Regency Manor

Piddletrenthide, Dorset, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 14

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Unique Features

• Beautiful Exclusive Use Regency Manor House with elegant, spacious rooms
• Situated in a peaceful, countryside hamlet
• 18th Century private church on site
• Large indoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis court and stabling on site

The Property

Exclusive Use County Manor House in Dorset

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An exquisitely furnished, elegant manor house exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. Situated amidst Hardy country and near the Jurassic coast – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, wend the country lanes to enter the beautiful grounds of Regency Manor.

Inside

• Style: The grand entrance hallway with impressive archways, pillars and a great open fire, gives way to an elegant, homely interior.
• Bedrooms: 7 grand, luxurious bedrooms: 5 doubles (2 en suite and the others share a family bathroom); a double master bedroom (en suite) and a twin room.
• For relaxation: Chill out in the comfy lounge overlooking the picturesque grounds; sink into a sofa in the drawing room that opens out onto the patio; get cosy in the library amongst the towering bookshelves.
• For recreation: Heated indoor pool, croquet lawn and tennis court.
• Practicalities: Highly efficient central heating and laundry facilities

Outside

In the lush gardens you will find a tennis court, stables and paddocks. French doors open out on the patio area where you will find BBQ facilities.

Please note: The caretaker of this property lives in a self-contained building to the rear of the main house.

Food and wine

• DIY: The property is available on a self-catering basis. A large farmhouse kitchen has French doors that open out onto the patio and BBQ area. The dining room seats 12-14 around a polished wood circular table.
• In-house cuisine: Local caterers can be organised (at extra cost) to provide bespoke culinary delights.
• Eating out: The famous local inn, the ‘Brace of Pheasants’ (ideally located at the end of the long driveway) is renowned for its delicious food. There is a range of other fantastic country pubs close to the manor.

Getting there:

• On the map: Situated in Piddletrenthide, near Dorchester and close to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
• By car: 2-2.5 hours from London and 1.5 hours from Bristol
• By train: The nearest station is Dorchester South, a 15-minute taxi ride from the property. Sherborne Station is 25 minutes away.
• Heli-pad? No

Rental Inclusive of:

• Linen
• Towels
• Utilities

Out and About

• Enjoy beautiful countryside walks across the Dorset Downs and Plush Hill
• Guests can try their hand at hunting, shooting (£400-£700 per day), clay shooting and stalking
• Head to Wincanton for a day at the races
• If you fancy being really pampered, head to the Summer Lodge Health Spa

Pricing

• Weekly: Weekly (Friday to Friday) from £6,000 to £8,000
• Weekend: From £3,500 to £3,750
• Xmas: 2008: Booked
• New Year: New Year 08 from December 29 (5pm) to Jan 5 (midday) at £8,000. Or from Dec 29 to Jan 4 at £7,000
• Damages Deposit: £2,000

Accommodation Details

A beautiful Regency Manor House located in a tiny, tranquil hamlet in Dorset

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: 14
• Double: 6 doubles (2 en-suite)
• Twin: 1 en suite
• Cots: There is one cot at the property
• Highchairs: There is high chair at the property
• Facilities: Indoor Pool, tennis courts, stables and paddocks, private church in the grounds
• Swimming Pool: Yes
• Children: Yes
• Pets: Horse by arrangement
• Evening Meals: Catering available on request
• Mod Cons: Sky TV, audio systems
• Internet & Communications: Wireless Internet access
• Wedding Venue: Yes - View more details
• Arrival Time: From midday to 5pm
• Departure Time: 6pm (weekend lets) 12pm (longer lets)