Regency Manor
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, United Kingdom
Sleeps: 14
Unique Features
- Beautiful Regency 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
House Party in Dorset
An exquisitely furnished, elegant home 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. There is also a flat housing one double bedroom, a bathroom, kitchenette and sitting room which can be used for guests' staff.
- 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.
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.
- 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
- 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 nearby 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 House located in a tiny, tranquil hamlet in Dorset
- Personally Inspected: Yes
- Sleeps: 14
- Double: 6 doubles (2 en-suite)
- Twin: 1 en suite
- Family: There is one cot and one 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
- Arrival Time: From midday to 5pm
- Departure Time: 6pm (weekend lets) 12pm (longer lets)
Contact Details
Please contact Unique Home Stays on +44(0)1637 881942
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