Bracken Cottage
Sherborne, South West England
Bracken Cottage is a quiet retreat near Sherborne in Dorset, sleeping four and well suited to a family or group wanting a rural base away from the crowds.
A trio of museums are within easy reach: Sherborne Museum and the Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre are both around 7.8 to 7.9 miles away, while Sturminster Museum lies a little further at 8.4 miles, making for a varied day trip. Chetnole station, 5.8 miles from the cottage, is the nearest rail link for those arriving by train.
A trio of museums are within easy reach: Sherborne Museum and the Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre are both around 7.8 to 7.9 miles away, while Sturminster Museum lies a little further at 8.4 miles, making for a varied day trip. Chetnole station, 5.8 miles from the cottage, is the nearest rail link for those arriving by train.
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy
The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 8.8 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
eat:Yeovil Christmas festival of local food and drink
Eat:Yeovil, Yeovil · 10.6 mi
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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00
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Chicago's, Yeovil · 10.4 mi
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Thu 24 Dec · 18:00
Christmas Eve
The Cave Lounge, Yeovil · 10.5 mi
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.9 mi
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre
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Sturminster Museum
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The Keep Military Museum
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Dinosaur Museum
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The Tutankhamun Exhibition
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The Teddy Bear Museum
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Terracotta Warriors Museum
Museum in Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
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