Area Info for Nether Cerne (Dorset)

Overview of Nether Cerne

Nether Cerne is a small rural hamlet located within the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of Cerne Abbas, which is known for its picturesque countryside and historic significance.

Location and Geography

The hamlet is situated near the village of Cerne Abbas, approximately 3 miles northwest of the town of Dorchester. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and traditional English countryside scenery. It is close to the River Cerne, which flows through the region, contributing to the area's natural beauty.

Historical Context

While specific historical records about Nether Cerne are limited due to its small size, the surrounding region of Cerne Abbas is famous for the Cerne Abbas Giant, a large hill figure carved into the chalk hillside, which dates back to the 16th or 17th century. The area has a rich history linked to agriculture and rural life in Dorset.

Local Amenities and Attractions

As a small hamlet, Nether Cerne does not have significant amenities of its own. Visitors and residents typically rely on nearby villages and towns for services such as shops, pubs, and schools. The nearby Cerne Abbas offers historic pubs, a church, and traditional rural attractions.

Transport and Accessibility

Nether Cerne is accessible via local country roads connecting to larger routes leading to Dorchester and other parts of Dorset. Public transport options are limited, so private vehicles are the most common means of travel to and from the area.

Summary

Nether Cerne is a quiet, rural hamlet in Dorset, characterised by its scenic countryside and proximity to historic sites. It embodies the rural charm of the Dorset landscape and is part of the broader community of Cerne Abbas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School1.52 miles
Duck Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Piddle Valley Church of England First School2.42 miles
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster3.88 miles
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Buckland Newton Church of England School4.25 miles
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School4.62 miles
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX
Damers First School5.39 miles
Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Sunninghill Preparatory School5.53 miles
South Court, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB
The Thomas Hardye School5.57 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Dorset Studio School5.58 miles
Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Dorchester Middle School5.62 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Cheselbourne Village School5.76 miles
Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester5.82 miles
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
The Prince of Wales School5.83 miles
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester5.97 miles
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School6.02 miles
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW
Puddletown Church of England First School6.02 miles
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester5.40 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
BPAS Dorchester5.43 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester5.43 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Puddletown Surgery6.39 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Dorchester Road Surgery11.28 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre11.59 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre12.05 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Fiveways Resource Centre13.15 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
Community Services (Charter House)13.16 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)13.16 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Magnolia13.28 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court13.28 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
South Somerset Camhs13.37 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan13.37 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Ryalls Park Medical Centre13.49 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service14.25 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
GP
Cerne Abbas Surgery1.46 miles
Cerne Abbas Surgery, 51 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JG
Maiden Newton Surgery 4.39 miles
Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0DB
Cornwall Road Medical Practice5.20 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery5.20 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Atrium Health Centre5.55 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
Fordington Practice5.55 miles
91-93 High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1LD
Queens Avenue Surgery5.71 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Puddletown Surgery6.39 miles
Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Yetminster Health Centre - Fore Street6.82 miles
13 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JR
Milton Abbas Practice8.29 miles
7 Milton Road Close, Milborne St andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JY
Yetminster Health Centre - Church Street8.63 miles
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LG
Broadmayne Surgery8.68 miles
Osmington Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ER
Milton Abbas Practice8.98 miles
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT
Crossways Health Centre9.05 miles
Old Farm Way, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TU
Portesham Practice9.23 miles
Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, Dorset, DT3 4NS
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery9.74 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Hospital
Forston Clinic2.48 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Dorset County Hospital5.28 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Maiden Castle House5.80 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital6.17 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Yeatman Hospital11.35 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Weymouth Community Hospital11.59 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Westhaven Hospital11.98 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Yeovil District Hospital12.94 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Bridport Community Hospital13.40 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital13.40 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Blandford Community Hospital14.25 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Portland Hospital15.41 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Crewkerne Community Hospital15.57 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Wareham Community Hospital17.05 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
South Petherton Community Hospital18.19 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Wincanton Community Hospital18.84 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy5.20 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Boots5.30 miles
12 - 13 Cornhill, Dorchester, DT1 1BQ
Superdrug Stores Plc5.40 miles
17 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Victoria Park Pharmacy5.50 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Market Pharmacy5.52 miles
Unit 1 Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QS
Tesco Superstore6.02 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Rowlands Pharmacy9.71 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Rowlands Pharmacy10.14 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Morrisons Pharmacy10.57 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
The Abbey Pharmacy11.17 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.17 miles
77 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Boots11.17 miles
29 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BA
Abbey Pharmacy11.17 miles
83 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BA
Angel Pharmacy (Southill)11.31 miles
123 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9SS
Day Lewis Pharmacy11.39 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd11.71 miles
14 Avenue Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JJ
Leisure
Park
MINTERNE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.36 miles
HOG CLIFF3.46 miles
DORSET3.51 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER3.63 miles
HILFIELD HILL3.87 miles
WATERSTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)4.78 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE5.18 miles
CHANTMARLE (Grade II* Listed)5.33 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)5.38 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)5.41 miles
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)5.44 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD5.54 miles
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE (Grade II* Listed)6.78 miles
ATHELHAMPTON (Grade I Listed)6.89 miles
MELBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.27 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)7.54 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Long Ash Service Station3.02 miles
Spar, Frampton, Dorset, DT2 9NW
SPAR Maiden Newton4.34 miles
Maiden Newton Filling Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT2 0BA
The Stores4.46 miles
Church Rd, Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0AA
Lidl Dorchester4.97 miles
1 The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU
SPAR Dorchester4.97 miles
Spar, The Grove, Dorset, DT1 1XU
Sainsbury's Dorchester Local5.24 miles
Unit A, St. Martins Place, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 2FB
Londis, Dorchester5.25 miles
65 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1AX
M&S Dorchester5.34 miles
48 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DQ
Waitrose Dorchester5.34 miles
Tudor Arcade, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BN
Co-op Dorchester5.38 miles
Dorchester, DT1 1TT
Iceland Dorchester5.44 miles
Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Londis R & O Ball & Son5.49 miles
High Street, Nr Dorchester, DT2 8RT
SPAR Maud Road5.50 miles
8, Maud Road, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Tesco Dorchester (Superstore)6.10 miles
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Londis The Red Barn Village Store7.94 miles
The Causeway, Bryan, DT10 2BH
SPAR Hazelbury Bryan7.94 miles
Spar, The Causeway, Dorset, DT10 2BH
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport27.92 miles
Exeter International Airport41.32 miles
Bristol International Airport42.63 miles
Bus Stop
Nether Cerne Road (S)0.28 miles
Nether Cerne Road (N)0.28 miles
Smiths Arms (N)0.91 miles
Smiths Arms (SW)0.92 miles
Crossroads (W)1.43 miles
New Inn (SW)1.43 miles
Crossroads (E)1.44 miles
New Inn (NE)1.44 miles
Davidson House Nursing Home (N)1.83 miles
Davidson House Nursing Home (SE)1.83 miles
Three Acres (W)2.09 miles
Brooklands Farm (N)2.26 miles
Brooklands Farm (S)2.26 miles
Bus Shelter (SE)2.26 miles
Bus Shelter (NW)2.27 miles
Marrs Cross (S)2.30 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal12.47 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal21.65 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing21.93 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing23.58 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal24.01 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal24.03 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing30.08 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing30.48 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing30.50 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing32.21 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing32.23 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal33.36 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal41.27 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing45.92 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing45.93 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing45.93 miles
Railway Station
Maiden Newton Rail Station4.28 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station5.49 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station5.66 miles
Chetnole Rail Station6.96 miles
Yetminster Rail Station8.65 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station9.19 miles
Thornford Rail Station9.65 miles
Upwey Rail Station9.67 miles
Sherborne Rail Station10.91 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station11.24 miles
Weymouth Rail Station11.97 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station12.43 miles
Wool Rail Station13.21 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station14.61 miles
Templecombe Rail Station14.93 miles
Wareham Rail Station16.94 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT2 7AJ)
Number of Properties in Catchment54
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)4
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE SMITHY
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£440,000
2024-09-23
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-03-30   £292,000
Sold 2006-09-29   £350,000
MANSDALE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£620,000
2024-09-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-06   £515,000
HILLVIEW
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£870,000
2024-07-26
detached
freehold
1, CHURCH LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£325,000
2023-12-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-04   £212,500
THE OLD FORGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£335,000
2023-11-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-01-08   £250,000
TRINITY LODGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£725,000
2023-10-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 1998-08-26   £210,000
SERENDIPITY BARN
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AE		£710,000
2023-06-16
semidetached
freehold
OLD RECTORY
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£1,215,000
2023-02-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-08-08   £235,000
CRAINS COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£485,000
2021-04-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-04-28   £340,000
RECTORY ORCHARD
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£585,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-07-26   £310,000
FIELD FARM BARN
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AE		£785,000
2020-11-19
semidetached
freehold
EWELEAZE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£308,000
2020-01-31
detached
freehold
VINCITA COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£100,000
2019-10-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
GREEN GABLES
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£465,000
2018-12-07
detached
freehold
THATCH END
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£387,500
2018-08-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-15   £240,000
MANOR COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AE		£1,250,000
2018-04-30
detached
freehold
2, CHURCH LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£183,500
2016-12-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-03-30   £150,000
Sold 2002-04-22   £115,000
SEKUTA
NETHER CERNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AJ		£350,000
2016-10-19
detached
freehold
WISHING WELL COTTAGE, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£425,000
2016-08-26
detached
freehold
HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£305,000
2016-05-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2000-06-30   £115,000
16, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£130,000
2013-11-08
semidetached
freehold
7, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£236,000
2013-09-11
semidetached
freehold
COWDEN HOUSE, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£655,000
2012-10-19
detached
freehold
FORGE COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£245,000
2011-08-03
detached
freehold
TANGLEWOOD LODGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£348,500
2008-01-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-06-24   £325,000
REW HOLLOW
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£325,000
2007-06-29
detached
freehold
BRADSTONE COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AH		£335,000
2006-07-04
detached
freehold
FIELD FARM HOUSE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AE		£495,000
2004-01-16
detached
freehold
FIELD FARM COTTAGE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AE		£190,000
2004-01-16
terraced
freehold
12, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£145,000
2003-12-01
terraced
freehold
9, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£320,000
2001-11-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2000-11-14   £115,000
10, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£310,000
2001-04-02
semidetached
freehold
13, FRYS LANE
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AG		£79,000
2000-08-31
terraced
freehold
COBWEBS
GODMANSTONE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AQ		£155,000
2000-04-10
semidetached
freehold
ABBOTS LEAT
NETHER CERNE
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT2 7AJ		£260,000
1999-06-30
detached
freehold
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