Super, nice quiet and tiny roads. This village is set in the South Dorset chalk downs and has a substantial history of smuggling goods from France into the UK.
Did you know that this lake was built in 1837 for model-boat testing for the Admiralty?
Furthermore, on this shore, you can observe the fort that was also constructed shortly thereafter.
Lovely grounds - you can pay full entrance and take it all in. Or just stop for a break - really nice views to go with good food. £££. Note - no dogs and no one aged under 14 admitted.
Rushy Pond is home to a wealth of wildlife including Grass Snakes, Palmate Newts and Dragonflies and Damselflies. On hot summer days, you may often find our resident ponies in the pond taking a cooling dip.