Family-friendly holiday rentals in East Dorset District

The Hive 🐝♥️

The Hive is a luxurious self-contained tiny-house located in the beautiful town of Blandford Forum. This Georgian market town has lots of charm, and is the home to the famous Hall and Woodhouse brewery and their flagship hotel The Crown. The Hive is a 2 minute walk to the trailway, which is perfect for walkers, runners and cyclists. Blandford Forum is just 15 miles from the Sandbanks beach, and a short drive from the Jurassic coast. Blandford is also the home to Teddy Rocks music festival.

Cosy Couples Hideaway with Hot Tub

The Annexe is a private guest retreat, exclusively for visitors with just yourselves on the property. Relax in your own charming garden with a covered hot tub and festoon lights – the perfect place to unwind after exploring Dorset’s stunning coastline, Durdle Door or the New Forest. Just a short walk from pubs, restaurants & shops, it’s an ideal base for your stay. Guests enjoy Sky Sports, Wi-Fi & a cosy outdoor seating area, making it perfect for a romantic, relaxing or adventure-filled stay

The Garden Wing is a very special tranquil place

This unique place has a style all its own. Designed in a Japanese way with it's own Water Garden, terrace and boardwalk. Ideal for a family and children will love The Garden Wing, but there is access to the Japanese water garden, and bedroom 3+4 have unguarded stairs to unuseable mezzanine bunks ( see photos). If in any doubt about suitability.....please message me before booking. It is perfect for 6 people, but has beds for 8 EV charger. Oct-Mar + Midweek availability message me first please

The Retreat ~ Hot Tub~ Sauna ~ Charming & Cosy Gem

Step into the stylish and comfortable 1BR 1Bath guest house nestled in the picturesque village of Tarrant Gunville. It offers a relaxing oasis with a luxury hot tub, sauna, and a perfect base to explore natural attractions and historical landmarks of Dorset County. Modern design and a rich amenity list will satisfy your every need. ✔ Comfy BR with a Double Bed ✔ Bright Living Space ✔ Kitchenette Amenities ✔ Garden ✔ Hot Tub ✔ Sauna ✔ Smart TV ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Free Parking See more below.

Stylish Barn Conversion

The Barn is a converted property located at the head of the stunning Tarrant valley within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main living area has dual aspect and bifold doors out onto an enclosed patio, garden and seating area. Two of the bedrooms have internal balconies into the main body of the barn and triple velux roof windows to enjoy the rural views. The third bedroom has bifold doors onto the patio and an en-suite with rainfall snail shower. TV/cinema room.

18th Century Cottage in Dorset Countryside

This idyllic country cottage is surrounded by peaceful woodland and fields. Once an 18th-century barn, it has been lovingly restored and what a welcoming place it is. Inside, you'll find a traditional open fireplace, wooden beams and lots of exposed brick. The cosy sitting room is the perfect place to hunker down on cooler evenings, there's ample sofa space for six and a TV to watch films. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and downstairs there is a 3rd bedroom and bathroom.

no 3 The Old Dairy

Open to guests since 2013, no 3 The Old Dairy is a delightful country retreat for two. Set in a small farm on the edge a tiny hamlet, the cottage is comfortable and well equipped with views across the fields. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are in a 'dark skies' location - plenty of stars. Only 5 miles from Wimborne, 8 miles from The New Forest and 12 miles from Sandbanks this is an ideal base for exploring Dorset and Hampshire. Perfect for a weekend away or longer stay.

Unique, romantic & private luxury country retreat

Unique. private & very ancient dovecote near Salisbury & Stonehenge with a fabulous swimming pool in gorgeous peaceful countryside with wonderful walks straight from the door. Beautifully furnished, very well equipped, romantic & spacious. Thick stone walls make it warm & cosy in winter, cool in summer as well as very quiet. It has an exceptionally comfortable super kingsize bed, rolltop bath, huge velvet sofa, sound system, 50" TV, fully equipped kitchen, dining area & shower room.

Studio and Shepherds hut in a beautiful garden

A Lovely cedar wood shingle studio with privacy in a beautiful garden full of bird song, and views to Pentridge hill. The studio has a very comfortable double bed, a sofa and wood burning stove for warmth and cosiness. There is an oval table to sit, eat or work at, surrounded by windows letting the sunlight stream in. The kitchen has is a small cooker and fridge and the basics for simple good cooking. The bathroom has a shower with plenty of hot water.

Maple Lodge

This stylish and spacious accommodation is perfect for any visitors, young or old on work or pleasure looking for a warm and cosy place to stay in the Winter months and a refreshingly cool retreat in the Summer thanks to the air conditioning. Set in an idyllic rural village location 10 mins from the historic market town of Wimborne, with the award winning beaches of Bournemouth and Poole, the New Forest, and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.

The Haven

Set in a stunning rural location, surrounded by woodland and fields located near to Cranborne & Alderholt with easy access to New Forest National Park, Cranborne Chase and of course the fabulous Dorset coastline. The Haven offers Light and airy accommodation, has its own private entrance and consists of 2 Bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), 1 bathroom with shower and toilet, a spacious living area , with open plan Kitchen.

The Hideout cosy woodland cabin with hot tub

Welcome to The Hideout, nestled in the Dorset countryside, just a stones throw from our infamous coastline and the New Forest National Park. Our cosy cabin provides the perfect retreat for couples and base for little families alike. The Hideout sleeps two adults in the main bedroom with space for a travel cot or make use of the sofabed that opens in to the lounge area for small children.