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Beautful Georgian Manor House With Tennis Court And Beautiful Surroundings
| People | 22 |
| Bedrooms | 9 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Separate WC's | 1 |
| Property type | chateau / country house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
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Manor House in Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset, England - Magical Setting Deep In The Countryside, Beautiful Country Manor House With Original Features
The Manor House is located on the historic Moreton Estate in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside surrounded by woodland and parkland. It is a ten minute drive to Lulworth Cove and the Jurassic Coast - England's first natural World Heritage Site. Moreton train station is a mile away with direct links in to London or it is a two and a half hour drive away. The Manor House has luxury accommodation for sixteen to twenty people, open fires, Aga or private chef by arrangement. The house is fully equipped with plentiful entertainment and comfort. There is ample space for relaxing and entertaining with friends and family to celebrate any special occasion such as a landmark birthday, family reunion or wedding reception. Outside there is a large garden and tennis court with beautiful views. Locally there is the opportunity for horse riding, fantastic cycling trails, game shooting, kayaking and a peaceful spot of the River Frome for paddling!
About Tabitha Schofield
The owners have lived in the village of Moreton for six years, when the opportunity of the Manor House came up it was impossible to resist it's charm and potential as a wonderful place for a holiday or celebration. After spending many years staying in similar properties with their children and friends they have used their knowledge and a keen eye for detail to make the Manor a comfortable and inviting place to stay.
They live in a cottage in the village with their two young children and puppy, and keep chickens who provide the fresh eggs in the welcome hamper. They have both grown up in Dorset so have a lot of useful information about the local area should guests need it.
Why Tabitha Schofield chose Dorset
Moreton is a picturesque Dorset village, we love to do the quick walk to the ford for a paddle and a picnic before walking through Moreton Forest spotting wild life and grazing cattle. There is a beautiful church with window engravings by Whistler, Laurence of Arabia is buried in the cemetery which attracts interest from visitors from around the world.
We have an award winning tea rooms which serves the most delicious food and cream teas, dogs are welcome!
There are many beautiful walks and views of the Obelisk deep in the wood.
Dorchester and Wareham are easily accessible and have good shops and farmers markets.
What makes this chateau / country house unique
The Manor House is very spacious and is a great place to gather with friends, the reception rooms are very generous in size and there is a place for everyone to enjoy themselves. The tennis court has great views and the garden is enormous with lots of space to play and have fun.
Guestbook comments from the owner
We have just returned from a long weekend stay at this amazing house. A mixture of adults and children of varying ages from 2-12. The house is huge and had everything we needed and also the children were entertained with the sand pit, tennis court, tree house . The bedrooms were huge and spacious and the beds very comfy and travel cots were provided for my twins toddlers. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chateau / country house in Purbeck District in Dorset
- chateau / country house
- Self-catering
- Housekeeper Optional
- Max. occupancy: 22
- pets considered
- children welcome
- river
- village
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- seating for 22 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Separate WC
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Bathroom 1 -
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Toilet 1 - Toilet
Shower room 1 - Shower Enclosure
- Downstairs W/C Two First Floor Bathrooms with under-floor Marble Heating - One with double Rain shower and the other with a bath. Master suite has a lovely slipper bath with shower attachment and great views! Family bedroom with large basin on first floor.
- 9 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22
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Bedroom 1 -
1 Cot
Bedroom 9 - 1 Large Double Bed , can convert small sitting room in to twin / double
Bedroom 6 - Attic Room
Bedroom 7 - Attic Room
Bedroom 8 - Attic Room
Bedroom 4 - Slipper bath in bedroom
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 22 max (9 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: The Master Suite with SuperKing Fourposter Bed and it's own Slipper Bath Three further Kingsize rooms Large Twin / superking Room Three Attic Rooms (one inter connected) with flexible sleeping capacity up to 10, head room 6ft. Morning room can be converted to bedroom
- Books
- DVD Player
- Table Football
- Game Room
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Games ...
- Golf ...
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Tennis ...
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(10 traveller reviews)
Wonderful weekend
A perfect place for a family get together. The house has a wonderful 'feel', we all, both young and not so young, loved it. The large spaces meant that we could all hang out together, something that is really important to us. The kitchen was well equipped and gorgeously homely, the games room saw some competition, the sitting room was perfect for a yoga session and the drawing room was great for watching and shouting at the rugby! The grounds are stunning and were enjoyed by all, including the dogs. We made lots of happy memories together.
Beautiful venue for our wedding
We hired The Manor House at Moreton for a week in June and it was absolutely brilliant - the house is gorgeous and the lawn was a perfect place to put up a marquee and host our wedding!
The house had everything we could possibly need to enjoy ourselves and Tabitha was incredibly helpful, assisting with requests for extra towels, ladders and a nearby field for cars! We loved every single moment!
Beautiful and chic Manor House, I wanted to stay!
A beautiful property with so much going for it. The owners have managed to achieve that difficult thing where it's been decorated to be stunning and country and chic, yet quirky, simple and oh so livable in. I adored the relaxed at home feeling, I could have happily stayed there forever!
Communication in the run up to the stay was regular and professional, with my endless questions (we had a mix of family types staying) being answered quickly, with great flexibility offered.
Everything within the property worked, it was clean and prettily presented, with all the kitchenware and bedding we needed. A supply of cooking staples like tea, coffee and sugar and salt and pepper etc. would be my only recommendation here.
The site had so much to offer with the gardens and tea rooms, the tennis court and open spaces and bbq's. The house itself is spacious and fun to explore, with a piano, games and a pool table. The children were in their element. So close to the seaside too, just a perfect spot.
We had a wonderful stay, a beautiful yet homely spot, with excellent customer service from start to finish from the owners. We'll be back.
Fantastic stay, a warm welcome
We hired the stunning Moreton Manor for our wedding. The countryside views are breath- taking and Harry and Tabitha just couldn't do enough to ensure our weekend was everything we hoped and more.
There were 20 family and friends staying at the manor and, despite the large number there was plenty of room to accommodate us.
The games room went down well with the children and adults alike. The kitchen was stunning and what a treat to cook on an Aga.
There was plenty of crockery and utensils in the kitchen and the living room was comfortable with Sky TV and wonderful local paintings adorning the walls. The fresh flowers were a lovely touch.
Everyone had a comfortable nights sleep and there was plenty of hot water for us all to shower or bath.
Harry and Tabitha were on hand to direct the marquee company etc and ensured that myself and husband had no additional worries.
We would most certainly recommend Moreton Manor to anyone wishing to spend quality time together in a large group. You can even bring the family dog!
Thank you for a superb weekend.
Stunning property with all the comforts of home
We were reccomended the Manor House through our friends who had stayed the previous year and were delighted to be able to book it for my partners birthday. Large enough to fit all of us and our extended family and still feel roomy and all at a very reasonable price!
I found everything was accurately described and Tabitha, the owner, was always friendly and helpful with suggesting good paces to eat and things to do in the local area.
The property was clean and had everything you would need for a home away from home feel and anything that you didnt have, you only need email and ask.
I would absolutely reccomend the Manor House and we are even currently re-booking for next summer for a longer stay as Moreton really is a stunning place.
An enchanting stay
The helpfulness of the owners in all our enquiries were exemplary.
On arrival we were greeted with such cheerfulness by the owner - who could not have been more agreeable.
The Manor House was all, if not more than we had hoped for, crisp and clean, wild flowers arranged in pretty little pots in the bedrooms, comfortable, large rooms with everything one needs for a stay away, plenty of equipment thoughout the house, (loved the pantry) the games room, indoors and in the stable provided endless entertainment. The grounds were a country haven for wandering, playing croquette, tennis, or just sitting with a glass of wine.
The added attraction of the walled garden next door, with its beautifully kept flora and fauna and the Dove Cote café for a scrumptious coffee and home made cake....
We had a perfect time with all the family and our guest, enjoying stylish country living, even the canines members of the party were relaxed. We would recommend this to lovers of the country for a special place to stay. We will return!
Location
Special interest holidays:
Horse riding along Studland beach, Fly fishing on the River Frome for experts or lessons for amateurs. Game shooting, simulated game shooting and Archery. Chartered Sea Fishing from Weymouth Harbour, Coasteering along the Jurassic coast.
All can be organised upon request.
Coast/Beach:
Lulworth Bay, Kimmeridge Bay, Ringstead Bay, Durdle Door all within a 10 min drive
Travel:
2.5hrs from London by car or train to Moreton station.
Further Details:
Village shop 2 miles away, Dorchester 11 miles away with great shops, Waitrose, Cook etc. Odeon cinema and Ice skating at Christmas also in Dorchester.
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Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday chateau / country house in Purbeck District, West Country
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- GBP
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Autumn
1 Oct 2017 -
20 Oct 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£1,701
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£567
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October half term
21 Oct 2017 -
27 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£17,150
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£2,450
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Oct half term
28 Oct 2017 -
31 Oct 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£1,500
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£500
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Winter
1 Nov 2017 -
30 Nov 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£1,701
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£567
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Festive season
1 Dec 2017 -
19 Dec 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£1,500
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£500
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Christmas week
20 Dec 2017 -
27 Dec 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£4,000
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£4,000
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New Year Week
28 Dec 2017 -
3 Jan 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£4,000
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£4,000
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Jan
4 Jan 2018 -
9 Feb 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£1,548
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£516
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Fab half term
10 Feb 2018 -
17 Feb 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£2,350
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£2,350
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Feb - Mar
20 Feb 2018 -
28 Mar 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£1,548
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£516
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Easter
29 Mar 2018 -
19 Apr 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£3,000
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£3,000
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April
20 Apr 2018 -
30 Apr 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£2,250
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£750
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May bank hol
1 May 2018 -
8 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£2,448
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£816
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may
9 May 2018 -
24 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£1,980
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£660
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June
1 Jun 2018 -
19 Jun 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£2,451
for 3 nights
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£817
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July
5 Jul 2018 -
19 Jul 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£2,640
for 3 nights
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£880
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Summer
20 Jul 2018 -
7 Sep 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£3,700
for 7 nights
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£3,700
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Late summer
8 Sep 2018 -
30 Sep 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£2,052
for 3 nights
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£684
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October
1 Oct 2018 -
19 Oct 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£1,851
for 3 nights
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£617
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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£1,899
for 3 nights
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£633
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Additional pricing information
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
Booking Notes:
Please contact owner directly. Special offers for week long stays and mid week breaks available all year round.
Changeover Day:
Friday mainly - flexibility upon request.
Notes on prices:
Short breaks available please contact to confirm available dates and current pricing offers.
Please contact us directly for prices other than those specified.
Please contact the owner directly to confirm booking and arrange payment
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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