Welcome to the barn! This spacious converted barn sits on a working sheep farm in North Dorset and sleeps up to 5 guests across three bedrooms - one king-size, one double and a single with pull-out option. The ground floor bedroom with wet room is wheelchair-friendly and the open-plan kitchen/diner has everything you need. Cosy up next to the wood burner after a dip in the private outdoor hot tub.
The tranquil rural setting offers perfect views over surrounding fields. April visitors can enjoy lambing experiences, which is very popular with children. Milton Abbas village is just a stroll away with its traditional country pub and historic abbey. This is a good choice of properties for cyclists as there are some great routes nearby and secure Bike storage.
You've got a choice of popular day trips and famous areas nearby. Explore the Jurassic Coast (14 miles) with its stunning cliffs and beaches. Visit Durdle Door (30 mins), Weymouth (30 mins), Poole (30 mins) or Abbotsbury Gardens.
This property is a lovely property that will suit everyone - families, friends, couples, wheelchair users and dog owners (two dogs welcome). The perfect mix of comfort and countryside with a hot tub for evening wine sessions! Check availability today.
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The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 3-Bedroom Hot Tub Barn in Milton Abbas, with real driving times.
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A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.
Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.
Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.
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Britain's largest chalk hill figure, a 180ft ancient giant carved into a Dorset hillside above Cerne Abbas.
The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient figure cut into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall, it is Britain's largest chalk hill figure and perhaps the best known.
Tip: The viewing area in the car park gives the best view; the A352 lay-by is free but offers only a limited view. Keep dogs on leads, and expect mud on the steep slope after rain.
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Dorset's largest indoor attraction, with around 300 tanks telling the story of armoured warfare since the First World War.
The Tank Museum at Bovington tells the story of tanks and the crews who fought in them. Its collection of around 300 vehicles runs from the First World War through the Second World War and the Cold War to Afghanistan, with exhibitions built around personal stories from the soldiers themselves. It is Dorset's largest indoor attraction.
Tip: Allow 4-5 hours for your visit, and wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover.
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Explore the ruins of a Norman royal castle that stood out against a gap in the Purbeck Hills.
Corfe Castle is a ruined fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, standing on a steep hill above the village on the Isle of Purbeck. It was one of the earliest English castles built partly in stone, and it was added to over the 12th and 13th centuries.
Tip: The car park fills up quickly in busy periods, so consider an alternative car park or arrive in the afternoon, when it tends to be quieter.
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England's tallest spire, a medieval clock and an original 1215 Magna Carta under one roof.
Salisbury Cathedral is a leading example of Early English Gothic design. It was built in just 38 years from 1220, which gives it an unusually consistent style. Its 404-foot spire is the tallest in England, and the Cathedral Close around it is the largest in Britain.
Tip: Allow plenty of time to park if you drive. The nearest public car parks, Lush House (SP2 7TD) and Old George Mall (SP1 2PH), are about a five-minute walk away.
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A famous limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with a beach alongside.
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. It is privately owned by the Weld family of the Lulworth Estate, but open to the public. The arch formed as the sea eroded a band of hard Portland limestone, leaving the small headland that includes it. UNESCO teams monitor both the arch and the adjacent beach.
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Ruins of Alfred the Great's abbey for women, in a walled garden above the Blackmore Vale.
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens sits in a commanding spot with views over the Blackmore Vale, close to the famous Gold Hill. The ruins lie in a peaceful walled garden, and only the foundations of the abbey survive.
Tip: Gold Hill is close by, so the two can be combined in one trip.
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A Grade I listed Jacobean hunting lodge set in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Dorset coast.
Lulworth Castle is an early 17th-century hunting lodge built in the style of a revival fortified castle, and it is Grade I listed. It stands in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Lulworth Estate in Dorset. Visitors can explore the grounds and exhibits, and there is a playground in the park.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
