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Old Down Cottage (1934)


5.7 miles N of Wimborne Minster | Accommodates 6 + cot* | Price Band M (£441 - £1113)

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Old Down Cottage has a well deserved VisitBritain 4 star Gold rating.
 
The sitting-room.The sitting-room has an open fire.Stairs lead up from the sitting-room.
 
The kitchen-area.The dining-area in the kitchen.The twin bedroom on the first floor.
 
The bedroom with 'zip and link' beds, here shown made up as a double, has an en suite shower-room.Exposed beams create storage and a dressing-area in the master bedroom.French windows from the ground floor bedroom open onto the garden with views across the fields
 
A breath of fresh air in the bedroom!The rear decked terrace has uninterrupted views across the fields.There is a lovely front garden and access down the side of the cottage to the back garden and safe storage for bikes
 
The front garden.A lovely spot for al fresco dining with far reaching views.Enjoy riverside walks along the River Stour as it runs through Blandford Forum.
 
The National Trust's Kingston Lacy house and gardens are a beautiful place to visit nearby.Salisbury Cathedral and green make a really good day trip.Cranbourne Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty, stretches between Blandford and Salisbury.
 
The New Forest, famous for the free-range ponies, is idyllic for walks and cycle rides.  
 
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Description

Stunning semi-detached Old Down Cottage, decorated with style and flair, is nestled down an unmade lane and is a perfect place to get away from the bustle of life. Enjoy a book in the enclosed front garden, visit beautiful Studland Bay and Bournemouth, or attractions such as Monkey World. Several golf courses are nearby, plus walks and a high ropes course for thrill-seekers. Those looking for culture will find historic houses and gardens, and Salisbury and Dorchester where good pubs abound, all within 40 minutes’ drive. Enter the well-equipped kitchen/diner and proceed to the sitting-room with its cosy open fire, beautiful soft furnishings and stairs leading up to two comfortable bedrooms and the family bathroom. A further twin bedroom on the ground floor has French windows onto the back garden, and an en suite shower-room (which is also accessed from the hall). At the rear of the cottage, there is a private decked seating-area with uninterrupted views. This is the ideal spot to unwind! This property has a private water supply (regularly tested) and free WiFi access. *A cot is not provided, please bring your own travel cot.

Accommodation

Ground Floor Kitchen/Diner with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Sitting-room with TV, DVD player, CD player and open fire. Bedroom 1 with twin beds and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin (also accessed from hall). First Floor Bedroom 2 with ‘zip and link’ (double or twin) beds and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, WC and wash-basin.

Facilities & Services

Inclusive Electricity. Heating – full oil-fired CH. Duvets. Towels. Broadband. At Cost Logs for open fire – first basket free thereafter purchase locally.

Miscellaneous

Private parking for 2 cars. Garden furniture and barbecue. Shop 4m. Pub 1m. Public telephone 1m. Golf (18 hole) 2m. Short Breaks (WSA3). Map Ref SU 032 088. Regret no smoking. Pets welcome (1 dog over 2 years only). Arr/Dep Friday.

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