[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Stables Family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum with free parking ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26995400/26995336/27777bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26995400/26995336/b9aef1f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26995400/26995336/defae1fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26995400/26995336/60874bf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26995400/26995336/cd16596f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Old Stables, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Stables Family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum with free parking This smoke-free cottage features an arcade/game room, a garden, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this cottage offer DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Family friendly - High chair - Playground ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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) - 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Blandford Forum Town Museum and Shillingstone Railway Project are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skirmish Dorset and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Wimborne Model Town. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Blandford-Forum.dx10300) [View more Cottages in Blandford Forum](https://www.expedia.ca/Blandford-Forum-Cottages.d10300-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.85522%2C-2.24452&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I6I4cXUcFWp5uVRFGVHy4sdhMiM=) Blandford Forum, England ### What's nearby - Blandford Forum Town Museum - 16 min drive - 12.6 km - Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 26 min drive - 24.6 km - Wimborne Minster - 32 min drive - 31.5 km - Poole Harbour - 39 min drive - 40.3 km - Durdle Door - 48 min drive - 39.1 km ### Getting around - Dorchester West Station - 23 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪cafe 65 - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬13 min drive - ‪The White Horse - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Black Cat Cafe - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Stables pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Old Stables? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Stables on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $727.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-The-Old-Stables.h26995336.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Old Stables? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old Stables? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Stables? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Stables located? > Set in Blandford Forum, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blandford Forum Town Museum, and Shillingstone Railway Project. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Ashley Wood Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? 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