Holnest is a small, rural village and civil parish in north Dorset set in the gentle pastures of the Blackmore Vale, not far from market towns such as Sherborne and Yeovil. The landscape is typical of the area - rolling fields, hedgerows and lanes - and the settlement retains a quietly unspoilt character with a small population and a strong sense of countryside community.
Historically the village has deep roots and retains traditional buildings including a parish church and older farmhouses, while the local economy is still largely agricultural with dairy and mixed farming alongside some commuting to nearby towns and a modest countryside tourism draw. Social life tends to centre on village events and neighbouring market towns, making Holnest a peaceful base for enjoying Dorset’s rural heritage and walking country lanes.
Postcode districts covering Holnest
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Yeovil 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Frome 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Dorchester 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Bridport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chard 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Chard Town 20 miles32.2 km
- Street 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Portland 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Blandford Forum 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Wells 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Shepton Mallet 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Hermitage Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Glanvilles Wootton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lillington Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hilfield Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Folke Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Leweston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Longburton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Leigh Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Minterne Magna Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Caundle Marsh Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- North Wootton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Holwell Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Holnest
DT9 5PX, DT9 6HY, DT9 5PJ, DT9 6HX, DT9 6HA, DT9 5PR, DT9 6ET, DT9 5PS, DT9 5PT … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Bristol Airport 35.8 miles57.6 km
- Yetminster Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Chetnole Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Holnest Ad
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Grange at Oborne 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Plumber Manor 4 7.4 miles12 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Poachers Inn 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 13 miles21 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Stourhead Estate 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Bindon Abbey Estate 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 19.2 miles30.9 km