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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
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Kitchen
Garden
About this property
1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
This stunning property is located away from the main road where you can enjoy a relaxing break with stunning views across open countryside.. 5 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Woodburner, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom area: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with firepit, sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. 2 small pets welcome. No smoking. Please note: 3 steps in garden. I small well behaved dog welcome.. Foxglove is the WOW factor, this brand new larger than standard shepherds hut has had no expense spared when building. From the moment you see it to the first step it you will be amazed. Taking the short walk from the carpark through the garden you are welcomed to a stunning garden space with bench seat, BBQ/Fire pit and sail to keep you cool on those stunning summer days. 3 Steps directly leads you into the shepherds hut where you will find a fitted kitchen with fridge, oven with electric hob, and breakfast bar. The seating area is well positioned directly in front of the electric wood burner with views across the open countryside.
The bedroom area offers a raised king-size bed and the shower room is located at the rear here you have a cubicle shower, toilet, basin and Heated towel rail. The Wessex Ridgeway Trail nearby is a magnificent ridge-top route crossing Dorset’s rural heartland and is suitable for walking and cycling. The local pub is a 5-minute walk from Foxglove, which is open Thursday until Sunday lunchtime. There are also a variety of excellent pubs within a short drive of the property. There are many places to visit nearby in Blandford, there is the Royal Signals Museum, The Blandford Fashion Museum and a brewery which offers tours, as well as local shops, cafés and restaurants. There is a variety of National Trust sites within easy reach, including Kingston Lacy House, Badbury Rings, Hod Hill, Hardy’s Cottage and the Cerne Abbas Giant. You can explore the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies and visit Cranborne Chase with its diverse landscape.
You can head towards the coast to visit the scenic Jurassic Coast and spend the day wandering the cliffs along Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The coast is a 35-minute drive. The whole family can enjoy a day at the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm, where you take have a horse drawn carriage ride, feed the farm animals or ride the ponies. Further afield, you can explore Shaftesbury, Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Dorchester. More activities in the area include walking or cycling along the North Dorset Trailway or golf at nearby Ashley Wood. More exhilarating sports can be found at Gorcombe Extreme Sports, which has an assault course, archery, go karting and paintballing. Shop 2 miles, pub 880 yards (open Thurs-Sun).
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Woodburner, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom area: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with firepit, sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. 2 small pets welcome. No smoking. Please note: 3 steps in garden. I small well behaved dog welcome.. Foxglove is the WOW factor, this brand new larger than standard shepherds hut has had no expense spared when building. From the moment you see it to the first step it you will be amazed. Taking the short walk from the carpark through the garden you are welcomed to a stunning garden space with bench seat, BBQ/Fire pit and sail to keep you cool on those stunning summer days. 3 Steps directly leads you into the shepherds hut where you will find a fitted kitchen with fridge, oven with electric hob, and breakfast bar. The seating area is well positioned directly in front of the electric wood burner with views across the open countryside.
The bedroom area offers a raised king-size bed and the shower room is located at the rear here you have a cubicle shower, toilet, basin and Heated towel rail. The Wessex Ridgeway Trail nearby is a magnificent ridge-top route crossing Dorset’s rural heartland and is suitable for walking and cycling. The local pub is a 5-minute walk from Foxglove, which is open Thursday until Sunday lunchtime. There are also a variety of excellent pubs within a short drive of the property. There are many places to visit nearby in Blandford, there is the Royal Signals Museum, The Blandford Fashion Museum and a brewery which offers tours, as well as local shops, cafés and restaurants. There is a variety of National Trust sites within easy reach, including Kingston Lacy House, Badbury Rings, Hod Hill, Hardy’s Cottage and the Cerne Abbas Giant. You can explore the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies and visit Cranborne Chase with its diverse landscape.
You can head towards the coast to visit the scenic Jurassic Coast and spend the day wandering the cliffs along Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The coast is a 35-minute drive. The whole family can enjoy a day at the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm, where you take have a horse drawn carriage ride, feed the farm animals or ride the ponies. Further afield, you can explore Shaftesbury, Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Dorchester. More activities in the area include walking or cycling along the North Dorset Trailway or golf at nearby Ashley Wood. More exhilarating sports can be found at Gorcombe Extreme Sports, which has an assault course, archery, go karting and paintballing. Shop 2 miles, pub 880 yards (open Thurs-Sun).
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Blandford Forum
Located in Blandford Forum, this cottage is in a rural area. Melbury Vale Winery and Ashley Wood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Badger Watch Dorset and Skirmish Dorset are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.

Ibberton, Blandford Forum
What's nearby
- Shillingstone Railway Project - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
- Sturminster Newton Mill - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
- The Art Stable - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
- Blandford Forum Town Museum - 23 min drive - 17.5 km
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 37 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- White Hart Alehouse - 14 min drive
- Stur Of The Moment - 14 min drive
- Old Ox Inn - 12 min drive
- The Fox Inn - 13 min drive
- Shillingstone Railway Project - 12 min drive
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