Blandford Forum (8mls N), Dorset - Sleeps 8

Accommodation details

Set on the cusp of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this stunning holiday property is perfect for exploring the gorgeous Dorset countryside. Offering ample space for eight guests, this spacious, fresh and welcoming retreat makes a fantastic hideaway, with a soothing private outdoor hot tub for you to unwind in at the end of a wonderful day.

Providing an ideal base for long rural walks, this superb property has been tastefully furnished and offers friendly and refreshing holiday accommodation for families and friends seeking an idyllic escape. The heart of the house is the spacious, light-filled and fully equipped kitchen/diner which makes a great space for sharing a family meal, planning the day’s events or for sitting back and relaxing.

The main lounge features a Smart TV/DVD, and a cosy wood burner, providing a great spot to relax with a favourite movie in the evening. There’s also a games room and a charming snug, also with a Smart TV and a wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace. The hall features a piano, and heading upstairs, the galleried landing makes a quiet spot for settling down with a good book.

The first floor has four pretty bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom) and a stylish bathroom. Stepping outside, you will have a choice of two patio areas with plenty of garden furniture, with a lawn wrapping around the house, parking for four cars, and a hot tub with glorious views across the surrounding pastures. The pretty hamlet of Twyford makes a tranquil base for visiting the popular market town of Shaftesbury (3.5 miles) and for discovering local beauty spots including Hambledon Hill (4 miles), Bulbarrow Hill (11.5 miles) and Melbury Beacon (2 miles).

Also within easy reach are the quintessential Dorset towns of Blandford Forum (10.5 miles) and Sturminster Newton (6.5 miles).

Next availability 17-11-2026

Accommodation Overview

  • Sleeps: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Pets: 1

Accommodation Features

  • Star Rating - 4
  • Enclosed garden
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet access
  • Working farm
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • BBQ
  • Parking on-site
  • Property type - House / Cottage

In the Area

  • National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs
  • The Blandford Town Museum
  • Old Wardour Castle
  • Milton Abbey
  • Fonthill Abbey Site
  • Haynes Motor Museum
  • Stourhead
  • Stourhead House and Gardens

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