Middleton Barn in Blandford Forum

Set within a small working sheep farm in the heart of North Dorset, this stylish property offers views over surrounding fields, spacious rooms and stabling, making it the perfect spot for riders and nature lovers alike.

The picturesque village of Milton Abbas is the subject of many photographs and has a pub and historic abbey, which is home to tea rooms during the summer months. An abundance of pretty towns, villages and beaches are accessible from here, with a good selection of pubs and shops for those essential supplies. Heading south from the barn is the stunning Jurassic Coastline, which provides the ideal backdrop for walking and cycling.

On entering the property you are met by a bright and airy open-plan kitchen/diner. The stylish kitchen area is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. An inner hallway leads to a ground-floor double bedroom with adjacent wet room, which has a shower and WC offering increased accessibility.

Also leading off of the central hallway is a full-height lounge with wood burner, TV and DVD, making this the perfect place to unwind after a day spent exploring. Rising from the lounge is a staircase, opening onto a mezzanine floor and giving access to a king-size bedroom and a shower room, complete with shower and WC. A single bedroom is also on this floor (with additional pull-out bed available on request), which has its own entrance and also interlinks with the king-size bedroom.

Venturing outside you will find a generous decked area with garden furniture and a BBQ, accessed via steps and a ramp. Located directly outside of the kitchen/diner and lounge, it’s the perfect spot for enjoying a meal outdoors. A utility area is available within adjacent farm buildings, with a washing machine, tumble dryer and boot/dog washing area. There is ample off-road parking within the farmyard surrounding the property.

At a glance

• 3 Bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 single with additional single pull-out bed (available on request)
• Ground-floor wheel-in wet room with grab rails in shower and beside sink and toilet
• 1 shower room
• Oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave
• Utility room in external barn with washing machine, tumble dryer
• Stabling for multiple horses available by arrangement with the owner
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
• Electric and central heating included
• Bed linen and towels included (not beach towels)
• Hot tub available from April 2019
• Ample off-road parking
• Wi-Fi included
• Regret no smoking
• Beach 14 miles, shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
• TV and DVD
• Bike storage available on request
• Sleeps 5+1
• 1 dog welcome (dog fees are charged per dog at £20.00 for up to 7 nights, £40.00 for up to 14 nights and an additional £20.00 for every week or part week thereafter)