Name: Higher Melcombe Manor
Address: Higher Melcombe Manor, Melcombe Bingham, Dorset, Ansty, DT2 7PB, United Kingdom, Higher Melcombe Manor, Melcombe Bingham, Dorset, Dorset, DT2 7PB, UK
Rating: 9.2

Higher Melcombe Manor

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About this property

Historic Setting: Higher Melcombe Manor in Dorchester offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, kitchenette, and garden views. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Bournemouth Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Monkey World (20 km), Corfe Castle (35 km), and Poole Harbour (36 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the property for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and convenient location, making it a preferred choice for visitors to Dorset.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Single Room 1 single bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Erica

United Kingdom

“The warm welcome, excellent breakfast and wonderful setting.”

Jessica

United Kingdom

“Our hosts, Simon and Nicky, were wonderful, they were so friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was exceptional too! We loved meeting the animals and the beautiful grounds.”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was plentiful and tasty, location was fantastic.”

Roger

United Kingdom

“It was a bit difficult to find. A notice !B&B at he bottom of their road would have helped. It s an old manor house with two staircases. TV s in the residents lounge not in bedroom. Pub is nearby for food. Breakfast reasonable. Friendly...”

Carol

United Kingdom

“Amazing historical building, also a working farmhouse. We really enjoyed the breakfast and beautiful walks straight outside the door. Nicky was very thoughtful and a great host, thank you for a fab weekend”

Timothy

United Kingdom

“Friendliness, amazing house and chapel very historic and interesting. Loved meeting other guests at breakfast table.”

Lynn

United Kingdom

“Wonderfully friendly and helpful hosts and beautiful grounds. Great breakfast, comfy bed, and gorgeous views.”

Penny

United Kingdom

“Exceptional and considerate hosts. A very special place with special people who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.”

James

United Kingdom

“The house was incredibly beautiful, well kept, and full of history. It's a quiet spot in a lovely valley. There's a wonderful homely atmosphere there. Simon and Nicky couldn't have been more welcoming. Thanks for a lovely stay.”

Brian

Australia

“Superb location. Simon +Nicky always very helpful and available for advice. Huge old mansion nice family atmosphere . good breakfast”

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.

Hosted by Simon & Nicky

9.8

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Simon & Nicky

Melcombe nestles in its own beautiful valley in the heart of Dorset, with far reaching views over fields and woodland, in the middle of its own estate. The approach is by a private road along an avenue of lime trees, then under the magnificent copper beech to the garden. There are just two sumptuous double rooms each with its own ambience on the second floor with brand new ensuite bathrooms and a shared Sitting Room with television and video. Additional rooms may be available from time to time

Simon & Nicky are delighted to welcome you to there home, the Grade I listed Higher Melcombe Manor. Simon still works at the Hampshire Farm running a Wholesale Business & Farm . Nicky spends her time looking after children, horses & dogs at Higher Melcombe Farm and running B&Bs.

Higher Melcombe Manor is a peaceful place, whether you want to explore historic mid-Dorset, tramp the byways of the Wessex Ridgeway to the Dorset Gap - or just relax with a good book. The two acre garden wraps around the house, to south, east and west. The market towns of Dorchester & Blandford are 20 minutes from the house, with lovely restaurants and bars. Local pubs within ten minutes include, The Fox in the local village Ansty ( including village shop ),The Rivers Arms in Cheselbourne, The Ibberton in Ibberton, The Blue Vinny in Cheselbourne, The Brace of Pheasants in Plush, Hambro Arms in Milton Abbas . Further afield there’s the Jurassic Coast, and lots of local activities and visitor attractions.

Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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Payment on arrival can be made by BACS, cheque or cash.