Title: Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10300&destination=Blandford+Forum%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=108316165&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset ## Photo gallery for Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset ![Exterior - Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset (Blandford Forum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/389309d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset (Blandford Forum)](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 - Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset (Blandford Forum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/1d9f4abe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset (Blandford Forum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/4c6bcff3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds - Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset (Blandford Forum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108316200/108316165/ef6f0a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - 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 - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## 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 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. 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 transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 ## Similar properties ![Apartment | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106870000/106862900/106862816/b3c6d63c_edited_897a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Quiet 2 Bedroom Townhouse With Office Bathwick - Free Wi-Fi - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-14&endDate=2026-04-15&selected=106862816&PinnedHotelID=106862816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108540000/108537200/108537186/ba34da07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy City Retreat in Bath Oldfield Park - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - City view - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-14&endDate=2026-04-15&selected=108537186&PinnedHotelID=108537186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-14&endDate=2026-04-15&selected=108316165&PinnedHotelID=108316165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=108316165,106862816,108537186) ## 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 for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Blandford Forum is home to Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Blandford Leisure Centre. Badger Watch Dorset and Shaftesbury Arts Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum.dx10300) [View more Cottages in Blandford Forum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Cottages.d10300-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182682/c5ed7add-c104-42ce-8724-4a699e31d6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Poole Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Harbour 40 min drive \- 25.8 miles - ![New Forest National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046242/b7861582-3dd0-4924-9caa-7ab9cfa8b6c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) New Forest National Park 47 min drive \- 33.4 miles - ![Durdle Door](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092145/7b41be52-75eb-46ef-b9e1-8761bd302923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durdle Door 55 min drive \- 28.8 miles - ![Stonehenge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050515/0aef18d7-e588-4210-b7a3-598e02560823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stonehenge 56 min drive \- 41.1 miles ### 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 - Reeve the Baker 13 min drive - China China 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? ### What time is check-in at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? ### What time is check-out at Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset? ### Where is Idyllic Historic Thatched Cottage Hardy's Dorset located? ## Have a question? 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