Broadwindsor is set in an attractive rural location close to Beaminster and in the beautiful English county of Dorset. Settlements in the area date back to the Romans who set up tents on Waddon Hill around A.D.43 in between the few scattered farms in the area. A thousand years later Windesore was held by the Anglo-Saxon owner, Bondi. In the Domesday Survey of 1085, the manor was recorded as being held by Hunger, son of Odin. Broadwindsor's most noted claim to fame is its connections with King Charles II. King Charles took refuge in the Castle Inn in 1651 whilst escaping from the parliamentarians. Troops intended to search the inn but were side tracked by a rumpus in the village over a baby being born to a camp follower. When they eventually sorted out the problem they went straight to bed, exhausted. This allowed Charles, disguised as a serving wench, to escape. The Castle Inn burnt down and was rebuilt in 1850 as the George Inn. Broadwindsor is also renowned for its Craft Centre at Lewesdon Hill, especially in bluebell time. The Church of St John The Baptist dates back to the 13th century and is the church in which Thomas Fuller preached.
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Meadow Cottage
Rose Cottage at Bere Farm
Pub and Bar
School
Places to Stay near Broadwindsor
Childhay Manor (1.98 miles)
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Amidst beautiful rolling hills and tranquil Dorset countryside, this delightful property (the left half of the manor house shown in the photograph) boasts its own private garden ... More
Seaborough Manor Farmhouse (2.19 miles)
Seaborough Manor is a 14th century farmhouse surrounded by countryside and a racing stable.There is a choice of two double bedrooms including one en-suite with separate child’s room and a ... More
The Ollerod (2.77 miles)
13th Century BridgeHouse Hotel & Restaurant, nestles in downtown Beaminster (Hardy’s ‘Emminster’), and is ideally located for stunning countryside and the fossil filled Jurassic coast. The hotel is one of West Dorset’s finest historical landmarks. ... More | visit website
Quigley (2.79 miles)
Accommodation consists of two gorgeous light and airy en-suite double rooms, £90.00 for two, including a delicious breakfast with all local produce.
Room One has delightful views over beautiful Hardy Country, Buckham Down and The Wessex Ridgeway.
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Hemplands (2.84 miles)
Shave Cross Inn (3.12 miles)
The Granary at Yew Tree Farm (3.62 miles)
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Bordering both Devon and Somerset, in a gloriously unspoilt and peaceful location at the end of a farm road, these delightful cottages are set on a non ... More
Middle Farmhouse (3.98 miles)
Jan and Terry offer you a warm welcome at Middle Farmhouse, which is a non-working farmhouse situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Hewish. We are 2 miles south of the Georgian town of Crewkerne, on ... More | visit website
The George Hotel & Courtyard Restaurant (4.56 miles)
Manor Arms (4.88 miles)
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