Greenwood Grange

Overview - Greenwood Grange

Greenwood Grange is a luxury holiday village with 17 child-friendly holiday cottages in Dorset. Situated in beautiful landscaped grounds there is something for all ages from babies and toddlers to teens and adults. There are seven acres to explore, including a nature trail.

The games room is home to table football, pool, bar billiards, table tennis, books toys etc (please note the games room closes Nov – 21st Dec and Jan – March 9th 2020) and outside you will find a trampoline, football nets, swings, play yurt, games and toys.

The indoor swimming pool is heated and the same depth throughout with gradual roman steps at one end. The sauna is coin operated and open 7am to 10pm daily. During school holidays there is always a programme of events for the kids too. For animal fun pop over and say hi to the resident donkeys in the paddock and help with the collection of eggs from the friendly chickens.

There are plenty of baby and toddler items to make your travel that bit easier with kids too, stair gates, high chairs, baby baths, bed guards, bath mats and more.

The cottages were transformed by Thomas Hardy’s father in 1849 and stand proud in the magnificent historical setting, with each holiday cottage unique and many dog -friendly too. Guests range from couples with their babies and pre-school children looking for an out of season family holiday, to families in high season wanting to be close to the Dorset countryside and beaches and more. Walks on the doorstep and beaches just a short drive away make this a fabulous holiday destination for families in Dorset.

For special occasions why not order a private chef, and they clear up too! Holiday hampers and picnics can be arranged along with serve-yourself meals. If you fancy a night out then the owners at Greenwood Grange can arrange for a babysitter or even dog sitter! There are lots of other little services that the guys here can do, from arrival special surprise, flowers, balloons etc to visiting therapists or a chauffeur or taxi. In fact, almost anything is possible to arrange on or off site. Just ask.

This part of Dorset is a beautiful place to visit for a holiday or short break any time of year. There are plenty of family-friendly attractions, wonderful quaint villages and towns, lovely beaches and stunning countryside. See our Top 10 for inspiration.

Property details

There is a total of 17 luxury child-friendly holiday cottages, all of which are four or five star status. Many are dog friendly and you can even bring your own horse too! Some have private enclosed garden areas and other share the garden areas with neighbouring properties. The different cottages sleep from 2 to 12 guests and everything in between!

The largest cottage is Henchard which can sleep up to 12 guests, perfect for a special occasion or large family holiday. Other cottages can also be used to extend the size of the party further. The accommodation at Greenwood Grange is very flexible and can accommodate parties or all sizes from a couple looking for a quiet getaway to larger groups wanting to holiday together. Take a look at the Greenwood Grange website for details or contact the owners directly.