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The Beeches – Milborne St Andrew

Blandford Forum (7.5mls SW), Dorset
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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Renovated in 2020 with stylish and thoughtful decor throughout
  • Fabulous open-plan kitchen/diner, perfect for leisurely family meals
  • Walking distance to village amenities and an excellent touring base
Property code: 80549

The peaceful village of Milborne St Andrew is surrounded by verdant countryside, yet offers excellent links to the Jurassic Coast, including Lulworth Cove and the spectacular Durdle Door.  The cottage is on the  fringe of the village with lovely traffic free walks direct from the front door to explore the local countryside on the fringes of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village offers a country pub, village shop and post office. The town of Dorchester is a short drive and offers a great selection of amenities as well as cinemas, museums, pubs and restaurants. A short drive inland will bring you to the Georgian Market town of Blandford Forum, alongside the River Stour, with wonderful walking routes, including water meadows and a trailway that runs to Sturminster Newton, ideal for families of cyclists and those with dogs.

A door leads from the roadside into this striking end of terrace cottage. A welcoming hallway has a staircase rising to the first floor and also leads to a comfortable lounge with inglenook fireplace, original bread oven, wood burner effect gas fire and a TV. Just opposite is a further room in which to relax, the snug, this room also has a TV and space to enjoy a board game beside a wood burner effect gas fire. Set to the rear of the property is a fabulous open-plan kitchen/diner. The kitchen area is equipped with an electric range style oven and induction hob, a further electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and dishwasher. A central island makes the most of the space and there is room to dine and sofas to relax on, just opposite. An inner hallway leads to a useful utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, plus a separate WC. The second of two staircases rises from here to the first floor. There are a choice of bedrooms on offer here, including a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower and WC set to the front of the cottage, a double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC and a further double bedroom with a garden view. A family bathroom can also be found on this floor, with a wonderful free-standing bath and WC. A narrow staircase rises to the second floor where there are further bedrooms. Due to the position within the eaves there are beams and areas of restricted head height throughout the second floor, which only adds to its character and charm. Here there are three bedrooms, a double, a cosy bunk bedroom and a twin. These rooms share a stylish shower room with a shower and WC.

Heading into the garden from the kitchen/diner you can relax on the large patio, which is immediately to the rear of the cottage and is furnished with tables and chairs, a fire pit and a gas BBQ. A sloped border and flight of steps leads up from here to a large elevated area of lawn. There is off-road parking to the side of the cottage for two cars and further road side parking to the front (subject to availability).  Please note that due to the village location the property is not suitable for noisy late night celebrations on the patio.

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 3 doubles, 1 twin and 1 bunk room
  • 1 bathroom with freestanding bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC, 2 en-suite showers and WC's and 1 separate WC
  • Electric range style oven and induction hob, second oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • TV in the lounge and snug
  • Large west facing patio, garden furniture, gas BBQ and fire pit
  • Steps up lead to the enclosed garden from the patio
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars and further roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Beach 13 miles, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Please note that due to the village location the property is not suitable for noisy late night celebrations on the patio.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Charles 30th August 2024

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Lovely house perfect for a family. Good base to visit Dorset with plenty to do. Great kitchen and living space with Spacious bedrooms.

Reviewed by Neil 23rd August 2024

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Fabulous cottage with spacious kitchen diner opening onto a large patio for out door eating. Two excellent reception rooms and the bedrooms worked well for our multi generational party of 7 adults and 3 children. Be aware of the steep stairs and uneven floors, though they do add to the character of the house and the mix of old and new. Great locatiRead moreon for the many places of interest in Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by David 16th August 2024

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Perfect place for a family holiday. Large kitchen/diner and plenty of other spaces for children to play in, leaving adults in peace!

Reviewed by John 9th August 2024

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A lovely well equipped cottage, ideal for a family holiday.

Reviewed by Kenneth 2nd August 2024

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Highly recommended beautiful cottage loads of space all you could ask for ! Location was great for so many places and all easy access within a few miles.

Reviewed by Eileen 26th July 2024

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An amazing cottage in a lovely village that has a convenience store and a jolly good pub which serves excellent food either to eat in or take away. The kitchen diner is huge. We had plenty of space to prepare meals and eat together. The kitchen is fitted with good quality units and electrical goods. The electric awning is new. It is a great additioRead moren to the cottage. Unfortunately the cleanliness and Wi-Fi were poor. Overall we loved staying in this beautiful cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 5th July 2024

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I rented the Beeches to host my family celebrating my 80th birthday, and it was perfect. I loved the whole house, immaculately decorated, quirky in parts, with a mixture of old and new. The kitchen had all you could want, (down to grease proof paper ) for the pavlova. A beautiful extension , huge, leading onto a patio with plenty of seating, a grasRead mores play area with plenty of photo opportunities. I didnt want to leave! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Elisabeth 29th March 2024

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We had a wonderful holiday spending time with our family at The Beeches. We spent a lot of time together in the very well equipped big kitchen diner looking out over the lovely garden. There are also two other comfortable living rooms so plenty of space for all the family. We had some lovely walks from the house and a delicious meal in the local, vRead moreery friendly, pub. There were lots of places to visit quite close by, and we all really enjoyed Monkey World. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 9th February 2024

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I cant thank the owners enough for everything about this cottage I loved the massive well equipped lkitchen where the family loved the old cottage feel of the lounges so much space for my family of 12 we want to move in ..... cooking a roast for 12 has never been so easy, A local shop and pub 2 mins walk away and a couple of lovely walks ..... woulRead mored 100% recommend Hide

Reviewed by Debra 5th January 2024

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Oh my Want a house .We went there to celebrate my Birthday with our Family. It was amazing .The house was spotless. So well equipment. We had a fantastic time and would 100 % recommend.

Reviewed by Karen 29th December 2023

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All we can say is WOW! This house is so incredible, everything has been furnished beautifully, so spacious and so well equipped with everything you could need. So very cosy too. The kitchen diner is just jaw dropping - so spacious and perfect for family cooking. Location is perfect too, great pub with great food five minutes walk away and lovely viRead moresiting hotspots close by too. We cannot wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 1st December 2023

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This is a really nice property & we have had a lovely weekend. Its very clean & lovely & warm ( a definite plus ! ) Our favourite room is the kitchen & we spent most of our time in here. The table is huge & the cupboards very well stocked with all the utensils, crockery, pots & pans etc that you could need. Also things like dishwasher tablets, bin Read moreliners & cleaning products were all provided which we would usually bring with us so I thought that was a nice touch. We would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Hazel 20th October 2023

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Cottage was absolutely fabulous, had everything we needed for a great family get together. We were a party of 8 adults and 3 children, plenty of space for all to enjoy being together in one room or to space ourselves out in various rooms. A fantastic time was had by all. Location brilliant for coastal trips and country walks.

Reviewed by Andrew 1st September 2023

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The Beeches is a wonderful property for an extended family to spend quality time together. Extremely well equipped. Huge kitchen/diner/conservatory and outside patio are excellent for large gatherings. 2 separate lounge spaces afforded time apart as required. Kitchen very well equipped. Comfortable bedrooms Milborn St. Andrew is well positioned to Read moreexplore much of the lovely County of Dorset. Villagers very friendly. The Beeches just felt very homely.We all very much enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by David 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Ania 7th July 2023

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Lovely house, very well equipped with light, bright kitchen dining area and outside patio/dining too. Large extendable table easily accommodated 12 adults. Parking in the drive for 2/3 cars. Quiet village, friendly neighbours. Comfortable bedrooms, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Diane 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Shelagh 29th May 2023

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Excellent accommodation every thing you need is there. Plenty of space for large groups. Outside dinning area and barbecue was brilliant. Dog friendly as well. Weve stayed at other holiday cottages and would rate the Beeches as one of the best.

Reviewed by Katrina 19th May 2023

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Excellent cottage, roomy, clean, everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would love to return.

Reviewed by Una 12th May 2023

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I spent my 80th birthday in the Beeches with all my family. I have lived in Dorset and my Father came from Dorchester so the county is very dear to me. The house was perfect for us - we spent most of our time in the beautiful living area or on the terrace. We enjoyed stunning weather - in fact everything was just perfect! A lovely house in a very fRead moreriendly village! Hide

Reviewed by Suzie 5th May 2023

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This is a lovely cottage which is tastefully furnished and very well equipped with plenty of space for our needs, plenty of bathroom facilities and a fantastic kitchen space. The cosy lounges meant there was space for relaxing as well as games to keep everyone entertained even on rainy days! The quiet village location with village shop, church and Read morea pub within walking distance met all our needs, a perfect retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 14th April 2023

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A lovely holiday property with excellent facilities in a lovely location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here

Reviewed by Richard 7th April 2023

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Lovely luxury house well equipped clean and reasonably close to several coastal towns

Reviewed by Claire 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Helena 3rd March 2023

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Fabulous place to stay. Perfect for a large family or group. Spacious and bags of character. Relaxing and restful. Helpful owner.,we would definitely recommend a visit.

Reviewed by Becky 13th February 2023

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Super stay at a beautiful home. The dining and kitchen area is lovely and we spent a lot of time there. Local amenities close by and easy to get to. Good communication with Richard, the owner. Would stay again!

Reviewed by Joyce 10th February 2023

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We were a big family group and stayed at The Beeches for the weekend. The house is very spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The facilities exceeded our expectations. The Beeches is set in a village which is very friendly, we had a Sunday carvery at the local pub which was excellent.

Reviewed by Tim 13th January 2023

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Superb property, spacious accommodation, extremely well equipped and in a lovely quiet location.

Reviewed by Hilary 13th December 2022

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The Beeches is a beautiful house which has clearly been renovated to a very high standard and is beautifully decorated. Everything you need is there. It's lovely and spacious and all the bedrooms were very comfortable and it was great having so many bathrooms. The terrace looks fabulous too, although we had snow so had to admire it from inside.

Reviewed by Julia 9th December 2022

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Reviewed by Eve 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 24th November 2022

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Reviewed by Catherine 18th November 2022

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We stayed in the house for three nights for a re-union weekend. The house was perfect! It is beautiful, comfortable and amazingly well equipped. We cooked on two of the nights and absolutely everything we needed was to hand. The beds were super comfortable so we all slept well. We needed it after our long hikes in the daytimes. Being blessed with gRead moreorgeous sunshine, we were able to explore the local area and also Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, which were amazing. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 3rd November 2022

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An amazing property finished to a high standard and fantastic taste. We loved it!

Reviewed by Sally 21st October 2022

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