Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(14 Ratings)

Chalet in North Dorset District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

13.1 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

33.8 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

36 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

31.4 mi

Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(14 Ratings)

Chalet in North Dorset District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

13.1 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

33.8 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

36 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

31.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(14 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Beautiful Location & Accommodation

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Stour cross farm

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Relaxing Break

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Excellent relaxing stay

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

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Lovely location and amazing hosts

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.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2018

Well appointed, clean and comfortable.

Well appointed, clean and comfortable.

Great part of the country. Lovely property and owner. We really enjoyed our short visit.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

Very good

Very good

Nice cottage,Lovely cows in field,Nice welcome,cottage very clean and spacious

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2017

Overall friendly and welcoming

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

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

Spacious accommodation, well equipped

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2017

Excellent accommodation in a great location

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2016

Immaculate place in an amazing location

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

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2015

Home from home chalet

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 $115 per night. This rental is $200 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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Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

Chalet in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

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Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm

Chalet in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this chalet cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

Is parking included with this chalet?

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Is Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hardy Chalet Scandinavian style chalet on working dairy farm?

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