Wimborne House

Wimborne House holds a wonderful position on the outskirts of the market town of Wimborne Minster, set in a quiet spot just a short stroll from the town square, the centre of all the action! For those looking to explore the beautiful county of Dorset, this is the perfect base, with stunning beaches, gorgeous countryside and a vast wealth of unique family attractions to enjoy, all within easy reach.The characterful home has been lovingly modernised and today seamlessly combines its original charm with modern, recently updated interiors, comfortably accommodating up to sixteen guests across seven spacious bedrooms. On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises a grand sitting room, a formal dining room and a colourful country kitchen complete with AGA. Both the kids, and the slightly-bigger kids, are bound to love spending cosy evenings in the media room and watching movies on the 75-inch screen. Also on this level is the first of the bedrooms, a twin room with en-suite shower room. Upstairs are three well-appointed king-size bedrooms, one of which boasts its very own en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms share the use of a luxurious family bathroom. A further few steps lead up to an additional two twin bedrooms. On the second floor is a family room complete with a king-size bed and two single beds as well as an en-suite bathroom.Outside, the children will enjoy playing games in the large garden, while the adults are bound to love spending the evenings with a quiet sundowner in the 5-seater hot tub. The ideal way to round off a warm summer’s day is with a tasty barbecue enjoyed al fresco in the garden. Features: House InteriorsGround Floor- Kitchen with a traditional AGA, a conventional electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Breakfast room with dining table and chairs- Dining room with seating for sixteen- Drawing room with an open fire, Apple TV with Netflix account- Media & Games room complete with 75-inch screen and state of the art sound system, Xbox One with complementary use of Microsoft Game Pass, giant bean bags and table football. For outdoor fun the media room opens onto the terrace where there is a bubbling 5-seater hot-tub and barbecue- Bedroom 1: Twin bedroom with two 3’ beds and and en-suite shower room- Separate WCFirst Floor- Bedroom 2: with a king-size bed- Bedroom 3: with a king size bed- Bedroom 4: with a king-size beds and an en-suite shower room (no WC)- Bathroom with bath, separate shower and wash basin, alongside is a separate WC and wash basinFive steps lead to bedrooms five and six:- Bedroom 5: with two single beds- Bedroom 6: with two single bedsSpiral staircase between bedrooms three and four rising to the second floor. Second Floor- Bedroom 7: with king-size bed and two single beds, making this an ideal family room. This room occupies the top floor of the house and, as is located in the eaves of the building, has sloping ceilings and oozes character with exposed brick and stone walls and beams. En-suite bathroom with a roll top bath, heated towel rail, wash basin and WCOutside Grounds- Large garden- Seating area- Hot tub- A charcoal barbecue is provided (guests to provide their own fuel)- Parking for 8 cars available in the paddock opposite in Summer, and directly outside the house during Winter Location: Wimborne House is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Wimborne Minster, situated in beautiful East Dorset. The location is ideal for families with a wide range of restaurants, bars, boutique shops and helpful amenities just a 5-minute walk away. The closest sandy beaches can be found less than half an hour away at Bournemouth and on the gorgeous Sandbanks peninsular. Here, you can catch the chain ferry to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage, where there is plenty to see, do and explore. Poole Harbour is just 30-minutes away, from here catch a ferry to Brownsea Island with its impressive views and wonderful wildlife, including red squirrels and a variety of birdlife, it makes a relaxing day out that the whole family will enjoy. For those looking to enjoy the great outdoors, Moors Valley Country Park is just twenty-minutes away and offers cycle paths, a steam railway and an entire forest to explore. There is also a “Go Ape!” on-site, perfect for the thrill seekers! Just ten minutes from Wimborne House is Kingston Lacy, owned by the National Trust, it is an opulent family home built in the Dorset countryside to resemble an Italian Palace. Visit in January or February and enjoy a walk amongst the beautiful snowdrops! Terms & Conditions: ? £1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner as a pre-authorisation one week before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 4:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Yes. Yes. A maximum 2 dogs are welcome on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of £25 per pet will apply. Please specify if you plan to bring Rottweilers, Dobermans, or Pit Bull Terriers (of any type). A high chair & travel cot can be provided upon request (please bring your own cot bedding). Monday during Christmas and New Year, Mondays (4-night and stays) or Fridays (3-night stays) during all other periods. Standard changeover clean included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Not allowed. In the event that there should be an unexpected issue with the hot tub during guests’ stay, a proportional refund will be offered: 10% if the hot tub is unavailable for part of a stay/20% if the hot tub is unavailable for the entirety of a stay. Nevertheless, every reasonable effort will be made to resolve any problems at the time of being reported. Please note that the property owners continually make small updates and improvements to enhance guest enjoyment. As a result, the video may show some details that have since been updated. Please note that short stays of 3 nights (Friday to Monday) or 4 nights (Monday to Friday) are possible during all periods except Christmas, subject to availability. Bookings of 5 or 6 nights will not be accepted. During Christmas, the minimum stay is 7 nights. Wi-Fi internet access included.