The Bothy Pool House

The village of Minterne Magna is renowned for the grand Minterne House and Gardens, and this property, sitting within an idyllic walled garden, forms part of the Minterne Estate. Home to notable figures such as Sir Winston Churchill and Admiral Robert Digby, Minterne House is steeped in history, containing original Churchill tapestries and furniture alongside naval memorabilia. The gardens are home to an important collection of Himalayan rhododendrons and azaleas, alongside which snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells and hydrangeas add additional waves of colour. You can arrange a tour of the house by prior request and enjoy the gardens for free during your stay. Events are held on the estate throughout the year, so be sure to check what’s on. Not far from the estate, you can visit the famous hillside giant in the nearby village of Cerne Abbas (2 miles). It’s also worth taking trips to Dorchester and Sherborne, which are both within 10 miles.

A private entrance gives access to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This characterful room has a fireplace fitted with a wood burner, Smart TV, DVD player, Record player, radio and Amazon Alexa, a lovely space to relax and to dine just opposite. The kitchen is set to the right of the room and has a gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Just next door is a wet room with a shower and WC. Winding cottage-style stairs rise to the first floor and a mezzanine style bedroom which is set into the eaves. This spacious room has a super-king-size bed and lovely views, making it a wonderful space for two.

Heading outside you will find a terrace, coal BBQ (coal fully stocked for your stay) with furniture and privacy screening. Beyond this, there is a shared walled garden with a lawn tennis court and a heated outdoor pool with a changing room. The pool is open from April to October, with access permitted between 10 am and 6 pm daily and access is private for Pool House guests between 12 noon and 4 pm). Access to Minterne Gardens is included, daily from 10 am to 6 pm. There is ample off-road parking, within a shared yard approx. 20m from the property.

• 1 bedroom - super-king-size
• 1 wet room with shower and WC
• Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
• Travel cot and highchair available on request
• Wood burner (all logs provided)
• Smart TV available in the lounge and DVD player,  Amazon Alexa which can connect to the record player and radio, selection DVDs, record player with selection of records
• Pool towels supplied
• Bathrobes are provided
• Selection of environmentally friendly toiletries
• Hairdryer available
• Terrace with furniture and coal BBQ (coal provided)
• Ample off-road parking
• Freshly prepared food by a brilliant chef can be arranged with the owner
• Free daily access to Minterne Gardens between 10 am and 6 pm - dogs on leads are welcome in the garden
• Shared access to a lawn tennis court (rackets and balls supplied)
• Shared outdoor heated pool (please bring pool towels), with changing room, from April until the end of October, between 10am - 12 noon and 4pm - 6pm daily - each property will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool - times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival 
• Dogs must be kept on a lead when in the main gardens
• When Lord Digby is in residence, guests are welcome to have a complimentary tour of the house and learn about the history
• Beach 15 miles, shops and pubs 2 miles
• Please note: Shared estate can be booked with property 87050, 88100 and 93723 
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.