The Property: About Churchill House
Elegant and Welcoming 8 Bedroom Manor House with Stunning Country Views and Private Outdoor Hot Tub, near Dorchester
Impressive and stately, yet welcoming and homely, Churchill House is a magnificent manor house, set within the historic Mintern Estate. Surrounded by fields and farmlands, this large 8 bedroom property sleeps up to 16 guests, and 3 pet pooches. The outdoor hot tub with its wonderful country views, is the ideal spot to relax and unwind on holiday. This is a great place to rent for extended families, groups of friends and retreats.With good countryside walks nearby, including the Cerne Giant Loop where you can explore rolling hills, chalk ridges and the iconic Cerne Abbas giant, this is a beautiful part of rural Dorset, set within the stunning Dorset National Landscape, just 9 miles from Dorchester. For guests who want to enjoy time by the coast as well as relaxing days in the countryside, Chesil Beach is only around 21 miles away.
Four dogs are welcome, the first dog is charged at £25 extra.
Four dogs are welcome, the first dog is charged at £25 extra.
Inside this 8 Bedroom Mansion near Dorchester
Inside this impressive stone-built mansion house is elegant spacious accommodation, oozing warmth and character. The accommodation comprises:
• Spacious dual aspect sitting room with warming open fire, comfy sofas, smart TV for cosy movie nights in, and beautiful garden and country views,
• Fabulous dining room with open fire, seating 16 people, suitable for celebrating the finest of occasions,
• Beautiful large country style kitchen, ideal for group self-catering, complete with range oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer,
• adjacent utility room, complete with shower facilities, washing machine and storage space for muddy boots,
Layout of the Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The spacious beautiful bedrooms are each individually decorated with style and character, and are spread over the first and second floor. The bathroom facilities are conveniently dotted throughout the property.
Ground floor
• Ground floor WC and shower room
First Floor
• A bedroom with a super-king size bed and ensuite bathroom,
• A bedroom with a super-king size bed and wash basin,
• A cosy single bedroom,
• A bedroom with a king-size bed and hand basin,
• Family bathroom with striking fabric-lined walls.
Second Floor
The bedrooms on the second floor are tucked beneath the eaves and feature lots of character, although please note that there are areas of restricted head height throughout.
• Double bedroom,
• Further double bedroom,
• A twin bedroom,
• Children’s bedroom, especially designed for children with four single beds, a Smart TV, a selection of games and an ensuite shower room,
• Second floor ensuite shower room and further family bathroom.
Outside this historic and charming property continues to impress with its generous outdoor dining area to seat 10 where you can enjoy alfresco living, plus its inviting outdoor hot tub for a truly relaxing stay (there is an additional £50 charge for use of the hot tub). There are also expansive lawns where you can play garden games or enjoy relaxing with a book or soaking up the sun on summers days.
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Kitchen & Dining
Bedrooms(s)
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 
Bedroom 2 
Bedroom 3 
Bedroom 4 
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 
Bedroom 2 
Bedroom 3 

Bedroom 4 



Bathroom(s)
Other facilities
Heating
Garden and Outdoors
Family-Friendly Features
Parents often appreciate the relaxing extras here, with a private hot tub and a boot room helping everyone switch off and enjoy a genuinely comfortable family holiday.
Pet-Friendly Facilities
Renting and Booking Information
Accommodation Type:
Large Country House, rural accommodation.
Types of Bookings welcome:
Birthday parties, Reunions, Anniversary Celebrations
Pet owners
Groups of friends
Family holidays
Outdoor enthusiasts
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Types of Breaks available: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.
Insurance: We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance when/after booking.
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Setting and Local Information
Setting:
Countryside
Local Attractions near Minterne Magna
Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorset National Landscape
Popular towns to visit near Minterne Magna:
Sherborne: 10 miles away,
Dorchester: 9 miles away,
Milton Abbas: 11 miles away,
Beaminster: 15 miles away,
Weymouth: 16 miles away
Sherborne: 10 miles away,
Dorchester: 9 miles away,
Milton Abbas: 11 miles away,
Beaminster: 15 miles away,
Weymouth: 16 miles away
Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: country pursuits, cycling, walking, wildlife watching
Local Festivals and Events in Dorset:- June - Bournemouth Wheels Festival, Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
- July - Bestival, Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week, The Dorset Seafood Festival
- August - Bournemouth Air Festival, The Dorset Food & Arts Festival, Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Comedy Stage, Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Property Location
Nearest Town/City: Dorchester, Dorset, 9 miles away
Minterne Magna
