Wimborne
Michaelmas House Stables is only two miles from the friendly country town of Wimborne, with its picturesque Minster.
If you’re cooking up a storm, the major supermarkets are within a short drive. But Wimborne’s delightful shops will offer you all you need, from venison sausages at the local organic butcher to organic tofu at the vegetarian outlet (Spill the Beans). The Friday Farmers’ Market (and the colourful Saturday and Sunday markets) attract foodies from far and wide, and local farm shops, particularly Honeybrook and Home Farms, offer meat and dairy produce of real quality.
Finally, Walford Mill Crafts, the local arts centre, offers exhibitions, classes and coffee to visitors with an interest in everything from silk painting to jewellery making.