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Stour Mill Cottage

Blandford Forum (3.5mls N), Dorset
Visit England rating: 4 stars
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Idyllic single-storey cottage located within six acres of attractive grounds
  • Rural location within walking distance of the village pub
  • Games room with table football, and outdoor play facilities
  • Fishing available by request on the owner’s private stretch of the River Stour
  • Additional shepherd’s hut with double bed available to hire alongside the property at an extra charge
Property code: STOMI

Call this pretty cottage home and settle in for a holiday full of adventures. A great base from which to explore the magic of the Dorset coast and countryside, this humble abode provides you with a warm welcome after days out and about. Sleeping four guests across two bedrooms and welcoming two of your canine companions too, have a ball together and enjoy the outside space which is perfect for al fresco evenings and chasing your tail.

 

Heading inside, settle down for a while in the welcoming lounge/diner where country charm and character create an inviting atmosphere. Choose a book from the shelf and fire up the wood burner for a cosy night in, or switch on the TV/DVD for a movie night with family and friends. If the sun shines late into the evening, it’s a great idea to take a tipple outside and to savour each sip on the covered seating area. A handful of outdoor games help liven things up and you can talk to the owners and take canoes out on the River Stour or try your hand at fishing. After adventurous days, rest your heads in one of two charming bedrooms before rising and shining and freshening up in the family shower room. Kick start your day with a hot drink from the coffee machine.

 

The pretty, Georgian town of Blandford Forum is 3 miles from your door and has a lovely range of local shops including a butcher’s, a baker’s and a brewery, great for stocking the kitchen with fresh goods. Stay even closer to home and wander the network of paths and trails which wind their way around the countryside and the River Stour, perfect if you need somewhere to take the dogs for a tail wag and a stick chase. 24 miles south, the village of Corfe Castle with its National trust owned remains is a great starting destination for a day out. From here, the Purbeck Ridge Trail follows a 9-mile route to Swanage past Old Harry Rocks.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 king-size and 1 twin which can be made up as a double on request
  • Shower room with shower and WC
  • TV/DVDand iPod dock Wi-Fi included
  • Wood burner with logs provided Kitchen: oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, and washing machine
  • Electric, and central heating included
  • 2 dogs welcome by arrangement, at an additional charge - please note dogs are not permitted on furniture or beds
  • Games room with table football, plus outdoor games facilities
  • Fishing and canoe launch available by arrangement
  • Shepherd’s hut glamping experience available at an additional cost of £50 per night or £250 per week (To be booked directly with the owner prior to arrival)
  • Ample Parking - Please note electric car charge is unavailable at this property
  • Pub and shop within walking distance, beach 18.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 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
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Margaret 17th May 2025

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A lovely homely cottage, very clean , with an attractive garden to sit in. Beautiful peaceful surroundings. How nice to have plenty of cutlery (especially teaspoons! ) and crockery, and not have to use the dishwasher until it is full. We appreciated having enough loo rolls ....many holiday cottages are mean with the loo rolls....and, also importantRead more, easy parking. We thoroughly recommend this delightful cottage in beautiful Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 10th May 2025

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Reviewed by Julie 26th April 2025

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We had such a beautiful week by the river and lovely walks from this idyllic cottage. The weather was perfect too.

Reviewed by Christine 12th April 2025

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Reviewed by Wendy 1st March 2025

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A lovely cottage with a delightful garden. Very cute, friendly animals in the adjoining paddock. Excellent off road link to the Stour Trailway. Easy walking to an excellent dog friendly pub and also to a cafe on the Trailway.

Reviewed by Christine 23rd December 2024

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This is a truly special cottage. It feels just like a beautiful home shared by a generous and discerning friend. There is everything anyone could want, from kitchen equipment and appliances to plentiful logs, comfortable bedding, a powerful shower and a great supply of reading materials. Every possible need has been anticipated. The lovely garden, Read morewith meadows beyond, give a welcome sense of privacy. We have already booked to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Paul F 16th November 2024

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Reviewed by Valerie 12th October 2024

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This cottage is amazing. So well situated and furnished. Everything you could possibly want and the view from the kitchen window to the animals is marvelous. The owner was very welcoming and we were left to go where we wanted. No rules just common sense. Loved it so much we will be back. My husband is a keen fishing gent and this suited him perfectRead morely. Hide

Reviewed by BEVERLEY 21st September 2024

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Lovely location, very dog friendly , so relaxing. Everything you could want in a holiday cottage. Huge welcome pack . Hopefully we will be back next year.

Reviewed by Elaine 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Tony 13th July 2024

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Perfect peaceful location in a stunning and beautifully equipped cottage. Lots of local attractions including the on-site horses, sheep and Guinea fowl. Fabulous generous welcome packs, lots of grounds to enjoy with good fishing with tips provided by the hosts. Highly recommend this property, almost dont want to tell everyone about it !

Reviewed by Fran 8th June 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 18th May 2024

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A comfortable cottage with lovely garden and enjoyed having the horses, sheep and guinea fowl as neighbours in the adjoining paddock. Walking was good as it was easy to walk to the trailways which were very quiet.

Reviewed by Trevor 11th May 2024

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The guest book has many returning, which says it all. The cottage is equiped to a high standard, we wanted for nothing during our stay. Large comfortable bed and good walk-in shower. The garden has several seating areas, sunny or shady, the resident Guinea Fowl providing plenty of entertainment, keeping out of the way of our dog. This is an excelleRead morent cottage to stay in. Hide

Reviewed by Geoffrey 4th May 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 27th April 2024

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Probably the nicest, most well equipped holiday cottage we have stayed in for many years. The beds were comfortable, the shower powerful and we were ready to explore Dorset each morning. The welcome "pack" was also the most generous and thoughtfully put together. All the equipment was clean and we wanted for nothing. The antics of the animals kept Read moreus entertained and we enjoyed the stroll to the pub. Blandford Forum is pristine and lovely. It seemed like the only "pot hole free" zone in Britain. Hide

Reviewed by Donna 6th April 2024

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Very welcoming host who greeted us on our arrival and introduced us to her animals ! Welcome pack was lovely and very much appreciated. Cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Mairi 30th March 2024

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A fantastic cottage in a beautiful little hideaway surrounded by nature! Pure bliss! Everything we needed to fend for ourselves in the kitchen (and owner on hand if we needed anything!) Very well presented home from home. Fantastic welcome pack. Super comfy beds, great power shower, big fluffy towels! Very clean and tidy. Gorgeous garden with animaRead morels on the other side of the fence (highlight for the children!) and loads of garden furniture and games to keep the children entertained. Perfect! Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 16th March 2024

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Our second visit and certainly not our last . Well equipped,clean cottage, quiet location with plenty of walks- ideal base for seeing the sights of Dorset and surrounding areas....

Reviewed by Peggy 11th November 2023

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Reviewed by Brenda 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 21st October 2023

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Loved the place, location and welcome pack. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you could possible ask for. Some furnishings old fashioned, but think this added to the character of the place. We will return

Reviewed by Wendy 7th October 2023

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Excellent location, equipment brilliant and the welcome packs that kept giving- generous of all manner of things - I wish them the best of everything and more.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 23rd September 2023

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We have been to this cottage several times. It is so peaceful, secluded and generally rather lovely

Reviewed by Linda 16th September 2023

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Peaceful, private and pretty location, with the river so close a real bonus. Extremely well equipped kitchen Very generous starter pack of food. A surprisingly large number of pubs nearby with some great food. A good base to get to some lovely walks and National Trust properties.

Reviewed by Elaine 26th August 2023

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Lovely cottage close to shops for essentials in blandford the cottage it self as all the equipment you need and more in the kitchen the lounge area was very comfy as were the beds very clean it as all been thought out well even down to the covered area outside so if it rains you can still be outside the welcome pack you receive was very generous

Reviewed by Beau 29th July 2023

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We (family of 4, kids aged 8 & 5) had a wonderful time at Stour Mill cottage. It lies in a wonderful garden with lots of outdoor play equipment (pingpong, table football, badminton, darts, etc. And trampoline was allowed to use as well), a good barbecue, different seatings in shade/sun and even covered. Horses, sheep and Guinea fowls were nice neigRead morehbors. Sarah is so kind, and the welcome package Outstanding. Surroundings are beautiful, we also loved the new Forest and moors valley country park. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 15th July 2023

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Charming cottage ideal for a quiet and relaxing break.

Reviewed by Peter 10th June 2023

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We had an excellent week at Stour Mill cottage assisted by the hot weather. The cottage is well equipped and spacious in a superb location near the river Stour. Handily on the other side of the river, a ten minute walk away, is the White Horse pub which has a range of beers and excellent food. They are also dog friendly which was very useful to us.Read more We would highly recommend this cottage. Hide

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