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Higher Melcombe Manor

Melcombe Bingham, DT2 7PB, Britain

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

The House: You will thrill to this manor house of local stone, some of whose rooms date back to 1570. The sitting room has mullioned windows, the Great Hall has two stained-glass windows...

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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Visitors' Comments

  • Beautiful house and garden, peaceful and scenic setting, warm greeting…
    04/2009
  • A more tranquil and beautiful location would be difficult to…
    05/2010
  • We really enjoyed this beautiful Country House. Very charming hosts…
    01/2010

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Lorel Morton & Michael Woodhouse
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+44 (0)1258 880251
tel2 / mob:
+44 (0)7973 920119

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Entry Details

Sleeps:
6
Rooms:
3: 2 doubles; 1 double with separate bath.
Price:
From £95. Singles from £75.
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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