Close to nearby Tisbury is Wardour Castle. Originally built as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment, it’s one of those obvious nearby places to have a look at, and a look out from; the views are lovely. Wouldn’t recommend staying there though – the windows are a little frayed.
Old Wardour Castle
Just down the road from us are the studio and workshop of Matthew Burt Furniture: a treasure trove of world-class pieces, all designed, made and sold here in Hindon by Matthew and his
team of expert makers and apprentices. They create everything from pencil boxes to Swiss chalet interiors and the work is stunning. Go and see for yourself!
Expect hilltop views, winding trails that date back to the Iron Age, chalk streams and wide open farmland. Whether you’d like a relaxed village cruise or a full off-road ride, Cranborne Chase Escapes have got the perfect bike for you, built for comfort, performance, and adventure. They’ll even deliver directly to our doorstep so that you can begin their tailor-made trails.
Cranborne Chase Escapes
This quaint village is often named in The Times’ ‘Best Places to Live’ list, for its independent shops, rural charm and community spirit. Set just on the outskirts is Messums West, a 13th century tithe barn serving as a contemporary art gallery, event space, sculpture yard and café.
Visit Messums
A hilltop town with sweeping views, independent shops, and the iconic Gold Hill – a ridiculously picturesque cobbled street, famous from the 1970’s Hovis bread advert.
Visit Shaftesbury
One of England’s most beautiful landscape gardens – classical temples, reflections on the lake, and wooded walking trails designed like a painting you can wander through. You might recognise it from Pride & Prejudice.
Visit Stourhead
If lions and tigers and bears (oh my) are your thing, head to Longleat. A short drive away, the lions snooze and the zebras roam about the grounds of this grand stately home. Despite the enchantment, watch out for the monkeys if driving through, they like a bit of windscreen wiper. It’s quite easy to get lost in their mazes too.
Visit Longleat
