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

Family-friendly holiday home in Blandford Forum

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Interior - A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village (Chettle)
Nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, Chettle Manor House offers a comfortable retreat with 8 en-suite bedrooms, a spacious lounge featuring a woodburning fire and games room. Explore the surrounding village and enjoy beautiful walks straight from your doorstep or visit nearby Jurassic Coast beaches within 30-45 minutes drive.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not stick anything to the walls.
Please keep noise to a minimum outside after 10pm

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Blandford Forum is home to this holiday home. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Royal Signals 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. Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide
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Chettle, England

What's nearby

  • The Bridge and the Pantheon Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England
    Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A beautiful river walk in The New Forest
    New Forest National Park
    32 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Stonehenge showing building ruins and heritage elements
    Stonehenge
    43 min drive - 52.6 km
  • HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal
    Southampton Cruise Terminal
    59 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Chettle Play Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Burger Box Blandford
    11 min drive
  • Reeve the Baker
    12 min drive
  • Horton Inn
    11 min drive
  • Nelson's Cheese and Ale House
    12 min drive
  • The Talbot Inn
    22 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).

How much is parking at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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

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7.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

8/10 Good

Mrs Jacqueline S.

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

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