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# Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset

Cottages in Blandford Forum with kitchens and fireplaces

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset

Cottages in Blandford Forum with kitchens and fireplaces

This cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. All 7 accommodations have 3 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Kitchens come with refrigerators and ovens, and guests will also find upscale touches like fireplaces and deep soaking tubs. 

Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. 

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Blandford Forum cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 private bathrooms
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Yard

### Laundry

- Washer/dryer

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Pets stay free

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- 7 units
- Access via exterior corridors
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## 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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### Property is also known as

Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset Cottage

Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset Blandford Forum

## About the area

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Fippenny Cottage, 60 Greenhayes, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 0RE

#### What's nearby

- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- Poole Harbour \- 40 min drive \- 41.4 km
- New Forest National Park \- 47 min drive \- 53.6 km
- Durdle Door \- 55 min drive \- 46.3 km
- Stonehenge \- 56 min drive \- 66.5 km

#### Getting around

- Templecombe Station - 28 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬6 min drive
- ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬12 min drive
- ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive
- ‪The Fox Inn - ‬18 min drive
- ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬14 min drive

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