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Exceptional

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

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Chettle, England

Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
‪9 min drive‬
Larmer Tree Gardens
‪11 min drive‬
Wimborne Minster
‪20 min drive‬
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

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Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village

This beautiful Manor House is nestled in the Dorset countryside, in a unique village with a close-knit community, called Chettle.

Up until September '22 it was a hotel and restaurant. The house is comfortable and full of character with 8 en-suite bedrooms, a spacious lounge with woodburning fire, a library and games room with another woodburner, a snug television room plus large dining room and well appointed family kitchen. The house itself has large gardens, a walled pear walk and lots of private parking.

The village has a well-stocked village shop with everything you could possibly need (inc freshly baked pies, organic fruit and veg and all the other groceries you could imagine), a community playground and plenty of beautiful walks and cycle rides straight from the doorstep.

You are also between 30-45 minutes drive from the Jurassic Coast with it’s stunning beaches and breathtaking walks along the South-West Coastal Path.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please do not stick anything to the walls.

Please keep noise to a minimum outside after 10pm

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80

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

Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is home to this holiday home. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Gold Hill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Edmondsham House and Gardens and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Larmer Tree Gardens and Cranborne Manor.

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Chettle, England

What's nearby

Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Larmer Tree Gardens - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
Wimborne Minster - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
Kingston Lacy House - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
Poole Harbour - 32 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

Salisbury Station - 26 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Gorge - ‬12 min drive
‪The Wild Garlic - ‬18 min drive
‪Nelsons Ale House - ‬12 min drive
‪St Giles House - ‬14 min drive
‪Railway Hotel - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village located?

This family-friendly Blandford Forum holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chettle Play Park and Vale of Allen Parish Council. Larmer Tree Gardens and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mrs Jacqueline S.

29 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

We stayed for a weekend family celebration and everyone agreed that it was a perfect place to accommodate such a diverse age range. The house is old and rather magnificent, if somewhat faded in its glory. It comfortably fitted 15 of us, including a 4 year old. There is plenty of space in the living and dining areas, plus an old bar with seating for quite a few. The general area is beautiful, with lovely walks and there is a wonderful view from the garden, where there is also seating and tables. We had a marvellous time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 April 2024

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

The most incredible house for a classy hen do!

I booked this house for my hen do and it was beyond amazing! The house is huge with so much character and more than enough space for 18 adults. The kitchen had everything we needed and the dining room/bar space were used the most. The Dining Room also managed to fit all 18 of us doing a yoga and meditation workshop! Beds are all very comfy and worked well for the group we had. The village is lovely and can highly recommend the shop. We did pay for the hut tub but our fire skills were not at their best! Plenty of parking, lounges and snugs for people to relax and read and only a 30 minute drive to Bournemouth. Plus all the personalised touches from the owners were so sweet and really appreciated. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

28 September 2023

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

Dawn

This is a wonderful property full of atmosphere and just right for our family get together and murder mystery night, including hide and seek. There is plenty space for a large party and the house was full equipped with everything we could need and set in a stunning l location. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend! 😊👍

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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