Guests say
The Malthouse is a well-received cottage in a picturesque village, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful hosts. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the local pub within walking distance. The property's location is ideal for exploring Dorset, with good walks and sights nearby. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The cottage is consistently described as immaculately clean, with only a few instances of previous guests leaving some kitchen items less than spotless. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive guest experience.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to local walks, and a friendly village atmosphere. It is well-situated for visiting Dorset's attractions, including Stonehenge and Swanage, and has a local pub nearby.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. The living area is well-regarded, although some guests note the property is smaller than expected and suggest lighter weight duvets.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and high-quality appliances. However, some guests mention a lack of smaller saucepans, issues with curtain hooks, and a desire for better outdoor furniture setup.
Hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing welcome baskets and local walk maps. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Malthouse is a barn conversion completed in 2020 to a high specification. In times past it was where they prepared the malt for the village brewery. It is annexed to Fourways, which is a historic thatched house in the centre of the village of Shroton.
The Malthouse is ideally suited to a couple wanting a peaceful base for exploring the Dorset countryside or for a family with up to two children over 6 wanting a base for a family holiday.
Downstairs it consists of a main bedroom with queen sized bed, a living/dining area with a modern well equipped kitchen, and a shower room with toilet. A circular staircase leads to an attic bedroom with two full sized single beds. The Malthouse is totally self contained. It has under floor electric heating powered by green electricity, with a supplementary electric ‘wood burning’ stove for the colder months.
Outside there is off street parking for one car and a separate garden area which basks in the evening sun. It has a gazebo and garden chairs for your sole use.
The Malthouse is in the peaceful village of Shroton (Iwerne Courtney). The village lies well off the A350 about halfway between the Dorset towns of Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum. Shroton is a typical North Dorset village of about 400 people, with the renowned Cricketers Pub, local historic church, and a dairy farm selling fresh milk and other locally sourced produce. Freshly baked bread can be bought from a very well stocked village shop about a mile to the North in Iwerne Minster.
The village also has an enthusiastic cricket club with a classic village cricket pitch, nestling under Hambledon Hill which is on the Wessex Ridgeway, a well known walkers’ paradise. Hambledon Hill has extensive ancient earthworks which have seen human activity for over 5000 years. Hod Hill, which was a more recent Roman garrison, also provides excellent walking and magnificent views to the Cranborne Chase to the east and the Dorset coast to the south.
Within 45 minutes’ drive is the Dorset Jurassic coast with the world famous Studland beach and magnificent coastal walks. The historic city of Salisbury lies to the north east, and the towns of Poole and Dorchester are also nearby.
Blandford Forum is a market town in Dorset, England, situated by the River Stour. Notable for its Georgian architecture, most of the town was rebuilt in the 18th century after it was destroyed by a fire in 1731. King George II made a donation to rebuild the town centre with designs from local architects John and William Bastard. The Blandford Georgian Fayre is an annual event held in the first week of May and celebrates its Georgian heritage, with presentations, historical re-enactments and music and dancing. One of the town’s biggest events takes place on the late Bank Holiday weekend, the Great Dorset Steam Fair. A largely colourful festival with over 2,000 exhibits and an old time steam funfair. Offering a wide selection of independent store, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, cafés and a Georgian tearoom. So much to visit within this quaint town and makes for a wonderful tourist attraction, whatever the season.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms.
1 x ground floor double main bedroom.
1 x mezzanine twin bedroom.
Open plan living area with kitchen
Electric underfloor heating and electric fire.
Electric oven with microwave, hob.
Dishwasher and fridge.
TV and wifi.
Fuel and electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels are included.
Off road parking.
Private unenclosed garden area.
No smoking.
Dogs can be booked only by special arrangement, please contact our office us on 01244356666 if you want to request this.
Pub within 5 minutes’ walk and village shop 1 mile.
Washing machine available in main house by arrangement.
Please note: This property is suitable for a family with up to two children over 6 years old only
Reviews (21)
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Catherine
The property is in a beautiful village. .The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The added bonus of flowers in the living room was so thoughtful. Lot's of places to visit in the area. We would have liked to stay longer.
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Lynn
Lovely welcome pack of bread, homemade shortbread, marmalade & milk. The area was stunning with lots of good walks for our Golden retriever and John & Jan were great hosts we will definitely visit again
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Jonathan
We really enjoyed our stay here and would most definitely recommend the Malthouse to others and we would love to visit again.