2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
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Get far away from the madding crowd in Thomas Hardy’s Dorset with this beautiful home – it’s the perfect romantic retreat. Surrounded by woodland, relax in the hot tub with a glass of fizz (or whip up a smoothie with the blender in the kitchen), and when the sun sets, cosy up by the fire pit. There’s a hammock to unwind in as well. The sylvan setting can be admired through the French doors in the living room, too – keep your eyes peeled for visiting wildlife. At the end of an idyllic day, head up to bed in the treehouse-like bedroom with its honeycomb-shaped, whitewashed wood ceiling before exploring the area the following morning. Out and about, the market town of Blandford Forum, with its array of eateries, is a six-minute drive. Alternatively, the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy, a country house and estate near Wimborne Minster, is eight minutes in the car, while Thomas Hardy's Cottage is twenty-three minutes. Further afield, Sandbanks, with its award-winning beach and chic boutiques, is just over a thirty-five-minute ride, so there’s plenty to keep you busy here.
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What to expect
Highlights
Spend the day on Sandbanks Beach, just over a thirty-five-minute drive away
Play a round at Ashley Wood Golf Club, two minutes in the car
Relax in the hot tub with its pretty sylvan setting
Fire up the barbecue when the sun sets and enjoy some Dorset produce by the fire pit
Get some rest in the treehouse-like bedroom
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Home truths
The home has a private entrance
The kitchen has a mini fridge/freezer, so you won't be able to do a big shop, but the stores of Blandford Forum are only six minutes in the car
There are steps to climb via spiral stairs (the bedroom is on the second floor) – something to bear in mind if you have limited mobility
The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly space
There's a blender for smoothies or whipping up sauces
Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and high chair are available upon request
The garden here isn't fully fenced
There's free parking for one car on the premises
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Hot tub
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Ironing board
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
Additional fees
TBC
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Blandford Forum
Sixty-five years after the Great Fire of London wreaked havoc on the capital, the sleepy Dorset town of Blandford Forum was also the victim of a catastrophic inferno that burnt down the vast majority of the wooden, thatched dwellings. From the ashes, local architect brothers John and William Bastard were called upon to draw up a new town plan and using stone quarried from the nearby Isle of Portland, they...
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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Mingle with the locals at The Langton Arms
Owned and run by Barbara and James (who also own Rawston Farm just down the road), The Langton Arms is worth a visit if you're looking for award-winning food in charming surroundings.
Get around
Airport
Bournemouth
38 min
Southampton
1 hr 0 min
Isle of Wight/Sandown
2 hr 27 min
Train station
Hamworthy
25 min
Bus stop
Farquharson Arms
6 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
7 min
Cafe
11 min
Pharmacy
5 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lake Beach
31 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by Leyla
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. With a handful of unique holiday homes in the grounds of Downwood Vineyard, Leyla and her team aim to provide perfect breaks surrounded by nature.
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