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A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Chettle, England
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chettle Play Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village

This beautiful Manor House is nestled in the Dorset countryside, in a unique village with a close-knit community, called Chettle.

Up until September '22 it was a hotel and restaurant. The house is comfortable and full of character with 8 en-suite bedrooms, a spacious lounge with woodburning fire, a library and games room with another woodburner, a snug television room plus large dining room and well appointed family kitchen. The house itself has large gardens, a walled pear walk and lots of private parking.

The village has a well-stocked village shop with everything you could possibly need (inc freshly baked pies, organic fruit and veg and all the other groceries you could imagine), a community playground and plenty of beautiful walks and cycle rides straight from the doorstep.

You are also between 30-45 minutes drive from the Jurassic Coast with it’s stunning beaches and breathtaking walks along the South-West Coastal Path.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please do not stick anything to the walls.
Please keep noise to a minimum outside after 10pm

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is home to this holiday home. Blandford Forum Town Museum and Royal Signals Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Edmondsham House and Gardens and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Larmer Tree Gardens and Blandford Leisure Centre.
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Chettle, England

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chettle Play Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Forest National Park - 32 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Stonehenge - 43 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 26 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Horton Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village on 19 Jul 2026 start from £1,400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village located?

This family-friendly Blandford Forum holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chettle Play Park and Vale of Allen Parish Council. Larmer Tree Gardens and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dawn

This is a wonderful property full of atmosphere and just right for our family get together and murder mystery night, including hide and seek. There is plenty space for a large party and the house was full equipped with everything we could need and set in a stunning l location. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend! 😊👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Mrs Jacqueline S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

We stayed for a weekend family celebration and everyone agreed that it was a perfect place to accommodate such a diverse age range. The house is old and rather magnificent, if somewhat faded in its glory. It comfortably fitted 15 of us, including a 4 year old. There is plenty of space in the living and dining areas, plus an old bar with seating for quite a few. The general area is beautiful, with lovely walks and there is a wonderful view from the garden, where there is also seating and tables. We had a marvellous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most incredible house for a classy hen do!

I booked this house for my hen do and it was beyond amazing! The house is huge with so much character and more than enough space for 18 adults. The kitchen had everything we needed and the dining room/bar space were used the most. The Dining Room also managed to fit all 18 of us doing a yoga and meditation workshop! Beds are all very comfy and worked well for the group we had. The village is lovely and can highly recommend the shop. We did pay for the hut tub but our fire skills were not at their best! Plenty of parking, lounges and snugs for people to relax and read and only a 30 minute drive to Bournemouth. Plus all the personalised touches from the owners were so sweet and really appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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