Broadchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Well known locally for its watercress beds, Broadchalke sits on the banks of the River Ebble about 8 miles from Salisbury. Like most of the villages in the Cranborne Chase AONB it’s very peaceful and very pretty; red brick thatched cottages, a charming little church where, incidentally, Cecil Beaton is buried, and an award winning café and stores, which is pretty much the hub of the community. Land up here when you're out pootling about the lanes on your large group holiday in Wiltshire and you'd think it a very serendipitous find.
So get out and have a stroll about, admire the houses and the quiet way of life. In the middle of the village is the local pub, The Queen’s Head, with all its traditions of a true country inn. The food is good, the booze is good so go on in and have a bite to eat.
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