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Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Gillingham

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A wooden building with a gravel driveway and flower pots.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a television on a wooden stand, and a fireplace.
A living room with a leather sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, a kitchen with blue tiles, and a wooden ceiling.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a sofa in the background.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gillingham, England
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gillingham

In Gillingham .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Gillingham chalet, you'll find Riversmeet Leisure Centre and Gartell Light Railway. Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Arts Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castle Hill Viewpoint - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Riversmeet Leisure Centre - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Gold Hill Museum - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunters Lodge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagtail - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Benjis Kebab - ‬11 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.

Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

Hardy is a Scandinavian style timber framed chalet in the grounds of a working dairy farm surrounded by Blue Spruce trees.
Hardy (aptly named after the author Thomas Hardy) has three en-suite bedrooms.


We are happy for any visitors to watch the milking in the afternoons. It is a fasinating process to watch.

North Dorset Location: Hardy chalet at Stour Cross Farm sits on top of a hill just outside West Stour village.

It is centrally placed for many attractions which can be reached easily by car. The village itself is very friendly and hosts many fun fund raising events. The local free house pub boasts excellent cuisine and fine ales.

Within the grounds of Hardy are three other chalets. Duncliffe, Melbury and Wessex. All sleeping six with their own parking and surrounded by Blue Spruce Fir trees.

Our games room is available for our guests.. It consists of a table tennis table, Table football, large connect 4 and air hockey. For the little ones they can play on the car mat with a selection of cars.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hardy Chalet Scandinavian Style Chalet on Working Dairy Farm

Hardy Chalet Scandinavian Style Chalet Working Dairy Farm

Hardy Scandinavian Style Working Dairy Farm Gillingham

Hardy Scandinavian Style Working Dairy Farm

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm to the airport?

This chalet is 36.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

Does Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

What time is check-in at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm to downtown Gillingham?

This chalet is 0.2 mi away from West Stour.

Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodation - all we could ask for!

Our family so enjoyed our stay in Dorset - beautiful walks and views, excellent hosts and wonderful proximity to all of the beauties of the surrounding area. We are so looking forward to returning!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

I would highly recommend this property! Beautiful surroundings, plenty of space, extremely clea. Had no issues at all at this property and the host was lovely and helpful :) would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

alan w.

Very good

Nice cottage,Lovely cows in field,Nice welcome,cottage very clean and spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time here, Christine was lovely! It was clean, well laid out and had all the amenities. It was ideally located for a friends wedding at The Old Milking Parlour 5 minutes down the road. The games room was good although we didn’t realise we needed so many 50ps for the pool table we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location & Accommodation

We stayed at one of four lovely, spacious and well equipped villas in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The views are beautiful and the only noise is that of a working farm which we found very comforting. The villa was very roomy with comfortable beds and the en-suite bathrooms to each of the three bedrooms was a hit with our family. Chris (the host) was very helpful and looked after all our needs. The kitchen was very well equipped and we were able to cook very large meals with ease. The lounge had comfortable, leather sofas and theall important TV worked well. If anyone is looking for a restful, rural holiday you could not do better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stour cross farm

We as a family had a wonderful 7 days at Stour cross farm the accomodation was excellent and Christina /trim was always very helpful even allowing my grandchildren to bottle feed a new born calf! The countryside was beautiful with lots of nice pubs serving lovely food!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Break

Had a great time here. Host was lovely and helpful, games room a nice bonus, seeing new born calves also a bonus. Location a bit away from things but not a real problem as that was the idea. Overall a great stay in a comfortable property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent relaxing stay

We all really enjoyed our stay in Hardy cottage 15/8/20 - 22/8/20. Cottage had all amenities and instructions on how to use them. Beds were very comfortable and clean and all showers in en suites worked very well with constant hot water. Beautiful location and we enjoyed our first experience of staying on a working farm. We was lucky enough to witness lots of cows calving. Christina was very obliging and contact with her throughout our stay was very good. Would highly recommend staying here for location, amenities and although very rural, is only a drive away from many attractions. Would love to come back and stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and amazing hosts

We had a fantastic time in the Hardy cottage. They kids loved the playroom, and we saw a calf being born in the field behind us which amazed them (and they got to hand-feed the calves as well). Lovely hosting from Christina, and an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

Well appointed, clean and comfortable.

Great part of the country. Lovely property and owner. We really enjoyed our short visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

benet c.

Overall friendly and welcoming

We had such a lovely stay here Large comfortable and well equipped cabins with good disabled access An excellent games room and my daughter loved bottle feeding the calves. The best thing about deepest dorset is Christina herself who is a friendly and accessible host who is there without intruding in any way. She always had time to talk to us and provided welcoming touches ofor our children. We wish her and her family well and our thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Julia R.

Spacious accommodation, well equipped

We stayed in the Hardy chalet for a week while attending the Chalke Valley History Festival. It was an excellent base - clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Really appreciated having an ensuite for each bedroom. Lots of good pubs in the area, and plentiful provisions at the Udder farmshop nearby. Flies might have been a problem if we'd wanted to have the windows open, but it wasn't hot, so we didn't.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Excellent accommodation in a great location

Hardy chalet was absolutely perfect. Everything you'd expect for a home away from home, clean, well equipped and within a short drive of Shaftesbury and Sherbourne. Can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

tracy a.

Immaculate place in an amazing location

Christina's chalets are absolutely amazing. So clean and much bigger than the pics make you think. Great location too and the nearby Ship Inn pub has the best food. A wonderful stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hillary C.

Home from home chalet

Lovely chalet in peaceful location. Very welcoming owner, made to feel at home immediately. Watching the cows giving birth was a bonus, we managed to see 2 from the balcony. Chalet was spotlessly clean & nothing had been forgotten, very well equipped. Ideal for 6 adults( there are 3 bathrooms). We found Dorset to very pretty with Shaftsbury being very close a photo of Gold Hill with a loaf of bread in your hand is a must! There are lots of places to see including Cheddar Gorge & if it's raining the Haynes car museum is not far, even if you're not really interested in cars it's a very interesting place. All in all we enjoyed our stay & would recommend these chalets without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023