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Beautiful open plan lounge/diner with oak flooring
2 Curwens is on the left handside
Lounge with woodburner perfect for those cooler evenings
Lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams
Dining area perfect for family meals
Open-plan living area
Dining area
Well-equipped kitchen perfect for trying new recipes
King-size bedroom with dormer window and stunning countryside views
King-size bedroom with TV
Twin zip-and-link bedroom with TV
Bathroom on the first floor with bath, separate shower and WC
Unwind in the hot tub after a day exploring
Enjoy alfresco dining with a view
View across the front lawn and beyond
View from the property
Countryside location
View towards the property
Access the patio straight from the kitchen
View of complex towards Melbury Beacon
1 / 21  Beautiful open plan lounge/diner with oak flooring
2 / 21  2 Curwens is on the left handside
3 / 21  Lounge with woodburner perfect for those cooler evenings
4 / 21  Lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams
5 / 21  Dining area perfect for family meals
6 / 21  Open-plan living area
7 / 21  Dining area
8 / 21  Well-equipped kitchen perfect for trying new recipes
9 / 21  King-size bedroom with dormer window and stunning countryside views
10 / 21  King-size bedroom with TV
11 / 21  Twin zip-and-link bedroom with TV
12 / 21  
13 / 21  Bathroom on the first floor with bath, separate shower and WC
14 / 21  Unwind in the hot tub after a day exploring
15 / 21  Enjoy alfresco dining with a view
16 / 21  View across the front lawn and beyond
17 / 21  View from the property
18 / 21  Countryside location
19 / 21  View towards the property
20 / 21  Access the patio straight from the kitchen
21 / 21  View of complex towards Melbury Beacon

No 2 Curwens

Melbury Abbas, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful barn conversion offering traditional yet contemporary interiors
  • Relax in the wood fired hot tub
  • Take a day trip to the seaside resorts of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth
Property code: 48804

Situated in the heart of Dorset’s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and open farmland is this charming barn conversion. Sleeping four, the accommodation is spacious, open plan and packed full of character through exposed beams, stone walls and wooden flooring. After a long day spent exploring the surrounding countryside or nearby coastline, return to this welcoming retreat for a cosy night beside the roaring wood burner or a relaxing soak in the private wood-fired hot tub.

Inside, this property offers a delightful blend of old and new. The country-style galley kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and opens onto the private terrace. Continuing through, a spacious lounge/diner with exposed beams, oak flooring and a wood burner is an inviting and homely room for dining and relaxing. Upstairs, the two bedrooms boast exposed beams, stone walls, slanting ceilings, TVs and wonderful rural views. Outside, a private terrace is perfect for enjoying delicious summer BBQs and long soaks in the hot tub, while the shared games barn with table tennis and table football is ideal for competitive guests.

A walker’s paradise, this area is rich in natural beauty and offers a great network of footpaths that run through pretty villages and unspoilt countryside. The quaint market town of Shaftesbury (3 miles) is home to Gold Hill, made famous by the 70s television adverts. Meanwhile, a little further afield the seaside resorts of Poole (23 miles), Bournemouth (32 miles) and Weymouth (34 miles) boast a wealth of eateries, watersports and amusement attractions. Other coastal highlights include Swanage (35 miles), Studland (34 miles) and Lulworth Cove (28 miles), while further inland Longleat House and Safari Park (21 miles) and Hayes Motor Museum (22 miles) are well worth a visit.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size,1 twin zip-and-link and 1 full sized bunk bed room
  • 1 bathroom and 1 wet room
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Lavassa coffee machine
  • Wood fired hot tub - logs included
  • Wood burner - logs included
  • Shared open sided games barn with table tennis and table football
  • Shop and Vineyard 2 miles
  • Complex of 3 properties
  • Smart TV and DVD 
  • Ample off-road parking
  • BBQ
  • 1 and 2 Curwens can be booked together to sleep 8, there is an interlinking internal door which on request can be opened to allow access to both properties. 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog 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 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stephanie 5th April 2024

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Lovely cottage, lovely hosts, fabulous stay. Even though the weather was pretty miserable we still were able to go on walks. The wood stove was great in the mornings and evenings. The hot tub was wonderful too.

Reviewed by Karen 17th November 2023

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Lovely property in a beautiful quiet rural location. It was very well presented, spotlessly clean and homely. The tea, coffee, milk and Prosecco on arrival was an unexpected pleasure. We had a little difficulty during our stay with a tyre puncture and the owners Nigel and Hannah were extremely helpful in getting our vehicle roadworthy and recommendRead moreing a reliable nearby garage. All in all, a lovely place to stay and would highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Bobbie 11th November 2023

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Beautiful setting with everything we needed for our stay. Helpful hosts that answered the few questions we had. Thank you

Reviewed by Matthew 3rd November 2023

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Absolute perfection for us, the information supplied was brilliant, communication throughout was superb and the Prosecco in the fridge was nice little touch. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend in an heartbeat and cannot wait to go back. Great work

Reviewed by Nicola 27th October 2023

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Just back from a half term treat at No 2 The Curwens. The cleanest property we have ever stayed in, wonderful hosts, really spacious and a plentiful supply of logs for the wood fired hot tub and the wood burner in the lounge. Although not detached, the walls are so thick we couldnt hear anything from our neighbours. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed runniRead moreng around the secure meadow / field right outside the back door. We loved that we could bring our dog with us to such a lovely property. Hide

Reviewed by Mick 29th September 2023

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This is a wonderful property and it was lovely talking to the owner about the history. Comfortable, warm, quiet and well appointed it had everything you needed for a lovely stay. A great location too. Hannah was on hand if needed and was quick to respond. Enclosed garden was great for keeping our dog safe too. It was a pleasure to stay and we had aRead more wonderful week and I would highly recommend a stay here - fabulous place. Hide

Reviewed by Phil 22nd September 2023

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A beautiful cottage which gave us a relaxing stay. We really made the most of and enjoyed the log burner too.

Reviewed by Jean 15th September 2023

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Lovelly,well equipped and very comfortable cottage . Secure outdoor space for dog.

Reviewed by Louisa 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 1st September 2023

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Fabulous location and well appointed cottage. We also appreciated the decent Wi-Fi as we had to work a few days. Host responsive and helpful. The glorious weather we had meant we made full use of the outdoor facilities inc the wonderful wood fired hot tub. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Sam 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Tristan 4th August 2023

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Lovely cottages, lovely area of the country, the hot tubs were amazing - especially at night! Cannot fault the hosts who were very welcoming and even let me have a go on the ride on mower (bucket list item ticked off right there!).

Reviewed by Ann 30th June 2023

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Our family of 4 and a dog absolutely loved staying at Curwens n 2! The property is located in a quiet and lovely surrounding. Beautiful house, well decorated and perfectly equipped. Beds are excellent. Everything is very clean. Sunny terrace with eating and sitting area, and a large hot tub, as well as a large shared and enclosed garden, where dogsRead more are allowed to run free. Hannah and Nigel gave us a very warm welcome and lots of advice on hiking and biking routes. Thank you very much!!! Hide

Reviewed by Alison 12th June 2023

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A beautiful cottage with far reaching views. We were lucky with fantastic weather, a really chilled holiday. made use of the hot tub, plenty of privacy from neighbouring cottages. Equipped with everything you need with some lovely touches we wasn't expecting. Shaftesbury is only a short drive away including a large tesco, lidl etc for groceries. woRead moreuldn't hesitate to stay again. I even read a book the first time in 3 years! if you are looking to fully relax this is the place. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 5th June 2023

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The property is absolutely perfect. Its beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped; so well equipped it could be your own home. A completely private, peaceful and relaxing stay. The location is great and the view of the countryside and sunset as you sit in the hot tub are amazing. Loved it and will definitely be going back. Highly recommend Read moreand cant fault the stay. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 28th May 2023

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Wow! We have just spent the most amazing week at the beautiful ManorFarm Barns in Melbury Abbas . We stayed in No 2 The Curwans it was fabulous, far exceeded expectations, full of character , spacious, immaculate throughout and very comfortable surrounded by stunning views . Such a tranquil setting and the woodfired hot tub is an added bonus! Our hRead moreosts Nigel & Hannah were so lovely, they have catered for your every need would highly recommend Thankyou both well be back! . Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 5th May 2023

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This is our second stay having stayed at number 1 Curwens last year and we were equally delighted with both. It was so lovely to wake up in such beautiful surroundings. The accommodation was very well equipped and comfortable. All in all an extremely relaxing weekend away. Thank you.

Reviewed by Aisling 31st October 2022

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Fantastic cottage in a peaceful location. Beautiful buildings on the complex in very well-kept grounds. Very well-equipped, clean and comfortable. Thank you for the bubbles on arrival. Hot-tub was a lovely treat and pretty quick to warm up! Close to the market town of Shaftesbury which has several boutique shops and a good array of eateries. A jourRead moreney to the coast, but knew this when booking. Frank, the cocker spaniel, thoroughly enjoyed his holiday too. Many thanks for an enjoyable stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sally-Ann 19th September 2022

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We were in need of a relaxing break and this property ticked all the boxes. The tranquillity of the location made it feel like Christmas Day! The cottage was bigger than we expected and is finished to a high standard. Already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you to Hannah for being a super host and the fizz was very much welcomed.

Reviewed by Laura 16th September 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in such a beautiful setting. It was peaceful and very relaxing. No 2 Curwens had everything we needed; it was spotlessly clean; spacious and the little touches such as board games to play were fantastic! We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub which heated up in about 4 hours and the table tennis table was great fun! We wiRead morell definitely be back! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Paul 26th August 2022

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Reviewed by Kelly-Anne 29th July 2022

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I absolutely loved the cottage, was bigger than we expected, the pictures do exactly match what you get bit it's even better when your there, the views are spectacular, so tranquil and stunning. The kitchen was a dream cottage kitchen with beautiful views. The bedroom was beautiful, I could of happily led in bed with a book watching the sheep and tRead morehe walkers every morning but being up early with the dog didn't get to do this as much as I would of liked. Highly recommend to anyone with a dog. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 22nd July 2022

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This was a lovely cottage, the owners were fantastic and welcoming. We will be returning in the near future. The quality of the furnishings, the hot tub, and the location were perfect. Oh yeah, and the games barn was brilliant. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed by Lynne 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Nigel 10th June 2022

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I thought the location was fantastic. The way the whole farmyard area had been layed out and maintained was incredible. Well worth going there, just for the view, from the windows.

Reviewed by Laura 27th May 2022

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Absolutely stunning cottage with glorious views. The photos really don't do it justice. The cottage was very well equipped including stair gates and extra added items for children which was very helpful. The hot tub was lovely and relaxing in the evenings. Personal touch of milk, toilet rolls, hand soap and prosecco was much appreciated. ShaftesburRead morey is a beautiful town and Poole or Weymouth is about 50 mins away. Friendly owners and would definitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Helen 13th May 2022

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A beautiful property with lots of facilities. Immaculately clean and very comfortable. Quiet and peaceful location with countryside views. Wood fired hot tub was lovely. Friendly hosts.

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Beautiful open plan lounge/diner with oak flooring
2 Curwens is on the left handside
Lounge with woodburner perfect for those cooler evenings
Lounge/diner with oak flooring and exposed beams
Dining area perfect for family meals
Open-plan living area
Dining area
Well-equipped kitchen perfect for trying new recipes
King-size bedroom with dormer window and stunning countryside views
King-size bedroom with TV
Twin zip-and-link bedroom with TV
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Location

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