The Victorian Barn Estate Dorset, located in Woolland, Blandford Forum, Dorset in the South West of England, offers 14 family-friendly self-contained holiday homes surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Dorset. Each holiday home features ample outside space for al fresco dining and a range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, activity suite, fishing lakes, and an outdoor play area for children. The Byrea, a ground floor barn conversion apartment, includes a double ensuite bedroom, a twin ensuite bedroom, an open plan kitchen with dining for 4, and a lounge with comfortable leather sofas. The south-facing patio offers views of the lush green lawn and open countryside.
The estate boasts a 12.5-meter indoor heated swimming pool and sauna housed in a pine log cabin, providing guests with a relaxing environment to unwind. The pool is heated to a comfortable 30-32 degrees using renewable energy and is kept clean and safe with a UV system and chlorine. During term time, guests have exclusive access to the pool for one hour per day per property, with communal swim sessions available on Fridays. During school holidays, guests have daily exclusive access to the pool, with communal swim days on Mondays and Fridays. The games room features a coin-operated pool table, football table, and retro quiz machine, as well as free board games and books. The activity suite offers badminton, table tennis, and toys, while the children's outdoor play area and fishing lakes provide additional entertainment options.
Located in a rural area, the apartment is close to local landmarks such as Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone Railway Project, as well as the natural beauty of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Families can enjoy nearby attractions like Badger Watch Dorset and Gartell Light Railway, as well as outdoor activities such as game walks and birdwatching. The estate offers complimentary WIFI, ample free parking, and a range of facilities to ensure a fun-filled and relaxing stay for guests of all ages.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!