Down by the Riverside

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Down by the Riverside

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1200 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 321 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Spacious Accommodation: Down by the Riverside in Dorset offers a spacious, recently renovated holiday home with three bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a garden with garden views. The outdoor seating area includes a barbecue, perfect for alfresco dining. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Bournemouth Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Monkey World (20 km) and Poole Harbour (25 km). Highly rated for its garden, host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully furnished, lovely garden & patio. Good WiFi, comfy beds, good shower. Fans in every room (including living room). Very good communication from host. Quiet neighbourhood, easy parking on the drive.”
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great property, nice quiet location and excellent hosts.”
  • Kat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Down by the Riverside was the perfect Airbnb for our weekend stay in Blandford Forum. We were attending a friend's wedding locally and Louise and Barry couldn't have been more accommodating. The property was ready for us before we'd even left...”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location for walking into town and nearby supermarket, lovely garden and outdoor seating area, things left by the hosts were very welcome and the eggs from their own chickens were a nice touch.”
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice property in a quiet part of Blandford Forum, within easy walking distance of the centre. Very well presented and equipped with everything that is needed for a comfortable stay. Helpful hosts. Will stay again.”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean and comfortable. Close to everything we needed.”
  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful home very cosy and comfy, hosts were lovely and friendly”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house that was immaculately clean, great beds Lovely patio garden area Great location Fantastic hosts who went above and beyond when we had a problem with our car Will definitely be back”
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house was set up to be homely yet funcional and the garden was very pretty. My grandchildren loved meeting The chickens too!”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “Very comfortable property with private garden. Great hosts. Great location nearby to walking track along the River Stour (where I saw otters!). Good location as a base for day trips”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Louise

10
Host review score
Louise
We aim to make your stay with us comfortable & stress free. Sorry to be boring but here are a couple of house rules: This is a non-smoking or vaping property and a charge will be made for cleaning if the property smells of smoking or vaping. Vaping indoors sets off the fire alarms. Unfortunately there are no parties or events allowed at this property. No drugs to be consumed in or on the property. We do not accept bookings from the Council / local authorities / associations. Where we live in a quiet residential area and want to keep friends with our neighbours so we ask for quiet between 10pm and 8am. All sleeping must be done in the beds. Sleeping on the sofa is not permitted. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and 1 with a single bed. Please do not bring air mattresses for extra guests. Please do not wear your outdoor shoes in the property. There is a large porch for storing shoes. Bring your slippers are get cosy. Unfortunately this property unsuitable for pets. The minimum stay with us is two nights but this may increase during peak times. Due to the cost of electricity, electric vehicles cannot be charged at the property. There are plenty of fast charging points in Blandford including M&S, Morrisons, and Tesco carparks. Thank you for reading this. If you have any questions or need anything please ask. Barry and Louise
We are here to help you and assist if you need us - any questions or if you need anything please ask. We want you to have a great stay.
A home-from-home stay in a friendly, quiet neighbourhood with good road links to the coast, Shaftesbury & Dorchester, all a 30 minute drive. Walk to the town's pubs, shops & restaurants. Perfect for couples, families & business travellers. Off road parking for your car is available on the shared driveway and there is ample, free street parking too. Please park to the right hand side of the driveway, as the left hand space is for the annexe. This is sometimes rented and sometimes occupied by us. If you need anything please ask.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Down by the Riverside takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Down by the Riverside in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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