Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 54)

HONEYMOONS DORSET 79 Palomino Cottage , is a luxurious gem on the Isle of Wight. Sympathetically renovated to an exceptionally high standard it consists of an open-plan living area, with sitting room, dining area and well-equipped kitchen. It boasts original oak beams and retains a cosy feel oozing period charm with modern touches throughout. The large contemporary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and french doors leading out on to an intimate patio which is perfect for enjoying a lazy lunch and a champagne toast! The contemporary bathroom offers a luxurious bath and separate ultra-modern invigorating shower. An abundance of tea rooms, country pubs, quality restaurants and beachside cafes are nearby for those wishing to sample the island’s culinary delights. Book it! 3 nights at Palomino Cottage, Isle of Wight (sleeps 2) from £392. Beauvoir Court Stables stands within the grounds of Beauvoir Court. There’s an open-plan sitting room, dining area and a modern, well equipped kitchen. The stylish bedroom has a comfortable king-size bed and a smart bathroom with separate shower enclosure. The private terrace is the perfect place for an al fresco meal whilst enjoying the wonderful valley views. There are excellent walks and cycle paths right from the front door along the river and in to the centre of this quaint and pretty village, and the surrounding valley, hills and fields offer beautiful countryside and outstanding views and are well worth exploring. Book it! 3 nights at Beauvoir Court Stables, Dorchester (sleeps 2) from £477. 7 The Courtyard is an attractive two-bedroom cottage on the Clyffe House Estate with a dual aspect kitchen with dining area and a spacious sitting room. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family shower room. Within the extensive shared gardens there are places to unwind and numerous walks through the 30-acre private-managed woodland above the cottage. The popular Sculpture by the Lakes is just a mile away as are other local attractions. Within a 10 mile radius of the cottage you can also visit Lulworth and the world famous Jurassic Coast, Monkey World, The Bovington Tank Museum and the county Town of Dorchester. Book it! 5 nights at 7 The Courtyard, Dorchester (sleeps 4) from £508. Cleverly converted from an ancient cart shed/log barn and mid-century milking parlour, Hoods provides bright, contemporary, light-filled accommodation with an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, utility room, cloakroom, family bathroom and two bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room. Sitting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Kingsland Farm, there is plenty of wildlife to experience and enjoy when relaxing on the large decked terrace, be it the tawny owls, pheasants, roe deer, badgers or numerous other local species. Book it! 3 nights at Hoods, Bridport (sleeps 4) from £521. Lanes End Cottage comprises a spacious sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace and open fire which is the perfect space for relaxing. The impressive triple aspect kitchen has a cosy dining area, grand Aga sitting centre stage and separate double ovens. There are two comfortable en suite bedrooms, one boasts a stunning copper bath in the master en suite. The pretty lawned garden has a quiet stream trickling alongside and guests have an opportunity to enjoy the fabulous hot tub which sits next to the garden terrace in its own landscaped area. The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of lovely walking and cycling opportunities with many quaint Dorset villages within easy travelling distance. Book it! 3 nights at Lanes End Cottage, Cattistock (sleeps 4) from £775. All properties can be booked through Dorset Hideaways 01929 448 978 | www.dorsethideaways.co.uk LUXURY PROPERTIES

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