Country Life

The cottage industry

Dorset, £1.1 million

he opportunity to live in the woods at the end of the lane is a rare one, but Dogshole in Higher Houghton provides the perfect place for those looking for a large dose of peace and solitude. With white-washed walls and a thatched roof, Dogshole is something of a typical longhouse, but it's believed to have been built in the 17th century as three separate

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