A Dashing Detour to Dorset!

Well, Wales it was supposed to be and Dorset it ended up! We were all set for a few days away in Wales with the family when the weather decided it had other plans. After a night of fierce storms, the cottages where we were due to stay were left without power with at least a week’s wait until the problem could be sorted. I thought that was that but my father was determined we were going to get away. He has some friends in Dorset who own a farm and so we found ourselves in the pretty village of Charlton Hawthorne amongst cows, horses, cats, ducks and chickens!

I’d never been to Dorset before but I will definitely being going back.ย  From Shaftesbury, with its infamous view from Gold Hill, as featured in the Hovis ad, to the stunning houses of old in Cerne Abbas, to the historical town of Sherborne, I found myself falling in love with the county. I’m sure you can see why:

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ImageGold Hill, Shaftesbury

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ImageCerne Abbas

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Sherborne

10 responses to “A Dashing Detour to Dorset!”

  1. Christine Steenfeldt Avatar
    Christine Steenfeldt

    It looks stunning but I wouldn’t fancy that hill in the snow- or with a couple of bags of shopping!

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    1. Going down is fine; it’s the coming back up that’s not such fun!

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  2. Looks amazing ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thanks. It really was ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Beautiful pics! You must be one of my favourite bloggers. I see your avatar pop up in my email and I’m like, oh, it’s Esther! So there you go. You have a fan! lol

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    1. Awww, you’re too kind ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for all the support. I always look out for your posts too. I always like to offer support back ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. 2unpublishedgirls Avatar
    2unpublishedgirls

    How beautiful. And I’m completely jealous. ๐Ÿ˜‰ -RB

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    1. It’s a stunning area with gorgeous views and fascinating history at every turn. The people are so welcoming too. It’s very difficult returning to normality ๐Ÿ˜ฆ

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  5. If I want wild countryside scenes, I vote Cornwall as my number one destination but Dorset is also up there for the variety it offers.

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    1. I haven’t been to Cornwall in years but you’re right; it’s beautiful.

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