Title: Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset Cottages in Blandford Forum with kitchens and fireplaces ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/ef6f0a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/4c6bcff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/50ac021c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/7eb054c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/b4b4af01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 Wi-Fi in public areas. All 7 accommodations have 3 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Kitchens come with fridges and ovens, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as fireplaces and deep soaking bathtubs. Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.899723,-2.279205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kfuuH%7Ec%7CL%3FW%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%3FWBY%40W%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWBWBWDWBUDWDWDUDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUHSFUFSHSFSHSFSHSHSJQHQHSHQJQHOJQJOJOJQJMJOJOJMLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILILKLINGLILGLGNGNGLGLENENELENCNCNCLCNCNALCNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBNBNBLBNDLDNDNDLFNFLFLFNFLHLFLHNJLHLHLJLJJJLLLJLLJLLLJLJLLNJNJNJNJNHNJPJPHNJPHRHPHPHRHRHRFRHRFRHRFTFRFTFTDTFTFTDTFVDTDVBTDVDTBVDVBVBVBVBVBV%40X%40VBV%40V%40X%40V%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAVAXAVCVAVAXCVCVCVCVCVEVCVETEVCTEVETGVETGTGTETGTGTGRGTIRGRIRGRIRIRIRIPIPIRKPINKPKPINKNKNKNKNMNKLKLMLKLMLMJMLKJMJMJMHMHOJMHMFMHOFMFMFOFMFODODMDODMBOBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOAOCMCOCOCOCMEOEOEMEMGOGOGMGMGMIOGMIMKMIMIMKMKMKMMKKMMMMKMMMKMKOKOKMKQKOKOKQIOKQIQISIQKQISISGSISGSISGSGUISGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUEUEWEWCUEWCWCWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWAWCY%3FWAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FUDfDWelG5sfzuNkV_GYYbSOVKE=) Fippenny Cottage, 60 Greenhayes, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 0RE #### What's nearby - Wimborne Minster - 31 min drive - 20.2 miles - Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 33 min drive - 19.8 miles - The Tank Museum - 36 min drive - 19.8 miles - Poole Harbour - 40 min drive - 25.8 miles - Durdle Door - 56 min drive - 28.8 miles #### Getting around - Templecombe Station - 28 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Fontmell - ‬13 min drive - ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬12 min drive - ‪The White Horse - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? > Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset located? > Situated in Blandford Forum, this cottage is steps from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project and Sturminster Newton Mill. The Art Stable is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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