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About Dorset

Dorset is a county of great beauty, situated on the South Coast of England, bounded by the Counties of Devon, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Dorset boasts an outstanding 75 mile long shore fronting the English Channel which separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. A traditional English county rich in archaeology, unspoilt rural villages and countryside. Nearby attractions include the picturesque and homely Town of Weymouth, Historic Sherborne Castle Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Mapperton House and Gardens of Elizabethan origin, home of the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. (add/update description)

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	Athelhampton Athelhampton lies close to the little River Piddle which almost entirely encircles Athelhampton House which was built in the 15th-century by Sir William Martyn who was granted the lands and a license to build upon them by King Henry VII in the year 1483... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Bryanston The town was initially the town of Brian de Lisle, a Baron at the court of King John... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Kimmeridge A popular place for surfers and diving enthusiasts, Kimmeridge is a small town along the Purbeck Coast in Dorset... Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels
	Southbourne Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch. The resort offers..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels

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	Abbotsbury Swannery Set in one of the most beautiful unspoilt regions of England, Abbotsbury Swannery is home to sometimes up to 1000 beautiful..... Information \| Pictures (35) \| Hotels
	Athelhampton House Athelhampton House is a fine example of a 15th Century house nestling in deepest Dorset. The gardens are now once more a pleasant..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	St Catherine's Chapel An interesting medieval Chapel dating from the 14th century, perched on top of a hill in Abbotsbury, affording stunning views of..... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	The Blue Pool Between Wareham and Corfe Castle can be found the unique visitor attraction called the Blue Pool, which was once a clay pit. Tiny..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Upton House & Country Park Located near the historic town of Poole on the northern shore of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park comprises of over 100 acres of..... Information \| Pictures (11) \| Hotels