Charming Dorset Cottage set in an acre of Gardens

'Orchard Cottage' is a charming cottage in the heart of the picturesque Dorset countryside. Set in over an acre of gardens, the cottage offers guests a unique setting to enjoy a relaxing family holiday. With a stunning living room with kitchen and dining area, a downstairs lounge with fireplace and two large bedrooms, this house is perfect for the most discerning guests. The beautiful garden is very tranquil and a great space for children and the family to enjoy. Coast is just 20 mins drive away If you thought that top-notch sparkling wine was only produced in France, Italy and California, think again; fantastic fizz is also made right here in the UK. Join a wine-tasting tour at English Oak Vineyard to learn all about how they produce their wonderful wines. Or laze under the 350-year-old oak tree at the heart of the property, sipping some bubbles, on the Vineyard Picnic Tour. If you dine locally, ask if they offer English Oak wine – it’s stocked in 50 local restaurants and hotels, including Harbour Heights, Rick Stein and Maison Sax. Cheers! For a more child-centred day out, Farmer Palmer’s will have your little ones grinning from ear to ear as they hold guinea pigs, feed goats and deer, watch cows being milked, cheer on racing pigs, brave the dinosaur trail, ride a tractor, pedal a go-kart and bounce, jump, slide, climb, crawl and splash in the array of play equipment on offer. To release your own inner child, Laserguys Laser Tag combines the best elements of paintballing and laser quest. Shoot your opponents, then shoot the breeze afterwards at Yellow Bicycle Cafe and Deli, which serves homemade food using as many local, seasonal ingredients as possible. For more homemade, local food, the charming Parlour Café at Pamphill Dairy will leave you satisfied. If you visit during April and May, treat yourself to some savoury or sweet treats, then escape into the Bluebell Woods, where Mother Nature will treat you to a carpet of sweet-smelling blooms. The National Trust’s Kingston Lacy is another stunning place to walk amongst bluebells, or snowdrops during January and February. Another local National Trust property worth a visit is Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hill fort steeped in history. It’s a great place for a walk and a picnic. Why not stock up on goodies from the Pamphill farm shop, plus wine from English Oak Vineyard, then find a spot to while your day away, eating and drinking to your heart’s content? Don’t forget the picnic rug.