The Garden House

Reference Number: H340
Location: Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset50.898471;-2.27807
Sleeps: 4 + cot

Introduction
Accommodation
Photo gallery

The 'farmhouse style' kitchen/breakfast room

The very attractive, double height main bedroom has a 5ft bed

Great care has gone into the conversion of this former coach house, which is situated in the garden of a larger house in the village of Okeford Fitzpaine. Lying in the Stour Valley beneath Bulbarrow Hill, (900ft) from where there are magnificent views across several counties, this part of Dorset offers excellent opportunities for walking and cycling.

A beautiful stretch of the South Dorset heritage coastline from Poole - don't miss Browsea Island & Sandbanks - to Portland Bill is within easy driving distance and there is an abundance of visitor attractions in the area to suit all tastes and pockets, including Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, Tower Park leisure complex as well as Stourhead, Hardy's Cottage, Corfe Castle and Kingston Lacey (all National Trust). The market towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford are 3 and 6 miles respectively, whilst Okeford Fitzpaine has its own Post Office/village stores and pub. There are also a number of country pubs in the surrounding villages, which are well worth a visit.

The interior of the Garden House, graded 4 stars by Visit Britain, has been very tastefully decorated, considerable care being taken through the furnishings, lighting and colour schemes to bring out the building's original character. This is combined with good amenities, including underfloor heating, making this a very comfortable base to return to after a busy day's sightseeing.

Comments from previous visitors

"A very cosy, comfortable and well-appointed cottage with everything thoughtfully catered for. The hosts were wonderfully hospitable. The Garden House provided a fantastic base to explore Dorset's gems - Salisbury ( esp. cathedral), Lulworth Cove, Dorchester & Sanbanks." Mr & Mrs Woodward, August 2009.

"We stay at loads of self-catering cottages and this one has got to be the best by far." Mr & Mrs Allen, October 2009.

Accommodation

Small entrance hallway. 'Farmhouse style' kitchen/breakfast room. Very light sitting room with dining area, woodburning stove and French windows leading out onto a paved terrace. Downstairs bathroom/w.c. with hand shower attachment to the bath and separate shower cubicle. Stairs to landing. W.C. with wash basin. Two bedrooms - one very attractive double room open to roof height with a 5ft bed and one twin room.

Outside there is a fenced and partly walled garden with lawned and paved areas. Barbecue.