King John's House, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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Sleeps
2-17
Bedrooms
9
Dining
18
  • Weekly price
    from £ 6000
  • 2 night weekend
    Contact Owner
  • 3 night weekend
    from £ 4650
  • Midweek per night
    Contact Owner

Joined us:

2018
Property Type: 
Houses
Beautiful historic holiday house in Cranborne Chase sleeping 17 for special occasions and weekends with friends and family

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends.
King John's House, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, sleeps 2-17 in 9 bedrooms.

King John's House sleeps 11
Butler's sleeps 4
Pavilion sleeps 2
Available as a whole sleeping 17

King John's House is located on the Rushmore Estate, part of the Cranborne Chase, an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and traditionally a Royal hunting ground. A special venue for a celebration, be it a milestone birthday, wedding anniversary or large family reunion.

The medieval entrance hall, originally built in 1240, features a huge fireplace, flagstone floor and stone mullioned windows and dining table for 18. The oak panelled snug sitting room, added during the Tudor era, has an original fireplace together with a door leading out to the terrace.

The kitchen is large and well-equipped with breakfast table and leads to a utility area and walk in larder. The TV room/study has a desk and comfy soft seating with flat screen, wall-mounted TV and DVD. The inner hall leads to a shower room/wc and connecting door to the Butler's House, with 2 more double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sitting room.

A sweeping oak staircase leads to the elegant first floor drawing room, overlooking the garden and with a large open fireplace. At the far end are 2 double bedrooms, both with half-tester canopies and en suite shower room/WC. On this floor is a further twin with Tudor panelling and decorative brick fireplace, with separate bathroom. Also the Master king-size bedroom, dressing area and luxurious, contemporary shower room/WC. On the landing, a handy cupboard contains a small ‘bar’ with sink. A further staircase leads to the 2nd floor with a single bedroom, further large double attic room and bathroom.

Outside, the house is surrounded by extensive private gardens and includes a further bedroom in the Japanese pavilion, offering a superking size bed, sauna, shower, WC. The pavilion terrace is the perfect romantic escape, surrounded by restful water gardens.

The grounds are a seamless blend of formal and natural landscaping, featuring a croquet lawn and long ascending canal with fountain, leading the eye to a distant folly.

Nearby are The Larmer Tree, a Victorian pleasure garden, and Rushmore Golf Club, both attractions part of the Rushmore Estate.

Facilities

Automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, gas ‘Range’ style cooker with 2 ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional drinks fridges.
The Medieval Hall has a large open fireplace and dining table to seat 18 guests.
Downstairs Tudor wood panelled snug with gas fire, soft seating and door to terrace. Upstairs drawing room has open fireplace and outstanding views.
TV room/study & Butler’s House sitting room, flat screen smart TVs. Sonos music system in the hall and drawing room.
Landline in the TV room and free WiFi available. Mobile reception is generally intermittent throughout the village.
There is no games room.
Open fires in the Medieval Hall and Drawing Room. Central heating throughout, oil fired in one part of the house and gas in the other.
Master kingsize bedroom, 2 s/k doubles with half tester, twin, single, attic double. 2 bedrooms in Butlers House - double or twin, Pavilion s/king.
All bed linen and towels including bath sheet, hand towel and face flannel for each guest. Tea towels in kitchen. Towels provided in wc's and sauna.
Downstairs wc/shower. 1st floor 3 en suite: shower, bathroom, shower over bath. 2nd floor bath and separate shower. Pavilion - wc/shower and sauna.
No specific facilities for disabled guests.
TV room, board games, puzzles and croquet lawn outside.
Outdoor furniture on house and pavilion terraces. Gas barbecue. Stunning local walks from the house including Larmer Tree within a short distance.
There is no pool.
Ample parking in private drive at back of house.
No smoking is permitted within the house.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and at an additional cost of £25 per pet.

Location

The house is positioned in its own private grounds within the village of Tollard Royal. There is beautiful church next door and an excellent pub (The King John Inn) a few minutes’ walk away.
Local shopping in the historic town of Shaftesbury, 7 miles away, or Blandford Forum, around 10 miles.
In the village of Sixpenny Handley, just a couple of miles away on the B3081, there is an amazing butcher's shop and a general store where you can purchase most necessities.
The King John Inn, a few minutes walk away, or The Museum Inn in the next village of Farnham, Dorset.

Booking Information

Prices given are for whole house - please enquire for smaller groups. Short breaks (3 nights throughout the year). Changeover day to suit your stay. There is a £350 security deposit that will be refunded after your stay, provided there are no damages. Please contact us for prices and availability.

Self Catering
Yes
Outside Caterers
Yes
Breakfast
Yes
Other Meals
Yes
Full Board Only
No
Wi-fi
Yes
Games Room
No
Hot Tub
No
Swimming Pool
No
Tennis Court
No
Pets
Yes
Open Fire
Yes
Disabled Access
No

Getting here

Rushmore Estate
Tollard Royal
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 5PT
United Kingdom
Tisbury - 10 miles, Gillingham, Dorset - 12 miles, Salisbury 18 miles.
No regular bus service.
Southampton - 40 miles, Heathrow - 90 miles.

Late Deals

May Coronation 2023 Late Deals

Celebrate the Kings Coronation in style at King John's House. We now have availability for a 3 night stay - at a reduced price of £3,825. For a maximum of 17 guests, this works out at £75 pp pn.

May Half Term 2023 Late Deals

King John's House is available for a short break from Friday 26th May until Tuesday 30th May. For a maximum of 17 guests in 9 bedrooms, pay for a 3 night stay at £3,825 and have the 4th night free.

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King John's House, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Carol Cross

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Rushmore Estate
Tollard Royal
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 5PT
United Kingdom