
Dukums House is a detached barn conversion in Melbury Abbas, near Shaftesbury in Dorset. This spacious property sleeps eight guests and works brilliantly for larger families or groups wanting a countryside escape. The private wood-fired hot tub sits in the enclosed garden alongside furniture and a charcoal BBQ. Inside you'll find a wood burner with logs included and a lounge with apex ceiling and exposed beams.
The property sits in beautiful Dorset countryside with walks starting right from the doorstep. Shaftesbury is just five minutes away by car. Rolling hills and farmland surround the barn.
Four bedrooms accommodate everyone comfortably.
Dukums House is a detached barn conversion in Melbury Abbas, near Shaftesbury in Dorset. This spacious property sleeps eight guests and works brilliantly for larger families or groups wanting a countryside escape. The private wood-fired hot tub sits in the enclosed garden alongside furniture and a charcoal BBQ. Inside you'll find a wood burner with logs included and a lounge with apex ceiling and exposed beams.
The property sits in beautiful Dorset countryside with walks starting right from the doorstep. Shaftesbury is just five minutes away by car. Rolling hills and farmland surround the barn.
Four bedrooms accommodate everyone comfortably. There's one king-size room, a super-king-size zip-and-link that converts to twin beds with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, one twin room and another king-size room. All bedrooms have TVs. Two bathrooms serve the property. The kitchen features a Lavazza coffee machine, dishwasher and electric oven. A shared open-sided games barn offers table tennis and table football.
Longleat House and Safari Park sits 18 miles away (35 minutes). Stourhead House Gardens is 12 miles away (25 minutes). Monkey World reaches 16 miles (30 minutes). Salisbury Cathedral stands 20 miles away (40 minutes).
Dukums House delivers proper countryside living with modern comforts. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom make this accessible for all guests. Perfect for multi-generational families wanting space and outdoor fun.
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The private wood-fired hot tub provides a relaxing retreat after countryside walks, with logs included for your entire stay.
The shared games barn with table tennis and table football keeps groups entertained whatever the weather brings.
Four well-appointed bedrooms with TVs and two bathrooms comfortably accommodate eight guests across multiple generations.
Beautiful walking routes start directly from the property through stunning Dorset countryside with rolling hills and farmland views.
The kitchen features Lavazza coffee machine, dishwasher and full cooking equipment perfect for preparing group meals together.
Downstairs bedroom and bathroom provide accessible accommodation for guests with mobility considerations within your group.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Dukums House by car, take the A350 towards Shaftesbury and follow signs to Melbury Abbas. The barn conversion is easily accessible from main roads with ample on-site parking for multiple vehicles.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), approximately 6 miles away. Taxis are available from the station for the short journey to the property.
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