Such amenities include:

• Mainline Railway Station

• Private Schools:
  Chafyn Grove
  Clayesmore
  Port Regis
  St Mary’s Shaftesbury
  Sherborne
  Bryanston
  Godolphin
  Cathedral School
  Leaden Hall School
  Warminster

• Primary Schools:
  Wardour
  Chilmark
  Ludwell
  Semley

• Upper Schools:
  SouthWilts Grammar School
  BishopWordsworth Grammar School
  Gillingham School

• Several Public houses
• Butcher
• Greengrocer
• Post office
• Pharmacy
• Newsagent
• Hairdresser
• Antiques and gift shops
• Bank
• Doctors and dental surgeries

The A303 is within easy reach and leads to the M3 motorway and London . Shaftesbury and Salisbury are within 7 and 16 miles respectively and offer an excellent range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities.

The area is provided with a good selection of state and private schools and the surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, riding and picnicking.