Down by the Riverside is a recently renovated vacation home in Blandford Forum where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. Housed in a building dating from 1970, this vacation home is 12 miles from Monkey World and 15 miles from Poole Harbor. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Sandbanks is 19 miles from the vacation home, while Bournemouth International Center is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 16 miles from Down by the Riverside.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
High score for Blandford Forum
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful home very cosy and comfy, hosts were lovely and friendly
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house that was immaculately clean, great beds Lovely patio garden area Great location Fantastic hosts who went above and beyond when we had a problem with our car Will definitely be back
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was set up to be homely yet funcional and the garden was very pretty. My grandchildren loved meeting The chickens too!
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable property with private garden. Great hosts. Great location nearby to walking track along the River Stour (where I saw otters!). Good location as a base for day trips
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Terrific location for NT Kingston Lacy and Dorset Opera. Splendid countryside and Blandford Forum is a good base for exploring Dorset and accessing Poole. The property is ideally situated and we were particularly pleased to find an M & S food hall...
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was excellent we liked everthing. We came to see family on the army camp so was very convenient for us. Would come again.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nicely equipped house. Very friendly and helpful host. Beautifully clean and well organised
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good off road parking, easy check in, lovely outdoor space/garden & hosts were on hand if we required anything.
  • Croft
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazingly clean, comfortable and spacious. Lovely patio and garden. Close to all amenities. Well equipped. Helpful hosts. Recommend to anyone.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location, house was lovely and very comfortable with secluded patio & garden for sitting out. House was in the town so convenient for popping to the shop or food deliveries

Hosted by Louise

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Louise
We aim to make your stay with us comfortable & stress free. Sorry to be boring but here are a couple of house rules: This is a non-smoking property and a charge will be made for cleaning if the property smells of smoking. Unfortunately there are no parties or events allowed at this property. No drugs to be consumed in or on the property. Where we live in a quiet residential area and want to keep friends with our neighbours so we ask for quiet between 10pm and 8am. All sleeping must be done in the beds. Sleeping on the sofa is not permitted. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and 1 with a single bed. Please do not bring air mattresses for extra guests. Please do not wear your outdoor shoes in the property. There is a large porch for storing shoes. Bring your slippers are get cosy. Unfortunately this property unsuitable for pets. The minimum stay with us is two nights. Due to the cost of electricity, electric vehicles cannot be charged at the property. There are plenty of fast charging points in Blandford including M&S, Morrisons, and Tesco carparks. Thank you for reading this. If you have any questions or need anything please ask. Barry and Louise
We are here to help you and assist if you need us - any questions or if you need anything please ask. We want you to have a great stay.
A home-from-home stay in a friendly, quiet neighbourhood with good road links to the coast, Shaftesbury & Dorchester, all a 30 minute drive. Walk to the town's pubs, shops & restaurants. Perfect for couples, families & business travellers. Off road parking for your car is available on the shared driveway and there is ample, free street parking too. Please park to the right hand side of the driveway, as the left hand space is for the annexe. This is sometimes rented and sometimes occupied by us. If you need anything please ask.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Down by the Riverside
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 321 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Down by the Riverside takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Down by the Riverside of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Down by the Riverside

    • Down by the Riverside is 2,150 feet from the center of Blandford Forum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Down by the Riverside is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Down by the Riverside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Down by the Riverside can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

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

    • Down by the Riverside has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • The prices at Down by the Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Down by the Riverside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):