The Forge

The Forge is located in Bettiscombe and is part of a collection of holiday cottages at Marshwood Manor. This tranquil, rural setting is surrounded by stunning countryside and the estate itself has 10 acres of lawn, pasture and woodlands. The Forge has its own garden and courtyard with furniture and there is a large games barn complete with pool table and tennis table. There is also a children's play area with swings and a slide. There are two thatched pubs and a local shop in Marshwood.

The accommodation at The Forge, formerly two cottages, offers ground floor accommodation all on one level with easy walking access. Large double-aspect living room with multi-fuel stove and beamed ceiling, equipped with flatscreen digital TV and DVD player. Well-equipped fitted kitchen/dining room with range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, beamed ceiling and door to private garden. Laundry/boot room. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms. Two bathrooms with toilet, one with separate shower cubicle.

Outside there is an secluded rear garden with garden furniture and access to the estates 10 acres of grounds which includes a stream. A cot and highchair can be arranged and there is plenty of parking. Pets are accepted free of charge and your electric, bed linen and towels are all included in the price.

Broadwindsor

Broadwindsor is a small village set in the beautiful countryside of West Dorset. It has been a popular area for a long time with evidence of occupation dation all the way back to 43 AD. The setting in the middle of the village is of lovely cottages with period houses and the village also features the Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre, featuring local crafts. The village square is much-photographed, especially King Charles Cottage, the place where King Charles II stayed the night September 22/23 after his flight from the battle of Worcester.

The Lewesdon and Pilsdon hills are local landmarks with Lewesdon deemed to be the highest in the county, but there is some good natured bantering as to whether or not Pilsdon is actually the highest hill. Lewesden hill is well worth a visit at Bluebell time.

Facilities

Broadwindsor has a village shop and has one pub which serves food throughout the week. A short trip in the car will bring you to an array of many different options.