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Broadwindsor, Dorset

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A lovely rural village near Beaminster, Broadwindsor was mentioned in the Domesday Book, though the area was undoubtedly settled during the Roman period. During the Civil War Broadwindsor experienced a dramatic episode; King Charles II was fleeing Parliamentary troops after the Battle of Worcester. He sheltered in a house where the New Inn stands now. Enemy troops began to search the house, but were put off when a woman began to give birth. The troops left, and the king was able to escape dressed as a woman. Nothing so dramatic is likely to disturb the peace of Broadwindsor today, and it remains a lovely Dorset village.
Broadwindsor, Dorset, England

About Broadwindsor
Attraction Type: Village
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OS ST 4373 0220
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Clapton Mill - 3 miles (Historic Property) Mapperton Gardens - 4.4 miles (Garden) Forde Abbey - 5.1 miles (Historic House) Lower Severalls - 5.7 miles (Garden) Jurassic Coast - 7 miles (Countryside) Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory - 9.8 miles (Abbey) Montacute House - 10.1 miles (Historic House) Barrington Court - 10.3 miles (Garden)

Nearest Towns and Villages Beaminster - 2.5 miles away Chedington - 3.8 miles away Bridport - 6.8 miles away Toller Porcorum - 7.6 miles away Axminster - 8.3 miles away Lyme Regis - 8.7 miles away Toller Fratrum - 9.3 miles away Batcombe - 11 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Broadwindsor

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Bothy - 0.2 miles from Broadwindsor Broadwindsor, Dorset Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £210

Orchard Cottage - 0.2 miles from Broadwindsor Broadwindsor, Dorset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £250

Marmaduke Cottage - 2 miles from Broadwindsor Drimpton, Dorset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

Seaborough Manor Farmhouse - 2.4 miles from Broadwindsor Seaborough, Dorset Stay from: £30.00

Bridge House - 2.8 miles from Broadwindsor Beaminster, Dorset Stay from: £126.00

The Manor Arms - 3.9 miles from Broadwindsor Crewkerne, Somerset Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Lemmings - 3.7 miles from Broadwindsor Crewkerne, Somerset From: £110.00

Barn Cottage Bed and Breakfast - 4 miles from Broadwindsor Crewkerne, Somerset From: £30.00

The George Hotel & Courtyard Restaurant - 4.7 miles from Broadwindsor Crewkerne, Somerset From: £100.00

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Crewkerne
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Market Square
Crewkerne
Somerset
England
TA18 7LN
Tel: 01460 734 41
Fax: 01460 787 90
Email: crewkerne.LIC@southsomerset.gov.uk
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