Little Cruxton

Dorchester, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.9 mi

Little Cruxton is a cottage near Dorchester, sleeping two, making it a good fit for a couple after a quiet break. It's handy for a car-free trip too, sitting close to a train station, with Maiden Newton just 0.9 miles away for onward journeys.

History and heritage fans are well placed here, with The Keep Military Museum, The Tutankhamun Exhibition and Dorset Museum all within about six and a half to seven miles. It's a compact, straightforward base for exploring this part of Dorset, whether you're combining a few museum visits or simply want somewhere peaceful to return to each evening.

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Events from Skiddle

Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey

Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 11.7 mi

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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

Ultimate weekender

Chicago's, Yeovil · 12.1 mi

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Thu 24 Dec · 18:00

Christmas Eve

The Cave Lounge, Yeovil · 12.2 mi

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£657 per break

Sleeps: 2
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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Hive Excellent8.5 mi
East Beach at West Bay —9.5 mi
West Bay (West) Excellent9.6 mi

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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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Bridport Museum

Bridport Museum sits in one of Bridport's oldest buildings and brings together 180 million years of...

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Leisure Ranch

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Places to visit

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