* “What’s new at Hog Plum”? - Hog Plum is going double double! Offering 2 double beds from 7th May, iron and brass small double from Wessex Antiques, a wonderful addition! Also new carpet arrives. Child Okeford is a picturesque, thriving village in the 'Blackmore Vale' North Dorset, known for its beauty and literary setting for Thomas Hardy's stories, and which typifies the best of English community life. Guests have almost immediate access to beautiful, peaceful countryside - perfect for cycling, walking - or just to take in nature. The 2 bed apartment is at the centre of the village, a 12 minute walk to the foot of "Hambledon Hill" Iron Age Fort and next to the Countryside Alliance Award Winning Shop & Post Office, well stocked and with its own Bakery, and the beautiful Bakers Arms Pub with open kitchen and delicious Sunday Roasts, meat or vegetarian (pre-booking recommended!). The Saxon Inn with Chef Prepared meals is a 10 minute walk close to the popular Gold Hill organic farm shop, cafe & gallery. :) Coffees n Continental Breakfast:- We are lucky enough to have the amazing 'Cross Stores and Post Office' across the road. Opening hours below, enjoy 'Top Notch' Vending Hot Drinks, tea, coffee, chocolate (capaccino, latte etc) and in-house Bakery items, pastries, cakes to bring back to your apartment or join the outdoor shop seating area. With prior notice we can provide a continental breakfast or please enjoy selecting your breakfast items at our local shop. Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 07.30 - 19.00 Saturday 08.00 - 18.00 Sunday 08.30 - 16.00 Wine & Cheese The Cross Stores and Post Office "Bespoke Wine Collection Come and take a look at our brand new wine and craft ale collection. We have handpicked a selection of local and international products to ensure there is something for everyone" "Bakery and Cafe We bake fresh bread and pastries every morning. Perfect to takeaway or to be enjoyed with a fresh coffee in our outdoor seating area".

Fab large 2 bed ground flr apartment, free of charge for your pets, please enquire*: The property has been in the family for over 80 years! It used to be one of the three village shops, we are proud to offer the space in this beautiful, Village Green central position, ideal for a couple, or 2 friends / 2 work colleagues, with a room each. Huge front room just decorated in stunning Farrow and Ball ‘Hog Plum' a classic, stylish muddy yellow! There are views out of the front window to the Church & Hill Fort, we are between the lovely Listed Pub, large Thatch corner property/& Award Winning Shop and Post Office. The interior has a lovely eclectic vibe, with Antiques, Art works & modern design dotted about for your comfort & enjoyment. We take pleasure in your feeling Welcome and Enjoying your stay and hope you enjoy your Welcome Pack, OJ, cookies, fudge, fruits, milk, water, Dorset Tea, Lavazza coffee. "Continental Breakfast to Go" is offered as an option at an additional per person charge, please pre book ahead of your stay! *please enquire for up to 2 well behaved dog companions Please message or call during your stay, we are happy to help!

There is immediate access to wonderful countryside in the Dorset Downs, the Trailway old Railway route, for walking or cycling and there is quick access to cutting edge Art at for example the newly opened 'The Sherborne', beloved saved heritage building, 15 miles away. Beautiful coasts and the Jurassic Coast are in near reach, such as Lyme Regis, Sandbanks, Poole Quay and London is under 2 hours from Gillingham station. Regular local bus routes to Blandford Georgian Town, Sherborne etc.