2 Bed Cottage in Blandford Forum

About this property

This property is set at the end of a narrow country lane and is adjacent to a similar property and the owners’ home, although privacy is assured. The peaceful rural setting is the ideal base for those wishing to walk, perhaps beside the River Stour or around the ramparts of the nearby Iron Age hillfort at Hod Hill. Take a stroll along the trailway to the village of Stourpaine, there is a dog friendly pub. Head 3 miles south to Blandford Forum, this Georgian market town has a good selection of traditional shops as well as a brewery, complete with tap and shop. Within 9 miles are many attractions including Fiddleford Manor, Sturminster Newton Mill, Kingston Lacy, and Shaftesbury. For fishing enthusiasts, Todber fishery is a 20minute drive.

Heading through the patio doors into this detached former barn, where you will be met with a striking open-plan living space with a vaulted ceiling and original beams. This light and bright room has doors on three sides, adding to its airy feel, and is cleverly designed to create a sociable yet cosy space. To the rear is a contemporary kitchen, which is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. There is space to dine just opposite and a comfortable lounge area with sofas and a Smart TV. Completing the ground floor is a double bedroom and a stylish shower room with WC just next door. A staircase rises to the first floor and there’s a second double bedroom on an open plan mezzanine level. Due to its setting within the eaves, there are areas of restricted head height, in particular above the bed, which adds to its character and charm.

Heading outside to the fully enclosed garden, with patio and lawn, furniture and a charcoal BBQ, making it ideal for outdoor dining or drinks. The owner of the property has a private stretch of the River Stour which guests can use to launch canoes if they have them, and fishing is also possible by arrangement with the owner. Enjoy a walk around the grounds, meeting the resident animals, Guinea fowl, Ponies and Sheep. This is a nature lovers paradise with the opportunity to see Kingfisher's and DragonFly's. There is also an outside play area available, please arrange directly with the owner. There is ample parking available by the patio doors.

Additional information and rules

. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 2 double bedrooms

- 1 shower room with WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher

- Highchair available

- Smart TV in the lounge

- Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, charcoal BBQ and garden furniture

- Outside play facilities available

- Fishing and Canoe launch available - please arrange directly with the owner

- Ample off-road parking

- Please note - dogs are not to be left unattended in the property at any time, and are to be on leads when walking around the shared grounds

- Shop and pub within 1 mile

- Please call to enquire about short breaks