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The Gypsy Caravan, The Old Forge, Fanners Yard, Compton Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
It doesn't get much more special than this... An immaculately-restored 1934 gypsy caravan, with room for just two, next to an orchard and paddock (with a donkey and two Arab horses) and a big view to beautiful Fontmell Down. The place is magical, and so too is the care and work that the owners have put into rescuing it. Its colours are true Romany – deep burgundy and cream – there's an old brass kettle, which looks the part on the range (you'd never guess it was electric) and pretty little stencilled cupboards. Climb into the snug bed, and spend cosy evenings chatting together, with no distractions. Tim has installed some very discreet heating too, for chillier times; while on balmy nights you can sit out and watch the sun set over the fields, or stroll across them to the local restaurant for supper. There's a marvellous feeling of tranquillity and timelessness at The Old Forge: hens strut under retro enamel signs, donkeys bray and butterflies flutter in fields of rare wild flowers and grasses. Shaftesbury and Blandford, both interesting Dorset market towns, are to the north and south, and truly excellent walks are all around. This is such a peaceful and romantic spot, no wonder it's so popular with our readers...
Separate shower room for caravan guests' exclusive use.
from Tim & Lucy Kerridge
When Tim and Lucy first explored this Victorian forge across the yard from their ...
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sleeps 2
The Gypsy Caravan, The Old Forge
Contact: Tim & Lucy Kerridge
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The Gypsy Caravan

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