Chaffeymoor Grange is a beautiful stone manor house set in five acres of glorious Dorset countryside. Dating from the 17th century, the house has undergone extensive refurbishment and is now a spacious, rural retreat ideal for house parties, such as family reunions and special birthdays, joint family holidays and weddings (the house is licensed for civil marriage and partnership ceremonies for up to 60 guests). Stone mullioned windows, huge fireplaces and exposed beams are complemented by contemporary furnishings, clean lines and stylish décor.

The extensive grounds include beautiful, mature gardens, an ornamental pond, a tennis court, a croquet lawn, and even a lake with its own island. The surrounding countryside has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers unlimited scope for walking, cycling and sight seeing. Set on a south-facing slope on the edge of the pretty village of Bourton, Chaffeymoor Grange is within easy walking distance of the excellent local pub and village shop. Local facilities can be found in the attractive town of Mere, about 3 miles away, with the larger towns of Wincanton and Gillingham about 4 miles away. The historic towns of Sherborne and Shaftesbury are also close by.

Downstairs, the house boasts a superb oak-panelled drawing room looking out onto the terrace and gardens, an impressive dining room seating 20, a games room, morning room with French doors opening onto the terrace, a large well-appointed kitchen leading into the breakfast room, ancillary kitchen/utility room and two cloakrooms. Most of the reception rooms are linked to a central sound system and hard-wired internet access is available throughout the house. Upstairs, the accommodation comprises 10 spacious bedrooms, all doubles or twins, plus nine bathrooms, mostly en-suite. The house will sleep 20 people comfortably, with up to 4 additional children in z-beds and cots.

Catering, outdoor pursuits, entertainment and transport can all be arranged. Please click on the website link below for more information and photographs:

www.chaffeymoorgrange.com

Weekends Breaks range from £3,800.00 to £4,800.00. Please call for details.

Please visit http://www.chaffeymoorgrange.com to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Dorset.

Situated on the borders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, the local countryside is ideal for walking, running and cycling. There is a wealth of gardens open to the public including the delightful National Trust property of Stourhead just down the road. Horse riding, fishing and shooting are all on the doorstep.

Travel: Gillingham Railway Station, Castle Cary Station

Good places to visit: Adults and children alike will love Longleat House and Safari Park, Wookey Hole and the caves at Cheddar Gorge. Visit the historic towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Bath. Racegoers will enjoy the jump racing at Wincanton Racecourse. Award winning gardens at East Lambrook Manor and Mapperton House.

Annual Events: The Royal Bath and West show on the last weekend of May, The Great Dorset Steam Fair at the end of August.

Good places to eat: A wealth of country pubs serving everything from traditional pub grub to modern British cuisine. Recommended restaurants in Castle Cary, Shaftesbury and Sherborne.

Local Sports: Golf, horse riding, fishing, shooting, walking, Wincanton Racecourse is just down to road.

Pretty village on the Dorset/Somerset border.

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