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A350 from Blandford Forum or Warminster,
A30 from Yeovil or Salisbury |
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 Shaftesbury
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 Shaftesbury,
set on top of a plateau over the Blackmore Dale, this old country town has thatched
cottages and steep cobbled streets running down, with buildings of green sandstone.
Shaftesbury grew up
around a nunnery established by Alfred the Great. Try Castle
Park or Park Walk for the view over the town.
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Location
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What
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Portland Tourist Attractions
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 Shaftesbury
Abbey Museum, Shaftesbury, the ruins of Alfred
the Great's Benedictine Abbey, founded in 888AD, the museum
holds remains excavated from the site, Tel: 01747 852910 
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Tree Pleasure Gardens,
B3081 to Tollard Royal in Wiltshire, Victorian gardens
created by General Pitt Rivers, croquet lawns, temples,
water features, pheasants, playground, picnic areas,
Tel:01725 516228
Open:Sun-Fri Easter-end of October 11-6 (closed if special
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Old
Wardour Castle,
on A30 towards Salisbury, built in 1393 it was severely
damaged in the Civil War and was never repaired, in 1756 Lord
Arundell built a new house leaving the castle as a romantic
ruin.Tel: 01747 870487 Closed 1-2, and Mon and Tues in
winter
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
Prices from: £63 a room
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Rams Hill Manston near Shaftesbury DT10 1HD MAP
On the outskirts of the charming village of Manston, surrounded by the natural beauty and peaceful farmland of North Dorset, Northwood Cottages offers high-standard, 4-star bed and breakfast guest accommodation.
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Fontmell Magna near Shaftesbury
Nestling between the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase, the village of Fontmell Magna, with its good pub, shop and tea rooms, lies in 'Hardy' country. Just ½ mile away,these two adjoining cottages are set near a fenced stream within the 10 acre… Sleeps 5/4
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Compton Abbas near Shaftesbury
Ideally situated for exploring Hardy's Wessex, and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep over miles of beautiful countryside, this charming and comfortable single storey cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Adjoining the owners' 18th century… Sleeps 2
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Bowling Green Farm East Orchard near Shaftesbury SP7 0LG
Nestling in the heart of Dorset's beautiful Blackmore Vale this comfortable cottage boasts lovely views in a landscape alive with wildlfe. One of a little row and enjoying its own patio as well as shared access to a large garden it sits in excellent w Sleeps 5
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Gatekeepers Lodge West Orchard near Shaftesbury SP7 0LJ
Commanding lovely views over open countryside this very comfortable cottage sits just 6 miles from Shaftesbury and its lovely Gold Hill (backdrop to those famous Hovis ads). Set in the grounds of the owners' home in excellent walking country Lavender Sleeps 4
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3 The Street Stour Provost near Shaftesbury SP8 5RZ
Set in a quiet secluded village this attractive and very comfortable Grade II listed cottage lies just 10 miles from Sherborne's castle and abbey. Longleat Safari Park Sparkford Motor Museum Monkey World the Cerne Abbas Giant and Fleet Air Arm Museum Sleeps 4
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Twyford Shaftesbury SP7 0JG
Anvil Cottage is a converted Blacksmith's forge. It has large rooms and is very comfortable. Situated in a quiet hamlet, there are many footpaths close by. The property is on a small holding with a few sheep, cattle and a pony. Longleat, ... Sleeps 5
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Around
The Portland Area
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Forum on the way to the coast, or the cathedral
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Sturminster Newton (7.18 miles) Wincanton (9.77 miles) Blandford Forum (10.24 miles) Milton Abbas (13.33 miles) Cranborne (13.42 miles) Warminster (13.90 miles) Sherborne (14.31 miles) Wilton (15.67 miles) Frome (16.50 miles) Wimborne Minster (16.91 miles) Bere Regis (17.38 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
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Bell Street
Shaftesbury
Tel: 01747
853514
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