The Land of Fairies – Dorset
by Allax
Posted on July 3rd, 2010 in Europe, United Kingdom | No Comments »
It might not be as popular as Cornwall, but the landscape beauty and the magic atmosphere worth exploring Dorset county. When you say Dorset, you have three things in mind – a dramatic coast, the shadow of Thomas Hardy’s fictional Wessex and the rich and famous nest in Poole. But as you step into the picturesque villages you’ll discover that’s much more in Dorset to explore and capture on camera.
If you ever imagine a land of the water fairies, the image of Dorset coast will make you wonder if you didn’t just found it. The magic circle of Lulworth Cave, guarded by the spectacular stone arch of Durdle Door, allowing the restless sea to dash in – Dorset is where the nature fantasy was challenged at its best, and it’s definitely here, in front of nature that you’ll feel inspired and find your innerpeace. And where the man and history leave a print too, you have a perfect set-up to let imagination flow – the Sherborne Old Castle in West Dorset, the Corfe Castle, a solitary fortress guarding Dorset from the hills of Portland, the hill fort at Maiden Castle, reminding the legendary clashes between the C
elts and Romans, and the vista of the Gold Hill, the very popular image in Dorset travel postcards, picturing a charming cobbled street running along the little houses of rural Shaftesbury.
Leave legends behind, and get into the world of luxury – Poole. Is here that the real Dorset travel is concentrated, in this stunning natural harbour, a delightful alternative to the much more popular Cornish Riviera. Fine dining, hotels with a view, luxury apartments, golden beaches, and yes, lots of yachts – Poole is the place that captures the whole Dorset extravaganza. If you want great value for money, check-in the most famous of Dorset hotels, Haven, offering unparalleled view over the bay, al fresco dining and a superb outdoor pool.
In a land almost frozen in time, from the spectacular sea view through Durdle Door to the idyllic countryside, Dorset travel will reveal you an essential England, probably more than any other place in this country.