Blandford Forum is home to this cottage. Ashley Wood Golf Club and Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery 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 Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Blandford Leisure Centre and Skirmish Dorset are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blandford Forum Town Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Blandford Leisure Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Poole Harbour - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
New Forest National Park - 34 min drive - 41.1 km
Getting around
Moreton Station - 21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
The Burger Box Blandford - 4 min drive
Reeve the Baker - 8 min walk
The Woodpecker - 6 min drive
Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - 11 min walk
The Stour Inn - 2 min walk
About this property
Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms
Old Ford House provides superb and flexible accommodation, featuring generous room proportions, and an abundance of period character throughout. A pillared entrance porch opens into the welcoming entrance hall, from which the elegant formal sitting room is accessed. This beautifully appointed room offers ample seating, a bay window with a window seat, a Minster stone fireplace flanked by built‑in bookshelves, an electric fire, and a large Smart TV.
For more intimate relaxation, the cosy snug is perfect for unwinding with a good book or a game of chess, while a separate playroom—furnished with a sofa, chair, beanbags and television offers an additional versatile space for leisure.
The formal dining room is ideal for celebratory meals and memorable gatherings. After dinner, the dining table transforms to reveal a billiard table, providing excellent entertainment. The spacious open-plan main kitchen and breakfast room is well suited to family living, equipped with a gas-fired Aga, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a separate electric oven and gas hob. The adjoining breakfast area features a large table with seating and a comfortable sitting area with an inglenook fireplace and log burner. A second, highly practical prep kitchen adds further convenience, offering an electric hob, additional fridge and freezer space, a washer/dryer, a table with chairs, and access to the rear staircase leading to the first-floor bedrooms. A cross trainer and exercise bike sit in the corner of the utility area.
From the main hall, a fine Georgian staircase with a hardwood handrail rises to the long landing, which serves the five generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom one benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower, while bedroom two includes an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are served by two well-appointed family bathrooms, both fitted with showers.
The property is approached via a private lane, with a gated shingle driveway providing extensive parking and turning space at the front of the house. The driveway continues around to a walled courtyard at the rear, complete with a carport. The mature gardens extend to around an acre and include a sheltered paved terrace furnished for outdoor dining—an ideal spot for enjoying al fresco meals in the warmer months. Additional Information: Children and infants welcome. A high chair and travel cot are available on request (please provide your own cot linen). Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge) - the main part of the garden is fully fenced and enclosed. Brick barbecue area for use with disposable barbecues. There is a well in the garden which is fully covered.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$1,109, 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 Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms located?
Situated in Blandford Forum, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Blandford Forum Town Museum. Blandford Leisure Centre and Ashley Wood Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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