Abbots Court House
Blandford Forum
📍 East Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 9BH
Photo: Jonathan Thacker (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Nine-bedroom manor house sleeps up to 22 guests
- Shepherds' huts with king-size beds and private showers
- Glamping pods with communal fire pit for toasting marshmallows
- Six acres of secluded Dorset grounds
- Sister venue Almer Manor offers extra stays with hot tubs and tennis court
Abbots Court sits in Blandford Forum, Dorset, set within six acres of secluded countryside. At the centre is Abbots Manor House, with nine bedrooms, a private bar and a wood-fired hot tub, sleeping up to 22 guests. For a quieter stay, shepherds' huts offer king-size beds and private showers in nearby woodland, while boutique glamping pods provide plush double beds, tea and coffee facilities, and a communal fire pit for evenings under the stars. The operator also highlights its sister venue, Almer Manor, with further rooms, hot tubs and a tennis court close by. Beyond the estate, the area offers museums to explore, including Blandford Town Museum and the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, both around five miles away, making Abbots Court a peaceful countryside base with plenty nearby to discover.
How far to…
- Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
- 5.4 miles away
- Blandford Town Museum
- 5.3 miles away
- Station
- 6.8 miles away
Accommodation on site
- Manor House rooms
- Shepherds' huts
- Glamping pods
Details taken from the operator's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Hot Tub
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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