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Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends

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A stone building with a metal door, potted plants, and a brick wall.
A gravel driveway leading to a row of stone buildings with a grassy area and a tree in the center.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a hanging chair.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen island with glassware.
A dining area with a table covered in a striped tablecloth, surrounded by chairs, and a vase with a plant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Colesbrook, England
  • Place, Riversmeet Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stourhead Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Stourhead
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Gillingham

Gillingham is home to this holiday home. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Riversmeet Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Gartell Light Railway.
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Map
Colesbrook, England

What's nearby

  • Riversmeet Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Stourhead - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gold Hill Museum - 17 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butt Of Sherry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spread Eagle Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Lodge Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Dorset Escape for Families and Friends located?

Located in Gillingham, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Riversmeet Leisure Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Gold Hill Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, lovely house and very friendly host. Stayed here with a group of 13 including young children who loved it as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for everyone, and our bikes in the outside areas under cover.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Perfect stay for multiple and/or multi generational families. Reasonable amount of stuff to do within the property - even if the sports equipment all a bit dated. Loved having the piano (which, although old was in tune and perfectly playable.) Very friendly and considerate host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four generation gathering

The perfect location for our extended family gathering. The property offered something for all generations having ample space both inside and out for everyone to be together but also allowing for quiet time as needed with its many rooms and great facilities. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host with excellent communication. Laura supplied us with loads of information about the property and responded straight away with any questions we had.We booked the house for a large family party and it was perfect for all the different ages. Everyone loved it.Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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