The Riding House, Wimborne

The Riding House is a 17th-century barn conversion sleeping 18 guests on the St Giles House estate near Ringwood in Dorset. This award-winning property underwent restoration in 2018 and now offers eight individually designed bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. Groups get access to 5,500 acres of parkland and a fully stocked honesty bar for celebrations.

The estate sits in rural Dorset between Wimborne St Giles and Ringwood. You're 20 miles from the coast and 2¼ miles from local shops and pubs.

All eight bedrooms feature kingsize or super kingsize beds with Egyptian cotton bedding. Ground floor rooms include Bedroom 1 with a 5ft kingsize and 4ft 6in double bed, Bedroom 2 with a 5ft kingsize, Bedroom 7 with a 6ft super kingsize and Bedroom 8 with a 5ft kingsize. Four first-floor bedrooms each have 5ft kingsize beds and Smart TVs. Every bedroom has an en-suite with roll-top bath and walk-in shower. Two living rooms and a dining room with banquet tables provide social spaces.

Visit Moors Valley Country Park (6 miles, 15 minutes) for outdoor activities. Kingston Lacy House (8 miles, 20 minutes) offers historic tours. Bournemouth Beach (20 miles, 35 minutes) provides coastal walks. New Forest National Park (10 miles, 20 minutes) has forest trails.

The Riding House suits multi-generational families and celebration groups wanting space and period features with modern facilities.