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Milborne Port sits just across the Somerset border from Sherborne, tucked into the rolling landscape where the Blackmore Vale meets the limestone hills. Historically a prosperous Saxon borough and once a thriving centre for gloving, the village retains a substantial feel with its mix of golden Hamstone cottages and grander townhouses. It is more self-contained than many villages of its size; the high street still supports a proper butcher, a cooperative store, and a library, while the Grade I listed Church of St John the Evangelist serves as a reminder of its long-standing importance in the region. The geography here is defined by the River Gascoigne - locally known as the Milborne Brook - which flows through the village toward the Yeo. While Sherborne is only three miles away for broader amenities and rail links to London Waterloo, Milborne Port holds onto its own distinct identity, offering a quieter, more practical pace of life surrounded by some of the finest walking country in the West Country.