Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage

Blashford Manor Farmhouse Salisbury Road, Ellingham, BH24 3PF, United Kingdom
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Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
50 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Featuring a hot tub, Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage is situated in Ellingham. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Salisbury Cathedral is 25 km from the holiday home, while Salisbury Train Station is 26 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 15 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Ellingham

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ifat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved our stay here. We were in Shire cottage. The cottage was beautiful, very very clean and comfortable. Modern yet still in character of a farm house. We had amazing communication from the team. Ample parking, great amenities and a fantastic...”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, very clean and tidy place. Added bonus of seeing the animals out of our window every morning.”
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was number one. The Shire was excellent, the owners have thought of everything. It’s very comfortable,clean & spacious. Even having Tea,coffee & sugar waiting when you arrive..”
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    Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “An excellent cottage well located to explore the New Forest or the South coast. Nicely decorated, clean & spacious with a lovely terrace outside with a wonderful hot tub overlooking fields with horses & goats. Very comfortable with everything we...”
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was super, close to the new forest and the Blashford lakes nature reserve and also close to Ringwood itself. A bonus was seeing the horses in nearby fields and the goats and visiting chicken at the manor/farm. The place itself was...”
  • Chantelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage was beautiful! We loved the interior and the hot tub was just the icing on the cake. The chilled vibe of being left alone and parking fantastic with little ones it was so convenient right outside our cottage. Asked for a high chair and...”
  • Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet, clean and great hot hub. The lakes on other side of road were amazing.”
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean accommodation which had everything we needed. Great view from the hot tub”
  • M
    Max
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the location, particularly the farm aspect. It was cosy, the children loved the bunk beds and the hot tub was a hit aswell. The interior decor was perfect and suited the style of property. Had everything we needed.”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely spotless clean,location was fantastic, hot tub was perfect and peaceful, all in all very nice place to stay and would recommend to anybody”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kayleigh and Martin

Company review score: 9.4Based on 218 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property information

The Shire Cottage is situated within the farm yard of Blashford Manor and is a conversion of the old stables and storage barns. It retains a lot of its agricultural heritage and character with exposed brick walls and original beams. The cottage has a full sized kitchen and spacious lounge diner with wooden floors and underfloor heating which provides a lovely warm homely feeling. The large bathroom has a modern feel with bath and shower over. The bedrooms overlook the courtyard to the front and are very spacious with a large king size bed with traditional oak furniture and single bed with bunk beds. The rear patio overlooks the communal paddock with views to the livestock paddocks and Somerly lakes in the distance. The rear patio has outside seating and tables under the pergola and the cottages private hot tub is situated adjacent to the sitting area and enjoys sunset views over the paddocks.

Neighbourhood information

Blashford Manor is situated directly opposite Blashford Lakes and is very convenient placed for New Forests walks, visiting the local market towns and for other amenities in the area. Whilst being easily accessible from the Ringwood Salisbury road the cottages are quiet and relaxing and most look out over the rear paddocks that usually have a variety of rescue animals in residence.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage

  • Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage on this page.

  • Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage is 500 yards from the centre of Ellingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blashford Manor Farmhouse Holiday Cottage - The Shire Cottage on this page.