Ellwood Cottages

About

Located in the heart of beautiful rural Dorset in the peaceful hamlet of Woolland, Ellwood Cottages are outstanding conversions of three traditionally built barns in a courtyard setting.

Named after Dorset writer Hardy, Barnes and Blyton, the cottages have been lovingly restored to provide superbly equipped comfortable, tastefully furnished, year round, single storey self catering accommodation for the less-abled, their families, friends and carers.

Outdoors are spacious landscaped gardens with tables and chairs to guest use, providing stunning views across fields with farm animals and wildlife, to Bullbarrow Hill and Ibberton Hill.

An indoor heated splash pool has wide steps with handrails for easy access, a pool hoist for the less-abled, for use with guests own sling/harness and poolside seating area. There are fully accessible changing rooms with showers and toilets.

For guest requiring additional relaxation or entertainment, there is a recreation room with numerous books, musical instruments and games for all ages.

Covered parking is provided within a few meters of each cottage.

Ellwood Cottages has an M31 rating (suitable for an independent wheelchair user) under the National Accessible Scheme.

Hardy and Barnes Cottages have two bedrooms, a cosy living room, comprehensively equipped kitchen and wet room.

Hardy will sleep up to three guests in comfortable single beds, Barnes sleeps up to four guests (two single beds in each bedroom). Blyton Cottages is larger and will sleep up to six in town ensuite bedrooms, with four single beds and childrens bunk beds.

Ellwood Cottages have full central heating, with individual radiator thermostats for year round comfort.

The cottages are exceptionally well equipped with flat screen TVs and DVD players. Kitchens all feature a high level side opening oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/drier and dishwasher.

Additional accessibility features include wide doorways, accessible sinks, easy reach electrical sockets and switches and lowered kitchen work surface areas for wheelchair users.

Woolland is in an area of outstanding natural beauty in North Dorset, with its picturesque villages, gentle rolling downland, woodlands and nature reserves, crossed by winding lanes, rivers and streams.

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Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019)

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 3

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Barnes Cottage	from £400.00 to £1,030.00 per unit per week
Blyton Cottage	from £425.00 to £1,105.00 per unit per week
Hardy Cottage	from £375.00 to £925.00 per unit per week

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Website

Telephone: +44 01258 818196

TripAdvisor

Gradings

3i Accessibility - Mobility

Facilities

Accessibility

Facilities for the Disabled

Children & Infants

Accept children all ages
Children's play area
Children's videos/DVDs available
Cot
Facilities for children
Highchair

Establishment Features

Electricity inc in rate
Garden/patio for guests' use
Linen available free of charge
Linen provided
Open All Year
Public telephone
Short breaks available
Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Key Features

Farm - Next door to a working farm
In countryside
Midweek breaks
Weekend breaks

Leisure Facilities

Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
Indoor pool - Splash pool
Wet Room Available

Parking & Transport

On site parking

Payment Methods

Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
Euros accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Room / Unit Features

CD Player
Dishwasher
DVD Player
Free View TV
Fridge
Fridge/Freezer
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Washer/Dryer

Specialist Features

Christmas/New Year Programme
Marketed to any other specialist market - Suitable for less able bodied guests.

Room / Unit Features: Barnes Cottage

CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player
Freezer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Non smoking units
Radio
Telephone
Washing Machine

Room / Unit Features: Blyton Cottage

CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player
Freezer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Non smoking units
Radio
Telephone
Washing Machine

Room / Unit Features: Hardy Cottage

CD Player
Central Heating
Colour Television
Dishwasher
Drying Facilities
DVD Player
Freezer
Ironing Facilities
Microwave
Non smoking units
Radio
Telephone
Washing Machine

Access Information

PARKING (single unit properties)

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

PARKING (multiple unit properties)

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance is:

Flat (i.e. without steps)

ACCESS TO ALL AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:

To a toilet suitable for use by wheelchair users

To one or more bedrooms

To outdoor facilities

To the dining room

To the kitchen

To the lounge

To the toilet and bathroom

To outdoor facilities

Garden,

Swimming pool,

KITCHEN

Sink taps have lever handles

BEDROOM(S) AND BATHROOM(S) - GENERAL

Bathrooms available with:

Level entry shower (i.e. no raised shower tray or step-up)

Bedroom furniture be re-arranged if requested by the guest

Bedrooms with en-suite bathroom available

Taps in the bathroom have lever handles

W.C.s fitted with handrails available

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Service dogs accepted but prohibited from following areas

Area(s)Bedrooms, Shower Rooms and Pool

Services for guests with hearing impairments:

Induction loop and/or infrared system

Services for guests with visual impairments:

Guest information in large print format

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From Gillingham drive to Sturminster Newton on the B3092, cross the bridge and turn right on the A357. Take the next turning left, Glue Hill - signposted Fifehead Neville and Hazelbury Bryan. Continue for approx. 1/2 a mile to Rivers Corner sign and double bend sign. Turn left halfway around the bens - signpoasted Okeford Fitzpaine and Fifehead St Quentin. In 1/2 a mile take the right fork signposted The Fifeheads and Hazelbury Bryan. Continue for approx. 3 1/2 miles (there are lots of twists and turns). Eventually you will some to a T junction. Turn left and you will see the Wooland sign. We are a few hundred yards on the left.