Living in Cranborne Chase

Straddling Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, the former royal hunting forest of Cranborne Chase is a rich expanse of rolling hills, picturesque villages and stately homes.

Its unspoilt 380 square miles have held International Dark Sky Status since 2019, which puts it on a par with only a handful of other locations in the British Isles.

The thatched cottages and gentle streams of the Chalke Valley lie at its heart, with plenty of other charming villages unchanged by time, to discover as you flit between welcoming country pubs.

This outstanding area is paradise for lovers of the great outdoors, with miles of walking and cycling trails, nature reserves, historic churches and ancient hill forts.

Famous faces to discover the charms of Cranborne Chase include film director Guy Ritchie, who has lived in this quiet, rural idyll since 2001. He owns Compton Abbas airfield which offers ‘events, flights, and tasty bites’!

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It’s safe to say that we live in one of most beautiful places in the British Isles, with everything from the culture and heritage of a city and the buzz of a market town, right down to the quietest rural villages. Each area has its own unique charm, so explore our patch to uncover where is perfect for you.