Where The Wild Things Are

About this property

Blandford Forum 3.9 miles. Boasting stunning views of the Dorset countryside from its large bi-fold patio doors, Where The Wild Things Are offers a wonderful rural retreat for eight guests in the village of Tarrant Keyneston, not far from Blandford Forum. Featuring a hot tub in the enclosed garden, contemporary style and furnishings, and within easy reach of the coast too, Where The Wild Things Are is an excellent choice for your next Dorset staycation and is ideal for families, nature lovers, walkers and cyclists. Make you way into the property following a day of adventure and be welcomed into the open-plan living space, with a fitted kitchen featuring crisp white tones and quality appliances and a large dining table to gather around, providing a lovely spot to end the day with loved ones. Once you've finished your feast, head to the sitting area where plush sofas await, positioned around the woodburning stove and the Smart TV. Open up the patio doors into the garden and take in the idyllic views of Dorset whilst you enjoy alfresco dining at the patio furniture or sink into the bubbling waters of the hot tub. A utility room is home to a handy washing machine and extra sink, whilst a ground-floor wet room serves a ground-floor king-size bedroom, perfectly accommodating disabled guests or older generations, with a sofa bed in the bedroom for flexible sleeping arrangements. Head upstairs to discover a lovely reading area on the landing, along with three more bedrooms including a king-size with an en-suite bathroom and two doubles, all decorated with contemporary furnishings, storage and décor, with an additional family bathroom as well. The wonderful location of Where The Wild Things Are is perfect for groups seeking plenty of walking opportunities with the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering rolling hills and quaint villages to explore. The town of Blandford Forum is just under four miles away where you'll find a wealth of Georgian architecture lining the streets, with quaint tearooms, independent shops and traditional pubs waiting for you. Visit The Blandford Fashion Museum which displays fascinating exhibits featuring historical attire, with a lovely tearoom to enjoy a delicious treat in afterwards. Fun family attractions are sure to be a hit for all ages like Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park or Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, with friendly animal encounters and outdoor fun. Explore the Tudor manor of Athelhampton House & Gardens, dating back to 1485 with a classic English garden to admire. Head down to the coast to Canford Cliffs Beach for beautiful clifftop scenery, a sandy beach and fantastic waters for swimming, with a host of other beaches perched along this stretch of coastline to explore too. The popular resort town of Weymouth is around 40 minutes away, home to Sea Life Centre, Sandworld and classic seaside attractions and amusements including donkey rides along Weymouth's beautiful Blue Flag sandy beach. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones in the scenic surroundings of Hillside in Dorset.

Blandford Forum is a bustling market town resting in the county of Dorset, surrounded by the gorgeous Cranborne Chase aonb and the Dorset aonb. Offering a wonderful touring base for the idyllic rural landscapes and within reach of the coast too, Blandford Forum boasts a wealth of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés, as well as an abundance of heritage. Discover Georgian architecture scattered along the streets beside quaint tearooms, independent shops and traditional pubs.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with sofa bed, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x double.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility

Air source heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent (starter pack provided for the fire during the winter months, and available on request in the summer months.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Off-road parking for three cars.

Enclosed garden with lawn, hot tub and patio with seating.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 3.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Please note: the property does not accept hens, stags or similar parties and no loud music to be played at night.

Please note: as the hot tub is emptied and cleaned before each guest, the hot tub may not be quite up to heat on arrival and may take a few hours before it reaches the right temperature.This property accept Friday and Monday arrivals.