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Sydling church in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset

Sydling St Nicholas in the county of Dorset
This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies.
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Studland Beach

Studland in the county of Dorset
Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust.
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Powerstock in the county of Dorset
The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls.
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Osmington, Dorset

Osmington in the county of Dorset
The pretty village of Osmington is situated along the Jurassic coast just 4 miles North-East of the historic resort of Weymouth. It has narrow streets and pretty thatched...
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Milton Abbas, Dorset.

Milton Abbas in the county of Dorset
Milton Abbas is a superb thatched village which has the distinction of being the first planned village of its kind in England.
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Lyme Regis, Dorset

Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset
Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth.
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Stour Valley Autumn

Fiddleford in the county of Dorset
Fiddleford is a picturesque village in Dorset.
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Cerne Abbas

Cerne Abbas in the county of Dorset
Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset.
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Burton Bradstock, Dorset

Burton Bradstock in the county of Dorset
This in one of the most enchanting villages to be found along the sweeping Dorset coast. It has gorgeous little lanes where there are eye catching thatched cottages with walls...
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Rye

Rye in the county of East Sussex
Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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An Old Mill now a private residence.

Reedham in the county of Norfolk
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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St Giles on the Hill Church.

Norwich in the county of Norfolk
Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come.
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The River Bure at Coltishall, the current head of navigation. In the background the Rising Sun Pub.

Coltishall in the county of Norfolk
Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book.
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High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney in the county of Norfolk
The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour.
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Birling Gap, just past Beachy Head, Eastbourne.

Birling Gap in the county of East Sussex
The Birling Gap is a coastal hamlet on the South Downs in East Sussex, situated on the Info | Pictures | Forum | Hotels


Arundel Castle

Arundel in the county of West Sussex
This attractive hill-town is dominated by the sheer magnificence of its castle
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Sunset over Fulking, West Sussex

Fulking in the county of West Sussex
Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs.
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Petworth, West Sussex

Petworth in the county of West Sussex
Petworth is an atmospheric place, it has a wealth of historic visitor attractions nearby and its close proximity to the attractive town of Chichester and its famous harbour.
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Thatched Cottage by the Green

Somerleyton in the county of Suffolk
Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton.
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Flatford, Suffolk

Flatford in the county of Suffolk
On arrival in Flatford there is little to prepare you for its overwhelming beauty, but you should not be surprised, for this after all is Constable Country, an area made famous by the great landscape painter and which features in so many of his pictures.
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