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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

This character property seamlessly combines original features with contemporary style. Set in a peaceful village location and with spacious rooms, this is the ideal base for family holidays

Arrange an exciting group holiday to this spacious end-of-terrace cottage in Milborne St Andrew, between Dorchester and Blandford Forum. Ideal for two or three families together, or a party planning a special celebration, the property welcomes 12 guests across six bedrooms. Set out on walks through picturesque countryside and plan days out to the coast. Take two happy hounds with you if you wish.

Step into the attractive home to find a unique blend of period character and boutique hotel-style decor. Wander into the lounge to watch TV and bask in the glow of the wood burner-effect gas fire, within an impressive inglenook fireplace. Those wishing to watch something different or play a game can enjoy the snug opposite. The open-plan kitchen/diner is a great space for cooking, dining and relaxing together. Sliding glass doors open on to the garden for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Find a utility room and WC at the ground-floor level. Two staircases lead up to the first-floor accommodation, which includes the family bathroom, with a free-standing bath; a king-size and a double bedroom, each with an en-suite shower room; and another double bedroom. Follow a narrow staircase up to the second floor where a double bedroom, bunk room and twin are located, together with a shower room. There is some restricted head height here. Light the BBQ or gather around the firepit in the enclosed garden on fine evenings. Find off-street parking for two cars with the property and additional parking on the road, subject to availability.

Plan group excursions into the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Head 7.5 miles to Blandford Forum or 9 miles to Dorchester to browse colourful shops or eat out. Drive 13 miles to the spectacular Jurassic Coast, to swim at Lulworth Cove and see the famous Durdle Door.

  • 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 43 guest ratings

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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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Reviewed by Alison 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Claire 16th September 2022

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This was an amazing holiday home; clean, extremely well equipped and modern yet homely. It is perfectly located in this beautiful Dorset village. There were Dark Skies, country walks (after a great Sunday lunch in the Royal Oak). Yet also conveniently close to all the beautiful beaches like Swanage and Durdle Door. The children appreciated the gameRead mores that were supplied and all three generations just loved it. We could easily have stayed a lot longer and would certainly like to return. Hide

Reviewed by Fran 2nd September 2022

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A beautiful house, with all home comforts and more, set in a beautiful village with a local store round the corner and a lovely friendly pub serving delicious food. Also a beautiful part of the country. There was bread milk tea coffee and biscuits waiting for us along with a comprehensive welcome folder and brochures for things to do and places to Read morevisit. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 5th August 2022

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Wonderful house to stay in for the week. So well equipped in every way. Plenty of room for our family.

Reviewed by Annette 22nd July 2022

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A really lovely cottage. The large kitchen and dining room extension was absolutely ideal for our group ranging in ages from 10 months to 89years, we spent most of our time there, the table extended so we were able to enjoy our meals together and it gave us space for colouring and arts and crafts for the children and jigsaw puzzles for the adults. Read moreWe also enjoyed the patio and garden and we spent a few evenings on bat spotting walks. The bedrooms and bath/shower rooms were just right too. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Kavya 16th June 2022

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Its a lovely holiday cottage for big family or big groups in a small village. cleaning wise we didnt find the property well when we stayed, also best to carry a kettle in case if you are fussy with using lime scale kettle.

Reviewed by Amy 10th June 2022

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Fantastic property, really sociable space in the kitchen dining area that can be extended further into the garden. The living rooms are cosy and comfortable. There are great facilities in the kitchen and plenty of games to play as well as a great selection of books. It's really well placed to explore the area and a 10 minute drive from a large supeRead morermarket. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 3rd June 2022

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Excellent property and just perfect for our 3 families coming together. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Neil 20th May 2022

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The house and garden are delightful. The property is well situated and well maintained but there were issues with the Dishwasher and BBQ both of which were not clean and so in the case of the dishwasher would not clean.

Reviewed by Sheila 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by David 24th April 2022

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We enjoyed our visit to The Beeches. With 6 bedrooms it allowed 3 couples and 2 kids to spread out. We loved the kitchen. It was big enough for all 8 of us to socialise and to eat at the same time. The patio area was great and we made good use of the BBQ whilst there. A few negatives. WiFi seemed a bit intermittent. Also when we arrived crumbs in fRead moreridge and dishwasher had not been emptied. We also found black lacy knickers under a chair in the lounge (but it's a big house to clean!!). Hide

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