Welcome to The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset. Set in 65 acres of lush green parkland The Victorian Barn Dorset offers the perfect retreat for family and friends. Explore the rural footpaths and fishing lakes, take a dip in the warm indoor pool, enjoy your bubbly private hot tub, have fun with the kids in the games rooms and outdoor play area or simply relax in your comfortable accommodation. Perfect for any occasion and within easy drive of the Jurassic Coast. Helena is a wonderfully bright & spacious attached home situated on the west wing of The Victorian Barn. • Helena (Sleeps 8) • First Floor: • Two king ensuite bedrooms • Two twin ensuite bedrooms (one with a bath) • Ground Floor: • Kitchen with dining for 8 guests • Spacious lounge with 50" SMART TV • WC with Handbasin • Outside Hot Tub • Unlimited Wi-Fi All bedrooms benefit from deluxe memory foam mattresses with perfect pillows, wall mounted flat screen TV’s, fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture. The ground floor boasts a light and airy kitchen including a dishwasher and a large dining table for 8. The spacious lounge has a 4’ wall mounted mirror and soft wall lights, plus comfortable leather sofas & a wall mounted 50" SMART TV. Outside there is a sunny patio with picnic furniture and a warm, bubbling hot tub for your sole use and enjoyment! Helena is perfect for family or friends for a relaxing countryside retreat. Welcome to our serene 65-acre countryside oasis, where you can unwind and reconnect with nature. Our rural parkland offers a variety of activities to keep you entertained and relaxed during your stay. Take advantage of our complimentary unlimited WiFi and parking with extra wide spaces, including an EV charger for your convenience. Relax in style in your dedicated hot tub, open daily from 8 am - 11 pm. Please bring your own towels. The hot tub is emptied, cleaned and refilled after every stay, and will be available on the first morning of your stay. Take a dip in our acclaimed 12.5-meter indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, set in a picturesque log cabin. The pool is heated to a comfortable 29 degrees using renewable energy, and is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Please bring towels for the pool. At The Victorian Barn Dorset, our pool is available every day of your stay, ensuring you have plenty of opportunities to make a splash. We offer two types of swimming experiences: Private Sessions: You can book private swim sessions, each lasting up to an hour per day, for your exclusive enjoyment. Communal Sessions: On certain days, we host communal swim sessions, and the best part is, there's no need to book. These sessions are included as part of your stay. Before your arrival, we'll provide you with a schedule that specifies which days are reserved for private sessions and which days are dedicated to communal swims. Our goal is to make your stay as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Challenge your friends and family to a game in our games room, which features a coin-operated pool table, football table and retro quiz machine, 50p per play. We also have free to use board games and books for your entertainment. Our activity suite is perfect for those who want to stay active, it features badminton and table tennis, as well as toys for children. Our games rooms are open 8 am – 10 pm daily. For the little ones, we have an outdoor play & picnic area, perfect for them to run around and have fun. In addition, our 3 coarse fishing lakes, are the perfect spot to catch a fish or just enjoy the tranquillity of the water. We offer a contactless check in & contactless stay. We will send you a quick message once you have arrived to check everything is OK. Please message us if you have any queries. We live onsite in a nearby cottage. The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages are located just outside the village of Woolland in the middle of the Dorset countryside. Woolland is situated in the Blackmore Vale under Bulbarrow Hill 7 miles (11 km) west of Blandford Forum. The village is first mentioned in Cartularium Saxonicum from the year 939 Wonlond, the Domesday Book from the year 1086 Winlande and the Pipe Rolls from the year 1170 Wunlanda. The name is interpreted as Old English wynn-land meadow land or pasture land. The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages are located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is largely rural and includes the towns of Blandford Forum, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton. The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages Dorset lies within beautiful and largely untouched rural landscape waiting to be explored. Just 20 miles from the sea, Dorset is filled with chocolate-box pretty villages, rolling farmland edged with thick hedgerows, wildlife-rich chalk downlands, hidden meandering streams and ancient woodland. Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east. The county town is Dorchester, in the south. Around half of the population lives in the South East Dorset conurbation, while the rest of the county is largely rural with a low population density. The county has a long history of human settlement stretching back to the Neolithic era. The Romans conquered Dorset's indigenous Celtic tribe, and during the Early Middle Ages, the Saxons settled the area and made Dorset a shire in the 7th century. The first recorded Viking raid on the British Isles occurred in Dorset during the eighth century, and the Black Death entered England at Melcombe Regis in 1348. During the Second World War, Dorset was heavily involved in the preparations for the invasion of Normandy, and the large harbours of Portland and Poole were two of the main embarkation points. The former was the sailing venue in the 2012 Summer Olympics, and both have clubs or hire venues for sailing, Cornish pilot gig rowing, sea kayaking and powerboating. Three-quarters of its coastline is part of the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage Site due to its geological and palaeontological significance. It features notable landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door. Agriculture was traditionally the major industry of Dorset. There are no motorways in Dorset but a network of A roads cross the county and two railway main lines connect to London. Dorset has ports at Poole, Weymouth and Portland, and an international airport near Bournemouth. The county has a variety of eateries, museums, theatres and festivals, and is host to the Great Dorset Steam Fair, one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe. It is the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, who used the county as the principal setting of his novels, and William Barnes, whose poetry celebrates the ancient Dorset dialect. Dorset boasts some of the most beautiful coast and countryside and our great outdoors is waiting to be explored! Dorset is perfect for a laid back, relaxing break or day out or one that's full of activity and adventure...the choice is yours! One thing we know for sure it that you'll be amazed by Dorset's stunning scenery, friendly welcome and things to do. Enjoy making happy memories in Dorset! The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset offers onsite ample parking with extra wide spaces. The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset offers an onsite EV Charger. Card payment. A car is essential due to the countryside location. The Victorian Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset offers lake access and amazing views. There is a fantastic pub 1 mile away and Restaurants within 4 miles. Perfect for walking and cycling holidays. Perfect for family and friends short breaks and holidays. Sorry, there are no public bus services. Sherborne train station is 12 miles away. We request a refundable security deposit of £200 to be paid by card to The Victorian Barn. This is returned after departure once the property has been checked. Upon booking we request your email address so we can send the check in information. Upon booking we request guests to complete our digital registration form with guests names. Cot and highchair available to hire. Please enquire. Communal washing machine and tumble dryer in a separate building onsite. We provide a starter pack with washing up liquid, dishcloth and bin liners plus toilet rolls and hand soap. We also provide a welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits so you can settle in with a nice cuppa upon arrival. For additional supplies you may like to visit our local shop in Hazelbury Bryan. The Victorian Barn is ‘away from it all’ and ‘in the sticks’, ‘a destination’ with beautiful countryside, clean air and accessed via single track roads, no pavements, no street lights, it’s a real adventure!