Milton Manor in Milton On Stour | Stunning Dorset Group Cottage

About Milton Manor

Milton Manor is a magnificent Georgian mansion in Milton on Stour, Dorset, perfect for large group gatherings of up to 33 guests. This grand property features 14 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms across three floors, making it ideal for multi-generational celebrations and group holidays. The games room with pool table and table tennis provides endless entertainment alongside the relaxing hot tub.

Set in beautiful Dorset countryside, the manor sits within enclosed walled gardens featuring a cricket pitch, tree house and pond. The peaceful rural location offers stunning views whilst remaining accessible to local attractions.

Accommodation includes ground-floor super-king and single rooms, plus various doubles, twins and family rooms with connecting spaces. The grand entrance hall leads to multiple social areas including a drawing room with open fire, TV room, snug and open-plan kitchen/diner. The games room includes a fridge for drinks and snacks.

Groups can explore Stourhead (15 minutes), Longleat Safari Park (25 minutes), historic Shaftesbury (20 minutes) and Gillingham (5 minutes). The Jurassic Coast and Cranborne Chase AONB offer excellent day trips for outdoor enthusiasts.

Milton Manor combines period elegance with modern facilities, creating the perfect base for memorable group celebrations and family reunions.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓Double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
✓Dvd player, selection of dvd's and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Two travel cots and two highchairs available on request
✓Off-road parking for 6 cars, and an additional large car park to the right of the driveway
✓Enclosed walled garden with lawn, patio area, furniture, cricket pitch, pond and bbq
✓Hot tub
✓Three well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.9 miles
✓Note; please do not allow children in the tree house or near the pond unsupervised
✓Note; no stag/hen parties, or similar
✓Note; check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
✓Note; there is a good housekeeping bond of £1000 for this property
✓Note; note: pets are to be kept downstairs
✓No fireworks allowed
✓Please note: due to the size of the property, it may take a while for the showers to get warm
✓Pre-prepared or in-house catering options can be arranged with the owner

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Milton Manor

Perfect for Large Groups

Accommodates up to 33 guests with 14 bedrooms and multiple social spaces for everyone to gather comfortably.

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table, table tennis, board games and dedicated fridge keep all ages entertained for hours indoors.

Relaxing Hot Tub

Unwind in the outdoor hot tub after busy days exploring Dorset's countryside and attractions.

Beautiful Walled Gardens

Enclosed grounds feature cricket pitch, tree house, pond and BBQ area for outdoor family fun.

Multiple Living Areas

Drawing room, TV room, snug and kitchen/diner provide various spaces for different group activities.

Excellent Location

Easy access to Stourhead, Longleat Safari Park and Jurassic Coast for memorable group days out.

Getting To Milton Manor

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Milton Manor by car, take the A303 and exit at the A350 towards Shaftesbury. Follow signs to Milton on Stour where the manor is clearly signposted with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Gillingham, approximately 2 miles away with regular services from London Waterloo. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to Milton Manor.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

Gillingham station (2 miles)

Easily accessible from A303/A350

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Stourhead Gardens

Distance: 4 miles

BA12 6QD

Longleat Safari Park

Distance: 12 miles

BA12 7NW

Shaftesbury

Distance: 7 miles

SP7 8JR

Cranborne Chase AONB

Distance: 3 miles

SP7 0BL

Stour Valley Way

Distance: 1 mile

SP8 5QD

Blackmore Vale

Distance: 5 miles

SP8 4QX

Gillingham High Street

Distance: 2 miles

SP8 4AX

Shaftesbury Shops

Distance: 7 miles

SP7 8JE

Tesco Gillingham

Distance: 2.5 miles

SP8 4QU

Gillingham Station

Distance: 2 miles

SP8 4AX

Local Village Pub

Distance: 0.9 miles

SP8 5QE

Village Shop

Distance: 1.4 miles

SP8 5QF

Stourhead Gardens

Distance: 4 miles

BA12 6QD

Longleat Safari Park

Distance: 12 miles

BA12 7NW

Shaftesbury

Distance: 7 miles

SP7 8JR

Cranborne Chase AONB

Distance: 3 miles

SP7 0BL

Stour Valley Way

Distance: 1 mile

SP8 5QD

Blackmore Vale

Distance: 5 miles

SP8 4QX

Gillingham High Street

Distance: 2 miles

SP8 4AX

Shaftesbury Shops

Distance: 7 miles

SP7 8JE

Tesco Gillingham

Distance: 2.5 miles

SP8 4QU

Gillingham Station

Distance: 2 miles

SP8 4AX

Local Village Pub

Distance: 0.9 miles

SP8 5QE

Village Shop

Distance: 1.4 miles

SP8 5QF

Is Milton Manor Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the extensive grounds featuring tree house, cricket pitch and pond (supervised access required). The games room provides pool table, table tennis and board games for all ages. Multiple TV rooms offer entertainment during quieter moments.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated games room is a group favourite, featuring professional pool table, table tennis, extensive board game collection and convenient drinks fridge. Multiple living areas including drawing room, TV room and snug provide various spaces for different activities simultaneously.

Pet Friendly

Pets are welcome for £35 per stay with access to the secure enclosed walled gardens. The extensive grounds provide excellent exercise space with cricket pitch and lawn areas. Dogs must be supervised near the pond for safety reasons.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Milton Manor

The Fontmell

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SP8 5QE

The Buffalo Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SP8 4AX

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Cafe

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SP7 8JR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Milton Manor

Is Milton Manor suitable for large groups?

Yes, Milton Manor accommodates up to 33 guests with 14 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms across three floors. The property includes multiple social areas, games room and extensive grounds perfect for group celebrations and family reunions.

Is the property pet friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at Milton Manor for £35 per stay. The enclosed walled gardens provide secure outdoor space for dogs to exercise safely within the grounds.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The games room features pool table, table tennis, board games and a dedicated fridge for refreshments. Multiple living areas include TV rooms, snug with open fire and outdoor facilities like cricket pitch and tree house.

What kitchen facilities are provided for large groups?

The open-plan kitchen/diner includes double oven, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. An additional utility area provides extra space for catering to large groups effectively.

What outdoor facilities are available?

The enclosed walled gardens feature cricket pitch, tree house, pond, BBQ area, patio furniture and hot tub. Children require supervision near the pond and tree house for safety reasons.

How many cars can park at the property?

Milton Manor provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles on the private grounds. The rural location ensures convenient access without parking restrictions for large group arrivals.

What are the nearest attractions for group days out?

Stourhead gardens (15 minutes), Longleat Safari Park (25 minutes), historic Shaftesbury (20 minutes) and Gillingham (5 minutes). The Jurassic Coast and Cranborne Chase AONB offer excellent outdoor adventures for groups.

Are there shops and pubs nearby?

The nearest shop is 1.4 miles away in the village, with a local pub just 0.9 miles from the property. Gillingham (2 miles) offers supermarkets and restaurants for larger group shopping needs.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Milton Manor Reviews

Kirsten

Wonderful property that completely surpassed our needs for a large family weekend. The space worked brilliantly and the facilities were excellent. Would definitely book again for similar event. Only feedback would be that for a larger group like ours, a second fridge in the scullery or utility would have been handy even if just small under counter one.

The house was fabulous. And although I havent given 5 stars on every option, there was nothing major that would stop me recommending this property. We had 24 at the house from 3 to 73! A lovely family gathering and birthday celebrations. Plenty of games & stuff to keep all entertained and lots of beautiful grounds. Fantastic huge kitchen, where we were able to all eat together, but lots of rooms you could sit in if you wanted a bit of space. The owner was very quick to respond to any queries we may have had. I would recommend and, if the opportunity arose, I would revisit. Town nearby with supermarkets, shops & pubs. Local takeaways. Close to Longleat too The 10 oclock departure time we found a bit tight but to be honest, Im sure if Id hv asked for a slightly later time, if owner was able, she would have accommodated us. An opportunity to make treasured memories.

Jessica

This was a really lovely accommodation. Really well equipped and we had such a lovely time here celebrating my mums 60th birthday

Overall brilliant and very spacious. Just a few small things that would help, i..e No hairdryer that we could find, it would help to have laundry liquid, salt and pepper. The house was perfect for a large 3 generation family reunion, and plenty of cutlery, plates and glasses. I have found your communication system very poor and I have spent a lot of time time to contact you due to an issue that need sorting.

Shameem

The property was very convenient for our group. It was clean, kitchen well stocked. Garden was great. The kids lowed the number of indoor board games. The owner was easily contactable via WhatsApp One of the showers in the bedroom was not working. This was an issue for the people in that bedroom. Otherwise everything was fine. We enjoyed the stay

We were a group of friends celebrating two significant birthdays. As a large party we appreciated the many breakout spaces and the multitude of activities on offer. The generously equipped kitchen made self catering a breeze! Would definitely recommend.

Our second stay at Milton House as a family get together we had another great ... Our second stay at Milton House as a family get together we had another great stay with age group from 2 to 72 and we all created great memories

Wonderful birthday weekend spent at Milton Manor in late November with large family. Everything we could need for a memorable weekend. We loved the large rooms, different spaces, individual bathrooms, comfortable beds. Brilliant games room. Kept all generations happy. We even managed a jigsaw and would have loved time for more. Highly recommend for large family groups.

We had a fabulous time, everyone enjoyed it. The kids had a wonderful time playing around all the rooms. Accommodation was spot on, plenty of rooms & family rooms, the long table kept everyone talking. Just a few small items, as we were staying a week I thought only 1 toilet roll per bathroom was a bit mean. Could do with a few rubbish bins in the bedrooms & also in the main kitchendining room especially as taking teacoffee bags round to the utility was messy, we made up our own bin. But we still had a great time, thank you.

Graham

Great venue and location for an extended family gettogether. We loved the well equipped kitchendiner, the comfy lounge and the games room pool, table football and darts all went down well with the younger members of the family!. The well kept gardens were an autumnal delight and a few of the party even braved the hot tub. One minor niggle a few of the mattresses were past their best and could do with being replaced. But that aside, a thoroughly enjoyable weekend in a lovely venue. Thank you!

Excellent venue for a mixed age large family group, with plenty of space for noisy games as well as peace and quiet. The property was brilliant, the owner's visit re 'bins' during the week very helpful and friendly. The only glitch was in the listing concerning catering options.

Bronwen

Our second time at the beautiful Milton Manor. 33 of us, a church community, on our weekend away. Spacious rooms, a choice of meeting spaces, with enough additional space for kids to hang out and have fun. A definite favourite in this house is the enormous dining room table. No one ever needs to start filling a new table, you simply choose a spot and join in! Hot tub a win, beautiful and quiet surroundings, and all in all a wonderful place to facilitate many different kinds of event. Thank you Milton Manor, we hope to be back soon again!

Long weekend stay with 22 family members, ages 78 to 12, beautiful, clean house with everything you need, this was our third visit to Milton Manor and already looking to book again next year.

Anthony

We had a very enjoyable stay at Milton Manor, and it was as described in the listing. The host was responsive to a minor issue with the hot water urn midweek. The hot tub worked well and received plenty of use. There were a lot of children in our party, and they had a great time playing pool, table football, table tennis and darts these facilities were much appreciated. The kitchen facilities were good we had 33 people staying, and we cooked every night.

Carolyn

This is a fabulous property set up to cater for big groups, we were 23 ranging from 2 to 90 years old. The house and grounds worked perfectly for our celebration weekend with games, inside and outside, enough to keep everyone busy the whole weekend! Really well equipped to cater for large numbers, inside and outside, we were not short of anything. Fabulous!!

A beautiful, well maintained property in a brilliant location. Considering the age and size of the property, it is well maintained whilst still keeping the characteristics of a mansion house. The rooms were spacious and comfortable as were the other rooms in the house. Plenty to explore. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. There were plenty of amenities provided to keep us entertained. Shops and the nearest town were approximately 5 minutes away and many other local attractions were less than 20 minutes away. I would definitely come back and stay again.

Excellent accommodation for our large intergenerational group. Extra kitchen area a useful bonus for catering. Great indoor and outdoor games facilities. Very convenient train service from London Beautiful house and gardens.

An enjoyable stay for a work offsite. Very close to Stourhead. Facilities were generally good, the bedrooms are slightly quirky. Pool table and foosball table were good for relaxing. Main broadband was excellent but repeaters did not seem to be working. Only 4 stars because there were a few issues, and the owner did not respond to phone calls, so there was no way to resolve them. Neither did sykes customer support.

Bronwen

A very happy group 33 of us in total stayed at Milton Manor for our church weekend away. What a fantastic house. Spacious and clean bedrooms, various other communal rooms to hang out in, a lot of outdoor space for kids to run around and the allpopular hot tub too! Favourite part must have been the very long dining table which was able to seat us all. So many discussions and much laughter happened right there. Overall a real treat to have stayed at Milton Manor and we do hope to be back again next year.

Stuart

This is a fantastic place,we celebrated my wife's 70th birthday with ages from 76 to 6 months, great venue, spotless, lovely gardens well up together we had a great time ,many thanks to the owners.

The stay was fantastic, no complaints. The only small thing I would mention is the wifi can occasionally give weak signal or be temperamental, but other that that 5!

Lesley

This is a stunning property, extremely old and with beautiful period features. We had 25 family members staying, ranging from 870, all celebrating my husbands 70th birthday. There was plenty of space for us all, comfortable bedrooms and an amazing games room. There were also cupboards full of games and toys, great for the children. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained and the kitchen areas had everything you could possibly need. The surrounding country is great for walks and not too far from the coast. One slight comment about the hot tub it's not the sort with jets and bubbles! More like a spa bath, enjoyable but not what was expected. If you have a big family celebration coming up this is the perfect place to stay. Definitely recommended!

Rosalind

Beautiful house and grounds. Ideal for large family gatherings. Rooms all well kitted out and wonderfully warm.

A few minor improvements would lift Milton Manor from very good to great. The games room needs some attention. The pool table has seen better days and a light over the dart board would be helpful. The kitchen equipment is lacking in some areas, only 2 wooden spoons, one small saucepan and no oven gloves. Trivial things but easily sorted. Basically, loved the place and would recommend.

Natasha

Hello, it was a good venue for the weekend celebrations. Downstairs, the kitchen and dining worked really well. However, my feedback is, your bathrooms, gosh they really need work on the 1st floor and especially in the attic suites... Also, the bedroom where you just have a curtain between the bath and the bedroom I appreciate it's small was very disappointing to put a couple in no dressing mirror tiny one by sink not adequate, no where to hang clothes. But essentially your bathrooms let you down they need redecoration. A big point for me as I had musicians playing is thathe piano is not 'good' it really wasn't up for using and I mention this as it was a specific reason for booking I'm afraid it's on it's way to piano heaven in terms of key action, keyboard itself, the ricketiness of it and would require some degree of work. Also the music room is tiny and the piano faces the wall. This doesn't live up to the marketing for it so I'd suggest you think about that part. Light bulbs in lamps were missing downstairs just worth checking. These are the reasons it scored 4. We've hired house before and realise of course they aren't hotels... We're not silly or arrogant.. It's just feedback for you to think about. Overall it is a really well located, well thought out venue. So, thank you.

We had an amazing weekend celebrating a diamond wedding anniversary with four generations present. We spent the majority of our stay in the amazing grounds. We loved the huge dining table in the main kitchen. Some of the bathrooms could do with some TLC but on the whole we really enjoyed our stay.

We have just spent an amazing week at Milton manor with 28 family members ages from 77years to 20months,lovely clean house, large comfy beds with crisp white linen sheets, white fluffy towels and hot showers or baths. Both kitchens have everything you could possibly need for cooking large amounts of food which we did every day and sat at the dining table which was perfect. Although it rained most of the week it didn't stop the fun as there is plenty to entertain you,beautiful gardens to walk around, pool table,table tennis and an amazing hot tub,we are already looking to come back next year.

Tristan

Milton Manor was a superb house for our family gathering. All the facilities were in excellent condition and it really felt like 'home'. We thoroughly our stay and would recommend the house to anyone. Should we be able to organise a future family gathering we would book to stay again.

We had a wonderful big family week at Milton Manor. It was perfect to be 26 people in the place so we could use bedroom combinations that suited us. The various rooms downstairs gave loads of choice for activities we took badminton and croquet too, and enjoyed the table tennis, pool table, hot tub... everything. Communication with the owner was quick and really helpful.

Claire

A lovely house with many excellent facilities including a great kitchendiner, fantastic kitchen equipment, great collective and individual spaces, beautiful hot tub, plenty of parking and good recreational facilities and space. Only criticism was that showers in 2 of the bedrooms set off alarms so couldnt be used.

Tracey

Very clean well equipped kitchen lovely reception rooms hot tub and garden also wonderful . Sad to have to say several showers not working ran cold constantly even after leaving to run for some time meaning guests had to share other bathrooms! Dart board unusable and table tennis net and bats need replacing also only one pool cue we had a lovely time but believe the bathroom issues would prevent us from returning which is a shame the house just needs some tlc

Christine

An amazing place to share a special occasion with family and friends. Very well equipped and plenty of room for everyone to join together or find their own quiet corner. The grounds are beautiful and seem to go on forever. Would definitely recommend this beautiful house to anyone.

Rebecca

There is much to love here. Loads of space and flexibility of rooms. Well equipped kitchen with catering size pots etc. 3 dish washers. Great large table we could easily all fit round. 2 downstairs bedrooms, one double and one single, for those with mobility issues. Pretty gardens. Good location with plenty of walks and places to visit Many of the bedrooms are rather dated in their decor with less than impressive bathrooms, weak showers and one toilet in a cupboard! I felt it is a bit cheeky still to ask guests to strip their own beds and bring everything downstairs, there is no COVID need to do this anymore. Also, quite a trek to get rubbish and recycling round to bins as the door linking the utility and bin area is locked. Overall though this is a great house to stay with a large group, friends or family. We had a great time

Lovely property with ample space for a large group. Well located, albeit a bit of a drive to the coast. although well worth the effort The owners are very approachable & helpful.

We enjoyed a wonderful 70th birthday experience thanks to this excellent property.

Was such a lovely weekend and everything was lovely such a great place to go with mix of families as enough different spaces to separate if need to. Lovely grounds and lovely walks nearby. We felt like there should have been more instructions for things at the property for things like the oven and hot tub etc. The treehouse was unfortunately broken which was a bit of a disappointment to the kids but didn't affect our stay. Would definitely go back

Rosamond

A great place for a large extended family gathering we were 22 at a joint goldenwedding and 70th birthday celebration. There were several seating areas for different groups, including a lovely sittingroom with bar for celebratory group gatherings. The huge diningtable in the kitchendiner easily accommodated all of us, with room for the teens to do their homework at the end! The hot tub was much appreciated by many. We all hope to return.

Rebecca

We had a wonderful 3 nights at Milton Manor 1922 December 2021. The House was decorated beautifully for Christmas, inside and out, and felt warm and welcoming. We had a huge family gathering of several generations, and it surpassed all our expectations. The long table in the kitchen meant we could all eat together, and the games room, sitting rooms and other self contained ground floor accommodation gave us all the space and entertainment we needed. It was fabulous, and both Sykes and the Owners could not have been more helpful and attentive. We would definately book again without any hesitation.

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Milton Manor, Milton On Stour

About Milton Manor

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect for Large Groups

Games Room Entertainment

Relaxing Hot Tub

Beautiful Walled Gardens

Multiple Living Areas

Excellent Location

Getting To Milton Manor

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Milton Manor Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Fontmell

The Buffalo Inn

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Milton Manor Reviews