Armswell House

Surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside, close to the Dorset Gap, this substantial 18th-century farmhouse stands a mile from the pretty hamlet of Plush with its delightful village inn. Retaining many original features, including ornamental fireplaces and splendid high ceilings, the property benefits from the addition of a games room and spa room in its cellar. With its own large, pretty walled garden, with lawned area and flower borders, it stands in the grounds of the owners’ 650-acre organic dairy farm; there are lovely walks from the doorstep amid the farmland, on which chickens, goats and horses roam.
The Dorset Gap is nearby, for walks amid stunning scenery, while sandy bays and nature reserves can be found along the World Heritage Coastline just 18 miles away. Dorchester (Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge) is within driving distance for a wide range of attractions, including a lively weekly market, with the beautiful Maiden Castle sure to be a highlight. A trip to the charming town of Cerne Abbas, with its Tudor architecture, and the nearby Cerne Giant are also a must on any itinerary. There are good golf courses in the vicinity and a selection of excellent inns and restaurants within 7 miles, this truly is an ideal location to suit a variety of holiday needs.

Entrance hall. Two large living rooms, each with open fire and rugs on flagstone floor. Spacious dining-room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area, range-style cooker, Belfast sink, tiled floor and French door to walled garden. Utility/W.C. Lower ground floor: Games room with table tennis and pool table. Spa room with hot tub/Jacuzzi and gym equipment. Shower cubicle. Two staircases to first floor: Two double bedrooms (with ornamental fireplaces), one with 5ft four-poster bed and en-suite shower room/W.C. Two twin-bedded rooms, each with sofa-bed (for +2), one with ornamental fireplace. Two bathroom/W.Cs, one with over-bath power shower. Second floor: Three ‘attic’ bedrooms with sloping beamed ceilings; one double with en-suite bathroom/W.C, and two twin-bedded, one with en-suite bathroom/W.C.

• Elec and full oil CH incl (plug-in oil-filled rads in attic bedrooms)
• Open fires – fuel incl
• Parking (for 7 cars)
• Shop 5 miles
• Two TVs (Teletext)
• DVD
• Tel – incoming calls only
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• M/wave
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Two t/cots
• Two h/chairs
• Large enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Access to 650 acres of farmland
• Natural spring water supply
• Duvets with linen and towels
• Non-smokers only
• Friday to Friday

Note: Armswell House (DQT) and The Stables (DXS) can be booked together to sleep up to 28+4 people