Old Rectory Cottage, Sturminster Newton
Old Rectory Cottage is a detached character cottage resting in Manston, near Child Okeford, in Dorset. Hosting two bedrooms, including a king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) and a double, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. Outside there is an enclosed garden with a lawn, patio and seating, along with off-road parking for two cars. Old Rectory Cottage is a delightful retreat for two couples in Dorset.
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- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Part of a Group
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Resting in the delightful village of Manston on the Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset borders is this character cottage, Old Rectory Cottage. Enjoying lovely features like arched doorways and exposed brick walls, Old Rectory Cottage is a quaint setting for a peaceful retreat, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms. Enjoy unwinding in the living/dining room following a big day outdoors, with a woodburning stove set within a rustic fireplace to warm you as you settle down on one of the sofas, or gather at the wooden dining table in preparation for a feast. Make your way to the kitchen and make use of the large range cooker to rustle up home-cooked meals, with a host of appliances to make use of. The pretty enclosed garden provides a wonderful area to enjoy warm weather, with seating at the patio area to relax on. Head upstairs to freshen up in the bathroom, featuring a bath with an overhead shower, before settling in one of the two bedrooms, comprising of a double and a king-size, the latter able to be a twin on request with zip/link beds. The village of Manston is just a few miles from Child Okeford, a village sitting on the edge of The Blackmore Vale, where you can find pubs and shops to pick up any essentials or enjoy a drink at the end of the day. Embark on scenic walks up Hambledon Hill, an Iron Age hillfort protected by the National Trust, with far-reaching views to soak up from the top, with other nearby hikes to enjoy including Hod Hill, Bell Hill and Bulbarrow Hill. Visit the small Georgian town of Blandford Forum to learn about the fascinating history in The Blandford Town Museum, browse the lovely independent shops and boutiques, and sample some of the excellent restaurants, pubs and bars scattered around the town, with Blandford playing host to Great Dorset Steam Fair annually celebrating the national heritage with over 2,000 exhibits! Spend a day exploring the National Trust's Kingston Lacy, an Italian-style manor with a Japanese garden, notable art collection and Egyptian artefacts. For a countryside retreat to Dorset, choose Old Rectory Cottage.
Child Okeford is a village resting in Dorset on the edge of The Blackmore Vale, not far from Blandford Forum. The village is home to pubs and shops, offering all the essentials for a self-catered stay, with Blandford Forum hosting plenty more settled around the scenic River Stour. Explore the beautiful Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a wealth of walking and cycling routes to explore, soaking up the scenic countryside along the way.
Location Details
Child Okeford is a village resting in Dorset on the edge of The Blackmore Vale, not far from Blandford Forum. The village is home to pubs and shops, offering all the essentials for a self-catered stay, with Blandford Forum hosting plenty more settled around the scenic River Stour. Explore the beautiful Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a wealth of walking and cycling routes to explore, soaking up the scenic countryside along the way.
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