Title: An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* house 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 # An extraordinary, historic, Grade II\* house ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37100000/37098900/37098854/843dd6b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37100000/37098900/37098854/c7881cf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37100000/37098900/37098854/dd94c0fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37100000/37098900/37098854/23e6f6c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37100000/37098900/37098854/6acf5dc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the Dorset/Wiltshire border, King John's House offers a tranquil retreat within its 6-acre gardens and 10 luxurious bedrooms. Stroll through the beautifully arranged gardens, relax in the Japanese garden overlooking ornamental ponds, or unwind in front of the magnificent fireplace with an unlimited supply of logs. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 172153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### An extraordinary, historic, Grade II\* house King John's House is an Historic Grade II\* listed house, on the Dorset/Wiltshire border within the village of Tollard Royal. Offering luxury accommodation for up to 13 guests in 7 bedrooms. Perfect for family holidays or special occasions. Set within 6 acres of beautiful gardens, formally arranged close to the house, then progressively wild as they merge with the Wiltshire uplands beyond. The view from behind the house takes in the ascending canal, a fountain and the spectacular folly. Walk the grass pathways past pleached lime and cypress trees. Relax with a drink in the exotic Japanese garden overlooking the fish that glide serenely in the ornamental ponds. A gas BBQ allows you to cook and eat al fresco around the chunky garden table then play a little croquet on the top lawn by the entrance. Be transfixed by the trickle of water from the ornamental waterfall. Once used for hunting, these grounds are now a place to track down only quiet contemplation and a sort of spiritual serenity. The medieval entrance hall provides a wonderful reception area with its magnificent original fireplace and an unlimited supply of logs. Guests will be able to dine in style in the Tudor panelled dining room. The property boasts a large country kitchen with a traditional wooden table and range cooker together with warming oven and American style fridge freezer and dishwasher, the utility room is home for two washing machines a tumble dryer and large Belfast sink. In the adjacent walk in larder you will find two additional fridges and a wide selection of kitchen equipment and store cupboard essentials. The newly created downstairs bedroom room with its 60 inch flat screen TV and extensive stock of DVD's offers a retreat for movie lovers. Guests can escape for solitary serenity with a book to the Butler’s House where you will find a comfortable seating area, two further bedrooms and bathrooms. The magnificent drawing room on the first floor with its impressive wall hangings and welcoming large open fire allows a wonderful vista to the beautifully designed Folly at the Larmer Tree Gardens, this room is full of period features and perfect for entertaining and pre-dinner drinks. Six of the seven bedrooms can be arranged as zip and link twins or super kingsize. The Master bedroom provides a half tester canopy, kingsize bed, dressing area and contemporary en-suite with large walk in shower. There is also a travel cot and two high chairs if required. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement at an additional cost of £25 per animal. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92250000/92247600/92247588/47b7a36c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A former hotel set deep in the Dorset countryside in a small village Chettle - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=92247588&PinnedHotelID=92247588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90319900/90319834/2f7fa583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DOWNWOOD VINEYARD MANOR HOUSE - SLEEPS 16 | CELEBRATION HOUSE | HOT TUB | SWIMMING POOL | TENNIS COU Blandford Forum - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=90319834&PinnedHotelID=90319834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90600000/90592200/90592119/5c34e6b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### STUNNING LARGE COUNTRY FAMILY HOME, INDOOR POOL, SLEEPS 12, SECLUDED GARDEN Wimborne - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=90592119&PinnedHotelID=90592119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72070000/72061700/72061607/9b7c661e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage West Moors - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=72061607&PinnedHotelID=72061607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884100/36884051/6e10bea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Tollard Royal, near Salisbury Tollard Royal, near Salisbury - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review £325 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=36884051&PinnedHotelID=36884051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.95943,-2.087444&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7B%60vHnuvK%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40WBWBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBUDWDUDWFUDUDWFUFUDSHUFUFSFUHSFSHSHSHSHQHSHQHQHQJQJQHQJOJOJOJOJOLOJMJMLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILILKNILGLILGLGNGNGLGNELENENELCNCNCLCNCNANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDNFLFLFNFLFLHLFNHLJLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLJLLLJLJLLNJNJNJNJNJNHPJPHPJPHPHPHRHPHRHRHRFRHRFTFRFTFTFRFTFTDVDTFTDVDTDVBTDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBV%40V%40VBX%40V%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAVAXAVCVAXAVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVETCVEVETEVGTETETGTGTGTGTGTGRGRITGRIRIRIPIRIRIPIPKPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNMLKNKLMLKLMLKJMJMLMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMHMFOFMFMFODOFMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGOGMGMGMIMIOIMIMIMKMIMKMMMKKKMMKMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKOKQIOKQKQIQIQIQISIQISISISGSISGUGSGUIUEUGUGUEUEUGUEWEUEWCUEWEWCWCWCWCWCWCWAWCYAWAWAYAWAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7sSk07sAEAmK-hC-E2Nlpuo-eaQ=) Tollard Royal, England #### What's nearby - Larmer Tree Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Gold Hill Museum - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles - Wimborne Minster - 31 min drive - 17.9 miles - Poole Harbour - 44 min drive - 25.1 miles #### Getting around - Gillingham Dorset Station - 26 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪san tonino - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬16 min drive - ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Anvil Inn - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* house pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* house? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* house? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* house located? > This family-friendly Salisbury holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Larmer Tree Gardens, Rushmore Golf Club and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Chettle Play Park and RSPB Garston Wood are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## An extraordinary, historic, Grade II\* house Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie S. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very merry Christmas My large family and I stayed here over Christmas and we had the most wonderful time. The house is spectacular and full of old world historical charm and had been decorated with a Christmas tree and garland making it truly festive. There is the most wonderful dining room where we ate our holiday meal and played dinner games with a raging fire burning in the 1500s fireplace. We enjoyed walking in the surrounding area, going to the local pub, relaxing, reading books and disconnecting from our electronic devices. The kitchen was well equipped to cook for so many of us and the beds comfortable to retire to after a long and active day. Thank you to Becky who was wonderful and responsive to all our questions. We will definately stay here again as this home. ##### Katie S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul O. 24 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### King John's House Fantastic historical place for a family meet up in the heart of Wiltshire. Plenty of room for guests and beautiful gardens. Would definitely consider revisiting this wonderful property again and exploring the lovely countryside. ##### Paul O. 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