2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Tucked away in a private clearing, with superb views over the local countryside, this home is small but mighty. It's aimed squarely at anyone looking to escape the rat race for a while to just soak up the soothing sights and sounds of the natural world. A converted artist's studio, it's a cosy and well-equipped home for a couple or a solo traveller – there's even room for a baby cot and a dog bed. Step inside and you'll be bowled over by how much the host has cleverly fitted into the space. With plenty of white-painted wood panelling and a romantic feel, it's kitted out with a comfy bed, a pretty shower room, a fully functioning kitchen and a little dining table. Outside, you'll find the secluded hot tub and a terrace with a barbecue and a fire pit – an ideal spot for stargazing. Just a six-minute drive to the town of Blandford Forum, with its famous Georgian architecture, shops and restaurants, you're also around half an hour from the New Forest and from Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore beautiful Dorset – you'll be a thirty-five minute drive from the Jurassic Coast
Bring your walking boots and head off for country hikes from your home near Blandford Forum
Hop into the hot tub for two
Grill your evening meal on the barbecue
Soak up the romantic decor
Sip drinks around the fire pit
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Home truths
There's private parking right next to the home
A cot and highchair are available if you're bringing a little one – but it may feel a bit cramped
There's a radiator in the main space and an extra electric heater for the bathroom that can be borrowed from the host to make even the chilliest of nights feel cosy
Large suitcases will take up a lot of the room so pack light
You'll have to seek permission from the hosts if you'd like to take photos here for commercial purposes
You'll have a combined microwave/oven/grill and a two-ring electric hob for cooking indoors
There's wifi and space for a laptop if you need to keep in touch with work
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Hot tub
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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...
Explore the area
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
39 min
Southampton
1 hr 1 min
Isle of Wight/Sandown
2 hr 27 min
Train station
Hamworthy
26 min
Bus stop
Farquharson Arms
7 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
7 min
Cafe
16 min
Pharmacy
6 min
Points of interest
Beach
Lake Beach
32 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
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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