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Festivals

The Bothy is a short drive to a diverse range of local festivals, from history to music to wellbeing. Explore the links below to find the one that suits you.
As well as being a beautiful place to visit, the Larmer Tree Garden is the location of: The Larmer Tree Festival https://larmertreefestival.co.uk Feel the Verve Wellness Festival http://www.feeltheverve.com You can enjoy days out at these buzzing events and return to the sanctuary of the Bothy for a good nights rest.
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Larmer Tree Gardens
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As well as being a beautiful place to visit, the Larmer Tree Garden is the location of: The Larmer Tree Festival https://larmertreefestival.co.uk Feel the Verve Wellness Festival http://www.feeltheverve.com You can enjoy days out at these buzzing events and return to the sanctuary of the Bothy for a good nights rest.
This is a fantastic annual event. Whether you choose to wander through the re-enactments, attend talks or just eat delicious street food and soak up the atmosphere in the beautiful chalke valley where the festival is held, there really is something at the festival to appeal to all interests and ages.
Chalke Valley History Festival Offices
Bury Lane
This is a fantastic annual event. Whether you choose to wander through the re-enactments, attend talks or just eat delicious street food and soak up the atmosphere in the beautiful chalke valley where the festival is held, there really is something at the festival to appeal to all interests and ages.
A wonderful art gallery that hosts many events throughout the year. Check out their website for what's on https://messumswiltshire.com And if art is your thing follow the Wylye Valley Art Trail in May https://wvat.co.uk T: 01747 445042 E: info@messumswiltshire.com
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Messums Wiltshire
Court Street
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A wonderful art gallery that hosts many events throughout the year. Check out their website for what's on https://messumswiltshire.com And if art is your thing follow the Wylye Valley Art Trail in May https://wvat.co.uk T: 01747 445042 E: info@messumswiltshire.com

Pubs

There's no shortage of pubs within a short drive from the Bothy. The following recommendations are all within half an hours drive through beautiful countryside.
A proper pub with delicious food and a friendly welcome. We recommend booking ahead, especially at weekends. T: 01725 518236 E: enquiries@roseandthistle.co.uk
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The Rose and Thistle
Rockbourne Road
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A proper pub with delicious food and a friendly welcome. We recommend booking ahead, especially at weekends. T: 01725 518236 E: enquiries@roseandthistle.co.uk
Delicious food in rural location. Venture into Dorset from the Bothy. T: 01725 516 261 E: enquiries@museuminn.co.uk
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The Museum Inn
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Delicious food in rural location. Venture into Dorset from the Bothy. T: 01725 516 261 E: enquiries@museuminn.co.uk
A Harry Potter house of a pub. T: 01722 714318 E: info@thecompassesinn.com
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The Compasses Inn
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A Harry Potter house of a pub. T: 01722 714318 E: info@thecompassesinn.com
A more contemporary take on the traditional pub. Good food and light, bright atmosphere. T: 01747 870211 E: royaloakswallowcliffe.com
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The Royal Oak
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A more contemporary take on the traditional pub. Good food and light, bright atmosphere. T: 01747 870211 E: royaloakswallowcliffe.com
The perfect place to lunch or supper with great walks around the Fonthill Estate. We recommend booking ahead. T: 01747 870385 E: info@beckfordarms.com
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The Beckford Arms
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The perfect place to lunch or supper with great walks around the Fonthill Estate. We recommend booking ahead. T: 01747 870385 E: info@beckfordarms.com

Places to Visit

The Bothy is perfectly situated to explore some of the UK's most amazing historical sites.
The visitors centre is outstanding and the mystique of the stones can only be understood when visited in person.
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Stonehenge
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The visitors centre is outstanding and the mystique of the stones can only be understood when visited in person.
This English Heritage Site provides good views and sense of the history around Salisbury.
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Old Sarum
Castle Rd
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This English Heritage Site provides good views and sense of the history around Salisbury.
The close and cathedral provide a place of tranquility amidst the bustle of the city.
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Salisbury Cathedral
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The close and cathedral provide a place of tranquility amidst the bustle of the city.
Salisbury has lots to explore. Historic buildings and streets, a busy market, theatre and cinema. Check out the website below for dates and times of markets and events: https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do
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Salisbury
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Salisbury has lots to explore. Historic buildings and streets, a busy market, theatre and cinema. Check out the website below for dates and times of markets and events: https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do
There is not a lot to see, but if you are interested in Roman history the villa and small museum are definitely worth a visit. Pop in after lunch at the Rose and Thistle.
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Rockbourne Road
There is not a lot to see, but if you are interested in Roman history the villa and small museum are definitely worth a visit. Pop in after lunch at the Rose and Thistle.
Wilton House and gardens are well worth a visit. There's a great kids adventure playground as well.
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Wilton House
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Wilton House and gardens are well worth a visit. There's a great kids adventure playground as well.

Activities

The Bothy is a great base to access activities across the Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire boarders. Activities listed here are all within a half hour drive through beautiful countryside or into Salisbury town centre.
Run by a friendly team and sometimes has availability for last minute bookings. They will fit you in if they can. T: 01725 519 010 E: events@wessexraceway.co.uk
Wessex Raceway Indoor Karting
Blandford Road
Run by a friendly team and sometimes has availability for last minute bookings. They will fit you in if they can. T: 01725 519 010 E: events@wessexraceway.co.uk
Teenage boys have said it's fun! T: 01725 519 010 E: events@wessexraceway.co.uk
Virtual Warfare Laser Combat
Blandford Road
Teenage boys have said it's fun! T: 01725 519 010 E: events@wessexraceway.co.uk
Great for kids and adults. T: 01722 322250 E: info@splashofcolourcafe.net
Splash of Colour
72 Fisherton St
Great for kids and adults. T: 01722 322250 E: info@splashofcolourcafe.net
A wonderful place to visit in a heatwave if you don't want to drive the extra distance to the sea. T: 01747 870896
Tisbury Swimming Pool
Weaveland Road
A wonderful place to visit in a heatwave if you don't want to drive the extra distance to the sea. T: 01747 870896
Great for golf and a breakfast worth the drive. T: 01725 516391
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Rushmore Golf Club
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Great for golf and a breakfast worth the drive. T: 01725 516391
A wonderful art gallery hosting many events throughout the year. T: 01747 445042 E: info@messumswiltshire.com
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Messums Wiltshire
Court Street
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A wonderful art gallery hosting many events throughout the year. T: 01747 445042 E: info@messumswiltshire.com

Cycling

The road and mountain bike routes from the Bothy are outstanding. If you need help with maintenance or have any technical questions while staying at the Bothy we recommend popping into Stonehenge Cycles in Salisbury.
A friendly team who go above and beyond with information and support to keep your wheels turning. T: 01722 334 915 E: sales@stonehengecycles.com
Stonehenge Cycles
86 Fisherton St
A friendly team who go above and beyond with information and support to keep your wheels turning. T: 01722 334 915 E: sales@stonehengecycles.com

Walks within a half hour drive

The diversity of walks you can access from the Bothy is huge.
A must visit for bluebells and spring flowers, but rich in bird and plant life at anytime of year.
RSPB Garston Wood
Dean Lane
A must visit for bluebells and spring flowers, but rich in bird and plant life at anytime of year.
The best local walk, seven minutes by car or from the Bothy on a mountain bike ride. A historical landscape crisscrossed by Gryms Dyke, Bokerley Dyke and a World War II rifle range, rich in plant and bird life. Or you can explore Vernditch Chase, our closest wood, it is located opposite the turning to Martin village. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/12364/vernditch-chase/
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Martin Down National Nature Reserve
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The best local walk, seven minutes by car or from the Bothy on a mountain bike ride. A historical landscape crisscrossed by Gryms Dyke, Bokerley Dyke and a World War II rifle range, rich in plant and bird life. Or you can explore Vernditch Chase, our closest wood, it is located opposite the turning to Martin village. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/12364/vernditch-chase/
Another unique chalk landscape. Five minutes drive from the Bothy it is smaller than Martin Down but equally beautiful.
Coombe Bissett Down
Pennings Drove
Another unique chalk landscape. Five minutes drive from the Bothy it is smaller than Martin Down but equally beautiful.
A 20 minute drive from the Bothy is the New Forest. Head to Godshill for beautiful views across the heathland and forest. Or access the New Forest on a road bike directly from the Bothy.
Godshill
A 20 minute drive from the Bothy is the New Forest. Head to Godshill for beautiful views across the heathland and forest. Or access the New Forest on a road bike directly from the Bothy.

Village Shops and Cafes

Local produce, and sometimes a cup of coffee, is available at local shops and delis. All those listed here are within a half hour drive.
Our closest shop for local produce and take out coffee.
Coombe Bissett Stores and Post Office
Homington Road
Our closest shop for local produce and take out coffee.
Great for picking up local produce and the best place for lunch, coffee or tea and cake. A great stop if you're doing a mountain or road bike loop from the Bothy.
Chalke Valley Stores
Great for picking up local produce and the best place for lunch, coffee or tea and cake. A great stop if you're doing a mountain or road bike loop from the Bothy.
Delicious take out or eat in, fresh, local produce.
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Bird & Carter
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Delicious take out or eat in, fresh, local produce.
A cosy coffee shop with delicious cakes and lunches. They sometimes host curry nights as well.
Coffee Darling
2 Silver St
A cosy coffee shop with delicious cakes and lunches. They sometimes host curry nights as well.
A treasure trove of a gift shop and garden centre with antiques barn and coffee shop with delicious food and snacks within a beautiful walled garden.
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Cranborne Garden Centre
Wimborne Street
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A treasure trove of a gift shop and garden centre with antiques barn and coffee shop with delicious food and snacks within a beautiful walled garden.