East Pepperpot
West Pepperpot
The Tack Room - Grooms Cottage
Maisonette apartment with 2 kingsize bedrooms. Sleeps 4. Dog-friendly.
The Scullery - Grooms Cottage
Maisonette apartment with 2 kingsize bedrooms. Sleeps 4. Dog-friendly.
“The house and outbuildings fell into a period of disrepair following the Second World War until the 12th Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury took over in 2010. The buildings have now been through a 12-year, award-winning restoration, giving us the chance to welcome guests once again.” Manager, Olivia
She loves
“Morning walks across the estate, watching red kites overhead.”
We love
The bespoke tapestries and wall hangings.
You may not love
You’ll need to drive here, and to pubs and restaurants. The beds are all doubles and cannot be twinned. Poor phone reception but WiFi.
Sustainability.
The owners undertook a painstaking restoration to preserve original features and implement environmentally friendly practises where possible. The building has solar panels, a ground-source heat pump and biomass heating system along with full recycling. This is a Dark Skies reserve (virtually no light pollution) and the estate is an Environmental Steward, with hundreds of species of protected flora and fauna on-site.
Surrounds.
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Main house -
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Cranborne Chase © Cranborne Chase AONB -
Pythouse Kitchen Restaurant -
Sculpture by the Lakes © Sculpture by the Lakes -
Langham Wine Estate © Visit Dorset -
The Jurassic Coast
- Explore the estate. There are 2 running trails (5km and 10km) and various activities are available on-site or nearby, including massage, horse riding, archery, fishing and buggy racing.
- On Friday nights, The Forestry bar on the estate features a different pop-up caterer each week, along with local ales and local bands.
- Cranborne Chase is an AONB right on your doorstep, 380 square miles of chalk downs, ancient woodlands and river valleys with endless vistas across Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. It’s also a Darky Sky Reserve, so there’ll be fantastic night views here too.
- The Horton Inn, The Sheaf of Arrows and The Monmouth Ash pubs are all within a 10-minute drive, serving great food.
- We also love Pythouse Kitchen Restaurant for a lazy lunch; just over the border in Wiltshire (35 minutes), it’s an enchanting 18thC walled-garden restaurant with a sustainable approach to both gardening and cooking.
- Visit Sculpture by the Lakes – renowned contemporary sculptor Simon Gudgeon has created an oasis of art and nature at what must be the most beautiful sculpture park in the UK. Don’t miss The Kitchen here for delicious homemade food, The Store for thoughtful gifts and The Gallery for curated exhibition pieces.
- Langham Wine Estate offers vineyard tours and an on-site tasting room (35 mins’ drive). Their pink fizz is a Kip favourite.
- The Jurassic Coast is perfect for winter walks and summer picnics – a World Heritage site just 20 minutes by car. Or head to the New Forest for wild ponies and stunning heathland walks (30 mins’ drive).
Details.
- A 5,000-acre Dorset estate with 4 accommodation options
- 2 x Grooms Cottages: cosy lounge, kitchen and 2 x kingsize bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom (tub & separate shower). Note one bedroom is downstairs. The Scullery is a bit bigger and has an Aga and hob; the Tack Room has a double hob
East and West Pepperpots: top-floor circular gate lodges with 1 double bedroom, 1 shower bathroom, kitchen and lounge with woodburner - Each hideaway has:
- Hob, oven (except Tack Room), microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and crockery
- Dining table
- Basic supplies
- Breakfast, snack and lunch hampers on request
- Toiletries and bathrobes
- Smart TV, books, board games
- Free WiFi throughout
- Lots of parking
- Manager available by phone
- Drive to shops, pubs and restaurants (10 mins)
- Dog friendly – see FAQ
- Booking conditions: a 2-night minimum stay year round, check in any day
- Remember to pack: all basic supplies including tea, coffee, milk, olive oil, washing up liquid etc; wellies or walking shoes
Simple
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay. These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
Yes 1 dog is welcome in each of the hideaways, for an additional charge of £25/night, capped at £50 per stay.
They must be kept off all furniture, and on a lead when outside.
Yes – both Grooms Cottages and East Pepperpot have a baby cot and highchair to borrow. You can BYO cot to West Pepperpot.
Yes – each hideaway has its own IP address and fast broadband.
In 4pm / out 10am
Yes if there is a gap in the calendar, but there will be a surcharge of £60.
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