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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Pimperne sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This former barn, originally built in the 19th century, has been converted into four holiday cottages (four feature here) offering good, comfortable accommodation and retaining many characteristic features including exposed stone walls and open beams. Newfield Barn is set off the beaten track surrounded by open countryside on the edge of the village of Pimperne, which has a lovely village pub and store. Adjoining one another, the cottages share a large enclosed garden, and each cottage has its own patio furniture to sit and enjoy the views over open fields. Hidden down a country lane, the cottages offer peace and quiet with many walks to enjoy in the surrounding countryside.
The medieval town of Blandford Forum is only 2 miles away and boasts one of the most complete Georgian townscapes in England, with the town hall, and Church of St Peter and St Paul being the main attractions. Mrs Penny’s Cavalcade of Costume, and the town museum also offer points of interest to visit within the town. Proving popular with visitors are Milton Abbas, the idyllic village 6 miles south-west, and Cerne Abbas with its Tudor cottages and abbey ruins, a further 10 miles away. The latter is home to one of the most visited sites in Dorset - that of the famous 180ft giant carved in the chalk hillside. To the north of Blandford lies Shaftesbury, with its steep and well-known quaint cobbled Gold Hill.
Just a short drive away lies the county town of Dorchester, serving as the main agricultural centre for the area, and offering a lively Wednesday market. Catering for many different tastes, there are also several museums to browse around - including the county museum, a small dinosaur museum, a military museum and one dedicated to Tutankhamun. Maiden Castle just outside the town is an example of a prehistoric fort, and dates from the Iron Age - the banks enclose an area of fifty football pitches, which would have housed 200 families. Higher Brockhampton is just a little further from the town centre and is worth a visit to see the cottage where the novelist Thomas Hardy lived. Max Gate - the writer’s last abode and where he lived for the longest period of time - is also open to the public. Just past the quaintly named village of Puddletown is the fine 15th-century Athelhampton House, with its gardens adorned by elegant fountains and unusual topiary features.
Within a 30-minute drive lies the wonderful Dorset coastline, with the Blue Flag beaches of Bournemouth and Poole, the Purbeck Hills and the pretty villages of Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove. Revelling in a mild climate, Bournemouth is renowned for its clean sandy beach and boasts several public gardens, the best known of which is Compton Acres, comprising seven different international garden themes.
The Jurassic and Heritage coastline takes in the port of Weymouth and the lovely village of Abbotsbury with its famous Swannery which is the only place in the world where over 600 swans can be visited during the nesting and hatching time (end May - end June). Along the coast is the pebbled Chesil Beach which is approximately 18 miles long, and the medieval port Lyme Regis which is the ideal place to have a relaxing cream tea. Shop 1 mile. Small step to entrance. Large beamed living/dining room with exposed stone wall and kitchen area. Three bedrooms; one double and two twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Piddletrenthide sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: The places Hardy roamed as a boy, and later enshrined as rustic Wessex . . . Lying in the picturesque Piddle Valley in West Dorset are the twelve acres of glorious rolling countryside in which these holiday cottages are set. No longer a working farm, Doles Ash Farm now has an established vineyard producing English wines. The splendid range of barns here have been sympathetically converted to form a group of very comfortable cottages, interestingly clustered around a grass courtyard with the owners’ 18th-century house. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games barn with table tennis, snooker and table football, and tennis court. An alternative property in Piddletrenthide village (1 mile) is The School House (ref DRV) which can have the use of the leisure facilities at Doles Ash Farm. Outside, there is a pond, vineyard, sheep and chickens to visit and plenty of space for walking, playing, exploring and relaxing in the shared grounds.
Doles Ash Farm is the ideal venue for group get togethers, giving guests the benefit of families and friends being in the same place while still enjoying some personal space in individual cottages. Four of the holiday cottages have enclosed gardens, ideal for dogs, with the remaining four having individual patios. The indoor heated swimming pool is open daily all year round and the building has full changing facilities, as well as a coin-operated sauna. The tennis court is also available all year round. The cottages, facilities and grounds enjoy an outstandingly peaceful setting with magnificent walks on the doorstep. Riding, golf, clay-shooting and fishing are all available locally.
Good shops can be found 8 miles away in Dorchester and 10 miles away in Sherborne. There is a host of local attractions and a long sandy beach within a half hour’s drive at Weymouth. Studland beaches and Swanage are also firm favourites with visitors.
The Piddle Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which boasts some of the prettiest villages in England and has a wealth of excellent family-friendly pubs to dine and relax in with the village of Godmanstone boasting the smallest pub in England. The beautiful village of Cerne Abbas, overseen by the legendary Cerne Giant, also lies just 3 miles from Doles Ash Farm. This is Thomas Hardy country with many of Hardy’s venues have changed little since his time. At Higher Bockhampton, standing among soaring beech trees, is the thatched cottage where the novelist was born.
Lovely cottages in a fabulous setting, what more could holidaymakers want. Shops 1 mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £629 to £1319
Self catering accommodation in Bournemouth sleeps 8.
Features include: • Close to the Beach Pub nearby • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •
Accommodation overview: Sumptuous, luxurious and within yards of the beach.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £499 to £1319
Self catering accommodation in Portland sleeps 4.
Features include: Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub nearby Internet WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation •
Accommodation overview: Spectacular views over the 2012 sailing venue from Portland's premier development
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599
Self catering accommodation in Melbury Osmond sleeps 3.
Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: This charming 18th-century Grade II holiday cottage adjoining the owner’s home was originally the village school room, and is set in a delightful conservation village of stone and thatched houses. It is ideally placed to explore west Dorset, from the abbey town of Sherborne, 8 miles, to the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, 13 miles, with its beautiful scenery. The seaside resorts of Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth are all within easy driving distance. Available activities include country walking, riding, golf, fishing and free use of a local tennis court. Shops 3 miles, pub ½ mile. Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Well equipped kitchen with slate floor. Three steps to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with views to Bubbdown Hill. Single bedroom.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £490 to £1595
Self catering accommodation in Lulworth sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES. WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH AND DURDLE DOOR Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Site and perfectly positioned for touring the rest of Dorset these new, adjoining sister properties have been furnished to a high standard, offering a unique holiday experience. West Lulworth is a beautiful village with the famous horseshoe shaped Lulworth Cove which is a must see place for anyone visiting the county. Here you can swim and relax on the beach and the area is good for snorkelling and diving. Durdle Door is another must see feature which can be reached on foot directly from the property and offers a lovely beach which is perfect for the whole family. The area is ideal for walkers offering outstanding walks all around. From Lulworth you will be able to visit the many attractions the area has to offer including Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Lulworth Castle, Corfe Castle, Abbotsbury Swannery, Tyneham, Weymouth and much more. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers THREE bedrooms: on the ground floor, 1 twin and 1 double. On the second floor a master suite with king-size bed, adjoining dressing room and en-suite with double-ended bath, separate large shower and WC, please note this floor is in the eaves of the roof with low sloping ceilings and therefore head height is restricted in places. Bathroom: on the ground floor with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: a spacious and light open-plan living area on the first floor. Lounge area with TV, freesat, DVD and extensive views of Hambury Tout opening into large kitchen/diner with double oven, hob, freezer, fridge, microwave and dishwasher, large dining area has French doors leading to balcony, private patio with seating and garden. Washing machine on the ground floor. Outside: the rear of the property can be accessed from the dining area or the parking area via external stone steps shared with the neighbouring property. The garden boasts stunning countryside views but as it is steep, young children should be accompanied. Amenities: off-road parking for 2 cars and further parking on adjacent slip road. Bed linen, electric and central heating included. Travel cot and highchair available. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: beach, pub and shops all within walking distance. Arrival: 4pm.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Langton Matravers sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles from the Heritage coastline with spectacular coastal walks, this charming detached 18th-century former beer house (made from local stone) is now a cosy and highly individual holiday cottage. Its large garden has uninterrupted views over the Purbeck Hills and, in the distance, Corfe Castle (4 miles). Swanage, with sandy beach, 2 miles. Another excellent sandy beach at NT Studland, 8 miles. Poole and Bournemouth (via ferry), 10 miles. Shop ¼ mile, restaurants 2 miles, pub ½ mile. Low ceilings/doorways in many places. Cosy living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace, flagstone floor. Dining room with range cooker. Kitchen with flagstone floor. Utility. Small step down to double bedroom, two steps up to en-suite toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed, TV, two steps up to en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle and toilet, shared with twin bedroom.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £355 to £750
Self catering accommodation in Wincanton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: SET IN THE HEART OF DORSETS STRIKING COUNTRYSIDE Situated in a charming village in the heart of Dorset’s striking countryside, this recently converted coach house offers a real haven for visitors to relax and unwind. Located within the grounds of the magnificent Old Rectory where a warm welcome awaits, yet privacy is assured. To the front of the property is a pleasant courtyard to enjoy alfresco dining with seating or enjoy a short stroll to the popular pub/restaurant, making it an ideal venue for family or friends throughout the year. Dorset has something for everyone, with countless picturesque villages, the market towns of Shaftesbury and Gillingham and the historic cities of Salisbury and Bath. There is a wide selection of attractions including Longleat Safari Park, Stourhead House and Gardens along with much more. The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: approached via an attractive staircase, 1 double with far reaching countryside views, and 1 twin (the travel cot will be located in this room when needed). Bathroom: with shower over bath, vanity basin with mirror over and WC. Lounge: with TV, DVD and electric fire. Kitchen/diner: with cooker, microwave, fridge with ice-box, dishwasher, TV, DVD and hi-fi. Utility room: with washer/dryer and separate WC. Amenities: parking to the front of the property and behind gated entrance. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. Broadband available via BtFon hotspot (charges vary). Regret no pets or smoking. Additional info: refundable £50 security deposit for electronic gate key, payable directly to the owner on arrival. Location: beach 1 hour drive, shops 4.5 miles, pub walking distance.
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