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Forest walks from the doorstep
Cannon Hill Forest is beside the property — pull on your boots and be under the trees in minutes, with woodland trails for walking, cycling and dog walks.
Dorset · Cannon Hill Forest
Autumn & winter stays availableYour private Dorset retreat.
Nestled beside Cannon Hill Forest in the heart of Dorset, Forest View is a generous detached home wrapped in woodland — with forest walks from the doorstep, long lunches around the kitchen table and space for up to eight guests. The heated pool runs from April to October and closes for the winter after 31 October.
Whether you’re bringing three generations together, celebrating a milestone, or simply trading city noise for birdsong, Forest View gives everyone room to breathe.
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Open the Welcome PackAutumn & winter at Forest View
Straight from the gate…
Step out of the gate and into the woods. Wide forest paths, golden bracken and falling leaves — perfect for crisp morning walks with the dog, before heading back for a long, slow lunch at the house.
From 12 November
Christmas in Bournemouth 🎄
From 12 November, enjoy Bournemouth’s Christmas Market, festive lights and winter attractions then retreat back to the peace of Forest View. The perfect combination of Christmas by the coast and a private woodland escape.
- ✦Bournemouth Christmas Market, festive lights and winter attractions
- ✦Winter beach walks and cosy pubs along the coast
- ✦Forest walks from the doorstep and long lunches back at the house
Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens ⛸️
Ice skating in Bournemouth
Wrap up warm and spend an afternoon skating beneath the Christmas lights in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens, before heading back to the peace of Forest View for a cosy evening together.
Opens 12th November at 10.30am
A winter afternoon out
Christmas at Kingston Lacy ✨
One of the loveliest things about a winter stay at Forest View is having some of Dorset’s most beautiful places on your doorstep.
At Christmas, nearby Kingston Lacy is transformed for the festive season, with the historic house beautifully decorated and the gardens taking on a little extra magic.
Spend a winter afternoon exploring, then head back to Forest View, light the fire pit, cook dinner together and settle in for a cosy evening at your own private woodland retreat.
Christmas days out. Woodland walks. Quiet winter beaches. And a house to come home to. That’s winter at Forest View. 🎄🌲
Plan a winter or Christmas breakIf you’d like to visit, it’s worth checking the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy page for current dates and tickets before you travel.
Welcome
Your private Dorset retreat.
Nestled beside Cannon Hill Forest in the heart of Dorset, Forest View is a generous detached home wrapped in woodland — with forest walks from the doorstep, long lunches around the kitchen table and space for up to eight guests. The heated pool runs from April to October and closes for the winter after 31 October.
Whether you're bringing three generations together, celebrating a milestone, or simply trading city noise for birdsong, Forest View gives everyone room to breathe.
Explore the house- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4 (5 beds)
- Bathrooms
- 2 + WC
- Parking
- 6 cars
- Pool
- Heated, Apr–Oct
- Dogs
- Welcome
Outdoor living
Walk in the woods. Linger over lunch. Head home for the fire.
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Long lunches, cooked together
A sociable open-plan kitchen and dining table made for slow meals, and a lounge with garden views to settle into afterwards.
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Private heated pool in season
The heated outdoor pool runs from April to October and closes for the winter after 31 October. In season, its temperature varies with the weather.
Inside Forest View
Thoughtfully designed for groups.
- ✦Open-plan kitchen & dining
- ✦Spacious lounge with garden views
- ✦Four bedrooms sleeping up to 8
The bedrooms
- Bedroom 1Double
- Bedroom 2Double
- Bedroom 3Double
- Bedroom 4Bunk bed (two beds)
Where you'll sleep
Four bedrooms, every guest at ease.
Crisp linens, calm palettes and views of trees from every window.
Bedroom 1
Double
Bedroom 2
Double
Bedroom 3
Double
Bedroom 4
Bunk bed (two beds)
The bathroom
Spa-style spaces to unwind.
Fluffy white towels, soft candlelight and bath oils — every detail set for a slow soak after a day on the trails.
After sundown
Evenings around the fire pit.
As the light fades, festoon lights flicker on over the deck. Light the fire pit, fire up the outdoor oven and open a bottle of wine — the evenings stretch out in the garden whatever the season.
Nature on your doorstep
Afternoons in the trees. Evenings by the fire.
Cannon Hill Forest sits beside the property, with miles of trails for cycling, dog walks and forest adventures from the doorstep. The perfect balance to a slow lunch back at the house.
Dorset at your feet
World-class beaches, castles and coastline.
Some of England's most loved places, all within easy reach.
Branksome Chine & Sandbanks
Blue Flag sands moments from the house · short drive
Corfe Castle
1,000 years of history · 20 min drive
Brownsea Island
National Trust paradise · Poole Harbour
Where to find us
Cannon Hill, Dorset.
Forest View, Cannon Hill Road, Colehill, Wimborne BH21 2LS.
Perfect for
Forest View welcomes every kind of gathering.
Multi-gen families
Space for grandparents, parents and kids — everyone comfortable under one roof.
Milestone celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and reunions deserve a backdrop like this.
Friends' getaways
Four bedrooms, parking for six cars and space for eight guests.
Golfers
Four excellent courses within 15 minutes, plus secure storage for clubs and plenty of parking.
Escape & reconnect
Trade the commute for forest air, long lunches and proper downtime.
Christmas & winter breaks
Bournemouth's Christmas Market and festive lights from 12 November, then quiet woodland evenings back at the house.
On the tee
Perfect for golfers.
Four excellent courses are within a 15-minute drive of Forest View — from heathland classics to harbour-view championship layouts.
Knighton Heath Golf Club
Wimborne Minster — 5 min drive
A heathland classic with tree-lined fairways and a warm clubhouse, ideal for a relaxed morning round.
- par
- Par 71
- distance
- 6,300 yds
- season
- Apr–Sep
Broadstone Golf Club
Broadstone — 10 min drive
Rolling Dorset parkland and a well-regarded course that suits golfers of every ability.
- par
- Par 71
- distance
- 6,200 yds
- season
- Year-round
Bulbury Woods Golf Club
Poole — 15 min drive
An 18-hole, tree-lined course set across 100 acres of gently rolling countryside.
- par
- Par 72
- distance
- 6,400 yds
- season
- May–Oct
Parkstone Golf Club
Poole — 15 min drive
Ranked in the top 100 courses in Great Britain and Ireland, with stunning views across Poole Harbour.
- par
- Par 71
- distance
- 6,500 yds
- season
- Apr–Oct
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
- How many guests does Forest View sleep?
- Forest View sleeps up to 8 guests. Maximum occupancy is 8 and is strictly enforced.
- How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there?
- There are 4 bedrooms with 5 beds: three double bedrooms and one bunk bedroom. There are 2 bathrooms, plus a separate downstairs WC and a shower in the pool room.
- Is the swimming pool heated?
- Yes. The outdoor swimming pool is heated. It is open-air, so the water temperature varies with the weather.
- When is the pool available?
- The heated outdoor pool is available from April to October and closes for the winter after 31 October.
- Is Forest View dog friendly?
- Yes, Forest View is dog friendly. Please mention your dog when you book so we can confirm the details with you.
- Is parking available?
- Yes — private driveway parking at the property for up to 6 vehicles.
- How close is Forest View to Wimborne?
- Wimborne is close by — roughly a five-minute drive from the house in Colehill, with its market, independent shops, pubs and the Minster.
- Is it convenient for Parley Manor weddings?
- Yes. Parley Manor is a short drive from Forest View, so the house works well as accommodation for a wedding party of up to eight guests. Please note that Forest View is for family holidays and relaxed group stays, not parties or events.
- How far is it from Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth?
- Poole is approximately a 20-minute drive, and Bournemouth and Sandbanks are approximately 25 minutes by car.
- Is a winter hot tub available?
- Hot-tub hire may be available from October to March at an additional cost and by prior arrangement. Please ask your host for details.
- Where do guests book?
- Bookings for Forest View are completed through Airbnb. Use the “Check availability on Airbnb” button on this page to see dates and prices.
House rules
A few things to note.
Bookings and payments are handled through our Airbnb listing
No parties
No events without permission
No smoking
Well-behaved dogs welcome on request
Pool use at own risk
Maximum occupancy strictly enforced
Why Forest View Retreat
One private house. Four bedrooms. Sleeps eight. Heated outdoor pool.
Forest View Retreat is a private, whole-house self-catering holiday home at Forest View, Cannon Hill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2LS — inland at Colehill for quiet evenings, with the Dorset coast, Poole, Bournemouth and the New Forest all short drives away.
- Cannon Hill Forest walks from the doorstep
- Sociable kitchen and dining made for long lunches
- Private heated outdoor pool in season (April to October)
- Four bedrooms sleeping up to eight
- Whole-house self-catering — no shared spaces
- About five minutes from Wimborne Minster
- About 20–25 minutes to Poole, Bournemouth and Sandbanks
- Bournemouth's Christmas Market from 12 November
- About 20 minutes to the New Forest
- Jurassic Coast within an easy day trip
- Free parking for up to six cars
- Well-behaved dogs welcome on request
Approximate drive times
- Wimborne Minster town centre
- about 5 minutes
- Ferndown
- about 10 minutes
- Broadstone
- about 10 minutes
- Poole and Poole Harbour
- about 20 minutes
- Bournemouth town centre and beach
- about 25 minutes
- Sandbanks and Branksome Chine
- about 25 minutes
- The New Forest (Ringwood side)
- about 20 minutes
- Corfe Castle
- about 40 minutes
- Studland and the Jurassic Coast
- about 45 minutes
Guides to the area
Written for guests planning real days out from the house.
about 5 minutes from the house
Wimborne Minster
about 25 minutes from the house
Bournemouth
about 20 minutes from the house
Poole and Poole Harbour
about 20 minutes from the house
The New Forest
25–45 minutes from the house
Dorset beaches
45 minutes and beyond
The Jurassic Coast
varies
Family days out
varies
Rainy day Dorset
varies
Dog-friendly Dorset
Nearby
Parley Manor accommodation
Parley Manor is a short drive from Forest View, which makes the house a practical base for guests attending a wedding or celebration there. The whole house is yours, with four bedrooms, five beds and parking for up to six vehicles, so a party of up to eight can stay together. Forest View is a family holiday home for relaxed group stays, so parties and events are not permitted at the property itself.
Seasonal information
Winter at Forest View
- The heated outdoor pool runs from April to October and closes for the winter after 31 October. It is open-air, so the water temperature varies with the weather.
- From 12 November, Bournemouth’s Christmas Market, festive lights and winter attractions are a short drive away — see our Christmas in Bournemouth section above.
- From October to March, hot-tub hire may be available at an additional cost and by prior arrangement — please ask your host.
- The garden, outdoor dining, barbecue, outdoor oven and fire pit are available all year, and there is a dedicated workspace indoors.
Availability
Airbnb availability and booking
Bookings for Forest View are completed through Airbnb, where you can see live dates and prices. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am.
Enquire
Make memories in Dorset.
Live prices and availability are shown on our Airbnb listing, where bookings and payments are handled. Check-in from 3:00pm, check-out by 11:00am. Tell us about your dates and your group and we'll respond within the day.
- Check-in
- 3:00pm
- Check-out
- 11:00am