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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk is provided along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack will be waiting for you on your arrival, containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk is provided to get you started.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Cornish Biscuits, Sugar and Milk
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Excellent accommodation in a beautiful secluded spot with wildlife in abundance. What more could anyone want , ideal place to recharge away from the madness of the modern world. Wonderful!
Blagdon Lower Barn is a magical place for a holiday. The barn itself is exceptionally clean, spacious, comfortable and very well equipped for all our needs. The views are just stunning and we look forward to a return visit.
Wonderful location and the barn was fabulous, well stocked with everything you need for a great holiday. Will be back.
Beautiful property which is in incredible surroundings. Fantastically well equipped. Great WiFi, Beautiful place to sit back and relax. great place for dogs, Fantastic wildlife Highly recommend
From the second you drive over the brow of the hill and see the barn nestled into the valley you know you are going to have a wonderful holiday! The barn is fabulous, lovely open plan downstairs, very well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofas everywhere downstairs with loads of space, there is a smart tv, and so many board games to choose from! When sitting at the dining table it is fabulous, beautiful views from both sides out of the massive windows. A super mezzanine upstairs with 2 comfy chairs overlooking the valley and fields beyond , the prefect space to watch the deer and hares running through the fields abounding the barn. 3 nice bedrooms with comfy beds, lots of space and good quality bedding. The peace and quiet is just heaven, we spent so long walking around the private paths with our dogs who were in seventh heaven! We had an issue with WIFI as it went down the day before we arrived and being over Easter there was very little that Lizzie could do, however she went out of her way to offer us advice and sent a router box asap, in all honesty it was good as the adult kids couldn't stare at their phones all the time as mobile signal was limited, EE works the best! The beautiful surrounding villages, towns and countryside were in abundance there was so much to visit that 1 week just wasn't enough, so we will be returning! You are deep in the countryside but only 6 minutes drive to Dorchester or the other way you are on Chesil Beach, the most perfect location.
Superbly comfortable property, very well equipped and fantastic location for exploring the area.
Our 3rd Christmas at this magical place. Spotlessly clean with every thing you could ever need and more. Totally secluded yet within easy reach of beaches and fabulous walks. Pretty much a whole herd of deer to entertain you and the dogs. Especially the dogs!! We will be back and this time it will be in spring or summer to be able to sit outside in the total silence and watch the world go by. Thank you to the lovely owners who share their barn with us and others. Just fabulous.
An amazing barn in a great setting with all the luxuries you could wish for. Kitted out to a very high standard. A very generous hamper. Deer visited us every day. Liz was very helpful. A great pre Christmas break.
Superb property beautifully maintained, thought given to every practical need.. could benefit from handrail and soap holder in the shower to avoid accidents.
Wow, what a fantastic place to spend a week! Where do I start? From the moment you approach the barn you are transferred into another dimension as the view down the drive sets the house off against the surrounding countryside with not another building or person in sight. At night, the stars were absolutely phenomenal as there is zero light pollution and it is incredibly quiet, with the only movement around being the deer that visits every day, a resident kestrel hunting relentlessly throughout the day and at night we say hares and a barn owl sitting in the car park! Our cocker Benny thought he was in heaven, as he could wander around endlessly and we walked him for absolute miles from the doorstep, with many different footpaths to choose from and the local woodland walk was also close by and lovely to explore. The barn itself provided everything we needed and more - the spacious open plan downstairs with large windows and the beautiful arch made it feel even bigger than it was and the views from inside (both downstairs and upstairs) were so tranquil. The entrance hall and utility leads into the lovely kitchen where nothing seems to have been spared to make your stay feel like home and on arrival we had a generous welcome basket with food and wine. The bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs were all in very good and clean condition and all the small touches like candles made it even more special. The small little corner on the balcony had a massive window with a spectacular view where one could just sit and read, or even just stare outside watching the deer and kestrel for hours. Not only is the barn and its surrounding fields so appealing, but a short drive away there are lovely beaches and small villages/towns and the local pub in Martinstown a few miles away served excellent food. One week was not enough! The owner communicated very well with us and was beyond helpful; she definitely has created a holiday stay here that is probably the best place that we have ever stayed in, congratulations and thank you very much! We would love to return again.
Wonderful as always. Great location. No better place to get away from it all. Well appointed, comfortable and spacious. A generous hamper of goodies included! Delightful surroundings, handy for both Dorchester and Bridport. With the sea not too far away.
Perfect location, all our needs were catered for. Fast response to requests. Good weather helped too.
Wow, wow & wow. We stay at many holiday cottages and barns across the UK but Blagdon has to be one of the best, if not the best we have ever stayed at. The pictures don't do it justice. The barn itself has everything you need from an log burner to coffee maker. The beds and bedrooms are amazing too. With 2 ensuites and family bathroom. The location is totally amazing, secluded and oh so peaceful. The house Martins were a joy to watch going back and forth to their nests all day. The deer and hares were also amazing to see. The contact with Lizzie was perfect, easy to reach if we needed anything and always responded quickly. The Brewers Arms in Martinstown is recommended for a meal real good food and great service. Quiz night every Wednesday. We would gladly move in tomorrow for ever but will settle for hopefully returning next year. If you want a unique location with great accomadation then this is the place for you.
Lovely barn in beautiful countryside surrounded by nature and wildlife.
This property is beautifully equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, including a lovely basket of useful goodies and a bottle of wine. A very peaceful and beautiful location.
Great location just what we needed
Stunning barn conversion and location! The house was clean and equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need for a holiday. Perfect for kids and dogs. Our beagle was in seventh heaven!
Absolutely wonderful, could not fault it. The welcome pack was amazing with a top quality wine and goods for us. Spotless and well equipped.
Delightful location. Barn was extremely well equipped and immaculate. Liz was very helpful and a fabulous hamper of goodies awaited our arrival. A great weekend away with friends and we will definitely return.
Unique location and extremely well appointed barn. Very easy access to south west path and places to visit.
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