Armswell House (DQT)

Discover Dorset’s stunning countryside and coast from this cosy 18th century farmhouse with its own spa room.. Entrance hall. Two large living rooms, each with open fire and rugs on flagstone floor. Spacious dining room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area, range-style cooker, Belfast sink, tiled floor and French door to walled garden. Utility/toilet. Lower ground floor: Games room with table tennis and pool table. Spa room with hot tub/Jacuzzi. Shower cubicle. Two staircases to first floor: Two double bedrooms (with ornamental fireplaces), one with 5ft four-poster bed and en-suite shower room and toilet, one with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each with sofa-bed (for +2), one with ornamental fireplace and zip and link bed (can be made into a super kingsize on request). Bathroom with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. Second floor: Three ‘attic’ bedrooms with sloping beamed ceilings; one super kingsize with en-suite bathroom and toilet, two twin, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet.. - Open fires – fuel inc - Elec, full oil CH (plug-in oil-filled rads in attic bedrooms), bed linen and towels inc - Two t/cots - Two h/chairs - Two TVs (Teletext) - DVD - M/wave - W/machine - T/dryer - D/washer - Freezer - Wi-fi - Large enclosed garden with patio and furniture - Access to 650 acres of farmland - BBQ - Parking (for 7 cars) - Private hot tub - Games room with table tennis and pool table - Natural spring water supply - No smoking . Surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside, close to the Dorset Gap, this substantial 18th-century farmhouse stands a mile from the pretty hamlet of Plush with its delightful village inn. Retaining many original features, including ornamental fireplaces and splendid high ceilings, the property benefits from the addition of a games room and spa room in its cellar. With its own large, pretty walled garden, with lawned area and flower borders, it stands in the grounds of the owners’ 650-acre organic dairy farm; there are lovely walks from the doorstep amid the farmland. The Dorset Gap is nearby, for walks amid stunning scenery, while sandy bays and nature reserves can be found along the World Heritage Coastline just 18 miles away. Dorchester (Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge) is within driving distance for a wide range of attractions, including a lively weekly market, with the beautiful Maiden Castle sure to be a highlight. A trip to the charming town of Cerne Abbas, with its Tudor architecture, and the nearby Cerne Giant are also a must on any itinerary. There are good golf courses in the vicinity and a selection of excellent inns and restaurants within 7 miles, this truly is an ideal location to suit a variety of holiday needs. Shop 5 miles. Armswell House (DQT) and The Stables (DXS) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests. There is a private water supply to this property. The banister/balustrade height in this property is less than 1m and the gaps between the spindles on the staircase are more than 10cm. Some of the ceilings are sloping.