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Stargaze at Downwood is a luxury open-plan chalet for two set in peaceful Dorset countryside near Blandford Forum. Part of the James Collection and holding an Eco Stays award, Stargaze at Downwood is designed entirely around comfort and seclusion. A vaulted ceiling floods the space with natural light and warm tones create a genuinely calm atmosphere throughout.
The Downwood site sits surrounded by open fields with walking trails through rolling hills and quiet lanes on the doorstep. Blandford Forum is minutes away with cafés and riverside pubs. The Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site is within easy reach for bigger days out.
The lodge sleeps 2 guests in one double bedroom (4ft 6in bed) with a Smart TV.
Outside you get a private hot tub for two, quality garden furniture and a gas barbecue. Durdle Door is around 18 miles away. Corfe Castle and Kingston Lacy are both under 30 miles. Private parking for two cars on site.
Stargaze at Downwood is best for couples wanting a proper escape. Private hot tub, vaulted ceilings, Eco Stays award and Dorset's coast on the doorstep. Hard to beat.
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Your own private hot tub sits in the garden. Soak under the stars with complete privacy no sharing with other guests.
The vaulted ceiling makes the open-plan space feel genuinely airy and light. Warm tones and soft furnishings add to the calm atmosphere.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a coffee machine. Everything you need to cook properly without leaving the lodge.
The back garden has quality furniture and a gas barbecue. Great for al fresco evenings in the Dorset countryside.
Stargaze holds an Eco Stays award as part of the James Collection. A thoughtful choice for guests who care about sustainability.
The Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are all within easy driving distance. Big days out without a long journey.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Stargaze at Downwood by car, head towards Blandford Forum in Dorset and follow signs towards the Downwood site. The lodge is in a rural countryside setting and private on-site parking for two cars is available on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Poole, approximately 18 miles away, from where you can take a taxi or hire a car to reach the lodge. Bournemouth station is a similar distance and offers good connections from London Waterloo.
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Located approx. 3 miles (6 min drive) from your accommodation.
Postcode: DT11 8UQ
Located approx. 4 miles (8 min drive) from your accommodation.
Postcode: DT11 7AJ
Located approx. 4 miles (8 min drive) from your accommodation.
Postcode: DT11 7AH
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