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Greenstones

Twyford, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
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At a glance

  • A rural retreat with character features and a stylish garden with private hot tub
  • Snuggle up beside the wood burners with a good book and your four-legged friend
  • Take a long soak in the roll-top bath after a day spent exploring the surrounding countryside
Property code: OC-76544

Enjoy a slice of unspoiled rural living at this large detached property, with spacious gardens and views of the rolling Dorset countryside. Sleeping eight across four warm bedrooms, there’s space for the whole family, Fido included. Don’t forget to pack your walking boots, as you’ll want to get out and explore the Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase on the doorstep.

With a bright and airy ambience, the stylish open-plan kitchen/diner is the hub of the home, making it the ideal spot for big family dinners. Cook everyone’s favourite meal on the traditional-style oil-fired range, which adds a generous dash of character to the property. Unwind altogether in the inviting lounge, warmed by a wood burner, or sneak off to the snug for some peace and quiet and settle beside the inglenook open fire with a good book and your best furry friend. The young and the young at heart will be delighted to find a games room too. Upstairs and off the galleried landing, you will find the four bedrooms, including two super king-size bedrooms (one with a zip and link bed that can be arranged as a twin on request), a king-size, and a cosy twin. Your canine companion will go mutts for the outside space, with a spacious lawn making the perfect place for many a game of fetch. There’s also a fantastic herb garden, a patio area with BBQ, and a second patio where you can enjoy a long soak in the hot tub after a day of adventure.

Day or night, Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a breathtaking place to explore. By day, discover the rolling hills, winding footpaths, and open spaces that make it a haven for walkers (both hound and human) and by night enjoy the stars in this designated International Dark Sky Reserve.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can be arranged as a twin, please specify bed make up at point of booking), 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower and WC and 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Traditional oil-fired range, electric oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a LAVAZZA A Modo Mio coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in the snug, Smart TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Games room with a football table
  • 2 patio areas with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Outside shower
  • Dog wash area
  • Private hot tub, with robes and separate hot tub towels supplied
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Please note - dogs are restricted to ground floor only
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Vanessa 31st May 2026

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One of the most well equipped houses we have ever rented. The house was spotless, with plenty of space for three generations to play or relax. The garden provided ample space for family fun and the hot tub was a great hit with the younger generations.

Reviewed by Ben 13th April 2026

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Our 3rd family stay in the area, the house is setup well for a home away from home, plenty of decent family indoor and outdoor space, hot tub one side and an outdoor BBQ dinning area with cover on the other, all with privacy. Hosts was friendly, helpful, gave clear intro walkthrough and left us to enjoy the house throughout our stay, plus cleaned aRead morend checked ph of the hot tub daily. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 23rd March 2026

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Beautiful home with great attention to detail. Hosts were friendly, hospitable and very responsive. Hot tub was lovely and well maintained. They had thought of everything for their guests comfort.

Reviewed by Catherine 14th March 2026

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Another super week in your lovely farmhouse enjoying the hot tub every day! Also lovely to walk to the pub for delicious food. Thank you Mark and Rachel for being so accommodating. Weve already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Fiona 22nd February 2026

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This is a splendid cottage with many thoughtful additions. It is very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. The cleanliness was of the highest standard. There were loads of towels including for the hot tub and the dog! Everything worked well, the fridge freezer is huge, so necessary when there is a big group. The beds were really comfortable.Read more There is lots of space, and the games room is well equipped with games for all ages, not to mention the very popular table football. The owner has taken a lot of trouble to detail all the local walks, with maps etc and the town of Shaftesbury is about a 5 mile drive. We visited Wardour Castle, The Signals Museum in Blandford, Stourhead and Kingston Lacey. Time of year was February so there was a lot of surface water but still managed some walks. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 6th February 2026

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Cottage was excellent in every way, Spotlessly clean, beautifully equipped and perfect for a family of 8 for a weekend. Wish we could have stayed a week- the garden would have been perfect for al fresco dining in summer. House is very spacious and owners are very communicative. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Briony 30th January 2026

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Absolutely wonderful holiday cottage. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. Gorgeous house, fully equipped kitchen, did snug and huge living room. We were 7 friends staying for a relaxing weekend and it was wonderful.

Reviewed by Suzanne 23rd January 2026

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Wonderful property, had an excellent stay. House was immaculate, beautifully furnished and really well appointed (incl. a pastry brush for our tart!) Met on arrival by Mark to run through essentials and thoughtful touches like milk in the fridge and some biscuits. Hot tub a lovely edition with separate towels and robes. A real treat! Beds and sofasRead more comfy and the property was spacious, clean and warm. Lots of separate spaces for a big group to enjoy. Would love to be here in the summer to enjoy Hide

Reviewed by Sonia 16th January 2026

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Fabulous stay at Greenstones. The host was lovely & accommodating, everything about the house was perfectwill definitely be booking again thank you Sonia

Reviewed by Martin 28th December 2025

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We had a truly wonderful time at Greenstones celebrating two birthdays and the new year. The house is spacious, extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need;a lot of thought had gone into the self catering experience. The hot tub was lovely and warm, we had bright winter days and starry nights which made it even more special. If Read moreyou are thinking of booking Greenstones don't hesitate, you'll have a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 20th December 2025

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Reviewed by Kelly 5th December 2025

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Absolutely lovely house in beautiful surroundings. Mark was very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and would book again.

Reviewed by David 28th November 2025

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We had an perfect family short break. The property is really in a lovely area with stunning views of the beautiful Dorset countryside. The farmhouse is spacious with very well appointed kitchen, laundry, towels, robes and children's stuff. The children enjoyed the games room and tuned piano, if you could get them out of the hot tub. The kitchen, faRead moremily dining and lounge had a lovely atmosphere and comfortable sofas. Thank you Mark and Rachael. You have created a fabulous environment. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 5th November 2025

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Superb house and perfect location for our family birthday celebrations. Everything was just as described 5 star accommodation.

Reviewed by Dinah 10th October 2025

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Greenstones worked out perfectly for our group of six. Absolutely spotless, brilliantly equipped, comfy beds and helpful hosts with plenty of great recommendations. A winner.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd October 2025

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The cottage was really clean and welcoming. It has everything you need for a relaxing break (hot tub, covered garden area, BBQ etc). The owner met us on arrival and explained how everything worked - we had a lovely stay and would definitely return.

Reviewed by Marion 26th September 2025

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A lovely house for a family get-together. Lots of space indoors and a big garden. Very clean with super comfy beds. Very well equipped kitchen. Enjoyed the hot tub, piano and games. Owners had thought of everything. Only wish we could have stayed longer.

Reviewed by Steven 22nd August 2025

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Cant fault this. Decor, equipment and comfort all first rate. Very much made to feel like welcome guests.

Reviewed by Meg 11th July 2025

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We had a fantastic week! The accommodation was brilliant and had everything we needed and more. Rachel and Mark were very accommodating and helpful. We would recommend the accommodation to anyone.

Reviewed by Ian 11th May 2025

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Stunning cottage with fantastic facilities, perfect place for a staycation. Beautifully presented -thoroughly enjoyed our time there - thank you Mark and Rachael!

Reviewed by Clare 5th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage. Much larger than expected, with lots of space & games for 3 different families. Everything you would want was there. Fully equipped amazing kitchen, with everything you would need. Super doggy friendly. Immaculately clean and bathrooms smelled lovely. Fluffy towels and robes were made available. The attention to detail did not goRead more unnoticed. Have already recommended to friends and looking at dates to rebook. Fantastically faultless Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 21st March 2025

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Such a wonderful house, Beautifully equipped with everything you need. A thoroughly lovely weekend there ..

Reviewed by L 14th March 2025

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What a superb cottage! Fabulous bedrooms, a large well-stocked kitchen and cosy lounge areas with wood-burners. The hot tub was fantastic with room for 6 and robes and towels are provided. The cottage was everything we could have hoped for. We would definitely come again.

Reviewed by David 21st February 2025

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The cottage and garden are lovely and very well presented . The owners had certainly thought of everything for a comfortable stay and the hot tub was great to use and relax after a long day out.

Reviewed by Dylan 28th December 2024

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A brilliant cottage for getting friends together for a celebration. Middle of winter meant the outdoor space (bar the hot tub) wasn't used, but plenty of sofas, quiet corners, and rooms to easily accommodate a large group. Beds were amazing, kitchen well stocked with everything you could need. Walks straight from the front door, or more challengingRead more hills just a short drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Terence 23rd December 2024

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A perfectly wonderful place for a family gathering at Christmas. Such a beautiful house, so well equipped, spotlessly clean, warm and inviting. The hot tub, piano, Aga and football table were extra special. We cannot recommend this house highly enough. There was plenty of room for six adults and the dog to be together or spread out. Thank you RachaRead moreel and Mark for being fantastic hosts and for making this house so welcoming. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 6th December 2024

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Amazing cottage, beds were so comfy and the decor so stylish, the log burner and hot tub were great, everything we needed!

Reviewed by Danielle 29th November 2024

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The cottage was absolutely perfect and the owners has thought of everything. Not only was it set in an idyllic location, the place itself was beautifully decorated and so cosy and homely. The property was also so well equipped - the owners had thought of everything and were also very lovely - helpful and welcoming. Such a brilliant stay. Would highRead morely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Lee 1st November 2024

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Amazing place and setup

Reviewed by Sharon 21st September 2024

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The perfect place! Clean, well equipped, very comfortable beds and good quality linen. Plenty of space in the house for us all (6 Adults, 1 toddler and 1 dog in our Party) and a lovely kitchen where we could all fit around the large table and eat together. Plenty of hot water for showers/baths and towels provided for washing and the Hot Tub outsideRead more. Lovely garden area and secure for the dog and plenty of parking. Views were great and the location good. We will be back - Thank You Both. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jonathan 1st September 2024

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For those looking for a quiet break away from the rush of modern life this is the spot for you. We stayed for 4 nights and absolutely loved the cottage. It's size is perfect for large groups or a family looking to relax and enjoy a large property that has great facilities. The hot tub is wonderful and the garden very spacious. Overall this propertyRead more made for a very relaxing few days set in the stunning Dorset countryside. Mark, the owner was super helpful and we want to go back! Hide

Reviewed by Julia 19th August 2024

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We had the most amazing time and the property exceeded our expectations, we felt very at home and had everything we needed. With 4 adults and 4 children it was the perfect location to relax in and out of the home. The owners were really welcoming and we would go back in a heartbeat.

Reviewed by Gareth 20th July 2024

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Absolutely perfect holiday home, so much room even for 8 people. Everything you could possibly need is catered for, plus a hot tub.

Reviewed by Robert 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Kelly 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Sandra 22nd June 2024

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Best place weve stayed at by far. Everything was perfect! Great base to get everywhere and cottage was extremely well equipped. Getting the information up front was great! Nice to know what was in the welcome pack before we arrived was useful! The local information was the best weve ever had. Udder farm shop was great and visited 4 times during ourRead more stay. Partner had to work whilst there and WiFi was great. Would love to come back! Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.