National Trust - Hardy's Cottage

Must pre book! We didn't know before we got there but the staff managed to squeeze us on the next tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. House is small but gives a good idea to how it was when the Hardy family lived there. Garden was also lovely.

Don't forget to pre book your tour. My wife is a big fan of Thomas Hardy. Me not so much. There are 3 ways from the visitor centre to the cottage, so if there is a problem with mobility just take the lane and skip the two walks in the …

A lovely and quiet place that is worth visiting. The volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable about Hardy's Cottage. You most certainly get your steps in through the woodland walk, although I didn't get to see all of it. The shop is …