Andy Greeves explores the property market in the area of Dorset that inspired Enid Blyton.
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ENID Blyton was known for her fondness of holidaying almost exclusively in Dorset, and the Isle of Purbeck, one of Blyton’s favourite areas, is considered to be ‘Famous Five Country’.
Blyton stayed variously at The Ship, The Grosvenor and The Grand Hotel in Swanage. In 1950, her husband Kenneth purchased the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, which features in Five Have a Mystery to Solve; they also bought Sturminster Newton Farm - the setting for Five on Finniston Farm.
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