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The Beeches – Milborne St Andrew

Milborne St. Andrew, near Blandford Forum, Dorset
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Large and spacious property perfect for getaways with family and friends
  • Fully enclosed garden with walks from the doorstep – great for dogs
  • Set in a tranquil countryside location within easy reach of the village shop and pub
Overview
Property code: OC-80549

The peaceful village of Milborne St Andrew is surrounded by verdant countryside and offers excellent links to the Jurassic Coast, including the spectacular beaches at Lulworth Cove (14 miles) and Durdle Door (13 miles). The property is on the fringe of the village with lovely traffic free walks direct from the front door to explore the local countryside and the Dorset National Landscape. The village offers a welcoming country pub and a village shop. It is a short drive from Dorchester (9 miles) and Blandford Forum (8.5 miles), with walking and cycling routes nearby.

The house is a charming 17th-century cottage, fully renovated in 2020, giving the ideal combination of old and new. Features include exposed original beams throughout and a comfortable snug with inglenook fireplace, original bread oven, wood burner-effect gas fire and a Smart TV. Just opposite is a second sitting room in which to relax which also has a Smart TV and space to enjoy board games beside the fire. Looking out onto the garden is a fabulous modern open-plan kitchen/living room. A central island makes the most of the space and there is room to dine and sofas to relax on, just opposite. An inner hallway leads to a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, plus a separate WC. There are six bedrooms overall: on the first floor you’ll find a king-size with an en-suite shower room, a double with an en-suite shower room, and another double. A family bathroom can also be found on this floor, with a wonderful free-standing roll-top bath.  On the second floor there is a double bedroom, a cosy bunk bedroom and a twin room. These rooms share a shower room.

Outside there is a large patio with an awning allowing shaded outdoor dining for up to 14, along with comfortable seating, a fire pit and a gas BBQ. A sloped border and flight of steps lead up from here to a large, elevated area of lawn. The garden is fully enclosed with space for dogs to run around. There is off-road parking to the side of the cottage for two cars and further roadside parking to the front. From June 2026 an EV charging point is provided with Type 1 and 2 connectors. 

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 3 doubles, 1 twin and 1 bunk room
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 with a free-standing bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC, 2 en-suite showers and WC's
  • 1 separate WC
  • Electric range style oven and induction hob, second oven, Nespresso machine and milk frother, air fryer, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, second fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and space to hang clothes
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner-effect gas fires in the snug and lounge
  • Smart TVs in the lounge and snug
  • Large west-facing patio, garden furniture, gas BBQ and fire pit with fully enclosed garden
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars with an EV charging point (Type 1 and Type 2 connectors supported). Further roadside parking is available
  • Shop and pub with 500 metres, beach 13 miles
  • Please note that due to the village location the property is not suitable for noisy late-night celebrations on the patio
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Heidi Brackenbury

This property is personally managed by Heidi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anna 28th April 2026

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We had a wonderful stay. The house is spacious, clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully furnished. The terrace is a lovely place to sit, with a view of the beautifully landscaped garden. Its great that there are four separate bathrooms. The village is small, but it has a practical supermarket, a good pub, and a nice playground. Theres plenty to Read moresee and do in the surrounding area. We had a fantastic time and felt at home right away. Communication with the owner was smooth and pleasant. An excellent stay and highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by David 21st April 2026

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Reviewed by M 12th April 2026

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A lovely cottage with a full equipped kitchen. Plenty of room for children to play inside and outside. A good central location for a holiday.

Reviewed by Una 20th February 2026

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This is a really lovely house and has so much to offer. Spacious, well equipped, comfortable and in a fabulous village. We would love to visit again - it just needs a bit of TLC . It was our second visit, this time to celebrate our diamond wedding anniversary so it accommodated our family and dogs very well. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here but Read moreit would have been even better with a little more care. Hide

Reviewed by Lynne 24th December 2025

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Reviewed by Katherine 21st October 2025

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We had a lovely stay in the cottage. It was so warm and comfortable, and had everything we needed. There was so much to do in the local area and it was great to come back to such a lovely cottage at the end of the day. It was great for all the family.

Reviewed by Julie 19th September 2025

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There was 11 of us, including a 3 year old and a young teenager, plus our Labrador. We were celebrating my 60th and for us this was the perfect property. We could not fault it. It had everything you could possibly need. It was clean and homely, and even though we spent most of our time in the kitchen/diner we never felt overcrowded. The garden was Read moresecure and tidy, and the dog loved nothing more than rolling a tennis ball down the steps. Wed also recommend the local Royal Oak pub for lunch Hide

Reviewed by Graham 5th September 2025

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Clean and spacious in excellent location. Key holder Richard assisted us with additional information re baby equipment logistics ensuring an anxiety free arrival. So much room and so well designed that we had spacious communal space as well as space to retreat into for a quiet moment and for child play. A hoste of books and games and good outdoor sRead morepace all in a private setting. Truly excellent Hide

Reviewed by Charles 29th August 2025

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Great location and house for our family holiday. Lots of games and very well equipped for our needs. Nice friendly local pub with a good menu. This was our second visit and highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Ian 8th August 2025

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This was the perfect week for all the family, ages from 1 to 69! The house is extremely well equipped and very comfortable with a wonderful kitche-eating are which opens out onto a spacious terrace. We were blessed with good weather which made it all work perfectly. We have taken holiday houses as a family for many years but this was probably the bRead moreest all round. Hide

Reviewed by Maria 1st August 2025

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We had a brilliant time staying at The Beeches. The rooms were lovely and living space large and plenty of seating. The accommodation was very clean and is situated in a sweet village, with a very good pub. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Annette 18th April 2025

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This cottage is amazing in every aspect. We were away for a family weekend to celebrate the lives of my parents. The cottage is set in a lovely location and the Royal Oak at the bottom of the road serve lovely food and the staff are lovely too. We all enjoyed the whole experience from 9 to 76 and if we ever want to visit that area again would defo Read morerebook. The owner and his wife are lovely people and could not have been more helpful should you need their help for anything. Excellent Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 4th April 2025

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Super house with all amenities perfect for entraining the whole family. Secure outdoor space for dog. Delightful part of the country in easy reach of the coast.

Reviewed by Daryl 7th March 2025

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What a fantastic property. For eleven adults over three generations together to celebrate a birthday, the kitchen-diner was just perfect with a huge dining table & twelve chairs plus sofas. The kitchen was extremely well kitted out with everything we needed to cook a Sunday roast for us all. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Gill 24th January 2025

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Lovely location. Plenty of space. Good kitchen facilities. Needs to be warmer in winter especially in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Reviewed by Sue 29th November 2024

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A beautiful comfortable spacious home, great location, lovely local walks and pubs. Very clean, well equipped kitchen, great value for money, would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Jeanette 25th October 2024

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The Beeches was a perfect house for our family holiday. It was spacious, beautifully furnished and well equipped. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would 100% recommend.

Reviewed by Philip 4th October 2024

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Lovely house with a great family kitchen for large groups. Located on a quiet street with a nice small play area very close which had a very good boules piste. Very comfortable bedrooms . We had a super family break. Visiting Arne RSPB reserve was a highlight.

Reviewed by Charles 30th August 2024

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Lovely house perfect for a family. Good base to visit Dorset with plenty to do. Great kitchen and living space with Spacious bedrooms.

Reviewed by Neil 23rd August 2024

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Fabulous cottage with spacious kitchen diner opening onto a large patio for out door eating. Two excellent reception rooms and the bedrooms worked well for our multi generational party of 7 adults and 3 children. Be aware of the steep stairs and uneven floors, though they do add to the character of the house and the mix of old and new. Great locatiRead moreon for the many places of interest in Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by David 16th August 2024

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Perfect place for a family holiday. Large kitchen/diner and plenty of other spaces for children to play in, leaving adults in peace!

Reviewed by John 9th August 2024

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A lovely well equipped cottage, ideal for a family holiday.

Reviewed by Kenneth 2nd August 2024

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Highly recommended beautiful cottage loads of space all you could ask for ! Location was great for so many places and all easy access within a few miles.

Reviewed by Eileen 26th July 2024

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An amazing cottage in a lovely village that has a convenience store and a jolly good pub which serves excellent food either to eat in or take away. The kitchen diner is huge. We had plenty of space to prepare meals and eat together. The kitchen is fitted with good quality units and electrical goods. The electric awning is new. It is a great additioRead moren to the cottage. Unfortunately the cleanliness and Wi-Fi were poor. Overall we loved staying in this beautiful cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 5th July 2024

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I rented the Beeches to host my family celebrating my 80th birthday, and it was perfect. I loved the whole house, immaculately decorated, quirky in parts, with a mixture of old and new. The kitchen had all you could want, (down to grease proof paper ) for the pavlova. A beautiful extension , huge, leading onto a patio with plenty of seating, a grasRead mores play area with plenty of photo opportunities. I didnt want to leave! Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.