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Mount Pleasant Farm

Dorset, Blandford Forum

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Rated with 9.4

(196 Reviews)

Escape to a simpler life with Anna and Mike

Located in a timeless patch of English Southwest countryside, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and discover the stunning peace of Mount Pleasant in Blandford Forum for your next family holiday. Close to Bournemouth & Weymouth, Mike and Anna will teach you all about their family-run farm, home to Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cattle, a flock of ewes, horses, pigs and a collection of poultry. Your canvas hideaways are in the middle of a glorious meadow looking out over your beautiful surroundings - the ideal spot for a Dorset family holiday.

Life in rural Dorset

If the farm isn’t enough to keep you occupied, Mount Pleasant is just a half hour from some of Dorset’s most beautiful beaches – Ringstead and Lulworth Cove being two of our guests’ favourites. The market town of Blandford Forum is just 15 minutes away, with lovely villages on the way and visit the Cerne Giant in by the National Trust. If you feel like venturing further afield, the ruins of Corfe and Wardour castles and the Purbeck Heritage Coast are all within 25 miles of the farm. There are walks such as visiting the Jurassic Safari for a stunning view of the coast and cycling possibilities aplenty – just ask Mike or Anna and they’ll point you in the right direction.

What to do at Mount Pleasant

During the day, grab a cuppa and have a chat with Mike about his days growing up on the farm while the kids play around the meadows. There is no set day or time for a farm tour but he is happy to put on a farm walk for those interested in learning more about UK farming and in Dorset. Uniquely, you can also bring your horse to stay with you, with stable accommodation available at the farm too. Breathe in the fresh country air as you take a vigorous walk towards the farm’s nearest hill at Bulbarrow, and breathe in the fantastic view from the tallest point in Dorset. Or you can simply relax by your canvas hideaway and observe the wildlife going by, you may spot a bat or swallow in the evening. Borrow the firepit for toasting marshmallows or round off the day by firing up the outdoor pizza oven on-site and drink in the blissful setting before you retire to your cosy bed, a perfect end to a perfect Blandford Forum family holiday.

What can you expect?

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    Dog-friendly

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    Honesty shop

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    Pizza oven

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    Private shower

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    Close to the coast

What animals will you find on this farm?

Sheep

Chickens

Lambs

Ponies

Pigs

Cows

Horses and/or ponies

Dogs

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What our guests like

  • ✓ Spectacular walks nearby
  • ✓ 5 canvas hideaways
  • ✓ No electricity
  • ✓ Horses and/ or ponies
  • ✓ Spring lambing
  • ✓ Animal menagerie

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    Including wood for the wood-burning stove (1 pack per day)

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    Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

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    Private showers

What do our guests think?

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9.4

Meet your hosts

Mike, Anna, Maisy and Josie

We are the Miller family and we run our farm with a little help from Spud the sheepdog. Mike was lucky enough to be brought up at Mount Pleasant along with his older brother and sister.

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Looking forward to welcoming you to the Dorset peace and serenity at Mount Pleasant.
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Pizza in pizza oven

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Pizza night

The farmer will usually fire up the pizza oven during your stay. Everyone gathers round to tell their stories of the day’s adventures and invent pizza toppings you’ll never find on the high street

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Ask the farmer

The farm tour is a must if it’s on offer during your stay but you don’t have to wait until then. The farmer will be delighted to tell you more about farm life at any time.

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The farm shop

It’s great for the basics and usually even better for local produce and low food miles. And every Feather Down farm shop operates on an honesty basis.

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Group takeover weekend

Take exclusive use of the whole campsite at Mount Pleasant farm for you and your friends & family. Enjoy the freedom to roam and create treasured memories with a group glamping experience.

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Nearby the farm

Lulworth Cove

Corfe Castle

Dorchester

Swanage

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