Holiday houses in East Stour

Oak Framed Home with Countryside Views & Hot Tub

Get back in touch with nature at this luxury cabin nestled in a quiet hamlet. Find tranquility on the terrace surrounded by breathtaking views, or lounge amid thoughtful decor and chic modern finishes in the exposed oak beam interior. Blue Vale is brand new as of June 2018! We helped to design this green oak framed building and have been involved in the whole process of building it, doing much of it ourselves. For our colour scheme we have used different shades of blue throughout, playing on the name of Blue Vale. The furnishing and finishing touches are of a high standard to help promote a comfortable and luxurious finish. There is an eclectic style combining modern country with industrial finishes. Luxury, high thread cotton bedding and towels, large flat screen smart tv's and luxury Neals Yard toiletries help to give the top-end finishing touches we would appreciate if we stayed away from home. Blue Vale is completely self contained but sits in the grounds of our family home. The decked outdoor living space is screened by trellis on the garden side with fields on the other. You would be very welcome to walk around our garden. We can be as interactive as you wish. With living in the same grounds we are close at hand if needed. We will welcome you when you arrive but will be respectful of your privacy. The glorious Blackmore Vale landscape is a tapestry of farmed green fields with a sprinkling of English villages, of which Sandley is one. Walk out (or cycle, using our available bikes) onto country lanes and venture along a web of footpaths to discover this unspoilt part of Dorset. Visit Stourhead, stroll around the ancient towns of Sherborne or Shaftesbury or discover the beautiful Jurassic coast. Visit Longleat safari park, Haynes Motor Museum, Monkey world & Yeovilton Air Museum. Sandley is a quiet hamlet with the neighbouring village of Buckhorn Weston just a mile away. The Stapleton Arms pub can be found here. We are 10 minutes away from the towns of Gillingham and Wincanton where various supermarkets, shops and services are. There is a train station in Gillingham which has a direct route to London in less than 2 hours. The larger cities of Bath and Salisbury are less than an hours drive and it takes around an hour to drive to the beautiful Jurassic coastline. The historic towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne are only 15 and 20 minutes away respectively. The quiet rural roads and bridleways of the Blackmore Vale are excellent for cycling and walking. Blue Vale is in the grounds of our family home. There is a one- bedroomed B&B facility on the ground floor of our home.

Romantic, Heritage Cottage on Iconic (Hovis) Hill

Step back in time in this button-maker’s cottage, a rare chance to stay on England’s most iconic cobbled street, home of the famous Hovis Bread advert. Button Cottage is Grade II listed and built from ancient Shaftesbury Abbey stone. Authentically restored to reveal original features and to a 5 star standard. With sweeping countryside views from a secluded courtyard garden, walks, artisan shops, cafés and welcoming pubs just a stroll away, it’s a beautiful romantic and enchanting couples retreat

Beautiful converted cow shed in rural Dorset

This beautiful studio is in a converted cow shed in the garden of a 15th Century thatched farm house. It sleeps two, has a bright en-suite and a convenient little kitchen with all basics required for a stay, including a fridge, kettle, airfryer & microwave. The Cow Shed is in the hamlet of Margaret Marsh, 4 miles to the south-west of the ancient market town of Shaftesbury. It provides a wonderfully peaceful place to stay, surrounded only by the working dairy farm next door, and lots of fields.

Studio style room with separate kitchen diner

Weir Lodge is located in the beautiful Dorset countryside offering stunning views of River Stour & Thomas Hardy countryside. The house is located within an equestrian farm estate and only 5 minutes walk to an award winning pub and Spar shop in the village. Centrally located for fun packed days out from Stonehenge, Stourhead, Longleat, Gold Hill, to Monkey World, Sherborne Castle and the Jurassic Coast. It’s also a very short drive to the popular Todber fishing lakes and historic Shaftesbury.

Luxury House on private estate. Hot tub & Playbarn

Stock Hill Stud House is a private country retreat combining luxury, relaxation and fun activities for all ages, no matter the weather! This is the ultimate destination for family gatherings, milestone celebrations and reunions. Hot tub, giant trampoline, fire pit, garden games and a paddock with football pitch. All thoughtfully fenced for furry friends. Bad weather, then head inside our huge Play Barn. Surrounded by paddocks at the end of a long drive, a peaceful spot with wonderful views.

Luxury heated cabin with ensuite & stunning views

Partridge Pod: 2 adults and 1 child under 12 (or 2 under 8) New for July 2021, our luxury, heated camping pods are situated at the foothills of Duncliffe Wood, an ancient National Trust woodland. Located on an old dairy farm, our 5 cedar wood pods are perfect for a getaway and equipped with all the essentials needed for your stay. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, whilst still being centrally located for plenty to do and see. Please see our other listings to book multiple pods.

Unique & stylish guesthouse in renovated Barn

Unique and stylish, Wyke Cowsheds has been lovingly created at one end of an old dairy building across a courtyard from our family home. The accommodation includes a light, comfortable living area with Wi-Fi, Sonos & smart TV, plus kitchenette & dining area, leading outside onto a private terrace. Upstairs there is a Mezzanine bedroom with king-size bed, and a double sofa bed downstairs in the living area, if required. A modern shower room & separate cloakroom complete the accommodation.

Lake View Barn, Panoramic sunsets near Stourhead

A modern, eco-friendly and spacious four bedroom bungalow. A totally unique and rare find of a house with an open-plan kitchen/ living area where you get your own private sunset. Breathtaking views, ideal for family + friends/nature lovers/city breaks. (Sorry no parties/ or pets). Superfast broadband. Watch the sun go down with a cocktail in hand, accompanied by breathtaking views of countryside fields to King Alfred's Tower and far beyond. CLOSE TO: The Newt/ Stourhead Gardens & Bruton

Cosy Countryside 2-Bedroom Guest House

Escape to our cosy countryside annexe in Child Okeford within walking distance to historic Hambledon Hill. Set beside a peaceful stream with woodland views and birdsong, it’s perfect for a rural getaway. The self-contained space has 2 bedrooms (one with cot), a fully equipped kitchen for home cooking, and a shower room with washer and dryer. Enjoy the wood fire, private deck with grill, village shop and pubs. A peaceful home away from home to unwind and explore the charm of rural Dorset.

Modern & spacious house in the countryside.

The Pavilion is a modern, purpose built holiday house in the quiet Somerset village of Yarlington. It has all the conveniences: Wood burning stove, underfloor heating, Washer & tumble dryer, Iron & ironing board, fast fibre optic broadband and a charging station for an electric or plug in hybrid car, but sadly the mobile phone signal is very poor. The house is next to the pub and a stones throw from the church. The Newt and Hauser Wirth Gallery in Bruton are within a 15 minute drive.

Flat 1 of 2 Crown Apartments - first floor

SELF CATERING FIRST FLOOR apartment situated in the quiet village of East Stour, on the B3092, in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Enjoying stunning countryside views, next door to a country pub serving local beers and homecooked food (check website for opening hours) Centrally located to many famous attractions such as Longleat House & Safari Park, Stourhead Gardens, Stonehenge, Gold Hill and the Jurassic Coast. Available all year round. Check-in between 4pm - 6pm. Sorry NO PETS.

Accommodation Sleeps 2-4 (no kitchen)

Relax and unwind in this quiet, comfortable and convenient space, walking distance from Gillingham town centre and the train station. Pricing is based on 2 people sharing one room. Guests can book either a king size double bedroom or a twin room. If both rooms are needed, select 3 guests when booking. Newly installed stylish bathroom with large shower. ** OFF PEAK SPECIAL OFFER ** book one room for 2 nights mid week (mon-thurs) and get a second room free!