Furrows Farmstead Lodge, Bradford Abbas, Dorset

Furrows Farmstead lodge sits within Saxon Maybank lodge resort in Bradford Abbas, Dorset, with the kind of view that makes you slow down the moment you step outside, open countryside in every direction and barely a sound beyond birdsong. Furrows Farmstead lodge sleeps four and welcomes dogs, making it a genuinely relaxed choice for a couple, a small family, or two couples travelling together. Yeovil and Sherborne are both a short drive away, giving you the option of a proper day out without ever having to leave the quiet behind for long.

Furrows Farmstead lodge description

The open plan kitchen, dining and living space is where this lodge does its best work, filled with natural light and framed on every side by the countryside outside. Wherever you’re sitting, whether at the dining table or sunk into one of the sofas, there’s a view worth looking up for. The living room is furnished with two leather sofas seating four, plus a 32 inch flatscreen TV with Freesat and DVD player for evenings when the view finally gives way to something on screen. The dining table seats four, comfortably enough for a full roast without anyone’s elbows getting in the way.

The kitchen is properly equipped for a full week away, with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer, along with the usual run of utensils and accessories, kettle, toaster, and everything else a proper self-catering break needs. From here, doors open straight out onto the terrace, so cooking indoors and eating outdoors is never more than a few steps apart, which makes a real difference on a warm evening when nobody wants to be stuck inside.

The decked terrace is furnished with a table and chairs, ideal for eating outside on a warm evening, and comes with its own private hot tub, the kind of feature that turns an ordinary evening into the highlight of the trip. There’s also a fenced-off area for dogs, so your four-legged guest gets a bit of freedom too, off the lead and away from the road, which makes Furrows Farmstead lodge a genuinely easy choice for anyone travelling with a dog in tow.

Two stylish bedrooms make up the sleeping arrangements. The master has a double bed, two bedside tables and a dressing table, giving it a proper hotel room feel without losing the character of the lodge around it. The twin room, furnished with twin beds and a bedside lamp, suits adults or children equally well, whether that’s two friends sharing or parents wanting the kids close by.

Two bathrooms serve the lodge. The family bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower, useful for anyone wanting a proper soak after a day out walking. The second is a private en suite to the master bedroom, with a walk-in shower cubicle for quicker mornings. One allocated parking space is provided directly at the lodge, so there’s no need to worry about finding somewhere further afield.

Surrounding area

Saxon Maybank’s setting means you can spend a whole day doing very little beyond enjoying the countryside around you, watching the light change over the fields from the terrace, or simply letting the dog run in the fenced garden. When you’re ready for a change of pace, Yeovil and Sherborne are both close by, with restaurants, shops and Sherborne’s handsome abbey and castle worth the short drive on their own. Both towns make an easy half-day trip, leaving plenty of time to get back to the lodge before the hot tub calls. Either way, Furrows Farmstead lodge makes it easy to strike the right balance between total peace and a proper day out, whichever your holiday needs more of.

Features
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Dogs Accepted
Baby Friendly
Hot Tub
Parking

If you’d like to book a relaxing break at Furrows Farmstead lodge, please get in touch.