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Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside

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A sunroom with a large glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a black sofa, a beige sofa, and a coffee table with magazines. There is a large window with curtains, a chandelier, and a cabinet with a mirror.
A vintage-style room with a decorative console table, a mirror, a tufted armchair, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a white wardrobe, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted television.
A living room with a fireplace, green sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashley Wood Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Common Spaces

+8
4 Queen Beds and 8 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside

Escape to Downwood Vineyard, a magnificent Victorian manor set within a private 40-acre estate of countryside, woodland and gardens. Sleeping up to 16 guests, it is ideal for family gatherings, group retreats and milestone celebrations, combining period character with modern comfort and complete privacy.

Highlights include:
• Sleeps 16 guests
• Pet friendly
• Enclosed landscaped garden
• Private all-weather tennis court
• Seasonal swimming pool
• Private hot tub
• Games room with pool table and foosball
• Super-fast fibre WiFi

Inside, the manor offers two elegant living rooms with fireplaces, a formal dining room, a spacious conservatory overlooking the gardens, a dedicated children’s playroom and a fully equipped country kitchen with cooking essentials including oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee and sugar.

The bedrooms are arranged across the upper floor and include a luxurious master bedroom with a four-poster king-size bed, roll-top bath and en-suite shower room. The remaining king-size and twin bedrooms are comfortably furnished, with a mix of en-suite and family bathrooms.

Guests have exclusive use of the manor, gardens, hot tub, pool, tennis court, games room and surrounding 40-acre grounds during their stay.

The property is family friendly, with a cot, high chair, changing table, children’s books, toys, board games and fireplace guards. Bed linen and towels are professionally laundered and provided.

Downwood Vineyard is within easy driving distance of Shaftesbury, Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester and Weymouth.

Please note: the swimming pool is seasonal and is closed from October through March. Please confirm availability for shoulder-season stays.
No shoes upstairs
No shoes in green room or living room (main room )
No pets in green room or living room (main room)
No pets on sofas and furnitures please
No pets upstairs.
No commercial activities without consent.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes upstairs No shoes in green room or living room (main room ) No pets in green room or living room (main room)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11211804
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is home to this holiday home. Royal Signals Museum and Blandford Forum Town Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Ashley Wood Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Blandford Leisure Centre and Wimborne Model Town.
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Blandford Forum, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ashley Wood Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Poole Harbour - 35 min drive - 29.1 km
  • New Forest National Park - 40 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 48 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 22 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Happy Farmer Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$3,476, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downwood Vineyard Manor in Idyllic Countryside located?

This family-friendly Blandford Forum holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ashley Wood Golf Club, Royal Signals Museum and Blandford Forum Town Museum. Blandford Leisure Centre and Dorset National Landscape are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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