Hedge End Farm Cottages

Winterborne Stickland 1 mile. A cluster of six impressive, imaginatively-converted, single-storey barn conversions, nestling in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in an idyllic rural location a mile from the picturesque village of Winterborne Stickland, 4 miles from Blandford Forum. With easy off-road dog walking up the bridleway opposite and up to the woods, or through the adjacent farmyard on the owner’s farm, onto the extensive network of farm tracks. Perfect for groups to gather and celebrate birthdays, family reunions or wedding parties, with two popular venues nearby, Milton Abby and Bryanston School. Grouped around an attractive grassed courtyard on the owner's 1350-acre working farm, with sheep and lambs grazing at the farm's front, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife to admire like hares, deer, and barn owls, along with seasonal blooms like orchids, wild garlic and bluebells in the nearby, all waiting to be discovered during your stay.

These Winterborne Stickland cottages have been sympathetically converted to an extremely high standard, and where possible, feature many original oak beams and vaulted ceilings. Each of these Winterborne Stickland cottages has its own charm and character, all boasting cosy woodburning stoves, and most offering en-suite facilities. Outside each Winterborne Stickland cottage is a private garden area, as well as attractive shared lawns to the front, and use of a shared games room with a pool table, table tennis, air hockey, football table, and a selection of toys for younger children, in one of the larger barns on site; it is a super place to have fun after your day out. Stock up on groceries at Tesco in Blandford, Marks and Spencers food store, or a small village shop in Okeford Fitzpaine, which sells newspapers and lovely croissants. Reeves the Bakers offers excellent sourdough bread amongst other baked treats, and Mato’s and Stuart Pearce nearby are recommended butchers.

Visit dog and child-friendly pub The Crown Winterborne Stickland, an old-fashioned traditional pub, serving hearty pub grub, or The Greyhound, Winterborne Kingston for some modern British cuisine using fresh, locally sourced produce. With a variety of accommodation on offer at these Winterborne Stickland cottages, up to 28 people can enjoy the delights of this lovely rural location, from the glorious country walks across the nearby Bulbarrow Hill, one of Dorset’s highest points, to the stunning Jurassic Coast, an easy drive. Discover the stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can admire the iconic Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch offering breathtaking views and fantastic photo opportunities. History enthusiasts will be captivated by the impressive ruins of Corfe Castle, steeped in tales of the past and set against a backdrop of rolling hills. For a fascinating dive into marine history, visit The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life in Kimmeridge, where you can explore remarkable fossil exhibit collected by a local plumber that tell the story of life on Earth millions of years ago.

These luxurious Winterborne Stickland cottages provide an excellent rural base from which to explore this stunning area.