The village of Tolpuddle is famed for the Tolpuddle Martyrs with a museum on the main street. The village also offers a pub which serves food. The county town of Dorchester lies 7 miles to the west with plenty of shops, restaurants and museums. Walks and cycling abound directly from the house or the Jurassic Coast, which is 12 miles. A few miles away unique access is available via the ownersfarm which leads onto the Dorset coastal path (by prior arrangement with the owner) so a short or a long walk can be taken to the east to Lulworth and to the west to Ringstead Bay.