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Dining area perfect for family meals
Impressive well-equipped kitchen
Kitchen a perfect place to try out some new recipes
Listen to some music whilst cooking up a storm
Lounge/kitchen/diner with impressive apex ceiling
Impressive well-equipped kitchen
Lounge area a perfect place to relax and unwind
Stunning lounge area with woodburner for those cooler evenings
View towards the property with wood fired hot tub
Wood fired hot tub with surrounding countryside views
Countryside location
Relax in the hot tub
View towards the property boasting fabulous countryside views
View towards the property
King-size bedroom with TV and beautiful views
Stylish en-suite bathroom with hand held shower and WC
King-size zip and link with dressing room and en-suite bathroom
Relax in comfort
Cosy twin bedroom perfect for children
Luxury wet room with shower and WC
Upstairs king-size bedroom boasting countryside views
Enjoy a hot drink before getting up for the day ahead
Spacious entrace
View from the property
View of complex towards Melbury Beacon
Property detail
Utility room perfect for storing muddy boots
1 / 27  Dining area perfect for family meals
2 / 27  Impressive well-equipped kitchen
3 / 27  Kitchen a perfect place to try out some new recipes
4 / 27  Listen to some music whilst cooking up a storm
5 / 27  Lounge/kitchen/diner with impressive apex ceiling
6 / 27  Impressive well-equipped kitchen
7 / 27  Lounge area a perfect place to relax and unwind
8 / 27  Stunning lounge area with woodburner for those cooler evenings
9 / 27  View towards the property with wood fired hot tub
10 / 27  Wood fired hot tub with surrounding countryside views
11 / 27  Countryside location
12 / 27  Relax in the hot tub
13 / 27  View towards the property boasting fabulous countryside views
14 / 27  View towards the property
15 / 27  King-size bedroom with TV and beautiful views
16 / 27  Stylish en-suite bathroom with hand held shower and WC
17 / 27  King-size zip and link with dressing room and en-suite bathroom
18 / 27  Relax in comfort
19 / 27  Cosy twin bedroom perfect for children
20 / 27  Luxury wet room with shower and WC
21 / 27  Upstairs king-size bedroom boasting countryside views
22 / 27  Enjoy a hot drink before getting up for the day ahead
23 / 27  Spacious entrace
24 / 27  View from the property
25 / 27  View of complex towards Melbury Beacon
26 / 27  Property detail
27 / 27  Utility room perfect for storing muddy boots

Dukums House

Melbury Abbas, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful detached barn conversion with wood fired hot tub
  • Countryside walks from the doorstep and a short drive from the market town of Shaftesbury
  • Take a day trip to the seaside resorts of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth
Overview
Property code: 48814

Stylishly restored in 2017, this beautiful detached barn conversion is situated in the rural village of Melbury Abbas amid glorious Dorset countryside. It boasts lovely gardens and countryside views.

Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, this stylish detached barn conversion is a rural retreat in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Sleeping eight, the accommodation is spacious, light and full of original charm, with exposed beams, oak flooring and extensive windows and doors opening onto the private terrace. When you’re not relaxing beside the roaring wood burner or in the wood-fired hot tub, explore the surrounding countryside or head to the coast to discover its sandy beaches, cliff-top walks and vibrant coastal towns.

Stylishly restored in 2017, this unique property has been meticulously designed, fitted and furnished to provide spacious and elegant rooms for entertaining, dining and relaxing. At one end of the large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a country style kitchen complete with Lavassa coffee machine, sociable breakfast bar and Joules crockery. A large dining table sits in the centre of this space, leading to the cosy lounge area with wood burner, Smart TV and rural views. Four elegant bedrooms are spread across two floors, all of which boast TVs, colourful soft furnishings and countryside views. Outside the private terrace is perfect for outside dining with furniture, a BBQ and wood-fired hot tub, while the shared games room with table tennis and table football is ideal for competitive types.

Surrounded by stunning countryside with a network of footpaths leading directly from the property, this area is a haven for walkers. The pretty market town of Shaftesbury (3 miles) is home to Gold Hill, made famous by the 70s television adverts, plus a good selection of amenities. A little further afield, the popular seaside resorts of Poole (23 miles), Bournemouth (32 miles) and Weymouth (34 miles) are worth a visit. Other attractions include Hayes Motor Museum (22 miles), Longleat House and Safari Park (21 miles) and Monkey World (22 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 super king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 wet room
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher
  • Lavassa coffee machine
  • Utility room - fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Wood fired hot tub - logs included
  • Wood burner - logs included
  • Shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
  • Ample parking
  • Regret no smoking
  • Regret no pets
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Smart TV and DVD 
  • BBQ
  • Within a 5 minute drive to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lucie 19th May 2023

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We had a wonderful family holiday! There is plenty of room at the house and the view/area is just beautiful. We enjoyed cooking family meals in the big kitchen and eating together around the huge table. The games barn was great fun. The hot tub was easy to use and added something extra to the lovely holiday home. The owners were very welcoming and Read morehelpful. And we had everything we needed for our 11 month old in the house. We hope to come back again soon and would definitely recommend to friends Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 12th May 2023

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Wonderfully peaceful & relaxing setting. Friendly & helpful hosts. Beautiful accommodation & great facilities. Just needs some adjustment to the bathroom area, which the owner is planning to address, and it would be perfect. I was part of a 3 generation party & everybody was happy, especially the 2.5 year old who loved the freedom and the sheep. AnRead mored we could relax, because it was safe for him. Will hopefully return. Have already reccommended it to a couple of friends. Hide

Reviewed by Jess 10th February 2023

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We had fantastic stay, the home was stunning and well equipped. We loved the local landscape and area, it felt peaceful from the moment we arrived. There was plenty to explore nearby, including walks and a vineyard. We also made trips to Stourhead and Longleat which are both a short drive away. Our children loved playing in the garden and the gamesRead more area. Hide

Reviewed by Meme 3rd February 2023

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It was just perfect for our girlie getaway. So much so, the girls want to book again. Fab place on all levels.

Reviewed by Michelle 18th November 2022

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A lovely house in a beautiful location. Very cosy and the hot tub was awesome but took a long time for us to get it hot, make sure to give it a few stirs as you are heating it otherwise the water is hot on top but once you get in cold at the bottom!

Reviewed by Lucie 28th October 2022

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Wow, what an incredible stay! The kitchen living area is so amazing, we couldn't have asked for a better environment to celebrate my birthday & engagement in. The kitchen is a joy to cook in and we really loved the hot tub! Location is gorgeous, we walked up the beacon & across to the nearby vineyard bar. Communications were great before & throughoRead moreut our stay. One note is the twin room is definitely a squeeze for 2 adults! Other than that, it was just totally perfect! Thank you so much! Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 21st October 2022

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Great location Beautiful house Well equipped kitchen Hot tub was the icing on the cake

Reviewed by Anna 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by June 19th September 2022

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Arriving at this stunning location with wonderful views and the beautiful accommodation will instantly relax you and put you in holiday mode! This light airy home is stylishly furnished, and the owners have thought of everything that you would need to have a super break away, from ample appliances and utensils etc in the kitchen, to lots of games eRead moretc, an amazing hot tub, and a log burner too! A wonderful holiday was had by all! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Katie 16th September 2022

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We had a brilliant time away the barn was beautiful presented and had everything we needed the additional extras were also a lovely little touch. The hot tub was very relaxing in the evening and the kids loved playing in it during the day. The games barn was another big hit with the adults and children. We had some much needed quality family time aRead morend will certainly be back in the future! Hide

Reviewed by Jane 2nd September 2022

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Beautiful situation, lovely living area and warm, clean space to be in. Ideal for walkers - you start as you walk out the back door, and the view is nourishing if rain keeps you in.

Reviewed by Derek 26th August 2022

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Couldn't have picked a better place for making memories with our family. Great accommodation and worked really well for my husband who is in a wheelchair. The children loved the games area. The hot tub was a great success too. Any problems we did have was quickly rectified by the owners. Thank you

Reviewed by Paul 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Ben 17th June 2022

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Absolutely blissful few days at Dukums, living a few days of luxurious rural idyll where the only thing you have to worry about is getting the hot tub to the right temperature and the timing of lighting the barbecue. Great walks, plenty of entertainment, superb accommodation. Well be back (again!).

Reviewed by Matthew 3rd June 2022

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Gorgeous views, great house. We had a great time. House was spotless and well stocked with what we needed. Good instructions and pre-arrival communication from Hannah.

Reviewed by Chelsea 6th May 2022

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Beautiful property, very clean and spacious. Hosts have thought of everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would highly recommend and will be booking again

Reviewed by Danielle 29th April 2022

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We had the best stay at Dukums House! It was beautifully decorated and very well equipped. The wood fired hot tub was fabulous and I can't even describe the feeling of sitting in the hot tub, over looking the stunning views, with the lambs bleating and playing - it made the stresses of the real world disappear, it was just perfect. There is a gamesRead more barns to the rear and my family had so much fun, playing football, badminton, table tennis etc. and sunbathing on the giant bean bags. Just loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Chelise 22nd April 2022

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This cottage was definitely worth it, had such good weekend here. It was lovely definitely will be coming back but for a little longer next time, seemed we werent there long enough. I would definitely recommend it for sure :)

Reviewed by Farhana 18th March 2022

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Perfect setting and stunning property. Wonderful stay! Food at the Fontmell was lovely too.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 11th March 2022

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Reviewed by Emma 18th February 2022

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We celebrated my son's 30th birthday as a family and started the weekend with Storm Eunice. Our hostess could not have been more attentive to our needs with lovely details such as a highchair and a welcome drink. The weather was not kind but we were so well looked after with a heater arriving late at night to keep my 2 year old grandson warm and caRead morendles when the power cut arrived. The hot tub was magical and the games barn a terrific hit. We will be returning to celebrate the next big birthday. Hide

Reviewed by Iris 7th January 2022

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A wonderful open plan living/ dining/ cooking space. Very cosy when wet and cold outside but beautifully sunny when the sun shone. Very well equipped. Lots of logs supplied. Beds very comfortable and bedrooms with good storage. Great to have the utility room. We were only 4 people so didn't use the bedroom next to the Utility room as it seemed veryRead more dark and cramped. Having 2 toilets could be v difficult for 6 or 8, as the wet room stayed wet for a long time, the 2nd one being in a bedroom. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 19th November 2021

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This was our second time at Dukums House and it was just as beautiful and amazing as last time. It is an amazing place to stay with stunning scenery all around. The property is spacious, clean and very well equipped with everything you would need for a very peaceful break away! When I spoke to the owner before our stay, she was very friendly and heRead morelpful and gave us all the information we needed. Thank you so much for yet another wonderful stay and hope it won't be long too long until next time! Hide

Reviewed by Megan 12th November 2021

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We had a really lovely time at the house over the weekend. We stayed for 3 nights and the rooms/space was great. The location is super rural, but other cottages around so don't feel too isolated but it's private, & we enjoyed the sheep & cows in the fields opposite! We walked to the Fontmell pub and had a Sunday roast in another pub. We struggled tRead moreo get the hot tub to be hot enough as we didn't want to leave the fire unattended whilst out, takes about 4-5 hours! Would recommend to friends! Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 29th October 2021

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Amazing holiday, beautiful quiet picturesque countryside, attention to detail was definitely there- so much equipment in the kitchen for you to use even childrens cutlery! kindly left us milk and Prosecco in the fridge on arrival. The owner replied back to text/Phone immediately and was very helpful with the comments. Beautiful cottage and lovely hRead moreoliday we enjoyed with our 4 year old and in laws. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 17th September 2021

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The cottage is in a wonderful location with walks straight from the door. Shaftesbury is only 5 minutes drive away. The hot tub is great fun. The lounge/dining room/kitchen is very spacious. The only thing to note is that one bedroom has an ensuite and the other 3 bedrooms, potentially 6 people, have to share a wet room/toilet.

Reviewed by Jane 3rd September 2021

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My friends & I had an amazing time. Its been along time since weve managed to all get together due to being NHS workers and covid etc The barn didnt disappoint we had a blast. We were fortunate to have good weather. The hot tub was just perfect. The barn is fully equipped with everything you would need, it really is home from home. Hannah & Nigel aRead morere the perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. We will certainly be staying again as a group and individually with our families. 10/10 Hide

Reviewed by Haidee 13th August 2021

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Overall a lovely place but a few niggles that were disappointing. Full, dirty dishwasher on arrival. No towels upstairs. The bathroom situation is not the best for 8 people - only one shower in a tiny wet room. The twin room is extremely small and the leg room on one bed is not ideal for an adult as it's under a staircase. This room also has a smalRead morel window that opens into the communal games barn which also is not ideal. A great location though and beautifully decorated. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 6th August 2021

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We had a fantastic week. Perfect location and property. Ive never stayed somewhere so well equipped. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Roger 30th July 2021

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Lovely house, in a nice setting, spacious and very well equipped. Hot tub is great fun, as was the table tennis. Local vineyard visit (Breezy Ridge) walkable and excellent fun.

Reviewed by Jenny 25th June 2021

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Lovely place for a family holiday - lots of space, beautiful countryside. Hot tub was fun. A great place to relax.

Reviewed by Angela 18th June 2021

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We had a very enjoyable week at Dukkums House. The owner, Hannah was was very helpful. It is very well equipped and good quality throughout. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside and lots of sheep. We enjoyed some lovely walks from the house and the surrounding area. The only drawback was the lack of a family bathroom. There is an on-suite inRead more one bedroom and the other 3 bedrooms have to share a very small toilet/shower wet room. Hide

Reviewed by Rasa 11th June 2021

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Lovely cottage in a great location!

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Photos
Dining area perfect for family meals
Impressive well-equipped kitchen
Kitchen a perfect place to try out some new recipes
Listen to some music whilst cooking up a storm
Lounge/kitchen/diner with impressive apex ceiling
Impressive well-equipped kitchen
Lounge area a perfect place to relax and unwind
Stunning lounge area with woodburner for those cooler evenings
View towards the property with wood fired hot tub
Wood fired hot tub with surrounding countryside views
Countryside location
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