You can look forward to a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room at Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms
Victoria Albert is one of the largest properties at The Victorian Barn Dorset, offering spacious group accommodation for up to 16 guests within our family-run 65-acre countryside estate.
Converted from a Victorian cattle barn dating back to 1849, the property combines character features with generous modern living spaces, making it ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, reunions and weekends away with friends.
Victoria Albert is fully self-contained for your group, with its own kitchen, living areas, bedrooms and private hot tub. It forms part of a larger barn complex and is attached to neighbouring holiday accommodation on the estate. The wider leisure facilities and grounds are shared with guests staying in our other cottages.
Spacious Group Living
Victoria Albert is designed for larger groups who want plenty of room to relax, dine and spend time together.
The generous dining room seats up to 16 guests, making it ideal for group meals and celebrations.
The spacious lounge has comfortable seating, a bespoke bar area and a wall-mounted 75-inch Smart TV, creating a great social space for evenings together.
The ground-floor kitchen is fully equipped for group stays and includes a Range cooker, while the first-floor kitchenette provides useful additional facilities.
There is also underfloor heating and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Victoria Albert sleeps up to 16 guests across five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
The bedroom layout includes:
King ensuite bedroom with countryside views King bedroom with private whirlpool bath Two ensuite bedrooms with a double and single bed Large family bedroom with Juliette balcony
The bedrooms are comfortably furnished and the bathrooms include high-pressure showers, with quality bed linen provided.
Private Hot Tub and Outdoor Space
Victoria Albert has its own private outdoor hot tub exclusively for guests staying in the property.
There is also a patio area for outdoor seating and dining, along with open lawn space and countryside views across the estate.
Shared Leisure Facilities
Guests staying at Victoria Albert also have access to the shared leisure facilities at The Victorian Barn Dorset.
These include:
12.5m heated indoor swimming pool Sauna Games room with pool table and table football Separate activity suite with badminton, table tennis, toys, books and games Outdoor children’s play area Three coarse fishing lakes 65 acres of shared countryside grounds and rural tracks
The swimming pool, sauna, games room, activity suite, fishing lakes and wider grounds are shared with guests staying in other cottages and lodges on the estate.
Swimming arrangements and opening times vary depending on the day, season and school holidays, and guests are provided with the relevant information for their stay.
Explore Dorset
Victoria Albert is set in peaceful rural Dorset, making it a lovely base for exploring the county.
Popular days out include the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Weymouth, Swanage, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum, along with local country pubs, villages and farm shops.
After a day exploring, you can return to the estate, relax in your private hot tub or enjoy the shared leisure facilities.
Ideal for Group Stays
Victoria Albert works particularly well for family gatherings, milestone birthdays, celebrations, multi-generational stays and groups of friends.
With a large dining room, spacious lounge and bar area, five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a private hot tub, there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy time together.
Good to Know Before You Book
Victoria Albert is self-contained for your group but forms part of a larger barn complex and is attached to neighbouring holiday accommodation.
The private hot tub is exclusively for Victoria Albert guests, while the indoor pool, sauna, games room, activity suite, grounds and fishing lakes are shared facilities.
A refundable security deposit pre-authorisation is required before arrival. This is a temporary card hold rather than a charge and is released after departure, provided there is no damage or breach of the house rules.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Blandford Forum, this holiday home is in a rural area. Melbury Vale Winery and Ashley Wood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Badger Watch Dorset. Travelling with kids? Consider Blandford Leisure Centre and Gartell Light Railway. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Blandford Forum travel guide
Does Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Blandford Forum holiday home is located in a rural location, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dorset National Landscape, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and The Exchange. Badger Watch Dorset and Shillingstone Railway Project are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Spent a weekend at the Victorian Barn with 13 friends and it was everything and more. The barn is amazing and has so much space, was very clean and has everything we wanted. Would thoroughly recommend to others.
I have just come back from a weekend away at the Victorian Barn. The accommodation was very clean, spacious & it had great facilities on site for all the family. Both Claire & Penny were very helpful throughout the booking process.It was a very memorable weekend to celebrate my birthday with family. I highly recommend Victorian Barn Dorset
Everything was better than expected.
Cleanliness, Lounge, dining and room sizes were very good size.
More than enough fridges to keep all the foods fresh. Good size freezer. The two TVs kept the kids entertained.
A massive size of ground allows people to play outdoor games. An enclosed games area for all ages.
Private use of jaccuzi was very good for relaxation.
Pool area gets cleaned after every session which was very unexpected and extremely good. Dry sauna had one of those glass sand timer.
The owners Penny & Claire have been great hosts and would definitely go again next year.
Excellent accommodation in great location Superb modern clean flexible rooms and facilities lots to do to keep all the family entertained and plenty of great days out
The property was perfect for what we needed - so much useable space that even with a group of 15 of us we never felt on top of each other. The facilities on site were brilliant for families - something for everyone and the swimming pool was a definite win! The location is remote and incredibly beautiful. An absolute perfect place for a getaway
This house has everything and more than we wanted and was perfect for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Neil G.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not what we expected.
As we’ve just been through a heat wave it was disappointing all the bedrooms are upstairs didn’t have any fans to cool us down in the evenings, ergo lots of sleep lost.The boiler cover was held on with bits of tape. if we had a young baby with us they could have injured themselves quite badly.The cooker was useless one of the ovens didn’t reach its proper temperature making cooking difficult to do.The decor was very dated and the couches in the living room were uncomfortable.Couldn’t see the point of the bar in the living room. The place itself looked and was tatty and no were near the standard we expected for the money we paid.The pool/snooker room was too hot to spend any time in.The rackets etc for badminton were very cheap and out of shape. The pillow’s were so hard and uncomfortable. The bed linen didn’t fit properly on all beds.The mugs were promotional give aways from various companies.We could go on but in excess of 3:5 k for what is basically two days is excessive, the quality we all have at home is far greater than we enjoyed there. We wanted it to be a special place like a couple of other properties we have hired historically.We wanted the wow factor and we didn’t get anywhere near it.It was great being together as a family but the property lacked sparkle, it needs a complete overhaul to meet the money being charged.
Property was exactly what we needed for our group. It was in a lovely setting with great resources. There were some quiet private areas and communal areas which were spacious. Everything we needed was on our doorstep. Thank you for a great stay and quick responses to questions. Loved having my morning coffee outside in peace.
Very impressive space, didn’t feel on top of each other and the pool and hot tub were very well maintained. We were a large group of 12 and it worked very well.
Had a lovely time here with the family for my mother in laws 60th. The house was huge, with plenty of room for 15 guests to not be on top of each other. Facilities were excellent. Highly recommend for a weekend.