In Dorchester .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 9 miles (15 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Badger Watch Dorset.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 32 min drive - 16.3 miles
The Tank Museum - 35 min drive - 16.3 miles
Lulworth Cove - 47 min drive - 23.8 miles
Durdle Door - 54 min drive - 25.2 miles
Getting around
Dorchester South Station - 28 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Oak - 17 min drive
Thimble Inn - 22 min drive
The Antelope Inn Pidney - 17 min drive
The Fox Inn - 13 min walk
The Martyrs Inn - 26 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats
A splendid collection of three unique eco retreats situated in rural and beautiful North Dorset, each enjoying a wood fired hot tub and enviable views of Bulbarrow and The Blackmore Vale. Perfect for extended families or group of friends to celebrate a special occasion together, whilst allowing privacy and the comfort of individual dwellings. Each of the eight bedrooms has its own en-suite and comprise of six king-size bedrooms and two twin bedrooms with 3' single beds.
Located on a working farm with the Wessex Ridgeway on the doorstep, Eco Retreats at Ansty comprise of Bracken and Fern, both accommodating six guests; and Bramble with accommodation for a further four guests. Each of these stunning retreats is single-storey and open-plan with a ground source heat pump providing underfloor heating throughout, a decadent wood fired hot tub, and a cosy wood burning stove, amongst many other superb features.
With the Wessex Ridgeway on your doorstep, walking opportunities are endless. If you feel inclined, wander into the village of Ansty via a quiet lane and across a bridleway, where you will find a charming farm shop, post office and good local pub. Ansty can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot, otherwise in around 3 minutes by car.
Each eco retreat is also available to book individually; Bracken (sleeps six guests); Fern (sleeps six guests) and Bramble (sleeps four guests).
BRACKEN All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout: Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room Kitchen area With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room With washing machine. Sitting room area With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, Freeview television and bi-fold doors to terrace. Dining room area With seating for six guests. Bedroom one With a king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With a king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom three With twin single 3' beds. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC.
FERN All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout: Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room Kitchen area With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room With washing machine. Sitting room area With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, Freeview television and bi-fold doors to terrace. Dining room area With seating for six guests. Bedroom one With a king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With a king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom three With twin single 3' beds. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC.
BRAMBLE All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout: Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room Kitchen area With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and microwave. Utility room With washing machine. Sitting room area With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, television with Freeview and bi-fold doors to terrace. Dining room area With seating for four guests. Bedroom one With a king-size bed. En-suite bathroom With copper free standing bath, wash basin and WC. Bedroom two With a king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower, wash basin and WC.
Outside: Each property has its own terrace and garden with far-reaching rural views. Wood fired hot tub per property - please see Additional Information and refer to the house notes in the property. A barbecue with initial supply of a small charcoal pack is provided during the summer months. Parking for up to eight cars.
Additional Information: A travel cot and highchair are available in each property on request. Sorry, no pets. Each property has use of its own private wood fired hot tub with logs provided which you can collect from the log store. Please read full instructions on the operation and safety of the hot tub which can be found in the house folder. Please do not use detergents or toiletries in the hot tub. Please supervise children at all times around the hot tub when the cover is off and be aware that the firebox will be hot when lit and the water can also get very hot without supervision. The property is not suitable for stag parties. Hen parties are welcome. Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
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General
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 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
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 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats to the airport?
This apartment is 30.6 mi (64-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
Does Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Dorset Eco Retreats - A collection of three unique eco retreats to downtown Dorchester?
This apartment is 0.6 mi away from Melcombe Bingham.