The Old Stables

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

Experience world-class service at The Old Stables

Spacious Accommodation: The Old Stables in Blandford Forum offers a spacious 5-star holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a comfortable living area with a fireplace, sofa, and dining space. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, dishwashower. Free WiFi. Free on-site private parking. Leisure Facilities: A games room provides entertainment, while the garden offers a relaxing outdoor space. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Monkey World is 21 km away, Poole Harbour 31 km, Corfe Castle 36 km, and Bournemouth International Centre 37 km. Bournemouth Airport is 35 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort and cleanliness, The Old Stables ensures a pleasant and hygienic stay for all guests.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a great place to stay. Surrounded by farmland and fields. Only 7 mins drive from Blandford Forun town. Property has literally everything you need. Home from home. There's about 5 units on site with a shared games room for the kids. Very...”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely well stocked and comfortable accommodation. Location was perfect with ample parking.”
Jacquie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was spacious and well equipped as it was a Christmas stay there was a tree. The location was ideal, with the light left on for us as we were getting there later on the day than I had said. The property was ideal for a dog with...”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great, we LOVED the fire and the games room.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at Edge Farm Cottages. The Stables had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Fenced all around so was great to be able to leave the sliding doors open during the day when we were in and know our cavapoo was safe.”
Upesh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property had great facilities. It was clean and very comfortable. In a peaceful location with easy routes to other places to enjoy day trips. We appreciated that milk and biscuits left for us.”
Robert
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, clean, spacious, well equipped accommodation in a peaceful rural area.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable with all we needed for the stay. Well stocked- for example enough crockery not to need to put the dishwasher going until full. The supply of logs and firelighters was a nice touch. Plenty of parking space.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location. Very well equipped and spacious property with character.”
Jon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Property was really lovely, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and we loved the Log burner in the evenings.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,930 reviews from 20677 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Stables is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, two twin bedrooms and a bathroom. The open plan living area has a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. The Old Stables is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area. One low step to bedroom/bathroom corridor. Wheelchair ramps available upon request.

Neighbourhood information

Winterborne Stickland is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering good walks and superb views. Take a visit to the market town of Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy. Within an easy drive lies the Jurassic Coast with sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage and cliff top walks along the South West Coastal Path.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Stables takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.