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Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats

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Dorset Eco Retreats, Ansty: A trio of stunning holiday properties
Dorset Eco Retreats, Ansty: Fern with its wood burning stove and comfortable seating
Dorset Eco Retreats, Ansty: The wood fired hot tubs offer a great opportunity for star gazing at night
Dorset Eco Retreats, Ansty: Each property has its own spacious and well equipped kitchen
Dorset Eco Retreats, Ansty: One of the spacious living areas

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 161 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • The Tank Museum
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats

A splendid collection of three unique eco retreats situated in rural and beautiful North Dorset, each enjoying a wood fired hot tub and enviable views of Bulbarrow and The Blackmore Vale. Perfect for extended families or group of friends to celebrate a special occasion together, whilst allowing privacy and the comfort of individual dwellings. Each of the eight bedrooms has its own en-suite and comprise of six king-size bedrooms and two twin bedrooms with 3' single beds.

Located on a working farm with the Wessex Ridgeway on the doorstep, Eco Retreats at Ansty comprise of Bracken and Fern, both accommodating six guests; and Bramble with accommodation for a further four guests. Each of these stunning retreats is single-storey and open-plan with a ground source heat pump providing underfloor heating throughout, a decadent wood fired hot tub, and a cosy wood burning stove, amongst many other superb features.

With the Wessex Ridgeway on your doorstep, walking opportunities are endless. If you feel inclined, wander into the village of Ansty via a quiet lane and across a bridleway, where you will find a charming farm shop, post office and good local pub. Ansty can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot, otherwise in around 3 minutes by car.

Each eco retreat is also available to book individually; Bracken (sleeps six guests); Fern (sleeps six guests) and Bramble (sleeps four guests).

BRACKEN
All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout:
Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room
Kitchen area
With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
Utility room
With washing machine.
Sitting room area
With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, Freeview television and bi-fold doors to terrace.
Dining room area
With seating for six guests.
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With twin single 3' beds.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.

FERN
All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout:
Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room
Kitchen area
With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Utility room
With washing machine.
Sitting room area
With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, Freeview television and bi-fold doors to terrace.
Dining room area
With seating for six guests.
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With twin single 3' beds.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.

BRAMBLE
All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout:
Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room
Kitchen area
With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and microwave.
Utility room
With washing machine.
Sitting room area
With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, television with Freeview and bi-fold doors to terrace.
Dining room area
With seating for four guests.
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With copper free standing bath, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Each property has its own terrace and garden with far-reaching rural views.
Wood fired hot tub per property - please see Additional Information and refer to the house notes in the property.
A barbecue with initial supply of a small charcoal pack is provided during the summer months.
Parking for up to eight cars.

Additional Information:
A travel cot and highchair are available in each property on request.
Sorry, no pets.
Each property has use of its own private wood fired hot tub with logs provided which you can collect from the log store. Please read full instructions on the operation and safety of the hot tub which can be found in the house folder. Please do not use detergents or toiletries in the hot tub. Please supervise children at all times around the hot tub when the cover is off and be aware that the firebox will be hot when lit and the water can also get very hot without supervision.
The property is not suitable for stag parties. Hen parties are welcome.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dorchester

Dorchester is home to this apartment. Shillingstone Railway Project and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cerne Abbas Giant and Hardy's Cottage. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or Purbeck Shooting School. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
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Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 31 min drive - 23.2 km
  • The Tank Museum - 33 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 39 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Durdle Door - 40 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 66 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 28 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thimble Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hambro Arms - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats located?

Situated in Dorchester, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 miles (15 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. Badger Watch Dorset and Cerne Abbas Giant are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Break

Great property in a great location. It couldn’t have worked better for our family group of 10 adults and 6 children ranging from grandparents to three year olds. The weather was good, we walked to the Fox for lunch, the children loved the walk up to the farm to see the cows! Hot tub a huge success for all. We shut the gate and we had a secure and safe playing area for the children. The lodges were clean, very well epuiped - brilliant. We’ ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Wonderful option for an extended family gathering

We were a party of 13 including 5 children and so took all three chalets which gave us a safe and relaxed environment within which the younger children could wander. The quality of the chalets (especially the en-suite bathrooms for each bedroom, and the hot tubs) appealed to parents and grandparents alike. Stunning early morning view and sunset. Great location with plenty in the vicinity when the occasional bad weather encouraged us offsite. Friendly and helpful host.
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10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed our stay , it was a family gathering for my husband’s 70th birthday

We loved the countryside, very peaceful, lovely walks . Lodges were well equipped and comfortable. Hot tubs were great. Perfect for our family gathering.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing family adventure

There were 3 families coming together to celebrate a 40th Birthday and New Year’s Eve. The smartness, and cleanliness and the provisions of pots, pans, crockery and utensils was brilliant. The provisions left were thoughtful and used. The comfort of the beds, was very good. The view utterly amazing. We all enjoyed ourselves and being self enclosed it felt safe for the children to go into another lodge. The children loved the hot tubs. For a place to get away from it all definitely would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian K.

A beautiful week away

We hired all three lodges as a family of 15 and had the most wonderful week blessed by amazing weather. The lodges are absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean and are kitted out with everything you could possibly need. The views are stunning and unspoilt - we were treated to the most spectacular sunsets most nights. The children loved the hot tubs and spent hours in them! I couldn’t recommend the Eco Lodges enough!

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