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Overview

Sunflowers Bed and Breakfast is a boutique style bed and breakfast in the heart of the stunning Dorset countryside. Based in Gillingham, North Dorset and with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale, ‘Sunflowers’ is a beautiful, contemporary house which offers a home-from-home welcome: somewhere for guests to feel relaxed and at ease. Arrive and enjoy complimentary Dorset tea and locally made biscuits/cake (or even a glass of wine, depending on the time!), then check out the comprehensive file of local information and consider how to enjoy your stay.

'Sunflowers' offers two guest rooms with high thread count sheets, robes, fast wi-fi, Freeview TV and quality toiletries, as well as use of a guest fridge and a private dining room. We are renowned for our breakfasts, cooked to order using local produce. We are happy to serve vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options upon request.

We are family friendly and are a very popular choice with guests in the area on a cycling, walking or motorcycling holiday. We also love dogs and are happy to welcome up to two well behaved dogs - please book Room One - Church View.

Check in: 16:00 (4:00pm) - 21:00 (9:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 08:00 (8:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Gillingham is a small town (referred to as 'Leddenton' in Thomas Hardy's Wessex novels) in North Dorset, which lies a few miles from the A303 (so it is a perfect place to break the journey to or from Devon and Cornwall) within the lovely Blackmore Vale. A broad stretch of gently rolling countryside, the Vale falls between the Cranborne Chase 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' to the east and the chalk Dorset Downs to the south, with the River Stour flowing along the valley. 'Sunflowers', a modern and recently renovated property, is based on the Wyke side of the town, approximately a ten-minute walk from the railway station or a similar length drive from the A303.

Food & beverage

All directly booked rates include a welcome drink upon arrival and a freshly prepared light breakfast, made using a choice of locally sourced ingredients. A full cooked Dorset breakfast is also available upon request for an additional charge and can be booked as an upgrade.

The two double en-suite rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and supplied with a wide range of tea and coffee, as well as biscuits and bottled water, wine glasses and a corkscrew. A flask of fresh milk is provided upon request (soya and almond 'milks' are also available) and there is a shared guest fridge available.

'Sunflowers' is located a short walk from Gillingham High Street and within easy walking distance of two excellent local restaurants. A wider range of well-regarded pubs and restaurants are available within a five-mile radius and recommendations are available.

Grounds & Gardens

Sunflowers Bed and Breakfast is located within its own private west facing back garden, where guests are welcome to sit and enjoy a drink, weather permitting.

There is also a small courtyard area available at the front of the property.

A locked garage space is available upon request for the storage of walking poles, bicycles or motorcycles.

Other facilities

Sunflower Bed and Breakfast offers fast wi-fi all over the property, with no limit on the number of connected devices.

The double bedrooms are equipped with flatscreen Freeview televisions with DVD players. There is a library of DVDs available to borrow, including several family friendly options.

Luggage may be stored outside the posted check in and out times by prior arrangement and guests are welcome to arrive early and park at the property if they wish.

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Super clean place and very friendly staff. Nothing better or more English. I felt very welcome.
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Facilities & information

Summary

20th century buildings

Breakfast included

Parking (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

Dog/Pet friendly

B&B

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Children's games

Woodland walks

Television

DVD library

Book library

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

DVD player

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Bring your own travel cot

Food

Dinner available (at additional cost)

Fridge

Recreations

Recommended walks

Beach (a short drive)

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: 13 The Oaks, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, GillinghamSP8 4SW, United Kingdom

Directions

By Road:

If arriving by car southbound from the M3/A303: follow signs to Gillingham - the journey will pass through Mere and Milton-on-Stour, arriving in Gillingham via the B3092. Turn right at the traffic lights onto the B3081 (Wyke St) and drive up the hill. Take the first major* turn on the left, at the top of the hill, signposted Broad Robin and Kington Magna. Drive along here, passing a small shop (One Stop) and Post Office on the right. Just after the shop, turn left into Common Mead Lane and then left again into The Oaks. This is a small cul-de-sac of 16 houses - follow the road round to #13 on the left, with a 'Sunflowers' house name sign to the right of the front door and a large property sign at pavement level. There is ample off road parking for guests to use.

* IGNORE the first left turn, also marked Common Mead Lane. This is pedestrian access only and does not provide a car based route to the house. Continue up the hill and turn left on Broad Robin, as above.

By Rail:

If you're travelling by train: the nearest station is Gillingham (Dorset), with direct trains from London Waterloo via Basingstoke and Salisbury. The journey takes about two hours. Please let us know when you plan to arrive and we may be able to pick you up from the station. If not - there is a taxi rank at the station and it's a short journey which will cost c. £5.

If you want to walk, it takes 10-12 minutes. Your route will be: leave the station and walk towards the main road - you'll pass Coffeeworks Dorset and Wheels bicycle shop on your right. Turn left onto Le Neuborg Way and walk, passing Waitrose on your right, open fields to your left. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Wyke Street. Almost immediately, turn left again into Common Mead Lane (pedestrian access only) and walk up the lane, passing some car blocking concrete posts as you do so. Just past the last set of concrete posts, you will see a turning on your right for The Oaks. Follow the road round to the right and then the left and you will see #13 on the left, with a 'Sunflowers' name plate to the right of the front door and a large white property sign at pavement level.

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Sunflowers Bed & Breakfast, Dorset