Dorset and Somerset - Ref 1440

Set in the valley of the River Cerne and surrounded by glorious, unspoilt countryside is the attractive scattered community of Charminster Served by a shop and pub, this village is also just one and a half miles from the bustling market town of Dorchester Dorchester itself is packed with interesting features such as Roman roads, museums and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants England’s largest hillfort, Maiden Castle, provides a scenic walk, whilst there is a County Museum with a room dedicated to locally born author, Thomas Hardy, writer of the recently televised ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles' Seven miles away in picturesque Weymouth are glorious gently shelving beaches, though along the coastline visitors can also find the rugged peninsula of Portland and Chesil Beach – made famous by writer Ian McEwan As one of three properties in a charming courtyard setting, this accommodation offers views over countryside and an adjoining golf course in the village of Charminster Just one and a half miles from Dorchester, this building has been sympathetically renovated to retain many original beams and other character features The well-equipped fitted kitchen also comes with a central breakfast bar whilst the cosy sitting room offers a dining area and electric fire Local amenities are plentiful and are all within easy travelling distance of the property .