Tolpuddle
A quiet village of thatched cottages beside the River Piddle with a Norman Church containing some very interesting relics. This is hardly the description of a place which has changed the course of British history, but, even so, here lie the origins of the Trade Union Movement, with the Tolpuddle Martyrs of 1834. These six Dorset men formed together in an attempt to obtain an increase in their wages from 9 to 10 shillings. They were found guilty and sentenced to 7 years deportation in Australia. The village contains several memorials to the men, including six cottages built in 1934 by the TUC.
Hideaways cottages in the surrounding area:
H322 - Kate's Cottage, Winterbourne Kingston, nr. Bere Regis. Sleeps: 5 + cot
Kate's Cottage is quietly situated along a 'no through' lane on the edge of the village of Winterbourne Kingston which nestles in a valley, some 2 miles to the north of Bere Regis.Its situation makes it ideal for visiting a really spe...
H324 - The Owl Box, nr. Briantspuddle. Sleeps: 2
The Owl Box is a delight. Situated deep in the countryside, down a very quiet country lane in the tiny hamlet of Throop, this is a Grade II listed, detached, thatched, brick and cob barn which has been expertly converted into a small cottage.
H336 - Whitcombe Farm Cottage, nr. Dorchester. Sleeps: 6 + cot
Whitcombe Farm Cottage is one of a small cluster of old farmworkers' cottages situated in the small hamlet of Whitcombe, which lies approximately 2 miles south east of Dorchester. The village has Saxon origins and is mentioned in the Domesday Book....
H335 - Blagdon Hill, nr. Martinstown. Sleeps: 7/9 (max. 7 adults) + cot
Blagdon Hill occupies a superb position situated high on the South Dorset Ridgeway which runs along the Dorset coastline. Built some 30 years ago, it offers extremely spacious and comfortable accommodation and has the added attraction of an indoor hea...
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