A charming thatched cottage in the heart of Dorset
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 2,152 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
Three bedrooms,2 bathrooms, large lounge, sleeps 8.Views to the Dorset coast.
Randypole Cottage is a listed thatched cottage on the edge of the famous village of Milton Abbas. The property is over 250 years old and was formerly stabling for shire horses and has been converted into a large cottage on three levels.The Lounge is spacious with very high ceiling with a cosy log burner and large full length windows with expansive southerly views across the beautiful Dorset countryside.
There is a split level kitchen and dining room.Stairs off the lounge lead to the first floor double bedroom, shower room and bathroom and on the second floor are two further double bedrooms.
The ground floor has under floor heating and a log burner in the lounge. Conventional radiators heat the rest of the house. A basket of logs is provided and more are stored in the shed.
The cottage faces south with a large patio area with garden furniture and a gas BBQ on the lower terrace.
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About Tony Burch
I'm a retired Veterinary surgeon and live with my wife Audrey at Park Farm. We have 4 children whom are scattered around the world. The farm supports my flock of 30 sheep and 6 livery horses.
Tony Burch purchased this house in 1997
Why Tony Burch chose Blandford Forum
We converted Randypole cottage in 1998 from former Shire horse stabling into a beautiful 3 bedroom house retaining many of the original features.
What makes this house unique
Randypole cottage is set on our small 25 acre farming the heart of Dorset on the edge of the famous thatched village of Milton Abbas. There are unspoilt views to the Dorset coast and the Isle of Wight across rolling countryside. The village boasts a good pub/restaurant and a post office. One and a half miles away at the other end of the village is the imposing and beautiful Milton Abbey and school, the grounds of which were designed by Caperbility Brown.
Amenities
Blandford Forum House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2152 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- Max. adults: 8
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- No candles upstairs
- Please don't change heating settings
- Rural
- Village
- Away From It All
- Family
- Farm Holidays
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Room
- seating for 8 people
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
Shower room - shower , wash hand basin
Down stairs cloakroom - toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 3 - 1 double , 1 baby crib
Lounge - 1 sleep sofa /futon
Bedroom 2 - 1 double , 1 baby crib
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Tennis ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- churches
- playground
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- walking
- groceries
- cycling
- tennis
Reviews
4.5/5 -
(2 traveler reviews)
Lovely Family Weekend
We recently spent the Easter weekend at this lovely comfortable cottage. Unfortunately the weather was rubbish but the cottage was warm and welcoming and was well equipped with all that we needed, including an endless supply of logs for the wood burner. There were lots of lambs and my granddaughter loved feeding the orphaned ones with a bottle. The cottage is set in the middle of the beautiful Dorset countryside and is farely central for travelling to any part of the county.
I would have given this cottage 5 stars but it was let down by the description of a child's bed. This turned out to be a large cot type bed with immovable sides. My 6 yr old granddaughter would not sleep there and we ended up taking the mattress out and she slept on the floor.
I'm sure we will return to this cottage.
Charming, quiet countryside retreat
We had a fantastic time here and would love to come back :)
Map
Within easy reach is the Tank Museum at Bovington, Monkey World at Wareham and many of the Dorset beaches
Photos
Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning fee | $69.7 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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