Accommodation
Hand-picked places to stay in and around Cranborne Chase.
We’ve partnered with a small collection of local pubs, cottages, glamping spots and B&Bs - all places we know and love - to help you build the perfect countryside escape.
Rather than offer instant booking, we do things a little differently: we start with a conversation.
Tell us what you’re looking for, whether it’s a cosy pub room, secluded cabin or family-friendly base, and we’ll match you with one of our trusted partners. It’s local knowledge, not just listings.
All our accommodation partners are chosen for their charm, character, and cyclist- friendly welcome. Many are located right on or near our favourite routes, so you can ride straight from your door.
Here are a few of our partner properties
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Riverbarn
📍 Fonthill Bishop, set within the beautiful Fonthill Estate
💤 Three self-contained en-suite rooms · Large free car park
☕️ On-site café serving excellent coffee, brunch and cakes
🚶🏻♀️ Surrounded by amazing walks and cycle routes - the perfect place to start your bike adventure
😍 Stylish self-contained rooms, set beside the river and gardens with our laid-back café next door - Peaceful, welcoming, and full of countryside charm -
The Queen’s Head
📍 Broad Chalke — perfectly placed in the heart of the Chalke Valley and home to Cranborne Chase Escapes
🛌 Beautifully renovated new rooms alongside charming courtyard accommodation
🚴♂️ Ideal base for guided and self-guided e-bike adventures, with bikes delivered to the pub
🍽️ Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere and large family-friendly garden
😍 Stylish countryside pub with wonderfully easy logistics for a weekend escape -
Milton Farm Hideaway
📍 Stunning countryside — tucked away to the west of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape
🛌 Boutique safari tents, shepherd’s hut and beautifully designed off-grid accommodation
🚴♂️ Peaceful rural base for countryside rides, dark skies and slower weekends
🔥 Wood-fired hot tub, outdoor kitchen and panoramic farmland views
😍 Glamping — but in a genuinely luxurious and thoughtfully curated way -
Cleeve Byre
📍 Broad Chalke – tucked into the heart of the village, under the Cranborne Chase sky
💤 Sleeps 2 · Ideal for couples · Quiet rural charm and owned by AirBnB 'superhost'
🚴♂️ Off-road parking and perfect location for discovering the Chalke Valley on two wheels
😍 Picture-perfect thatched cottage with warm interiors – a peace filled escape from city life -
Wild Garden Retreat – Shepherd’s Hut
📍 Bowerchalke, on a well-known working farm
💤 Sleeps 2 · Ideal for a romantic escape
🚴♂️ Off-road parking & peaceful base for e-bike trails or countryside rides
😍 Cozy shepherd’s hut set in a wild garden with rustic charm and panoramic views of rolling farmland -
La Fosse at Cranborne
📍 Cranborne – a charming Dorset village to the south of the Chase
🛌 Beautifully designed restaurant with rooms full of warmth and character
🚴♂️ Excellent base for exploring quieter lanes, woodland routes and Martin Down National Nature Reserve
🍽️ Great food and wonderfully relaxed hospitality from hosts Mark & Emmanuelle
😍 Ideal for slower weekend escapes combining cycling, food and countryside comfort
Coming Soon!
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Coming Soon! 🌟
Stay & Ride Packages
We’re working on all-in-one “Stay & Ride” packages with some of our favourite places — combining accommodation and bike hire into a single, seamless experience. Watch this space!
Ready to plan your stay?
Give us a call or drop us a message and we’ll talk through what you’re after and help piece together your perfect basecamp.