Places to Stay
Below are a list of a few lovely local Dorset places to stay within 30 minutes drive of Hanford Prep School.
The Saxon Inn, Child Okeford
Phone (5 mins)
A beautiful inn just down the road from Hanford, in the heart of Child Okeford village, where you can be assured of a warm welcome from Richard and Sarah and their team.
There are four bedrooms, one of which is called ….. Hanford.
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The Studio, Child Okeford
via Airbnb (5 mins)
A peaceful and comfortable place to stay just a stone’s throw from the school, The Studio at Framley Orchard is a beautifully appointed 2-bedroom retreat.
Located only a mile and a half from Hanford, in the heart of Child Okeford, and adjacent to Gold Hill Farm, this newly converted studio has a cosy mezzanine floor with double bed and a separate room with a bunk bed. The Studio is thoughtfully equipped with a well-appointed kitchen, bathroom, tea and a coffee machine, Wi-Fi, and a lovely orchard garden with swings. It sleeps four comfortably and is dog-friendly.
The Cottage, Semley
via Airbnb (25mins)
Newly refurbished cottage, amazing views, quiet location, wood floors, well equipped open plan kitchen/sitting room with doors to private garden, wood burning stove, TV & iPod speakers, Wifi.
Double bedroom, 2nd bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower over, fabulous walking from door, 5 minute drive to Semley village or Shaftesbury.
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The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury
Phone (25mins)
The Grosvenor Arms is a stylish coaching inn, found in the heart of the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury.
They have rooms, large restaurant with private dining area as well as a courtyard and bar.
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The Crown Hotel, Blandford
Phone (10mins)
They have a total of 27 recently refurbished en-suite rooms to choose from.
All rooms have Sealy mattresses and are equipped with smart TV, digital radio and free Wi-Fi, together with lovely teas, coffees and hot chocolate.
And if you fancy bringing your dog, at an extra charge, they also have a number of dog friendly rooms to choose from.
The King John Inn, Tollard Royal
Phone (20mins)
On the borders of Wiltshire and Dorset, a true British country inn with an award-winning restaurant, a well-stocked and homely bar and eight elegant bedrooms for you to rest your head.
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Badger Barn, Sturminster Newton
via Airbnb (15 mins)
Badger Barn is peacefully situated on the edge of a small farm in rural Dorset.
It sleeps 6, with a single bed off the Master mezzanine bed room, another double room and another single on the ground floor It has a large enclosed garden with seating area and fire bowl.
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Manor Barn, Bed and Breakfast, Child Okeford
Awarded 5* Gold and a Breakfast Award by Visit England, Manor Barn is a renovated barn with its own entrance.
A private sitting room leads to two beautifully furnished bedrooms (kingsize or twin) and both bedrooms have their own bathrooms with walk in shower.
The Old Rectory B&B, Pimperne
Phone (10 mins)
The Old Rectory offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of the village of Pimperne close to the Georgian splendour of Blandford Forum.
The original house was a hunting lodge owned by Henry VIII and home to Catherine Parr. It was rebuilt in 1704 following a fire.
3 bedrooms – double en suite, twin and single.
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Laburnum Cottage, Ashmore
(15 mins)
Laburnum Cottage is a beautiful cozy cottage situated in the Cranborne Chase area of Dorset. It sleeps 4 people and dogs are welcome.
It is available for short or longer term lets.
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Relax Dorset – Stubhampton, Cranborne Chase
Two self catering properties are available: The Cart Shed (one bedroom) and The Barn (three bedrooms) situated in the beautiful Tarrant Valley.
The Cartshed is a converted barn located in the stunning Tarrant Valley. Tastefully decorated throughout, the living room boasts a Swedish log burner and bifold doors out onto your own garden.
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.
