Log Cabins to RentBig fields, rolling countryside and the stunning Jurassic coast, rich with fossils, make Dorset a beautiful and fascinating place to visit. With abundant wildlife, ancient woodlands and the South West Coast Path National Trail running through, it's a great place for walkers and naturalists. Lots of historic houses and gardens to visit too.
This welcoming property is well positioned within the village of Winfrith Newburgh, in Dorset s beautiful Isle of Purbeck and a stone s throw from the Jurassic Coast. Set off on foot and visit the local pub for a meal or head into the nearby village of Wool where there is a train station and a good selection of local amenities. For a relaxing day out take a trip to the iconic Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove or perhaps explore the rich history of Lulworth Castle. This property is ideally situated for visiting the RSPB nature reserve at Arne, The Blue Pool and has easy access into stunning open countryside, ensuring there is no shortage of wonderful walking routes here too. Step through the front door into the inviting open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge area offers comfortable seating where you can relax beside the wood burner and watch a programme on the TV and DVD. Adjacent is the dining area, which is just perfect for a lazy breakfast. The country style kitchen area is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Heading through the lounge brings you into the pretty double bedroom, where you can sink into the double bed or step through into the bathroom with shower over bath and WC. (additional single bed can be provided for one additional guest). To the front of the property you will find an off road parking space and a separate outdoor seating area across the driveway with a table and chairs, ideal for taking your morning coffee.
Set in a rural spot with views across the Blackmore Vale, it s half a mile to the pretty village centre, where you ll find a shop and pub. Just 3 miles away is the market town of Sturminster Newton, which has further amenities, a pretty working mill and popular trailway, which leads to Blandford Forum. This is the ideal route for walking and cycling or plan a stroll along the Wessex Ridgeway. Hambledon Hill and neighbouring Hod Hill (5 miles) are also well worth a visit to take in the stunning views across three counties. The nearby River Stour boasts some excellent wild swimming spots, perfect for the summer months or explore local towns including Shaftesbury (8 miles), home to the iconic Gold Hill. Accessed via an unmade lane and shared drive (bumpy in places), this semi detached converted barn is timber clad and has lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Set within an organic farm, sliding doors give access into the light and bright open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. To the rear of the space is the kitchen, which features an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. There is space to dine just opposite and comfortable seating beside the wood burner and Smart TV. There is also a ground floor shower room with a walk in shower and WC, and stairs rising to the first floor. Here you will find a king size bedroom with balcony window and a twin bedroom just opposite. There is a separate WC between the two bedrooms. Due to the setting within the eaves, there are some areas of restricted head height, which only adds to the character and charm of the building. To the rear of the property is an open terrace with dividing privacy fence, hot tub, picnic bench, charcoal BBQ (in the summer months) and large open field, ideal for ball games. Guests are welcome to play tennis, badminton, volleyball or football at the adjacent private all weather sports barn (rackets and balls provided). Slots are available on request with the owner, 24 hours in advance. Stabling and use of a paddock are available on request.
Situated in the heart of Dorset s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and open farmland affording wonderful walking, there are a network of footpaths directly from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has world heritage status. The pretty market town of Shaftesbury, which itself is home to Gold Hill, known to many as Hovis Hill as it was used in the 70 s television adverts for Hovis bread, is 5 minutes away. The popular seaside resorts of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth are worth a visit. Other attractions include Hayes Motor Museum, Longleat House and Safari Park, the beautiful gardens at Stourhead House, Salisbury Cathedral, Yeovilton Air Arm Museum and Monkey World. There is a Vineyard within walking distance from the property which offer lunch and evening meals, sweet treats and offers tours around the beautiful Vinyard. Entering the property from the private terrace you are met by the charming galley kitchen, which leads to the beautiful open plan lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams. Here you can cosy up in front the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or your favourite DVD. The lounge/diner leads to the well equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, Lavassa coffee machine, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and door to the private terrace. There is also an separate WC conveniently located on this floor too. Heading upstairs you will find a king size bedroom with TV and en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. This beautiful king size bedroom has character features including exposed stonework and beams, it also boasts countryside views from the large dormer window which can be enjoyed with a morning coffee on the cosy sofa. Venturing outside you will find a private terrace directly outside the kitchen door, perfect for outside dining with garden furniture and a BBQ and a beautiful wood fired hot tub for two. There are large shared gardens all enjoying the fabulous countryside views. Have fun in the shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football. Ample off road parking is available in the gravelled parking area.
From this delightful property there is an abundance of activities and attractions to enjoy, offering something for everyone. Family attractions include Longleat Safari Park, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Stonehenge and Compton Abbas Airfield. Nearby are the pretty market towns of Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Gillingham and Salisbury, each offering an array of amenities, pubs, shops and restaurants. You will also find a field at Whitebridge Farm where you can exercise the dogs freely. Slightly further afield but still within easy reach, you will find the spectacular Jurassic Coast and the city of Bath, famed for its architecture, fabulous shopping experience and spa. Arranged all on one level, you take a small step up and enter this property into the spacious, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge space offers a seating area with TV/DVD offering a cosy spot to relax after a day of exploring. Behind this you ll find the kitchen area with an electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and a microwave. Just beside this there is a dining table so that you can all sit together during mealtimes. There are two bedrooms, one super king size (which can be made into a twin on request) and one twin room both with their own en suite shower rooms with WC. If there is an additional person in your party, a Z bed is available on request at the time of booking. There is also access to a communal laundry room. Outside of the property, you can enjoy the shared play area complete with trampoline, football goals, swings and a slide. While the kid s keep themselves busy you can relax on the shared seating and soak up the country air. There is ample parking available to guests.
Situated above Swanage on the owner s smallholding, this charming getaway offers a unique blend of countryside and coastal living. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the countryside to reach Swanage Pier, home to a selection of eateries and attractions or hop on the nostalgic steam train at the Swanage Railway Station to explore Corfe Castle. Just half a mile away sits the stunning Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve offering 320 acres of breathtaking countryside and coast surrounding the magnificent Durlston Castle. And 5 miles in the opposite direction, you can spend a day discovering the beautiful National Trust beaches at Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve with its rugged cliff tops and panoramic views. Reached by a single track tarmacked lane, on arrival at the former stable, step inside through its French doors to find a double aspect, open plan living space. Comprising the kitchen, lounge and dining area, the space is all on one level and features a vaulted ceiling. Sit back and relax on the comfortable sofa as you take in the unspoiled views through the patio doors and fire up the electric flame effect log burner if you re feeling the chill. A Smart TV provides evening entertainment. The bright and airy kitchen offers everything you ll need to cook up delicious meals before sampling your efforts in the dining area, complete with blissful views through the floor to ceiling patio doors. On further exploration, you will find the tastefully furnished bedroom with en suite and 5 ft double bed, complete with seaside theme and the view to match. The exterior is equally as impressive, with raised terrace areas complete with seating and a BBQ alongside a pretty lawn. A small barn near to the property houses a washing machine and freezer. Footpaths radiate out across the owner s land bordering Durlston Country Park and the picturesque South West Coast Path. Whether you wish to throw down a blanket and appreciate the peace and quiet or set out to discover your surroundings, you are spoilt for choice in this prime location. Furthermore, you can get to know the owner s donkeys and livestock as you explore the area. There is parking for one car adjacent to the cottage with additional parking above.
Situated in the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth, this gated holiday complex offers a selection of well thought out, purpose built accommodation within these converted former farm buildings. With onsite leisure facilities for all ages, the property is also conveniently located just a short stroll from the village amenities and Charmouth beach. Also nearby is the wonderful town of Lyme Regis, with its fossil rich beach and historic Cobb, a beautiful unspoilt seafront with sheltered south facing beaches and traditional deckchairs that line the promenade in the summer. The Jurassic coastline has been designated as England's first Natural World Heritage Site and spans nearly one hundred miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline. There are many attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer, Branscombe, Crealy Adventure Park and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. Inside, the property is modern and bright, with wooden flooring and plenty of natural light throughout. Prepare delicious meals in the kitchen/diner, which includes an integrated oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer, together with a dining table. At the end of a long day exploring the coastline, relax and unwind in the spacious lounge, which overlooks the enclosed patio through French doors and features a TV and DVD player for cosy nights in. On the first floor are the two well presented bedrooms, one king size with a TV and one twin. The bedrooms share a bathroom on the first floor with an overhead shower and WC. There is also a further WC on the ground floor. Heading outside is an enclosed patio area with a table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining or drinks. Guests are invited to enjoy the neighbouring holiday park which includes a shared, covered outdoor heated swimming pool (available during specific dates only and not available all year, please refer to the 'need to know' section for details), Char Valley coffee shop which serves teas, coffees, milk shakes, ice creams and biscuits, and a shared outdoor children's play area. For a reduced charge and available to adults, is the well equipped Char Valley Health Club, including a gym, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. coffee shop which serves teas, coffees, milk shakes, ice creams and biscuits, and
Ideally located for both ease and adventure, this delightful property has it all. Soak in views of Bindon Hill and walk for less than 1 mile before joining up with the South West Coast Path. Whether you are dipping your toes in the crystal clear waters of Lulworth Cove or walking the 2.5 mile long stretch of the Coast Path to Durdle Door, you are sure to fall in love with the magical scenery all around. To reward your efforts, there is village shop and village pub are under 0.5 miles away from the doorstep. On arrival, take the two steps up to the porch into the property. Here, there is space for you to take off your boots whilst immediately ahead is the lounge/diner. Decorated in light, neutral tones, the lounge is both attractive and inviting, kitted out with comfortable furnishings just waiting to take the weight off your feet. In summer, enjoy the sun s warm pools of light flooding through the windows and in winter, spice up the ambience by lighting the wood burner and gathering around for a movie. Connected to the lounge via a service window and accessible via the hallway, the property s well equipped kitchen is the next place to visit. From morning to night, your daily routine is made easy with the addition of lots of helpful appliances, including a dishwasher. Put together lovingly crafted meals for the family before eating together in the lounge s dining area with table and chairs, or if it s sunny outside, in the garden. Before heading upstairs, you will notice the downstairs WC from the hallway. Treading the stairs to the first floor, you will come across the cottage s two light filled bedrooms: a king size with basin and a twin. Staying true to the quirky character of the property, both of these rooms feature reduced head height nestled in the rafters and feature exposed beams. As well as the bedrooms, you will also find a walk in wardrobe and family bathroom upstairs, the latter of which has a bath and separate shower. To the front of the property, make use of the south facing, garden with lawn area. To the rear, a second enclosed garden has two terraces (second accessed via seven steps) and outside seating. Light up the BBQ and chat away, enjoying the garden s beautiful views of Bindon Hill.
Set in the heart of a 500 acre working farm converting to organic certification, this beautiful converted barn is perfect for families wishing to get away from it all, whilst being within easy reach of local attractions. There is an independent farm shop and a café close at hand, or head 5 miles north east to the historic town of Sherborne, which is a haven for foodies as well as lovers of history as it has a striking abbey, two castles and boutique shops within its honey coloured streets. There is a wide choice of exclusive way marked farm walking and local public footpaths. Travel to pretty villages such as Cerne Abbas, home to the famous hillside chalk giant, the gardens of Mapperton and Abbotsbury, or the National Trust property Montacute, home of the summer parkrun. Or for keen anglers, guests can arrange fishing at the nearby Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Crossing the characterful courtyard will take you to the first entrance door, leading into the main accommodation of this stone built single storey property that sleeps six. Inside you are met with a striking and thoughtfully designed open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a vaulted ceiling, wood burner and Smart TV. The fully equipped kitchen area is set to the left, complete with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Leading from here, you will find an inviting super king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request) with a contemporary en suite shower room and WC. Heading back across the open plan living space, you will find a king size zip and link bedroom (which can be made into 2' 6" twins on request), with an en suite shower room and WC. Just next door is a cosy 2' 6'' twin zip and link (which can be made into a king size on request), with a stylish bathroom just opposite, including a shower over the bath and WC. The annexe accommodation sleeping a further two people is set to the right of the courtyard and has a separate outdoor entrance. Here you will find a second open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is space for eight to dine in comfort here, you can enjoy a peaceful evening for two beside the wood burner, with a favourite programme on the Smart TV. The final bedroom is a king size zip and link room (which can be made into 2' 6'' twin on request) with a Smart TV and has a luxurious en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. This property has many wonderful features outdoors as well as within. Across the landscaped courtyard is a games room with table tennis, a dart board, a pool table and a bar with a wine cooler and beer fridge as well as a useful laundry area with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a window looking out onto the tractor yard. A hot tub is set within the courtyard, alongside garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ, making this the ultimate destination property. Those wishing to get active can play a match on the shared tennis court on site, take a walk through the woods, or enjoy a picnic in the paddock while your four legged friends roam free in safety. Guided tours of the farm are available including tractors and machinery used to produce organic arable crops and the rearing of cattle and sheep. There is ample off road parking for four cars.
Situated in the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth, the cottage is set within a gated holiday complex which offers a selection of well thought out, purpose built accommodation within these converted former farm buildings. With onsite leisure facilities for all ages, the property is also conveniently located just a short stroll from the village amenities and Charmouth beach. Also nearby is the wonderful town of Lyme Regis, which offers a beautiful unspoilt seafront with sheltered south facing beaches and traditional deckchairs that line the promenade in the summer. The Jurassic coastline has been designated as England's first Natural World Heritage Site and spans nearly one hundred miles of the Dorset and East Devon coastline. There are many attractions in the area including the charming resorts of Beer, Branscombe and numerous National Trust properties and gardens to name but a few. On entering the accommodation you will find yourself in the bright and comfortable lounge where you can sit back and relax in front of the TV/DVD after a busy day out. Exploring further, you will find the well equipped kitchen/diner. The dining area is ideally situated, and in the attractive and well designed kitchen you will find everything you could need including an integrated oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is also a wet room with WC on the ground floor. Moving upstairs, you will find three comfortable bedrooms. Firstly, there is a king size room with a TV, as well as two twin rooms. Also on the first floor is a bathroom, complete with a shower over the bath and WC. Stepping outside, you can relax at the end of the day in the small private patio area with garden furniture. Guests are invited to enjoy the neighbouring holiday park which includes a shared, covered outdoor heated swimming pool (available during specific dates only and not available all year, please refer to the 'need to know' section for details), Char Valley coffee shop which serves teas, coffees, milk shakes, ice creams and biscuits, and a shared outdoor children's play area. For a reduced charge and available to adults, is the well equipped Char Valley Health Club, including a gym, indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
This property enjoys a quiet location in rural mid Dorset surrounded by beautiful countryside. The towns of Sherborne and Dorchester are both within easy reach of the property, both of which have plenty to offer day trippers, including Sherborne s two castles and imposing Abbey, and Dorchester s numerous unusual museums. Just thirty miles south of the property lies the sheltered horseshoe shaped bay of Lulworth Cove, and a short distance around the coast, the iconic Durdle Door. Or perhaps you would prefer the large sweeping beach at West Bay, recognisable to many as the location for the TV series Broadchurch. Guests enter this delightful barn conversion property directly into the spacious open plan lounge/diner with its two deep sofas which are gathered around the warming wood burner, Smart TV, and DVD. The dining area is set off to one side, beyond which an archway leads through to the kitchen which is well equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Also on the ground floor is a handy cloakroom with a WC. Stairs lead from the living space to the first floor accommodation where there are three bedrooms. The first of these is a double room which benefits from an en suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, as well as doors which open onto a Juliette balcony. The second bedroom is a twin room, whilst the third has a single bed with an additional pull out bed. The bathroom, also located on the first floor, offers a shower over bath and WC. Outside, the property has a private patio with garden furniture, which makes a lovely quiet space to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Guests also have full use of the spacious shared grounds, which include two pretty lakes, and a children s play area with a slide and climbing frame. The fantastic indoor heated swimming pool, is open to all guests from 8.30am 8pm each day, although times may vary, as it is sometimes this booked for private use. (There is an up to date timetable provided onsite). There is ample parking facilities.
