Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm
4.8
Outstanding(14 Reviews)Chalet in North Dorset District
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this chalet rental
Hardy is a Scandinavian style timber framed chalet in the grounds of a working dairy farm surrounded by Blue Spruce trees.
Hardy (aptly named after the author Thomas Hardy) has three en-suite bedrooms.
We are happy for any visitors to watch the milking in the afternoons. It is a fasinating process to watch.
North Dorset Location: Hardy chalet at Stour Cross Farm sits on top of a hill just outside West Stour village.
It is centrally placed for many attractions which can be reached easily by car. The village itself is very friendly and hosts many fun fund raising events. The local free house pub boasts excellent cuisine and fine ales.
Within the grounds of Hardy are three other chalets. Duncliffe, Melbury and Wessex. All sleeping six with their own parking and surrounded by Blue Spruce Fir trees.
Our games room is available for our guests.. It consists of a table tennis table, Table football, large connect 4 and air hockey. For the little ones they can play on the car mat with a selection of cars.
Hardy (aptly named after the author Thomas Hardy) has three en-suite bedrooms.
We are happy for any visitors to watch the milking in the afternoons. It is a fasinating process to watch.
North Dorset Location: Hardy chalet at Stour Cross Farm sits on top of a hill just outside West Stour village.
It is centrally placed for many attractions which can be reached easily by car. The village itself is very friendly and hosts many fun fund raising events. The local free house pub boasts excellent cuisine and fine ales.
Within the grounds of Hardy are three other chalets. Duncliffe, Melbury and Wessex. All sleeping six with their own parking and surrounded by Blue Spruce Fir trees.
Our games room is available for our guests.. It consists of a table tennis table, Table football, large connect 4 and air hockey. For the little ones they can play on the car mat with a selection of cars.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of North Dorset District
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(14 Reviews)4.8
Our family so enjoyed our stay in Dorset - beautiful walks and views, excellent hosts and wonderful proximity to all of the beauties of the surrounding area. We are so looking forward to returning!
4.8
We stayed at one of four lovely, spacious and well equipped villas in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The views are beautiful and the only noise is that of a working farm which we found very comforting. The villa was very roomy with comfortable beds and the en-suite bathrooms to each of the three bedrooms was a hit with our family. Chris (the host) was very helpful and looked after all our needs. The kitchen was very well equipped and we were able to cook very large meals with ease. The lounge had comfortable, leather sofas and theall important TV worked well. If anyone is looking for a restful, rural holiday you could not do better.
4.8
Beautiful Location & Accommodation
We stayed at one of four lovely, spacious and well equipped villas in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The views are beautiful and the only noise is that of a working farm which we found very comforting. The villa was very roomy with comfortable beds and the en-suite bathrooms to each of the three bedrooms was a hit with our family. Chris (the host) was very helpful and looked after all our needs. The kitchen was very well equipped and we were able to cook very large meals with ease. The lounge had comfortable, leather sofas and theall important TV worked well. If anyone is looking for a restful, rural holiday you could not do better.
4.8
We as a family had a wonderful 7 days at Stour cross farm the accomodation was excellent and Christina /trim was always very helpful even allowing my grandchildren to bottle feed a new born calf!
The countryside was beautiful with lots of nice pubs serving lovely food!
4.8
Stour cross farm
We as a family had a wonderful 7 days at Stour cross farm the accomodation was excellent and Christina /trim was always very helpful even allowing my grandchildren to bottle feed a new born calf!
The countryside was beautiful with lots of nice pubs serving lovely food!
4.8
Relaxing Break
Had a great time here. Host was lovely and helpful, games room a nice bonus, seeing new born calves also a bonus.
Location a bit away from things but not a real problem as that was the idea.
Overall a great stay in a comfortable property.
4.8
We all really enjoyed our stay in Hardy cottage 15/8/20 - 22/8/20. Cottage had all amenities and instructions on how to use them.
Beds were very comfortable and clean and all showers in en suites worked very well with constant hot water.
Beautiful location and we enjoyed our first experience of staying on a working farm. We was lucky enough to witness lots of cows calving.
Christina was very obliging and contact with her throughout our stay was very good.
Would highly recommend staying here for location, amenities and although very rural, is only a drive away from many attractions. Would love to come back and stay here
4.8
Excellent relaxing stay
We all really enjoyed our stay in Hardy cottage 15/8/20 - 22/8/20. Cottage had all amenities and instructions on how to use them.
Beds were very comfortable and clean and all showers in en suites worked very well with constant hot water.
Beautiful location and we enjoyed our first experience of staying on a working farm. We was lucky enough to witness lots of cows calving.
Christina was very obliging and contact with her throughout our stay was very good.
Would highly recommend staying here for location, amenities and although very rural, is only a drive away from many attractions. Would love to come back and stay here
4.8
We had a fantastic time in the Hardy cottage. They kids loved the playroom, and we saw a calf being born in the field behind us which amazed them (and they got to hand-feed the calves as well).
Lovely hosting from Christina, and an amazing place to stay.
4.8
Lovely location and amazing hosts
We had a fantastic time in the Hardy cottage. They kids loved the playroom, and we saw a calf being born in the field behind us which amazed them (and they got to hand-feed the calves as well).
Lovely hosting from Christina, and an amazing place to stay.
4.8
Great part of the country. Lovely property and owner. We really enjoyed our short visit.
4.8
Well appointed, clean and comfortable.
Great part of the country. Lovely property and owner. We really enjoyed our short visit.
4.8
Nice cottage,Lovely cows in field,Nice welcome,cottage very clean and spacious
4.8
Very good
Nice cottage,Lovely cows in field,Nice welcome,cottage very clean and spacious
4.8
Overall friendly and welcoming
We had such a lovely stay here
Large comfortable and well equipped cabins with good disabled access
An excellent games room and my daughter loved bottle feeding the calves.
The best thing about deepest dorset is Christina herself who is a friendly and accessible host who is there without intruding in any way. She always had time to talk to us and provided welcoming touches ofor our children. We wish her and her family well and our thanks
4.8
Spacious accommodation, well equipped
We stayed in the Hardy chalet for a week while attending the Chalke Valley History Festival. It was an excellent base - clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Really appreciated having an ensuite for each bedroom. Lots of good pubs in the area, and plentiful provisions at the Udder farmshop nearby. Flies might have been a problem if we'd wanted to have the windows open, but it wasn't hot, so we didn't.
4.8
Excellent accommodation in a great location
Hardy chalet was absolutely perfect. Everything you'd expect for a home away from home, clean, well equipped and within a short drive of Shaftesbury and Sherbourne. Can't wait to go back next year!
4.8
Immaculate place in an amazing location
Christina's chalets are absolutely amazing. So clean and much bigger than the pics make you think. Great location too and the nearby Ship Inn pub has the best food.
A wonderful stay thank you
4.8
Home from home chalet
Lovely chalet in peaceful location. Very welcoming owner, made to feel at home immediately. Watching the cows giving birth was a bonus, we managed to see 2 from the balcony. Chalet was spotlessly clean & nothing had been forgotten, very well equipped. Ideal for 6 adults( there are 3 bathrooms). We found Dorset to very pretty with Shaftsbury being very close a photo of Gold Hill with a loaf of bread in your hand is a must!
There are lots of places to see including Cheddar Gorge & if it's raining the Haynes car museum is not far, even if you're not really interested in cars it's a very interesting place.
All in all we enjoyed our stay & would recommend these chalets without hesitation.
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in North Dorset District?
The average price for a rental in North Dorset District is R 1,931 per night. This rental is R 3,988 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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