Honeycombe is a one-of-a-kind unique design lodge perched on the outskirts of Blandford Forum in Dorset. This stylish hideaway sits within a 28-acre woodland estate that includes a private vineyard! Perfect for two people who want to escape the everyday. The contemporary interior features light furnishings and sleek fixtures throughout.
Enjoy far-reaching countryside views from your private patio. The estate offers miles of private walking trails through woods and gardens. There's also a games room on site when you fancy some indoor entertainment. The local pub is just 0.4 miles away when you need a pint. Shops are 1.5 miles from your door.
The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Upstairs you'll find a double bedroom with Freeview TV. The modern shower room has a walk-in shower. Tech includes superfast WiFi and all modern appliances. Just watch that steep staircase after a few glasses of wine!
Visit Monkey World (15 miles, 25 minutes). Explore Corfe Castle (20 miles, 35 minutes). Stroll along Durdle Door beach (22 miles, 40 minutes). Wander through Shaftesbury's Gold Hill (14 miles, 25 minutes).
Honeycombe makes a romantic retreat for two with everything you need. The private hot tub seals the deal! Check your dates today.
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The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Honeycombe Lodge, 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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A family theme park on the edge of the New Forest, home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World.
Paultons Park is a family theme park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, set in 140 acres of parkland. It has rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and water splash parks, along with a collection of birds and animals.
Tip: Tickets are for a set date and some days sell out, so book your visit date in advance.
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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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The world-famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain, with an exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses alongside.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, a World Heritage Site and one of Britain's best-known landmarks. The outer ring of huge sarsen stones, topped with lintels, was raised in the third millennium BC. It sits within a landscape dense with burial mounds and other Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.
Tip: Pre-book your ticket before you travel.
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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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A Grade I listed Dorset country house with an Egyptian obelisk, formal garden and parkland.
Kingston Lacy is a National Trust country house near Wimborne Minster, for generations the family seat of the Bankes family, who also owned Corfe Castle. It was designed by Sir Roger Pratt in the 17th century, then remodelled by Charles Barry, who faced it in Chilmark stone.
Tip: On very busy days house entry may be limited, so ask at reception on arrival whether a timed ticket system is running.
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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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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.
