Spacious Large Family Home

Tucked away in the idyllic North Dorset countryside, Spring Barn is a unique spacious holiday home. With its modern country charm, and peaceful surroundings, this elegant bolthole offers the perfect escape from everyday life. Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Open the bifold doors onto the south-west facing garden where you can enjoy views out to the countryside with not a house in sight. Or sit in comfort and enjoy the views from the mezzanine. The space Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, this stylish detached barn conversion is a rural retreat in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The accommodation is spacious, light and full of original charm, with exposed beams and extensive windows and doors opening onto the private garden. Step inside, and you’ll find a thoughtfully designed, open-plan living space that seamlessly combines the lounge, kitchen, dining area to relax to enjoy the views of the courtyard and countryside. This flowing layout creates an inviting atmosphere, perfect for couples and families looking for a tranquil retreat. Easy access to all rooms you will find a large double aspect sitting room, with comfortable seating leading through to a bright dining area and well-equipped kitchen beyond. The double-height kitchen has tall windows and three sets of french doors and bifold sliding doors offering splendid views across the patio, garden, and the pretty countryside beyond. The well-equipped kitchen makes self-catering easy, featuring an air fryer, American style fridge freezer, double oven and microwave and dishwasher - ideal for preparing anything from a light breakfast to a family dinner. A favourite spot for spotting wildlife and admiring the views is the on the mezzanine where a large sofa invites you to sit down and relax. Looking out onto a courtyard you will find two king-size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms both with plenty of space for a travel cot if needed. The third king-size bedroom and double bedroom is met with a family bathroom completing this stylish accommodation. Outside, the private, enclosed garden is a lovely suntrap, perfect for al fresco dining. A charcoal BBQ is provided. Outdoor seating, parasol and tables finish off the perfect spot to enjoy the views from the uninterrupted garden – just fields, hedgerows, rolling hills and if you’re lucky local wildlife like deer and rabbits. Finish your evening off by lighting the fire pit, sipping a cold wine in the hammock whilst staring out into nature or looking up at the stars. Spring Barn is pet friendly and nestled in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Blackmore Vale – a walkers paradise and therefore ideal for country lovers. It is also within walking and cycling distance to two local village pubs, The Saxon and Bakers Arms in Child Okeford. It’s perfectly positioned on a cycle route and within walking distance to Hambledon Hill. Surrounding local area: Information correct at the time of writing. The National Trust's Hambledon Hill, Dorset, is an Iron Age hill fort with far reaching views and spectacular wildflowers, just over 2 miles away from the cottage. Plenty of local beaches in under an hour’s drive away. Pick any beach from the stunning Jurassic Coast with the popular resorts of Poole, Bournemouth, Studland, Lulworth, Kimmeridge, Weymouth and West Bay. Also close by is Shaftesbury, an interesting and historic town of Saxon origin, with attractions including Gold Hill, Abbey Museum and Gardens, and is just 7 miles away. Sherborne with its abbey, and boasting two castles, is only a 40 minute drive away. Another National Trust place of interest is Badbury Rings one of Dorset's finest Iron Age hillforts, now home to protected wildlife such as ground-nesting birds and orchids. The market town of Blandford Forum, is 8 miles away, located on the banks of the River Stour it is the most complete, small Georgian town in England. The town has stunning architecture, a charming parish church and wonderful market places and, just 7 miles away, explore the nearby pretty market town of Sturminster Newton, in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, with its picturesque water mill on the River Stour. Once home to Thomas Hardy and Dorset dialect poet, William Barnes. Also close by is Shaftesbury, an interesting and historic town of Saxon origin, with attractions including Gold Hill, Abbey Museum and Gardens, and is just 7 miles away. A 20 minute drive away is Kingston Lacy, a lavish family home re-imagined as a Venetian Palace in the rural Dorset countryside, there’s plenty to see, from spectacular artworks to beautiful landscapes. Nearby Compton Abbas Airfield has views reaching for 30 miles and beyond, and it's the perfect place to have a flight experience, learn to fly or just enjoy a bite to eat amongst all the activity. The stunning National Trust owned Stourhead House, lake and gardens are only a 17 mile drive away, and well worth a visit. Longleat House and Safari Park can be reached by car within 45 minutes, and is perfect for a full day out. The city of Salisbury with its cathedral, museums, shops and restaurants is 26 miles away. The iconic Stonehenge is a 30 mile drive away. Just under an hour’s drive away is the stunning Jurassic Coast with the popular resorts of Poole, Bournemouth, Lulworth, Kimmeridge, Weymouth and West Bay. Sherborne with its abbey, and boasting two castles, is only a 40 minute drive away. The county town of Dorchester with its Thomas Hardy heritage, fine museums, and Roman Townhouse is always worth a day out and is under an hour away. The Newt in Somerset is a working estate in Somerset and has acres of splendid gardens, woodland, farmland and cyder orchards to explore, as well as a cafe and restaurant. Guest access Guests have access to the house except two rooms which will be locked (rooms not photographed). Other things to note My family and I have worked hard to build our house from scratch. It is a family home therefore it is not perfect and areas that are not showrooms. The price reflects this, for a large and spacious home in the beautiful countryside, you are welcome to enjoy the house as much as we do but please treat it with respect, Treat our home as you would respectfully treat your home. Categorically no HOT TUBS to be hired and used during your stay, no charging your electric car from our electricity sockets (there are local charging hubs for this).