In Blandford Forum .Your stay at this Blandford Forum cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Blandford Forum Town Museum. Blandford Leisure Centre and Ashley Wood Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blandford Forum Town Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Blandford Leisure Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Poole Harbour - 32 min drive - 26.6 km
Bournemouth Beach - 45 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Dorchester West Station - 22 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
The Burger Box Blandford - 4 min drive
Reeve the Baker - 8 min walk
The True Lovers Knot - 7 min drive
La Vita - 11 min walk
The Woodpecker - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms
Old Ford House provides superb and flexible accommodation, featuring generous room proportions, and an abundance of period character throughout. A pillared entrance porch opens into the welcoming entrance hall, from which the elegant formal sitting room is accessed. This beautifully appointed room offers ample seating, a bay window with a window seat, a Minster stone fireplace flanked by built‑in bookshelves, an electric fire, and a large Smart TV.
For more intimate relaxation, the cosy snug is perfect for unwinding with a good book or a game of chess, while a separate playroom—furnished with a sofa, chair, beanbags and television offers an additional versatile space for leisure.
The formal dining room is ideal for celebratory meals and memorable gatherings. After dinner, the dining table transforms to reveal a billiard table, providing excellent entertainment. The spacious open-plan main kitchen and breakfast room is well suited to family living, equipped with a gas-fired Aga, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus a separate electric oven and gas hob. The adjoining breakfast area features a large table with seating and a comfortable sitting area with an inglenook fireplace and log burner. A second, highly practical prep kitchen adds further convenience, offering an electric hob, additional fridge and freezer space, a washer/dryer, a table with chairs, and access to the rear staircase leading to the first-floor bedrooms. A cross trainer and exercise bike sit in the corner of the utility area.
From the main hall, a fine Georgian staircase with a hardwood handrail rises to the long landing, which serves the five generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom one benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower, while bedroom two includes an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are served by two well-appointed family bathrooms, both fitted with showers.
The property is approached via a private lane, with a gated shingle driveway providing extensive parking and turning space at the front of the house. The driveway continues around to a walled courtyard at the rear, complete with a carport. The mature gardens extend to around an acre and include a sheltered paved terrace furnished for outdoor dining—an ideal spot for enjoying al fresco meals in the warmer months. Additional Information: Children and infants welcome. A high chair and travel cot are available on request (please provide your own cot linen). Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge) - the main part of the garden is fully fenced and enclosed. Brick barbecue area for use with disposable barbecues. There is a well in the garden which is fully covered.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
668827
Frequently asked questions
How close is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms to the airport?
This cottage is 18.5 mi (43-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is 12.7 mi (31-min drive) from Hamworthy Beach and 13 mi (33-min drive) from Harbour Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms to downtown Blandford Forum?
This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Blandford St. Mary.
Old Ford House - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Reviews