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Higher Melcombe Manor

Melcombe Bingham, DT2 7PB, Britain

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

The House: You will feel charmed by this manor house of local stone; some of the rooms date back to 1570. The sitting room has fine mullioned windows, the Great Hall is magnificent with a stained-glass window...

The Garden: Come for the far-reaching views over Blackmore Vale towards Somerset: these two acres appear to blend quite effortlessly into the countryside, and Highland cattle are sometimes seen grazing in...

Smoking allowed in parts of the house.

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    06/2009
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Lorel Morton & Michael Woodhouse
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+44 (0)1258 880251
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+44 (0)7973 920119

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Entry Details

Sleeps:
6
Rooms:
3: 2 doubles; 1 double with separate bath.
Price:
£75-£95. Singles from £60.
Meals:
Pub 1.5 miles.
Closed:
Christmas.
Directions:
From Dorchester, A35, Piddlehinton exit (B3142). Left to Cheselbourne, right into Long Lane. Cont. 5 miles to crossroads at Melcombe Bingham, then left.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Owners pets live in the property.
Working farm.
Good vegetarian dinner options (arrange in advance).

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Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Owners pets live in the property.
Owners pets live in the property.
Working farm.
Working farm.
Good vegetarian dinner options (arrange in advance).
Good vegetarian dinner options (arrange in advance).

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