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Highlights

Dorset barn conversion, sleeps 12.
Private indoor swimming pool.
Hen-do perfect, set in 200 acres of private farmland.
Can be fully catered and run as a hotel, if you wish.
Can be rented with

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‘Aggy’ = to gather eggs.
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Burggraaf

Dorset, United Kingdom[view map]

Style
Hen-do heaven barn conversion with pool
Setting
Tucked in under a Dorset patchwork quilt

Can be rented with Voltaire (sleeps 12), which has its own indoor swimming pool. This up-to-the-second barn conversion sits at the heart of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall country, on the very beautiful West Axnoller Farm. The final word in stylish house-party venues, the barn sleeps 12 in six en-suite bedrooms, and boasts its own private indoor swimming pool – complete with blue twinkling fibre optics in the ceiling. Dripping with style, elegance and an energy that’s perfect for groups of friends, this rural retreat is ideal for fabulous family parties, birthdays and anniversary celebrations, and stylish hen escapes. A Dorset-tastic clotted cream tea on the house is a lovely treat too.

Need to know

Rates
Weekend: from £2,500; midweek: from £1,250; one week: from £4,000 (low season); from £5,600 (high season); from £6,000 (over Christmas and New Year).
Sleeps
12 in six en-suite bedrooms (or 24 if rented with Voltaire)
Ideal for
Stylish hen breaks, house parties, family gatherings and big birthday celebrations.
Minimum hire
Three days. Check-in from 5pm, check-out at 10am.
Booking process
A 30 per cent deposit is required within one week of booking, with full payment to be settled 12 weeks before arrival. There is also a £1,000 damage-deposit fee.
Property style
Hen-party perfect barn conversion.
Grounds
At the heart of 200 acres of pristine West Dorset farmland.
Also
The property is non-smoking. Pets are welcome by special arrangement.

In the know

Eating and drinking
Catering can be arranged, as can deliveries from the many local delicatessens or supermarkets. Book a chef for the week and use the house as a hotel, or opt for your own self-indulgent self-catering – it’s totally up to you. The dining table in the open-plan living area seats 12, whilst outside there is a large gas barbecue, and table and chairs for 12 by the hot tub. Dining for 24 can be arranged in Burggraaf’s living room if you are also booking sister property Voltaire. If you’d like to replace the ‘self’ in self-catering with ‘selfish’, a chef can be brought in to prepare a dinner party for 12, with full waitress service. Alternatively, ready-to-eat local, organic Rural Ready Meals can be delivered directly to your door. A Dorset-tastic clotted cream tea on the house is a lovely treat too.
Housekeeping
Daily housekeeping is available for an extra charge.
Entertainment
The living room has a CD music system. A wide range of entertainment, including helicopter rides, spa treatments, therapies and catering, can be organised by Burggraaf at the click of a finger (or mouse).
Provided
Indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, remote-controlled ribbon fire, free WiFi on site, Sky+ HD, DVD, CD, Nintendo Wii, pool table, gas barbecue, fire pit, gas heaters, washer/dryer. In rooms: flatscreen TV, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries and bathrobe.
Packing tips
Pop a hairdryer and swimming costume in your weekend bag (unless wet hair and nudie-swimming is your thing).
Eco policy
Organic produce from local suppliers and farmers can be pre-ordered on request. Recycling facilities are available.
Weddings
Although the property is not licensed for ceremonies, Burggraaf is an ideal wedding-reception venue with great catering links. More…

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Children
Little ones are very welcome. Highchairs, travel cot, changing mat, microwave sterilisers, baby monitors and Nintendo Wii are included at no extra charge. Babysitting can be arranged.

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Burggraaf

West Axnoller Farm
Axnoller Lane
Mosterton
near Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3SH

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