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Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy was born in 1840 in this small cob and thatch cottage and from here he would walk to school every day in Dorchester, three miles away. It was built by his great-grandfather and is little altered since the family left. The interior has been furnished by the NT (see also Max Gate). His early novels Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were written here. It has a charming cottage garden.
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Staying overnight in Dorchester?
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Melbury B&B is situated in Dorchester, 36 km from Bournemouth and 14 km from Weymouth. Free private parking is available on site. Melbury B&B features free WiFi .
Nestled in the very heart of Hardy country beside Yellowham Wood, amid 120 acres of farmland and 130 acres of woodland, Yellowham Farmhouse offers peace, tranquility and cooked breakfasts using locally-sourced ingredients..
Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi..
Set in Yellowham Wood, this holiday home is 6 km from Athelhampton House. It provides free private parking. Bournemouth Airport is 40 km away.
Located 35 km from Bournemouth, Tenantrees Stable offers pet-friendly accommodation in Woodsford. The unit is 12 km from Weymouth. The kitchen is fitted with an oven, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom.
Meadow Views is a holiday home located in Yellowham Wood, 3.4 km from Athelhampton House. It provides free private parking.
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