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Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is a former market town with a
population of 6,000, on the River Avon and the A338 road in the west
of Hampshire, England, near to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and
on the edge of the New Forest. It is within easy reach of the city
of Salisbury, and the seaside resort of Bournemouth. The Avon Valley
Path passes through the town.
Fordingbridge was recorded in the Domesday Book and derives its name
from ?Forde? and ?bridge?. The first Great Bridge, built in
mediaeval times, is upstream from the ford. The bridge is a major
feature of the town with its seven graceful arches, which can be
seen very easily from the town?s large riverside park where you can
walk along the riverbank draped with willows and waterside plants.
Close by is a children?s play area, secluded memorial gardens, parks
and sports playing fields.
The Fordingbridge Museum, which houses local history exhibits, and
the Visitor Information Centre are located in King's Yard. There is
also a Roman villa in the nearby village of Rockbourne, which
is open to visitors during the summer.
Since 1982 Fordingbridge has been twinned with Vimoutiers in
Normandy.
Surrounded by a group of diverse villages such as Breamore, Bickton,
Godshill & Damerham to the north, south, east & west, and with
Cranborne Chase just a few miles away.
Fordingbridge has always been an important focal point. Often known
as the "Northern Gateway to the New Forest". Steeped in centuries of history from
Neolithic and Roman settlements, tales of smugglers, ghosts and with
over 70 listed buildings, it remains an interesting place to live,
work & visit. It has great architecture, independent shops,
fantastic eateries & popular pubs.
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Cottage Crest:
Castle Hill, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge, |
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Hampshire SP6 2AX |
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Telephone: +44 (0)1725 512009 |
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Email:
Enquiries@cottage-crest.co.uk |
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http://www.cottage-crest.co.uk |
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Cottage Crest is the home of the Cadman family which is
reflected in the family antique furniture and pictures which
are dotted around the house. Cottage Crest is situated high
in its own 5 acres of ground with magnificent views across
the New Forest, and the River Avon valley below.
There are
three bedrooms to let; two in the main house and one in the
Garden Suite and a self-catering cottage called the
Sunset Place. All are beautifully
decorated and spacious, all are en-suite with colour TV, tea
& coffee service, and command spectacular lovely views of
the surrounding country-side.
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