Tucked away on the Puncknowle Manor Estate with a farm in the peaceful Bride Valley within the village of Puncknowle, Dorset, is this superb, three-bedroom barn conversion, Carriage House. Enjoying a fantastic location within the Dorset AONB amongst the rolling hills and an interior featuring original features including exposed beams, Carriage House is the ideal dwelling for a group or family of six looking to add a touch of character to their Dorset adventure. Step into the tiled entrance hall, where you will discover two well-presented bedrooms, a twin and a king-size, both of which are served by a shower room with handy laundry facilities for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh. Climb the stairs to the first floor and be welcomed into the open-plan living space, with a well-equipped kitchen, featuring a dishwasher, for rustling up mouth-watering meals ready to enjoy at the dining table for six over a bottle of wine. For dinner with a view, why not make dinner and alfresco affair out on the decked balcony where you can take in your breath-taking surroundings and spot the farms calves and horses grazing? Wash away the day with an indulgent soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the Jack-and-Jill bathroom, before climbing into the sumptuous king-size to catch your rest ahead of a day of adventures. Explore your local surroundings, where adjacent to the property, you will find the welcoming Crown Inn, where you can treat your loved ones to a tasty meal and yourself to a night off from the kitchen! Nearby, you will find the charming Vurlands Animal Farm where you can meet the sweet farm animals and the delightful Eggcup Tea Rooms for coffee and a slice of cake afterwards. Continue on where you can spend a day on the soft sands of Cogden Beach and Hive Beach, savour fresh seafood and wine on the terrace of the popular Hive Beach Café, or wander through the village where you will find 16th and 17th-century cottages, two charming pubs and a well-stocked convenience store. Walkers will delight at the scenic South West Coast Path which runs alongside the village and offers some of the best scenery in the area. Head to Abbotsbury where you will find the much-loved swannery, the vibrant subtropical gardens and fascinating Iron Age remains of Abbotsbury Castle. Continue onto Weymouth, where you can enjoy the delights of Sandfoots Castle, Nothe Fort, the RSPB Radipole Lake and the bustling seafront speckled with amusements. Make the drive over to Dorchester where you can explore an excellent range of museums, including The Keep Military Museum, Roman Town House and The Tutankhamun Exhibition. There is so much fun to be had with a stay at Carriage House.

Bride Valley is a beautiful seaside community on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, which is flanked by the Bride River. In the middle of England's south coast, Burton Bradstock is ideal for a quiet vacation, with the South West Coastal Path running alongside for walkers. This charming seaside village is home to a dazzling stretch of sand called Hive Beach, which is the perfect place to spend a summer day gazing at the dramatic cliffs behind it. The village also features two pubs, shops, and a Post Office, and the annual Spring Tide Festival is an event not to be missed.

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