True country aesthetics await in this spectacular Dorset farmhouse, a perfect space for 10 to stay. Playing a historic part in the village of Minterne Magna, this traditional five-bedroom cottage lives on the estate of the splendid Minterne House and shares access to its 27-acre gardens with tennis courts and heated outdoor pool. Boasting helpful hosting by the Lord of the majestic country house, this holiday home is perfect for any group of family or friends hoping to enjoy comfortable surroundings after long days of exploration in the Dorset AONB and along the stunning coastline. You can even bring up to two dogs to stay to discover the idyllic area by your side.

Complete with dining room, living room and cosy snug, the ground floor of this property comes complete with an abundance of space for the whole family to unwind. The heart of the house is the family kitchen with a generous breakfast table and Range-style cooker, all of which come in handy when assisting the group's nominated chef in serving up three meals a day. Let the young ones load up the dishwasher as you put your feet up come the evening, relaxing by the fireplace in the snug, alongside the wood burner in the lounge or sitting beneath the stars in the pretty gardens. A short walk from the garden leads to further shared gardens with the tennis court and pool facilities, ideal for sunny afternoons spent close to home.

Admire the fantastic flora of this surrounding area in the springtime, walking to the Hendover Coppice Nature Reserve (2.5 miles) or admiring the Cerne Giant close by (2 miles). You’ll want to jump in the car to spend time on the fantastic heritage coastline (17 miles), discovering the unforgettable Jurassic Coast from Chesil Beach (18 miles) or the historic seaside spot of Lyme Regis (27 miles).

Additional information and rules

- Sleeps 10+2 with 2 single beds available in one of the double bedrooms, on request

- 5 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be a twin on request), 3 doubles and 1 twin

- 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, and 1 shower room with WC

- Range-style electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher

- Utility room with freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer

- Travel cot and high-chair available on request

- Wood burner in the lounge and open fire in the snug (all logs provided)

- TV available in the lounge

- Bathrobes are provided

- Selection of environmentally friendly toiletries

- There is a hairdryer in each bedroom

- Enclosed garden with lawn, furniture, and gas BBQ (full cylinder provided)

- Private hot tub

- Ample off-road parking

- EV charging available payable via an app

- Freshly prepared food by a brilliant chef can be arranged with the owner - perfect for a dinner party

- Free daily access to Minterne Gardens between 10am and 6pm - dogs on leads are welcome in the garden

- Shared access to a lawn tennis court (rackets and balls supplied)

- Shared outdoor heated pool (please bring pool towels), with changing room, from April until the end of October, between 10am - 6pm daily - each property will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool - times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival

- When Lord Digby is in residence, guests are welcome to have a complimentary tour of the house and learn about the history

- Children must be accompanied when using the facilities

- Beach 15 miles, shops and pubs 2 miles

- Please note: Shared estate can be booked with property 87379, 88100 and 93723