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Historic Buildings in Dorset

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 Clouds Hill
  

Small cottage in woodland setting was the retreat of TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and offers a glimpse into the personality and life of the man.
Wareham, Dorset, England, BH20 7NQ

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 9 miles east of Dorchester
Website: Clouds Hill
Email: cloudshill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01929 405 616
National Trust
Location map
OS SY824 910

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 Fiddleford Manor
  

Dramatic collar beam trusses support the roof of this small medieval stone manor house.
Surminster Newton, Dorset, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 1 mile east of Sturminster Newton, off the A357
Website: Fiddleford Manor
Phone: 01179 750 700
English Heritage
OS ST801 136

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 Hardy's Cottage
  

Novelist and poet Thomas Hardy was born in this small cottage in 1840, and it was here that he wrote 'Under the Greenwood Tree' and 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. Traditional cottage garden.
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT2 8QJ

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 3 miles northeast of Dorchester
Website: Hardy's Cottage
Email: hardyscottage@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01305 262 366
Fax: 01297 561 901
National Trust
Location map
OS SY726 923

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 Max Gate
  

Home of Thomas Hardy from 1885 until his death in 1928, the house was designed by Hardy himself. Setting for the writing of 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles', 'Jude the Obscure', the 'Mayor of Casterbridge' and much of his poetry.
Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT1 2AA

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 1 mile east of Dorchester
Website: Max Gate
Email: maxgate@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01305 262 538
Fax: 01305 250 978
National Trust
Location map
Details of Max Gate
OS SY688 907

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 St Catherine's Chapel
  

Barrel-vaulted small stone chapel dramatically perched on the hillside, built by monks in the 14th century as a retreat. Turret used as a lighthouse.
Abbotsbury, Dorset, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: half mile south of Abbotsbury
Website: St Catherine's Chapel
Phone: 01179 750 700
English Heritage
OS SY572 848

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Dorset

Verse House

Bridport
Self catering cottage

1 x twin bedroom on ground floor, lounge, TV lounge, large kitchen, cloakroom toilet. 1 x double bedroom with half tester, 1 x double bedroom … more >>
Sleeps 14

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Dorset

Meadow Cottage

Abbotsbury
Self catering cottage

Meadow Cottage offers 1 family with 1 double & 2 single, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk, 2 bathrooms, power shower. Adjacent barn studio, … more >>
Sleeps 12

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Bournemouth (Hotel)

Wessex Hotel

Ideally located on the West Cliff just a minute from the beach and within easy walking distance of the town centre. Extensive parking, a restaurant and a modern leisure centre with indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, solarium and gym have made it one of the most popular hotels in … more >>

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Bournemouth (Hotel)

The Roundhouse Hotel

The Roundhouse Hotel is ideally situated, adjacent to the town's shops, clubs and restaurants, but only 5 minutes from East Cliff Beach. The hotel has its own private car park which is free to guests. All 192 bedrooms are well appointed rooms whilst Waves Restaurant, Bar and Terrace are open … more >>

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