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We first discovered Snail's Place in 1977 when it was a derelict ruin, as you can see from the picture in the front porch. By 1979, this picturesque 17th century thatched cottage (a Grade II listed building) had been completely restored by an Old Buildings Preservation and Restoration Trust, sympathetically blending exposed beams, traditional fixtures and fittings together with modern household facilities. The cottage was our base for many family summer holidays during the early years with our two young daughters. Now they are grown up, we spend more time travelling, often enjoying the delights of Italy, and especially our grand-daughter who lives there, and our restored 200 year old Italian farmhouse Villa Gelsi in Le Marche, which is also available for rental – see www.villagelsi.com.

Snail's Place is an ideal location for those who enjoy the pleasures of walking, with glorious rolling countryside within easy reach. There are a multitude of beaches along the coastline, all ideal for families - from the broad sands at Weymouth to the west to the four-mile stretch of golden, sandy unspoilt beach at Studland to the east. There is no shortage of places to eat - from a host of local, and more distant pubs serving good wholesome food, to smart restaurants for that special night out. You can spend your time immersed in the numerous attractions that are on offer in the area, or enjoy a peaceful picnic in the surrounding countryside. There is so much to see and do, both for the young, and the not so young. And all within easy reach of Snail's Place.