Who can resist the lure of a cottage holiday in Tolpuddle, Dorset?
The small village of Tolpuddle in Dorset is exquisitely charming, just one look at the rows of thatched cottages in Dorchester Road and most people are smitten. This is where to find a country cottage to rent for a week or weekend break. It’s an idyllic place to visit in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
Holidaymakers could venture out and explore the history that makes Tolpuddle special.
Why a holiday in Tolpuddle would be special
This ancient village celebrates the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, a group of socially minded people who organised a ‘friendly society’ in the 18th Century and were sent to Australia for their supposed sins. Visitors can see the tree where oaths were sworn and if they visit during the third week of July, take part in the festivities. A museum in the village is dedicated to the martyrs.
A bonus for anglers
The River Piddle flows in a series of ribbons and pools to the south of Tolpuddle. There is fly fishing on offer should anyone be tempted.
Find a beautiful country cottage for a holiday near Topluddle
Perfect for people who like seclusion, the rural lanes around Tolpuddle feature lots of small and bigger rural homes, many of which are thatched. This is the spot to find a romantic retreat or a tranquil place to relax and walk the dogs. Although surrounded by farmland, there is a good road network to the Dorset coast, to Lulworth Cove or Poole and Bournemouth.
Which of the holiday homes near Tolpuddle would float your boat? All cottages and houses shown are within a roughly ten mile radius.