Featuring garden views, Mallard s Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 23 km from Monkey World. The property is around 38 km from Corfe Castle, 39 km from Poole Harbour and 45 km from Bournemouth International Centre. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Blandford Forum, like hiking. Mallard s Retreat features a picnic area and a barbecue. Sandbanks is 45 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from Mallard s Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Blandford Forum
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really peaceful and quiet. Exactly what we needed. Listening to owls and nothing else on a night, and waking up to sheep grazing in a morning. Bliss 😊
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host messaged to say was ready for us, breakfast (bread, butter, jams, cereals, tea and coffee etc) was waiting for us, perfect after 8hr drive. Place clean, tidy, very quiet and rural. Lovely outside patio overlooked the sheep and fields etc....
  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast unexpected, but bread, butter, various jams and cereals provided. Pleasant surprise.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Mallard s Retreat is situated in a field with its own access, surrounded by rolling countryside with our Sheep grazing in the field by the property. It is very private facing out across the fields and unspoilt countryside beyond.
We are very rural therefore we do not have any neighbours on our side of the lane. We are surrounded by our own grounds set in 23 acres so is very private. The lane is quite quiet and we have mainly agricultural traffic passing through.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mallard s Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Mallard s Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Mallard s Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.