Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11

Loose Reins is a unique multi award winning holiday destination in a truly breathtaking spot in North Dorset on the edge of Blandford Forest with outstanding panoramic views to Shillingstone, Hambledon Hill and the Blackmore Vale.

A combined glamping and equestrian mixed used property, with luxury glamping lodges and safari tents/lodge generating a healthy income and over 75% occupancy rate.

Extensive equestrian facilities including barn housing stables and various stores. Rubber/sand arena, loose schooling pen and twelve paddocks of various sizes.
About 13.2 Acres.

Perfectly positioned for providing miles of off road walks and off road riding with excellent access to a host of tourist attractions. The nearby Georgian market town of Blandford offers a diverse range of shopping and dining opportunities.

SITUATION
Shillingstone Village - Under 1 mile. Sturminster Newton 4 miles, Shaftesbury 9 miles

Sherbourne Mainline Train Services to London Waterloo 2hrs. Gillingham to London Waterloo (2hrs)

International airports: Bournemouth International 23 miles, Bristol 54 miles, Southampton 47 miles


LOCAL SPORTING & RECREATION
The walking, cycling and riding opportunities from Ridgeway Farm are extensive and lead directly into the Blandford Forest. Further walking and riding can be enjoyed on The Wessex Ridgeway and Dorset Trailway. The nearest racecourse is Wincanton. The location is a popular tourist destination for easy access to the Jurassic Coast, walking on the downs and to enjoy the quiet Dorset way of life.Local hunting is with the Portman who have Pony Club attached.

GLAMPING CABINS, LODGE AND SAFARI TENTS
Three beautifully appointed cedar cabins with covered verandas, Converted Safari tent into wooden lodge and two further canvas lodges with large viewing decks all perfectly situated around the edge of a natural coombe, providing each guest with privacy and uninterrupted views across rolling countryside and the hill forts of the Wessex Ridgeway. There is considerable
scope to add further lodges and cabins throughout the site without impacting on the privacy for guests, or alternaively to convert the Safari Tents to Lodges

CABINS
The three, beautifully appointed bespoke cedar cabins were hand built by Plankbridge, master hut makers. Each is designed to represent a different stage of pioneer living; Trappers, Gold Panners and Ranchers. Sleeping up to four people in a fixed king size bed and two occasional bunks, each cabin contains a seating area, fully equipped kitchen with gas oven, hob, a Belfast sink and fridge. The fully plumbed en suite bathrooms have full sized showers, a basin and WC. Covered veranda with dining table. Each cabin has a hot tub privately screened and yet positioned to enjoy the incredible views.

LODGE
Originally a Safari Tent, the vendors converted to a timber lodge just over a year ago. This has become on one of the most popular units in the property, offering extremely generous accommodation which now can be utilised all year. With open plan kitchen/dining/living room with log burner, the inner hall accesses the principal bedroom with king size bed, and further bedrooms with staggered triple bunk bed and den underneath, there is also a shower room.

SAFARI TENTS
Two canvas lodges, on raised wooden platforms offering spectacular views across the Blackmore Vale and Dorset countryside. The lodges have solid wooden floors and internal walls, three sleeping areas, internal bathrooms and an open plan kitchen/living room that extends beyond the canvas to open faced decks. Each has a wood burning stove surrounded by a sofa and armchair, a solid wood dining table and chairs and well-equipped kitchen with gas hob, fridge, sink and combination microwave oven. The master bedroom has a king size, four poster bed, with twin single beds in the room adjacent. The third room, specifically designed to appeal to children, is an elevated king size cabin bed under which can be found a play area housing a desk, chair and bean bags.

LEISURE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES
The current owners have created a barn style function room that can be used as a central entertaining area for parties or simply guest enjoyment, leading off this is large outside dining area, and bar, covered by a stretch ten, providing a prefect area for al-fresco dining. The attached shepherd`s hut is furnished as an honesty shop with an extensive range of local produce.

Within the barn, for the running of the business, there is an office, large shower room and generous kitchen/dining room, store room and workshop area.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITES
Exceptional open fronted barn containing 9 stables, plenty of covered hardstanding, hay barn and tack room. There is a wash down area and solarium, perfect to be utilised as a breeding station.

Externally a superb 60m x 30m arena has been recently resurfaced with Xride surface and there is a sand based round pen with viewing platform.

The 12 paddocks are well laid out with ranch style fencing and all
weather walkways in between. In total 13.2 acres.

ACCOMODATION
Incorporated into the barn, on the first floor is a superb three bedroom apartment, offering principal bedroom with dressing room. Further double bedroom and single bedroom. Sitting room, separate store and family bathroom.

PLANNING THREE BEDROOM HOUSE
Full planning permission is in perpetuity for a superb, contemporary, ranch style dwelling, situated in an elevated spot in order to enjoy the beautiful aspect and yet well screened from the glamping units. The build cost of the dwelling have been estimated at ?340,000, obviously this is subject to change. There is an agricultural occupancy tie on the house.

PLANNING NUMBER P/FUL/2021/02764

AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations
or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair
overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as
statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text,
photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be
assumed that the property has all necessary planning , building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant
have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection
or otherwise. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation
in respect thereof. Water: Private borehole and mains. Sewerage: Treatment plant for accommodation,
Septic tank for offices and stables
Electricity: Mains (three phase) Gas: Bottled for accommodation.
Property code: CV,EQ,FL,TL,SH

Details prepared May 2025 by Charlotte Roberts-Barr



Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Council Tax
Dorset Council, Band A

Utilities
Electric: Mains Supply
Gas: Mains Supply
Water: Mains Supply
Sewerage: Private Supply
Broadband: Cable
Telephone: Landline

Other Items
Heating: Not Specified
Garden/Outside Space: No
Parking: No
Garage: Yes