Old Red Lion

Old Red Lion is indeed a treat. It’s a wonderfully warm and enveloping space which feels welcoming the minute you cross the threshold. As others have commented, the house easily accommodates eight (in our case consisting of three generations) and the proximity of shops, cafés etc makes catering very easy. Blandford Forum is an excellent centre for exploring all Dorset has to offer but if the weather is inclement, the house is home to some 1,000 books - just browsing the shelves is a delight.

Eight of us stayed at Hilary's place for a relaxing weekend in October. The location was perfect - seconds away from local shops and pubs... It was also very close to the local countryside and a selection of villages beyond. Hilary herself was the perfect host. The house was perfect and we made great use of the wood burning stove. The kitchen was well stocked and there was enough room for all eight of us to eat together at the dining room table. Hilary has a beautiful house in a wonderful location and we will definitely be looking into coming back.

The Old Red Lion was the perfect place to celebrate our birthdays across three generations. The well proportioned spaces meant there was room for our guests, and having such a great selection of shops on our doorstep and the well equipped kitchen made shopping and catering for large numbers a breeze. Hilary was brilliant and went out of her way to be helpful and accommodating. We had a great week and would highly recommend.