Entirely run by volunteers, Semley Village Stores is a true community hub with a selection that rivals many city delis. Browse bunches of hand-picked flowers gathered from a local garden, organic eggs, a well-stocked dairy counter brimming with artisan cheeses, freshly baked bread, and a daily supply of seasonal fruit and vegetables. 

Hidden in an 18th-century walled garden, head chef Darren Broom is big on the seasons and fire cooking here (think in-house smoked chalk stream trout pastrami and smoked leeks with hazelnut miso). After lunch in the restaurant, roam the garden or book in for the onsite wood-fired sauna.  

Tucked away in the courtyard of a converted 19th-century farm building is the UK's oldest marbling studio, creating beautifully hand-marbled papers and crafts since 1972. Browse a collection of one-of-a-kind picture frames, lampshades, and decorative notebooks – and ask about the personalised monagramming service to make them an extra-special keepsake.  

A recent addition to Tisbury's high street, this Narnia-esque bookshop was founded by journalist Chloe Fox. Step inside to discover shelves brimming with the latest hardbacks, bestselling fiction and a thoughtfully curated 'Shelf Help' table. Strike up a conversation while you're browsing for seasonal reading recommendations, hidden gems and a first look at the events calendar. The intimate in-conversation evenings with authors are well worth bookmarking.