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# Grooms Cottage - Tack Room

Family-friendly cottage in Wimborne

## Photo gallery for Grooms Cottage - Tack Room

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of Dorset's countryside, St Giles House offers a tranquil retreat within its 19th Century Grooms Cottage. Unwind in the cosy sitting room with an impressive collection of antiques and comfy sofas or enjoy miles of unspoilt countryside views from your rustic kitchen/dining area. Explore thousands of acres on foot or by bike and relax in style with freestanding copper baths, separate showers, and king-size beds.

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Grooms Cottage - Tack Room

Step back in time with our 19th Century Grooms Cottage located within the grounds of St Giles House, home to the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. After an Award winning restoration Lord and Lady Shaftesbury decided to open up part of their home and share the magic of the Estate with the rest of the world. Paying close attention to the fabric of the building the Tack Room has been furnished stylishly. Enjoy miles of unspoilt countryside where you can walk or follow cycle routes around the estate.  
  
The Grooms Cottage is comprised of two maisonettes that have been refurbished in an Equestrian theme with two individually designed, en-suite bedrooms each, with freestanding copper baths, separate step-in showers, king size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, dressing gowns, hairdryers and flat screen smart TV's.   
  
Each maisonette has its own sitting room, and a rustic, fully equipped kitchen/dining room, with tea/coffee and cooking facilities.   
  
The Tack Room is available on a self-catering basis.  
  
A refundable damage deposit of £125 will be required with your final payment.   
  
Free parking is available within the walled car park  
Overlooking thousands of acres of beautiful parkland, our accommodation is located in beautiful country side   
  
Guests can relax in the cosy siting rooms which are furnished with an impressive collection of antiques, comfy sofas, a vast array of books, billiard table, Bluetooth speaker and an honesty bar (Riding House only).  
  
Free Parking available in the Walled Car Park and access to certain parts of the grounds also offered to further enhance your St Giles experience..  
  
The East and West Pepperpot Lodges are unique, one bedroom lodges with a cosy lounge, log burner, TV, fully equipped country style kitchen and outside patio area - the perfect couples getaway

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Chef service
- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property

### Things to do

- Billiards/pool table
- Golf
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking 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

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

Latest check in is at 18:00

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Pets by arrangement

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed 

Weddings & private parties, Conference & events

### 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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Weddings & private parties, Conference & events 

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 and a first aid kit 

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

## About the area

Wimborne is home to this cottage. Horton Estate Vineyard and Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Travelling with kids? Consider Cranborne Manor and Wimborne Model Town. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Wimborne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wimborne.dx4870)

[View more Cottages in Wimborne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wimborne-Cottages.d4870-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Wimborne, Dorset

### What's nearby

- ![The Bridge and the Pantheon  
Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England  
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/b5ad4958-8342-4aa1-93d1-42d7e7b71e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![A beautiful river walk in The New Forest](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  
21 min drive \- 12.1 miles
- ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](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  
30 min drive \- 18.5 miles
- ![Stonehenge which includes heritage elements and building ruins](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  
42 min drive \- 32.1 miles
- ![HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/79ad4e8b-9ece-44f5-a1a8-333c7cc431cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Southampton Cruise Terminal  
49 min drive \- 36.4 miles

### Getting around

- Salisbury Station  
25 min drive
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)  
35 min drive

### Restaurants

- Altrullo  
11 min drive
- Tap & Railway  
16 min drive
- Forzza Pizza  
10 min drive
- Costa Coffee  
10 min drive
- The Three Legged Cross  
16 min drive

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## Grooms Cottage - Tack Room Reviews

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