Tolpuddle Hall

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Tolpuddle Hall Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester,Dorset DT2 7EW Tel: 01305 848986 Located in the centre of this village renowned for its `Martyrs' of 1834, Tolpuddle Hall is a spacious Georgian building of 1750 that was enlarged and re-modelled by the Victorians in 1860. For most of its life, it was the residence of the vicars of the parish of Tolpuddle; after World War II it became a farmhouse, but when Paul Wright acquired the property in 1993 it was, in his words, "a total wreck". Over the years he has completely renovated the house, furnishing its rooms with stylish furniture, adding a conservatory and creating delightful landscaped gardens to the front and rear. There are 6 guest bedrooms, large enough to be called mini-apartments, all with en suite facilities, TV and hospitality tray. The reception rooms are also spacious and comfortable, and an appetising breakfast is included in the tariff. A retired academic and self-confessed eccentric, Paul offers specialist themed holidays exploring such topics as local history or the life of Thomas Hardy and the places associated with him. English as a Foreign Language courses are available, and Paul, who is a Life Fellow of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, also offers bird watching holidays.

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