Andrew and Denise Forster welcome you to their charming country cottage, found in the village of Three Legged Cross in the south of England. The spacious guest rooms all have en-suites and colour television. Residential licence.

Three Legged Cross nestles between the village of Ashley Heath, which lays claim to the shortest high street in England and the equally charming village of Horton which was used as the setting for the film Far From the Madding Crowd.

Situated amid heathlands and beautiful scenery of East Dorset. The village is said to have taken its name from a wooden cross mounted on top of a tall tripod, used as a direction beacon to travellers crossing the extensive heath.

We have a solar heated swimming pool which is situated in its own private courtyard.

We of course have central heating throughout, log burners, guest lounge and bar with digital television . Laundry service, tea and coffee making facilities in the bedrooms.

The choice of Full English breakfast or continental breakfast and our picnic hampers available on request for a truly special packed lunch.

Enjoy a memorable holiday in the comfort of Thatch Cottage whether you choose to visit any of the numerous local attractions or to stay in and enjoy a swim in our heated pool or relax on the lawn beside our koi pond.

In the evening why not enjoy a drink from our small bar before we serve dinner which will be cooked using fresh local produce and to the highest of standards.

We look forward to welcoming you!

The cottage is within easy distance of Moors Valley Country Park and Horton Estate Vineyard where you can sample their home produced wines.

Also nearby are the historic market towns of Wimborne Minster and Ringwood , the New Forest and of course the fabulous stretch of coast boasting the lively resort of Bournemouth and the historic port of Poole.

During your stay it is possible to enjoy a round of golf at one of the nearby clubs, do some relaxing river fishing or perhaps go horse riding and really see the beautiful scenery.