There’s so much to see and do right from the doorstep of both holiday cottages. But if you fancy getting out and about, there are lots of places to visit nearby too. There’s something for everyone!
Barrington Court
An empty Tudor manor house, beautifully restored in the 1920s, with farm buildings, abundant flowers and orchards.
Cadbury Castle
This route is along a ridge out to Cadbury Castle and follows both valley and ridge routes home.
Length: 16.14 miles
Surface: Undefined
Difficulty: Hard
Charmouth Beach
Great for the family – lots of sand especially at low tide, safe swimming, picnic areas, cafes and beach shops.
Fleet Air Arm
The Aircraft Carrier Experience is an award winning tourist attraction within the Museum. It’s where Museum meets theatre.
Folke Golf Centre
A family run golf course, golf academy, practice area and restaurant set in the heart of Dorset..
Forde Abbey
A popular destination for families, garden lovers and historians alike.
Glastonbury Tor
The prominent hill is surrounded in mystery and a haven for local wildlife.
Grange at Oborne
The Grange at Oborne is a charming country house hotel, set within the rolling hills of West Dorset, just one mile from Sherborne.
Haynes Motor Museum
The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest collection of the greatest cars from around the world.
Jurassic Coast
Beginning in Exmouth and continuing to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, it is England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Explore the iconic towns and natural sites.
Longleat
The UK’s number 1 safari park. Enter a land of adventure – where lions roam, tigers stalk and monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home.
Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis boasts breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, making it a sparkling resort for all seasons
Lytes Cary Manor
Intimate manor house with arts and crafts-style garden.
Mitre Inn
The Mitre Inn is situated in the small village of Sandford Orcas, just three and a half miles north of Sherborne, tucked in the rolling hills of the Dorset countryside.
Montacute House
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design.
Sherborne
Just two miles away, this quaint town is brimming with history, independent shops and plenty to see and do.
Sherborne Abbey
Founded as a cathedral it became an Abbey in 1075 before finally becoming the parish church of Sherborne with the dissolution of the monasteries.
Sherborne Castle and Gardens
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, this historic house reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History.
Sherborne Pannier Market
Weekly market in the picturesque town of Sherborne. Every Thursday and Saturday.
Stourhead
Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden.
Tamburino Gold
A la carte Italian restaurant in Sherborne. Owner Domenico Taravella is from Sicily, where passion runs deep. No more so than the passion for food and hospitality.
The Eastbury Hotel
Looking out over the hotel’s pretty walled garden is the award-winning conservatory restaurant, Seasons. It boasts 2 rosettes for culinary excellence.
The Half Moon
The pub has been painstakingly and lovingly restored to the original rustic nature and surroundings of the 17th Century Inn, creating a special atmosphere.
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms, situated within the stunning village of Charlton Horethorne, offers a warm and welcoming retreat for all of our visitors.
The Kingsdon Inn
The Kingsdon Inn is a beautiful 300 year old thatched pub, located in the small village Kingsdon in Somerset. The pub used to be a Cider House many years ago, no doubt serving the locals with its own cider brew.
The Queens Arms
Quintessentially English Georgian Inn, in a gloriously rural setting, with the gently rolling landscape on the Dorset/ Somerset Hills.
The Tank Museum
A collection of armoured fighting vehicles at Bovington Camp in Dorset.
The White Hart
The White Hart at Sherborne has been much loved by locals, tourists and travellers for many years and continues to be today.
Thornford to Lillington
A great walk with some fantastic views – perfect for a stroll and don’t forget your camera.
Length: 5.34 miles
Surface: Rough
Difficulty: Medium
Two Castles
This walk commences at the railway station close to the centre of town.
Length: 5.03 miles
Surface: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy
Wells Cathedral City
With its historic centre, the magnificent cathedral and the unique moated Bishop’s Palace.
West Bay Beach
West Beach is a quiet beach popular with young families, the protective cove formed between the harbour’s Jurassic Pier and the Esplanade’s rock armour groynes making it safe and shallow for paddling.
Wincanton Racecourse
Home of the Badger Chase and Kingwell Hurdle, Wincanton Racecourse is surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside and hosts 17 Jump racing fixtures from October to May each year.
Yeovil Golf Club
Set on the outskirts of Yeovil the facility has two contrasting golf courses.