Cruxton Lodge

Dorchester, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.9 mi

Cruxton Lodge is located near Dorchester, with room for three guests, making it a fitting choice for a small family or a group of friends. It's handily placed near a train station, with Maiden Newton just 0.9 miles away for easy onward travel. A trio of museums lie within easy reach for a day of exploring, including The Keep Military Museum, The Tutankhamun Exhibition and Dorset Museum, all around six and a half miles away and well suited to combining into a single day trip. With its countryside setting and good transport links, Cruxton Lodge works well for those wanting a quiet base with easy access to Dorchester's historical attractions.

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 6.5 mi

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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

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Christmas Eve

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Sleeps: 3
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🚆 Arriving by train

Maiden Newton 0.9 miles
Dorchester West 6.7 miles
Chetnole 6.8 miles

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