Tarrant Valley House, Blandford Forum

About this property

Boutique farmhouse for up to 16 set in the beautiful rural countryside of Dorset. With indoor swimming pool and sauna facilities, this house is the ideal location for a luxurious and peaceful family retreat all year round.

This is your exclusive opportunity to rent this fabulous self-catering farmhouse set on a working farm. Sleeping 16 in six en-suite bedrooms, the main house is perfect for extended family groups and large parties. There are two separate independent self-catering units that make up to 8 bedrooms. One, a ground floor cosy apartment with its own courtyard and garden access, adjacent to the main house and the other a gorgeous two storey house opposite sleeping just 2; both with own unique outside bateau baths!

The beautiful and extensive walled gardens and orchard with play area, provide a haven for children of all ages to explore and play. There are games, a tree swing and huge lawn for badminton or cricket matches; whilst the indoor pool and sauna will provide a source of entertainment whatever the weather and some great relaxation for all.

Mod cons abound in the living areas and include large screen TV’s and DVD with Netflix and Wii console. Six of the en-suite bedrooms have TVs and there’s a great Sono’s sound system for the music lovers.

The farmhouse oozes character and style in all rooms, from the chefs superbly equipped kitchen with Aga, to the dining room with high ceilings and huge glass doors opening out onto the terrace; which is perfect for a special event and alfresco dining. The family room is the heart of the house without a doubt. A vast corner sofa will comfortably seat 12 with two giant Buddha bags for any extras around an open roaring fire. The more formal sitting room is great for the grown-ups after dinner for a glass of bubbles or two! Up the stairs, (either via the main or spiral stairs) are the comfortable bedrooms; all with en-suite showers, of which three have freestanding baths. Each is unique and lovely….

If for any reason you do feel like leaving the house, there is pub just a 5 minute walk in this quintessential Dorset village. This Dorset dog friendly cottage is perfect for large groups looking for quality time near Blandford forum accommodation.

Accommodation

Tarrant Valley House: Sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms, 8 bathroom.  Indoor swimming pool and plenty of parking on this working farm.
Accommodation comprises the main farmhouse, adjacent apartment and a two story house opposite the main farmhouse.
Main Farmhouse:
Ground Floor
Entrance hall.
Kitchen with electric oven with a four ring induction hob and an Aga. Breakfast table.
Separate pantry room with double fridge, freezer and wine cooler. Washing machine and tumble dryer.
Family Sitting room with 40” TV (Freeview and Netflix). DVD player with selection of DVD’s.  Wii console and Sonos sound system. Kids fun area.
Dining room with large table for up to 16. Doors to terrace.
Main sitting room with bar area and 40“TV (Freeview). Log fire with starter pack logs provided. 
2 Separate WC’s
First Floor
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2) Double with en-suite shower and WC.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) Double with en-suite shower and WC.
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2) King sized double with en-suite shower, roll top bath and WC.
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2) King sized double with en-suite shower, roll top bath and WC.
Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2) Super King sized double also available as twins with en-suite shower, roll top bath and WC.
Bedroom 6 (sleeps 2) Super King sized double also available as twins with en-suite shower and WC.
Outside
Indoor 12 m pool and sauna complex built in 2016.
Webber charcoal BBQ and a large oak table with bench seating for 12. There are two other seating areas in the garden; one round table with bistro chairs and a fire pit with log seating. 
Large lawned garden, courtyard garden area and enclosed orchard area with toddler friendly play area with two toddler swings, mud kitchen and sandpit, digging area and space to play.
Parking for plenty of cars.
Dog House with secure kennels for dogs.
Separate Independent apartment adjacent to the farmhouse:
Bedroom 7 (sleeps 2) Large king sized double.
Fully equipped kitchen with twin hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge- freezer, microwave.
Open plan living/dining area with sofa, dining table and chairs.
Shower room, Private courtyard with bateau bath, wood fuelled BBQ, bistro table and chairs.
Access to Farmhouse gardens and grounds.
Under floor heating and Wood burner
Flat screen TV with DVD player
Separate House for 2
First Floor
Bedroom 8 (sleeps 2) Large king sized double.
Ground Floor
Fully equipped kitchen with twin hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge- freezer, microwave.
Open plan living/dining area with sofa, dining table and chairs.
Shower room, Private courtyard with bateau bath, wood fuelled BBQ, bistro table and chairs.
Access to Farmhouse gardens and grounds.
Under floor heating and Wood burner
Flat screen TV with DVD player
Services
Wi-Fi