Dear Sue, Thank you for sharing your absolutely beautiful garden and lovely renovated 'Old Stables'. It is truly a home away from home, which made our stay very comfortable and relaxing. Lesley, who helps Susan with the property, greeted us on arrival and helped us settle in. She was very welcoming and helpful. We had such beautiful weather we couldn't bring ourselves to leave the magical garden that you have created with its exquisite scents and blooms. There are some lovely walks around the village and we ventured up Hambledon Hill, the views were breathtaking. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would recommend this to anyone who wants some peace and quiet, and of course be surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Fantastic Cottage very well equipped

This is a delightful place for a restful (or energetic) break. There are lots of lovely places to visit; the coast is less than an hour away and there are wonderful walks close at hand. Prides Cottage is full of charm with beams and even a secret second staircase, but is also fully equipped for modern living and all appliances work well. Kate provided lots of detailed information so that we knew where to find everything both in the cottage and in the local area. We particularly enjoyed discovering the Georgian town of Blandford Forum and would recommend Beaton's afternoon tea! Thanks Kate for all your help**

A gorgeous cottage in a beautiful little village. The cottage is superbly equipped;a real home from home. The garden room is particularly lovely and a great place to relax and unwind. Would thoroughly recommend.

Beautiful cottage in a great location, great specification and well presented. We wanted for nothing during our stay and hope to return in the future to explore the area further.

It was a fantastic stay. Beautiful location, splendidly appointed rooms, and very quiet-the perfect getaway.

Lovely cottage, well furnished and equipped, great location, friendly and helpful owner.

Beautiful cottage in a quaint village. Perfect for rest, relaxation and complete escapism! Clean, cosy and quiet. Beautifully decorated, and fantastic facilities. Short drive to famous sights and historic towns. Walking distance to a well stocked shop and pub. Gorgeous views and walks of the rolling hills with crystal blue rivers. The perfect scattering of pubs to rest at whilst you enjoy roaming the countryside. Ending the days in the delight of snuggling next to the cosy crackle of the fireplace! Pure bliss!

A truly lovely cottage, cosy and well-equipped and in a nice village with fabulous walks on the doorstep, a shop/cafe 3 minutes walk away open until 7pm, and two great dog-friendly pubs. A lovely area of Dorset too. Wish we could have stayed longer, but managed to cram a lot into 3 days.

A wonderful escape retreat with views of countryside, where all you can hear is bird song and lambs. The place is even better than the photos too! Definitely recommend to anyone.

What a wonderful place to stay. Every aspect was magnificent. Lucinda was an excellent host. We didn't want to leave

We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Lucinda's property. The barn was lovely with all the amenities you could ever need and want. We especially loved the log fire, underfloor heating and small touches such as a welcome package and locally made hand/body soap in all bathrooms. The barn is in a great location for exploring Dorset- We enjoyed days out to the sculpture park and the coast, which were both less than 45 mins drive away. Our best air bnb experience to date! We would definitely like to come back in the future!

This is a beautifully converted barn which is particularly good for families with children - it's on one floor and has all of the toys, eating things etc you need. It's well decorated and equipped and very clean. It's highly recommended.

Absolutely loved our stay at the Annexe! Phil and Sarah were perfect hosts. The photos don't do this gorgeous, little hideaway justice. It really is beautiful and has all the essentials for a quiet weekend away. We will definitely be back, and will be recommending it to friends. Thanks, Lucy and Will

It was perfect for what we wanted - cozy and relaxing.

Incredible location next to Hambledon Hill and a beautiful place to stay and relax!

Phil was there to meet us and made us feel very welcome. The annexe is beautifully decorated and the fittings are to a very high standard, we especially liked the musical ephemera.

We had the most perfect stay. Could not have asked for more from the beautiful annexe (small but perfectly formed and beautifully furnished) and the hospitality of Phil and Sarah. Special mention goes to the most comfortable bed I've had the good fortune of sleeping in. 5 stars.

Our stay at child orkford was very relaxing. We were met by Sara and shown around the delightful cottage, where there was everything we needed. The cottage had been renovated to a high standard using local materials. We would definitely visit again and recommend a stay here.

Thank you Phil and Sarah for sharing your lovely home with us. What an idyllic location with everything we needed. We loved staying there for our weekend. Very comfy bed too!

A really cosy cottage with some great walks just on the doorstep.

Thank you Maggie for your warm welcome and hospitality. I would highly recommend staying here; lovely light room, comfortable bed and a beautiful part of the country too.

Pretty village, pub nearby which had a great selection of food on their menu. Maggie was so friendly and helpful to us and we appreciated her help when planning our journey for the next day. Room was clean, very comfortable and there was ample choice for breakfast.

Fantastic place, fantastic gal, and a very cute wee dog that made my stay even better. Maggie went above and beyond with her service and I couldnt recommend it any higher. Hopefully I will be back again one day

Maggie was a very good host and made us feel welcome. She also provided us with a lovely cooked breakfast. The place was lovely and clean.

Laid back and lovely! Maggie opened her warm and cosy home to us. She loaned excellent maps for local walking as well as providing good suggestions for routes and other places to visit. Maggie was so easy to spend time talking with too. Great bed, great shower and great location.Really quiet village with a smashing pub (The Saxon Inn) just around the corner. Thank you.

Maggie is lovely! We have a great time the few hours we are in her house. Good talk, beautiful house, and the best her care with the small details within her host! Thank you very much! We loved staying with you!

We recently had a great time in little village at Bland ford. Maggie was very welcoming and offered the room exactly as on picture , Cannot fault the cleanliness of the room and spark less adjacent bathroom . Maggie was very welcoming and accommodating and would highly recommend her. This location worked well for us as it was approximately in middle of Poole and bath and both were our point of interest. Thank you Maggie

We had a great time at Maggie's place. Maggie made us feel like we were at home since the very beginning. The house is located in a quiet area and it is close to several trekking paths but also at close distance from Poole and Bournemouth's beaches, and other major attractions (Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Stonehenge). So it is ideal to explore the area, which is beautiful and offers a lot. The bed was extremely comfortable and we slept extremely well. The house was extremely well cleaned and Maggie even offered us coffee and fruits for breakfast. We felt even better than in a hotel! So I will definitely come back at Maggie’s house if I have a chance to(URL HIDDEN)

A very comfy place. We had a twin room and it was in soothing white and blue, quiet and comfortable. The host are easy-going and friendly family. We enjoyed our stay and DO RECOMMENDS this place.

Beautiful home and really friendly and accommodating host. Breakfast was amazing but did have a slight hot water issue (although sometimes that just can't be helped)!

We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed our stay with Francesca and her family.

Francesca greeted us at the door, having kept in touch throughout the booking process and given us excellent directions. The house is in a beautiful rural spot, with a local pub just a quick walk away. The room was airy, clean, well appointed and the bed very comfortable. The shower definitely needs it's own mention, being very powerful! We had a great night at a local wedding and in the morning weren't made to feel rushed out at all. We had a delicious breakfast. All in all we had a wonderful time, and no fault could be found. We had a great stay and would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We enjoyed two nights in the lovely village of Child Okeford in this lovely home . Francesca is a very kind and accommodating host who responded promptly to all emails and made our organisation of this weekend very simple.

It was lovely place with a lot of space for our little one to play. The host was very helpful and friendly . She was happy to advise us on local places to visit during our stay. Good location for quite stay.

Nice location, some nice pubs nearby. Only spent one night here, but had a good sleep and a wonderful breakfast.

Francesca and family, were very welcoming. they made us feel very at home the room was good, the bed is very comfortable. shower and bathroom was clean, mind you the whole house is. great spot with the saxson inn just up the road. and if you like playful dog its just right place you'll really enjoy it

Had a lovely relaxing stay at shroton, Cottage well equipped and in perfect location. The food and drink in the cricketers which is only a few doors away is excellent. Hazel the lady who looks after the cottage was very polite and helpful would definitely stay there again.

The cottage is in a very pretty and quiet village. There is a pub next door that serves gastro style food. You should definitely book ahead as it gets very busy. The kitchen is lovely and light and fully kitted out with all you coukd need. The 2 bedrooms are confortable and have lovely views of the garden and the hills beyond. It's super dark and quiet at night so we both slept really well. It's an excellent place to base yourself and go in lots of walks in the Dorset countryside. (There is an excellent little box called "30 Dorset Walks" that we used and went on a few adventures) I would recommend booking a food delivery as the nearest supermarket is 20 mins away. Would very much recommend this property

Lovely place, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Louisa was a great host.

Thank you for a good stay

Louisa is a brilliant host, she is very friendly and the bedroom is lovely.

Lousa responded promptly to my last minute request. Warm welcome on my arrival with cup of tea and chat in the kitchen. Comfortable and spacious bedroom with wonderful rural views. A very peaceful location. Excellent base for exploring rural Dorset. Enjoyed an excellent cooked breakfast around the farmhouse table with Louisa and her husband. Thank you for making me feel at home.

I stayed with Louisa whilst walking the Wessex Ridgeway.Louisa was friendly and welcoming; my room and bathroom were clean and spacious. There was a wonderfully eclectic library of books to dip into and a superb view of the Dorset hills from the window. Louisa went the extra mile (8 miles to be precise) to buy some non-dairy milk for my breakfast (I'd forgotten to notify her in advance). In the morning she very kindly drove me to the start of my day's trek. I would certainly recommend Fivepenny House.

Louisa and her husband were welcoming hosts, with a lovely home in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Really enjoyed meeting with her two friendly dogs and horse. Appreciated being able to walk out of the house and into the countryside, where I saw woodpeckers, pheasant and an idyllic countryside in full bloom. Very peaceful and quiet. Comfortable bed and great breakfast.

Louisa and Donald were very welcoming and friendly. They were very good with our dog (golden lab) and had no worries about letting her run around freely and playing with their 2 dogs. The room we had was a very good size and we had our own bathroom which was again a very good size. Everything was clean. Louisa got breakfast ready for us at 7am as we had to leave at 7.30am. There was a good selection of cereals, juice, tea, coffee, croissants and fruit which was much appreciated. Although we were only staying with Louisa and Donald for a matter of hours we would recommend staying there and if we are ever in the area again will definetly be back. Thanks Mark and Jemma

Very welcoming and helped me settle in.

Fantastic Holiday in superb location. Beautiful views and excellent secure garden. Lovely walks in fantastic countryside straight from door. Fir fly village pub only 15min walk across fields

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The barns are gorgeous, decorated to a very high standard and perfect for cooking big dinners and relaxing by the wood burning stove.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property, the perfect place to relax with friends and family. The views are amazing and the setting, idyllic. We were really impressed with the welcome extras, like bread, eggs, milk, tea, coffee and cleaning products the owner provided to make our stay even more comfortable, and especially items for the children, saving us having to pack some of the bulky essentials we usually have to. We would definitely recommend this property and hope to book again ourselves!

Lucinda's attention to detail was great in agreeing how we required the bedrooms setting up, the things for the children and instructions for keys and directions. She was very responsive to emails and answered all our questions. The barns themselves were lovely. Contemporary decor, well equipped in the kitchen and lounge areas and very spacious. It worked really well for a family get together, the children could easily and safely go between the two properties and we all ate together in the larger one. The facilities were great, with a small range we easily cooked a Christmas dinner without scrabbling around for tins and dishes. The breakfast pack was handy and tasty. The underfloor heating was lovely and warm all the time and the log burners were a cosy bonus option. The views were amazing and lots of lovely walks nearby. A two night option would be good for families in term-time, as school always beckons on a Sunday evening? Our only disappointment, two real Christmas trees were delivered on the day we were leaving!!

The accommodation is extremely comfortable and ideal for children, we enjoyed family days roaming around in the garden and the surrounding countryside walks then adult evenings with the wood burning stove or fire pit and great meals in the well-equipped kitchen. We all highly recommend Lucinda's place, she was extremely helpful and welcoming, while ensuring we had privacy and no interruptions during our stay.

Sue was a lovely friendly and welcoming host. such a beautiful home, full of character and charm..The perfect weekend get a way. We had fresh towels and dorest tea and cake on arrival. Clean and cosy place..We had a bbq in the little pretty garden and the kitchen has everything you could need. Lovely walks in the area too! I highly recommended sue and her cottage ;)

This was an amazing romantic hideaway within a chocolate box village.Easy to find and handy for exploring the south coast.The property had original features and the cozy wood burner made it extra special along with the delicious home made cream sponge cake Sue made for us!The house was very clean and well equipped especially for children with a very pretty enclosed and safe garden.We will be returning with the children at a later date!! Once again Thank you Sue and Mike

Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Would be happy to recommend !

Beautiful country setting and a friendly, helpful welcome. Lovely room and I had a great nights sleep, ideal for my business trip.

Had a great stay with Fran. The cottage is beautiful with a really comfy bed and great shower. The area is lovely and would definitely recommend.

Francesca and her family made us feel very welcome in their beautiful home. The room is exactly as described on the website. The bed was extremely comfortable and the cooked breakfast was delicious. The Saxon Inn pub is just a couple of minutes walk away. We enjoyed a good pub meal there washed sown with several local ales! I would highly recommend Hawthorn Cottage for anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.

We loved our stay at Hawthorn Cottage. It was very clean and homely and in a great location. Our hosts were very accommodating and friendly; it was everything that we needed, and more, during our travels. We were very spoilt to have a lovely continental breakfast prepared for us in the morning. We would definitely recommend staying here!

Faultless and beautiful stay. Gorgeous room and bathroom, friendly and hasslefree people and a lovely breakfast. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend it.

We just loved being at Child Okeford with Francesca and family. We had a lovely room, private bathroom, and run of the house. We had quiet and experienced Dorset village life and were able to hit all the tourist spots within 1/2 hr. Felt really taken care of. We'll do it again, I hope. A delight.

Francesca's home is absolutely gorgeous and she was wonderful as a host. Thank you for everything.

A perfect place for the 3 of us to stay for our visit to monkey world. We were met by Sue with a smile and a wave and made to feel very welcome. The annexe is on the ground floor with 3 good size double bedrooms and is very cosy and bright. We only booked in for one night but would certainly revisit and stay for longer. We were welcomed into their back garden outside the annexe kitchen door where we found comfy furniture and a lot of sun. The house backs onto fields (full of horses) and woodland and was a very pleasant setting. When booking for our night away, we really were looking for home from home and this did tick all the boxes for us. Much better and bigger then a hotel room and having booked last minute, cheaper for us as well. There is a fairly busy road to the side of the property which we did find to be a little noisy on arrival, but we live in the Suffolk countryside with minimal traffic so soon got used to it. Very easy to get to with many good pubs and restaurants within 10-20 mins driving distance. Although we took everything with us, tea, coffee and sugar was provided and milk was offered on arrival. The kitchen and bathroom had everything we would have needed. It's little touches like this that made the stay even more enjoyable

Great hosts and very pleasant stay. Lovely warm welcome and hosts couldn't be more helpful

John was really welcoming and accomadating. The rooms were lovely with very comfy beds. The house is situated in a beautiful part of Dorset. The outdoor seating had beautiful views - a perfect place to sit back with s glass of wine

Lovely little annex. An ideal base for our explorations in Dorset. John went out of his way to make the whole family welcome. Thanks for a great stay.

Only stayed one night. But John couldn't have been more accommodating both before and during our stay. The accommodation was well equipped and ideal for our needs. Thanks Staurt

This is a clean and comfortable place to stay. It has good amenities, a big garden and is well situated for exploring the mid-Dorset area. Dog friendly. Good wifi

Had a fantastic relaxing stay here. Host was very friendly and welcoming and accommodation was faultless. Will stay again it's great for families

We booked at the last minute, communication was beyond perfect. The house was more luxurious than we expected; good sleep in a canopy bed. John was a very gracious host, everything planned down to the last detail. We felt completely at home.