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Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large bed, a swing chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.
A garden with a pergola covered in wisteria vines, a brick wall, and a wooden table with chairs.
A gravel driveway leading to a property with a brick wall and a sign reading "The Old Ford House."

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Blandford St Mary, East Dorset
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blandford Forum Town Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blandford Leisure Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Blandford Forum

This cottage places you steps from Dorset National Landscape and within a 10-minute stroll of Blandford Forum Town Museum. .Accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blandford Forum Town Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blandford Leisure Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Poole Harbour - 32 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 45 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 22 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The True Lovers Knot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Vita - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Woodpecker - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

668827

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

The closest beach to Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms is Lake North Beach (17.9 km).

Does Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

No, Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.