Cobstone Windmill, Turville: Address, Cobstone Windmill Reviews: 4.5/5
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Jeannie2207
Windsor, UK1,114 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
The Windmill is actually in private property. The very best views are from the field on the other side of the hill. When you’re close up you can’t really see anything over the fence. It is a great landmark though and sits above the village.
Written 14 August 2020
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Jb74
London, UK2,359 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
After an evening, the night before, rewatching several episodes of ‘The Vicar Of Dibley’ (certainly a lightly, gentle amusing, warm comedy rather than being utterly hilarious), I randomly awoke, and thought - ‘what the hell!’ - and decided to drive, for just under an hour, from Esher to Turville, to see the idyllic location for myself.
It’s certainly a delight - a picturesque village - lovely cottages and fields. Had a good walk around for 90 minutes or so - and enjoyed this trip, very much.
It’s certainly a delight - a picturesque village - lovely cottages and fields. Had a good walk around for 90 minutes or so - and enjoyed this trip, very much.
Written 24 December 2019
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ClanClark
Durham, UK529 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Best view is actually from the bottom of the hill, but if you do want to scrabble up the chalky bank, it’s quite cool to see the windmill from the famous film.q
Written 3 November 2019
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braithwaite12
Northampton, UK868 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A great windmill in a perfect location. Wonderful for a picnic and so good to see still all the wild flowers. Can hardly believe I and my cousings used to taboggan down the very steep hill almost into the village alongside the schoolmistresses house.
Written 20 July 2019
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1920s girl
London, UK174 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Such a fab place to visit. Found the vicars house and church. Walked up the hill but decided to steep for the windmill. We had been out all weekend walking so decided halfway up would be sufficient enough. The view was amazing, it almost didn't look real it was just so picture postcard perfect. The wildlife was amazing, four red kites flying above us mingled in with swallows and all sorts of others. So glad we passed through.
Written 19 May 2019
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Malcolm S
Northampton, UK270 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Lovely hills for ramblers topped by the location for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , Cobstone Mill. Great views from the top of the hill with a lovely village at the bottom made famous by TV and Film location such as The Vicar of Dibley, Mr Tom, Midsummer Murders, Little Britain
Written 17 December 2018
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mrsagf
washington dc881 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This tiny historic village is colorfully built of bricks and flint in clay with fossilized sea sponges, wooden beams painted black and local clay tiles. It is 5 miles from Henley- on -Thames and is a well-known filming site. Two examples: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and An Education.
The Cobstone Windmill is privately owned but was used in the television series Jonathan Creek. The picturesque church is the Vicar of Dibley's, with her house next door. The house was also in the film Goodnight, Mister Tom.
The Bull & Butcher pub appeared as The Chalk & Gun in Midsomer Murders. Turville was Midsomer Parver in the episodes Murder on St. Malley's Day and Straw Woman.
The Cobstone Windmill is privately owned but was used in the television series Jonathan Creek. The picturesque church is the Vicar of Dibley's, with her house next door. The house was also in the film Goodnight, Mister Tom.
The Bull & Butcher pub appeared as The Chalk & Gun in Midsomer Murders. Turville was Midsomer Parver in the episodes Murder on St. Malley's Day and Straw Woman.
Written 22 June 2018
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SausageSisters
Marlow, UK95 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Cobstone Windmill is famous for being in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It’s a delightful but very steep walk but when you get up to the top you are rewarded with the most glorious views over Turville and the chilterns. If you have worked up an appetite then The Bull & Butche is a great family pub serving excellent pub food.
Written 13 April 2018
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BackinBracknell
Bracknell, UK1,376 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Looking down on the pretty village of Turville (location for the "Vicar of Dibley" TV series), unfortunately the windmill itself is private so not accessible. It's best seen from the bottom of the hill, but the steep climb to the top is worth it for the view. There are lovely walks all around this area.
Written 21 February 2018
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FeelGr8Now
Adelaide Hills, Australia93 contributions
Jan 2018
Memories come flooding back as you visit this lovely place. On a blue sky day, you can see/visualise/imagine scenes from the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Vicar of Dibley :)
Written 14 January 2018
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follyologist
Marlow, UK28 contributions
Hi, is there anyone i can speak to about using the WINDMILL for a photo shoot?
thanks
Lyndon Yorke
How long does the walk usually take to the windmill? And where’s best to park?
braithwaite12
Northampton, UK868 contributions
If you park in the village, then walk up the lane. Its hard work if you are over 55. If you can park on the hill top. Narrow road but you could be lucky. Whichever its well worth the view. Must be one
of the best in this section of England.
Hi, can you still go up to the windmill to see it and take some photographs?
uktwousa
Raleigh, NC4 contributions
Yes although the windmill is someones private home and has a fence around the property. However, if you are tall enough it is possible to see the outside of the windmill and the views are breathtaking. It is also possible to drive to the at the top of the hill - very narrow road so take care then you can walk through a gate and stand on the top to enjoy the spectacular view. Hope this helps :-)