MarySutton WaldronA350IwerneMinsterStourpaineComptonAbbasA350A31StokefordTisburyTarrant GunvillePimperneBlandfordCampWinterborneZelstonA35BerwickSt. JohnTollard RoyalTarrantLauncestonTarrant KeynestonSandfordSteepleKimmeridgeA354SpetisburyShapwickSturminster MarshallPamphillLytchettMatravers BroadstoneWarehamLong CrichelTarrantHintonCorfe CastleChurch KnowleSwallowcliffeAnstyFarnhamCashmoorChettleTarrantMonktonA31StoboroughLytchettMinsterArneKingstonAlvedistonWitchamptonA350A35GussageSt. MichaelMoorCrichelHinton ParvaCorfe MullenFovantSixpenny HandleyGussageAll SaintsA31A350HamworthyWoodyatesWimborneSt. GilesHintonMartellHoltColehillHortonWimborneMinsterCanford MagnaParkstoneLongfleetPOOLEBrownseaIsland (NT)StudlandWoodlandsKinsonLangtonMatravers SwanageCranborneNewtownSandbanksStratfordTonyMartinTidpitEdmondshamManningtonGaunts CommonA3049A35LonghamA348A354BranksomeVerwoodThreeLeggedCrossWest MoorsFerndownWest ParleySalisburyDamerhamAlderholtCoombeBissettWhitsburyRockbourneSt. IvesSt. LeonardsFordingbridgeBOURNEMOUTHBreamoreRingwoodPortlandHarbourPortlandA31StapehillCrendellA347Ashley HeathHurnHoldenhurstWintonMatchamsA338BoscombeA338A30B3146B3081B3092B3092AvonBurtonB3390B3091B3070B3081B3075B3089141312B3078B3074B307811109B33478765T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DDPoxwellrtuneswellGroveEastonChristchurchTravelling to Rural Dorset iseasy whether by car, coach,train or plane!The following websites and telephonenumbers may be of use when planningyour visit. If you would like any assistancewith travel arrangements or informationplease contact one of our TouristInformation Centres, see back cover.Local Bus TransportWilts and Dorset Bus Company & TransdevYellow Buses operate regular services aroundthe Rural Dorset area, for further informationand timetables visit: wdbus.co.uk or bybus.co.ukFor Dorset-wide information✆ 01305 225165Minicom service: (01305) 267933 dorsetforyou.com and under 'PopularServices' click 'Bus Timetables'Traveline - Public Transport Information✆ 0871 200 22 33 traveline.org.ukRailSouth West TrainsLondon Waterloo to West Country (Gillingham)and South Coast (Bournemouth & Poole)National Rail Enquiries✆ 08457 484950 nationalrail.co.ukCoachNational Express ServicesRoutes to Bournemouth, Poole and Ringwood✆ 08717 818178 nationalexpress.comAirTwo regional airports provide regular scheduleddomestic and international flights into the area:Bournemouth International Airport✆ +44 (0)1202 364000 bournemouthairport.comSouthampton International Airport✆ +44 (0)844 481 7777 southamptonairport.comSeaRoutes into Poole from France and/or theChannel Islands.Condor Ferries✆ 0845 609 1024 condorferries.co.ukBrittany Ferries✆ 0871 244 0744 brittanyferries.com

Tourist Information CentresThe friendly staff at each centre are happy to provide a wide range of information onplaces to visit, leisure activities, local shops and markets, eating out and events. You canalso make use of the ‘Book A Bed Ahead’ national and local accommodation bookingservices, purchase tickets for local buses, National Express coaches, cross-channel ferriesand local events. Rail and bus timetables and local maps are available along with afantastic selection of local walks and history books, souvenirs, gifts and cards.Wimborne Minster Tourist Information Centre29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR✆ 01202 886116 or email: WimborneTIC@eastdorset.gov.ukOpen: April to September, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm;October to March, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 4pmShaftesbury Tourist Information Centre8 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE✆ 01747 853514 or email: tourism@shaftesburydorset.comOpen: April to September, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm;October to March, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 3pmBlandford Tourist Information CentreRiverside House, West Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW✆ 01258 454770 or email: info@blandfordinformation.co.ukOpen: April to September, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm;October to March, Monday - Saturday, 10am to 3pmPlease note: This centre is staffed entirely by volunteers, opening hours may be subject to change.Allin town centrelocationswith parkingclose byPublished by Tourism Department, East Dorset District Council. Designed by the Graphics Department, East Dorset District Council.Photography:John Allen (JA), Adam Burton (AB) www.adamburtonphotography.com,Peter Booton (PB) www.peterbootonphotography.co.uk, Sam Cook (SC) www.samcookphotos.co.uk,Paul Haynes (PH) www.paulhaynesphotography.co.uk, Roger Holman (RH) www.dorsetpictures.com,Stuart Lowe Photography (SL) www.stuartlowephotography.co.ukFront cover image: Cyclist near Long Crichel by Adam BurtonBack cover image: The picturesque River Stour at White Mill, nr Wimborne by Paul Haynes(45K) Nov 2011