Hardy’s cottage in Dorset

This cottage, in Dorset is where Thomas Hardy was born in 1840. The cottage was built of cob and thatch by his great-grandfather.

Despite training as an architect, writing was Hardy’s first love, and it was from here that he wrote several of his early short stories and rose to fame. Those works included ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ and ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’.

The garden reflects most people’s idea of a typical cottage garden, with roses around the door, and the sound of birdsong. Once inside you will discover, with its open hearths, small windows and stone floors. #hardyscottage #thomashardy #dorset #exploredorset