Old Red Lion - Self-catering house in Dorset
Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB, Dorset
England,
Regno Unito
Old Red Lion is a treat. This Georgian house is in the middle of the thriving town – on a quiet lane through an archway just off Market Place. The wide, blue front door looks instantly inviting… step in to a friendly place, awash with warm colours, art, market finds and funny little nooks and crannies. There’s plenty of space, and Hilary and Tim have created an easy home you can share with friends and family (their own boys love it here!). Downstairs there’s a big sitting room with wood-burner, books, comfy sofas, colourful rugs. This opens out to a sociable dining area with old pine table and masses of cushions on benches; the kitchen has a two-oven stove, coffee machine and all you need to cook for a hungry hoard. Stone steps lead up to another elegantly furnished sitting room – a lovely spot to chat or read. Pretty bedrooms have well-dressed beds: two on the first floor and two up more stairs at the top of the house - each floor has a shared bathroom. Your garden is at the end of the lane: a sheltered patch with a shed for bikes - snoozes in the sun, snifters before dinner – and you can spot otters and kingfishers on a stunning river walk.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Hilary & Tim Collins:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Hilary & Tim Collins:
- The peaceful River Stour and lovely countryside walks are within a short distance from the house or if you're feeling energetic you can cycle along one of the trailways to one of the nearby pretty villages to enjoy a hard earned drink.
- There are some great places to visit in Blandford Forum itself including the Fashion Museum, the charming Blandford Town Museum and its Victorian garden, and the Hall & Woodhouse brewery offers regular tours. All are just a short walk from the house.
- With your stay at Old Red Lion you are spoilt for choice if you like eating out. Your hardest decision will be where to go; from pubs, restaurants and superb coffee shops, there is a great choice of places to dine and drink minutes from the house.
- Market Place, in the centre of Blandford Forum, hosts the local market every Thursday and Saturday with stalls, and the Georgian town hall, opening to sell food, clothing and handmade goods.
- Blandford Forum offers easy access to all the fabulous things that Dorset has to offer, with Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Beauty just to the north and local towns such as Wimbourne, Dorchester and Salisbury a short drive away.
- Alternatively travel south to enjoy Dorset's magnificent coastline with the natural harbour of Lulworth Cove, the stretching beaches of Studland, or the vibrancy of Poole harbour within easy reach for lazy summer ice creams or bracing winter walks.
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Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB, Dorset
