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Scandinavian chalet with hot tub in rural North Dorset. Spectacular views.

Scandinavian chalet with hot tub in rural North Dorset. Spectacular views.

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Duncliffe chalet with hot tub and fully enclosed gazebo and large masonry BBQ
Kitchen in Duncliffe
Open plan lounge, kitchen/diner
Lounge and kitchen diner
Master bedroom with balcony and views overlooking grazing fields and Somerset

Overview of Scandinavian chalet with hot tub in rural North Dorset. Spectacular views.

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Gillingham, ENG
  • Popular LocationStourhead Garden16 min drive
  • Popular LocationStourhead16 min drive
  • Popular LocationLongleat Safari and Adventure Park37 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Ground

Master

Twin

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Twin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Scandinavian chalet with hot tub in rural North Dorset. Spectacular views.

This 4* Scandinavian chalet is perfect for friends or families re-uniting. It is situated on a working dairy farm and on the outskirts of a small village. Master double bedroom with balcony and en-suite shower room, twin room with en-suite shower room and downstairs double with en-suite bathroom. Open plan lounge kitchen/diner and French doors leading onto large veranda and a new six seater hot tub.
Duncliffe chalet is a non smoking property and unfortunately we are unable to take pets.

Property manager

Christina Trim
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Gillingham

Located in Gillingham, this chalet is in a rural area. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Sturminster Newton Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gartell Light Railway and Mill on the Brue. Traveling with kids? Consider Larmer Tree Gardens, or check out an event or a game at South West Survival. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Stourhead Garden - 16 min drive
  • Stourhead - 16 min drive
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 30 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 37 min drive
  • Longleat - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Orchard Park Garden Centre - 10 min drive
  • The Dolphin Inn - 9 min drive
  • Gillingham Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Virginia Ash - 7 min drive
  • Ship Inn - 18 min walk

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Check-in

4.4/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
A lovely clean chalet with everything you could need in it. Really enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent holiday venue with every facility. The hot tub at sunset is highly recommend.
An excellent experience of which the highlight has to be being able to watch the ‘ladies’ of the dairy herd giving birth in the field beside us and being able to pet the very friendly ‘girls’.who were as interested in us as we were in them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, in a great setting with hot tub
Had a really lovely stay in a very well appointed timber framed property. We weren't overlooked by the other 3 similar rental properties and could enjoy the hot tub in private. The property itself had everything we needed, invoicing indoor and outdoor games, dishwasher, washing machine etc. The freezer is quite small in the built in fridge, but the hosts have provided an extra freezer that can be plugged in. Lovely hosts who had the time to chat and we could even see the milking process in the farm. We had several cows give birth in the field next to us and it was lovely to see the newborn calves running around. The only downside is being next to a field for cows there were quite a few flies so we had to keep the doors shut, but it didn't reduce our enjoyment of the property. There's also a really decent sized shared grass area at the back of the properties that is perfect for sport and the games room is definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/5 Poor

Emily A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Disappointing
Lovely property. Unfortunately the owner was very cold and charged us additional for clean up. We were 6 30year old women who left the place spotless, all the glasses washed up and left in the right places, used towels in the bath etc. So to get an email nit picking on minute bits and charging us additional for clean up was very unexpected. No wonder we were the only ones staying there. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/5 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend stay
Lovely property you are meant to check in at 4pm we got there early at 3.30pm Chalet still being cleaned we quickly used a toilet after a long journey then went off for a drink to allow them to finish. Was a bit disappointed when arrived at 5.15pm to be told was was late for check in. Later she came to see us and this was resolved. Can’t fault property and hot tube. Located in very quiet rural area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christina Trim

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I married a farmer and we have two sons. I grew up in a near by town called Gillingham in Dorset so know the area very well.
I have been married for 34 years and have lived at Stour Cross Farm for 30.
I started doing B & B in 1991 in our farmhouse until my second son was born in 2001. Now I run 4 self catering holiday chalets in the grounds of the farm.
I spend more time and money cleaning and refurbishing each chalet than I do in my own house but thoroughly enjoy it. It's so satisfying to know guests appreciate and have enjoyed their stay. The comments in the visitor books prove it.
I love animals especially dogs but unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets because of the farm animals.

Why they chose this property

Guests who have stayed in Duncliffe chalet tell me they could quite easily live in this property. The open plan lounge kitchen/diner enables all the guests to interact with one another without being excluded whilst cooking dinner or clearing the table.
I just love the French Blue coloured kitchen, it's so soft and goes with so many different colours.
The spacious master bedroom has a balcony and en-suite shower room and twin room with en-suite shower room are upstairs and the third bedroom with bath is on the ground floor.
I am always striving to improve the inside and outside. Adding a hot tub with a fully enclosed gazebo has certainly been a USP. Last year a large BBQ was constructed complete with chimney. Both facilities have been very popular.
Trees, ex-Christmas trees and shrubs have been planted in a large border to give this chalet more privacy and in spring the colours and sweet smells from the flowers look beautiful.
The chalet is easily accessible from the A30 and A303. The train station is only 5 mins drive.

What makes this property unique

A six seater hot tub awaits you with it's 36 swirling massage jets for a relaxing soak. Includes reclining position and Captain's chair plus bench seats. Enjoy a glass of wine after a long day touring and let those jets work their magic on aching limbs.
Come rain or wind the fully enclosed gazebo surrounding the hot tub protects you from the elements. With sliding door and windows and star viewing roof you'll find it impossible to vacate the hot tub.

Languages:

English

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