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The Riding House (8 bedrooms)
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Bathtub & shower combination
A 17th Century Riding House located within the grounds of St Giles House, home to the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. After an Award winning resto ...
A 17th Century Riding House located within the grounds of St Giles House, home to the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. After an Award winning restoration Lord and Lady Shaftesbury decided to open up part of their home and share the magic of the Estate with the rest of the world. The Riding House has been refurbished in an Equestrian theme with eight individually designed bedrooms, all en-suite with roll top baths, separate walk in showers, King size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, dressing gowns, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and flat screen Smart TV's. There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor (suitable for wheelchair access), one of those rooms being a Family room comprising of a super king and double bed (on mezzanine floor). The large lounge area is located on the first floor and is filled with antique pieces, comfy velvet sofas, a library, billiard table, Bluetooth speaker and an honesty bar. On the ground floor the Rustic Dining room consists of large wooden banqueting tables seating up to 30 people - perfect for a social gathering. Riding House is available on a self-catering basis and you have access to the fully equipped kitchen located next to the Dining Room. Please speak to us if you want us to cater for you (subject to availability). Free parking is available within the walled car park and you are also welcome to roam around the vast acres of Parkland accessible to the Riding House.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Colour television
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchen
West Pepperpot Lodge
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Pepperpot Lodge is a delightful and unique space set in the stunning grounds of St Giles House in the heart of rural Dorset. A haven of peac ...
Pepperpot Lodge is a delightful and unique space set in the stunning grounds of St Giles House in the heart of rural Dorset. A haven of peace and tranquility, it is the perfect couple's getaway and ideal for exploring Dorset's countryside or simply snuggling up in front of the log burner. Suitable for 2 people, with a fully equipped kitchen for a self-catering experience. Pets are allowed in this property for an extra charge.
Facilities
- Balcony/Terrace
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Refrigerator
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Living room
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Sofa
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Lockbox access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Rubbish bin
East Pepperpot Lodge
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Pepperpot Lodge is a delightful and unique space set in the stunning grounds of St Giles House in the heart of rural Dorset. A haven of peac ...
Pepperpot Lodge is a delightful and unique space set in the stunning grounds of St Giles House in the heart of rural Dorset. A haven of peace and tranquility, it is the perfect couple's getaway and ideal for exploring Dorset's countryside or simply snuggling up in front of the log burner. Suitable for 2 people, with a fully equipped kitchen for a self-catering experience.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Refrigerator
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Living room
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Dining table
- Rubbish bin
Reviews
The Riding House
(1 Guest Reviews) 100% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.0
The Riding House Information
Description
This 17th Century Riding House and Pepperpot lodges sit on the Shaftesbury Estate within the grounds of St Giles House in Wimborne St Giles, home to the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. Overlooking thousands of acres of Parkland all the bedrooms in the Riding House have been individually designed with luxurious roll top baths, large showers, smart TV's and Egyptian cotton bedding Guests can relax in the cosy lounge area which is furnished with an impressive collection of antiques, comfy velvet sofas, a vast array of books, billiard table, bluetooth speaker and an honesty bar with breakfast, lunch or dinner taken in the rustic dining room. (Self-catering or speak to us for catering options and availability) Free Parking available in the Walled Car Park and access to certain parts of the grounds also offered to further enhance your St Giles experience.. The East and West Pepperpot Lodges are unique one bedroom lodges with a cosy lounge, log burner, TV, fully equipped country style kitchen and outside patio area- the perfect couples getaway
Facilities
- Bar
- Books, DVD, games
- On-site entertainment
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Weddings & private parties
- Personal chef
- Meet & greet service
- Plug adapters
- Wheelchair friendly
- Fire alarms with lights
- Specially appointed rooms
- Subtitles
- Kitchen/kitchenette
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Well lit path(s) to entrance
- Wide entrance to property
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
Children's Facilities
- Highchairs
Business Facilities
- Business facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Conference & events
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- English/Irish breakfast
- Healthy breakfast
- All-inclusive
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- Kosher options
- Halal options
Activities and Experiences
- Animal watching
- Billiards / pool / snooker
- Bird watching
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Theatre
- Walking
- Wine tasting
- Cooking
- Wild life
Policies
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Check in17:00 20:00Early check-in available on request
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Check out10:00Late check-out available on request
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Child PolicyChildren welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsPets by arrangement
Accessibility
Ground Floor bedroom available with walk in shower / wet room
Directions
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Road from Wimborne (8.7 miles)From the Wimborne direction you will pass the Horton Inn on your left, stay on the B3078 sign posted Cranborne. Do not take the first turning to Wimborne St. Giles, continue past the turning to Verwood B3081 (also marked Heavy Horse Centre). Take the next turning on the left to Shaftesbury B3081. You will come to a T junction, turn left to Wimborne St. Giles. Past Glebe Farm on your right and then take the 1st turning on your left marked Park Lane
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Road from Salisbury (17.0 miles)From the Salisbury direction at the Handley Cross Roundabout take the 1st exit to Ringwood/Cranborne B3081 Stay on the B3081 (Parsonage Lane) do not take turnings on left marked Cranborne. Straight on to Wimborne St Giles. Past Glebe Farm on your right and then take the 1st turning on your left marked Park Lane (if you get to the Church you have gone too far!) You will see a sign for the “Estate Office no through road”, follow this. The Walled Car Park is on your right-hand side