4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Always fantasized about being Lord or Lady of the Manor? Well, now you can be, sort of. This historic stable building (dating back to 1900) is part of a family estate located in the Dorset village of Hinton St Mary. Along with the estate’s gatehouse (also available on Plum Guide), it's been recently refurbished and is accessible to outsiders for the first time. We loved the balance between period features and brand new additions, like the shiny bathroom and kitchen gadgets. Everything is finished in the best possible taste, with some lovely personal touches. The owners clearly want their new guests to feel at home, as they’re happy to accommodate needs, whims and fancies, from arranging a paid-for chef or...
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast
Relax in front of the gorgeous wood burner
Have a picnic lunch in the quirky garden tower
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Home truths
The gate entrance, garden and quirky turret are shared with guests renting the lodge
No dogs are allowed
Young children will need to be supervised as a driveway needs to be crossed when exploring the grounds and there is unfenced open water close to the home
For guests travelling with little children, the window next to the bed is not child-proof if children try to climb out of it
There is no washing machine or toaster in this home
Bedroom two can be arranged as a double if preferred
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Restaurant reservations
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Rated "excellent" for a reason.
Local guide
About Dorset
If you want to immerse yourself in the England of yesteryear, a trip to the county of Dorset is a good place to start. The author Thomas Hardy seemed to concur – he drew heavily on his experience growing up around these parts to create the fictionalised rural idyll of Wessex that was the setting for many of his books. It’s fair to say that not too much has changed...
Get around
Airport
Bournemouth
1 hr 1 min
Bristol
1 hr 36 min
Southampton
1 hr 23 min
Train station
Templecombe
25 min
Bus stop
Car Park
28 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
25 min
Cafe
26 min
Pharmacy
25 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lake Beach
52 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi speed: 53Mbps
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
We build strong relationships with our hosts to ensure a consistently high quality of service, and offer outstanding customer care with fast and fair resolution when needed.
This home is managed by Alice
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. A former jockey and mum of four, Alice owns and manages the rental homes on the Hinton St Mary estate. She loves the estate and loves sharing it with others, especially because she gets so much positive feedback.
This home is a Plum Guide Award winner.