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Hammoon Manor Luxury Dorset Retreat in Thomas Hardy’S ‘Vale of Little Diaries’

| Dorset | Hampshire | Somerset | Wiltshire 87 Hammoon Manor www.hammoonmanor.co.uk Luxury Dorset retreat in Thomas Hardy’s ‘Vale of Little Diaries’ Hammoon Manor Barn Manor Barn sitting room View from the walled garden Garden space Hammoon Manor Barn – 5 Star Hammoon comprises two ‘discreetly Gold, listed barn conversion, interconnected’ barns sleeping eight located in the heart of Thomas adults in four bedrooms – three en Hardy’s Dorset. suite (five beds). All living areas Surrounded by gardens, and forming have internet-enabled TVs and part of the historic Hammoon Manor Bluetooth audio systems, and – one of the largest thatched Manor there is high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Houses in England – the Barn, with Woodburners and underfloor heating original art throughout and open ensure it is always snug and cosy beams, has been lovingly restored, all year round. providing a place of contemporary The Barn has been designed to luxury, charm, and character ‘Far accommodate groups of eight, as from the Madding Crowd’. well as smaller groups of four. As for Just 2½ hours from central London, country pursuits, we have clay pigeon Hammoon is the perfect base to shooting close by, and we are happy discover the beauty and history of to accommodate guns and dogs in Hardy’s Wessex, and the surrounding our kennels (but best to enquir e in area including the World Heritage advance). Whether you stroll along Sites of Stonehenge, the Jurassic the River Stour, (we can provide a Coast, Longleat, Sherborne Abbey fishing rod but no fish guaranteed!), and Castle, Shaftesbury, Dorchester, visit Hammoon’s 13th-century church Salisbury Cathedral, Bath and much (that never closes), or enjoy the hot Great room more! Or, just enjoy our walks, or tub or a barbecue, you are guaranteed relax and do nothing. the warmest of welcomes . SPECIAL FEATURES All Inclusive Premier Promise Online Booking Short Breaks Available • Outdoor private hot tub (please ask) • Private barbecue and garden space • On site catering by prior arrangement WEEKLY SHORT BREAK COTTAGES BEDROOMS TOTAL NO. MAX. PRICES £s PRICES £s • Coarse fishing on River Stour (no license) SLEEP OF COTTAGES DINES From To From To • Perfect base to explore Hardy’s Dorset 42 261176 1736 823 1215 • Walk the North Dorset Trail Way and Hardy Way 84 110 1998 3360 1398 2352 G T: 0207 9932218 | M: 07540 599143 Book direct with Steven Property address: Hammoon Manor, Hammoon, nr Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2DB e: [email protected] www. hammoonmanor.co.uk.

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