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The Dandelion Hideaway |
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England |
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The Dandelion Hideaway offers the ultimate glamping experience. Gorgeous country canvas cottages, nestled into the countryside. On the inside, there are vintage touches, a wood burning fire and a roll-top bath, and rustic farmhouse furniture is bathed in the glow of tealights and lanterns. On the outside, acres of woodland and patchwork quilt fields stretch out around you. Pure escapism from the urban whirlwind. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Tents, Tipis & Yurts |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 6 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The five canvas cottages are located in five acres in the heart of a farm and the location is fabulous. All the cottages have wonderful privacy, with either hedgerows or wooded areas creating a feeling of seclusion. This place oozes relaxation and is blissfully without electricity or the hum-drum of the television and radio - these are replaced with bird song, whispers of the wind and sounds of the countryside. Few places are so utterly charming in the evening, with huge skies, bright stars, and sheer peace and quiet, lit only by the flicker of candlelight. The styling of the cottages is very vintage country chic; romantic faded florals and distinctive stripes, checks and rambling blooms create a nostalgic, tranquil and enchanting atmosphere. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The farm is less than 2 miles from the village of Market Bosworth, a quintessential English village that has some notable restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops. Further afield, the area has plenty to offer visitors. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is less than 2 miles away and is a unique day out for all the family. Twycross Zoo is a large zoo nearby and is notable for having the largest collection of primate species of any zoo in the world. Conkers is an award-winning attraction in The Heart of the National Forest, offering a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences, and both Drayton Manor Park and Alton Towers are within easy reach. Bradgate Park is a historic mediaeval deer park in the heart of the ancient Charnwood Forest, and Market Bosworth Country Park is a landscaped 35-hectare park which was formerly part of Bosworth Hall deer parkland. And don’t forget the heritage sites of Calke Abbey, Ashby Castle and Donington Le Heath Manor House. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The farm has a very convenient central location on the Leicestershire/Warwickshire borders, just 90 minutes from London. The farm is situated on the edge of Charnwood Forest and is a couple of miles from major road networks, the M1 and the A5. For full driving directions please download the printable PDF file on the website. If you would prefer to travel by train, Nuneaton station is just 10 miles away from Osbaston. Birmingham International Airport is 20 miles away. |
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Nearest airports:
| East Midlands Airport 20 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Nuneaton 10 miles |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Several in Market Bosworth |
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Nearest shop:
| Market Bosworth |
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Nearest market:
| Market Bosworth |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Sharon Earp |
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Contact Phone No. |
01455 292888 / 07816 931685 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Horse Riding / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Linen provided
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Interior Details |
The cottages are wonderfully spacious. They each have a living area with a farmhouse kitchen dresser, an old fashioned butler’s sink with brass taps and thick chunky wooden work tops. The soul of the tent is a delightful wood burning fire with an oven and stove top for preparing delicious breakfasts and late suppers, oh and not forgetting the whistling kettle! In your tent you will find a trunk containing a collection of invaluable objects that will bring to life the delights of the countryside: a set of binoculars to spot rabbits, hares, buzzards and the elusive barn owl; the classic I-spy range of books to help you discover insects, birds and trees; a tape measure, magnifying glass and jam jar to measure and record your finds; and of course, good old artist’s paper and pencils. Each tent will also have a collection of old fashioned, classic games to enjoy: playing cards, snap, dominoes, drafts, snakes & ladders & monopoly.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
At the front of each cottage is a spacious shaded canopy which allows guests to relax outside and enjoy the sunsets. The cottages are grouped with privacy in mind, nestled beside woodland and hedgerows, and the result is a truly unique and special experience for families and friends sharing the farm together. The views from your doorstep are breath taking - over old fashioned farm landscape, woodland, tall hedges and corn and grassland fields. Outside the cottages on the farm itself there is a lot to do, from feeding the hens and playing with the goats to learning all about the crops and animals from Farmer John.
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Further Details |
The sleeping accommodation is ideal for family and friends with two bedrooms which are each home to wonderfully comfortable, wooden framed beds with luxury duvets and eiderdowns. The third ‘bedroom’ is a double bed housed in a secret wooden cabin, always an attraction for the children as well as a romantic choice for couples. The private bathroom area is unique in luxury camping, no trudging along to a shower block, just a step away from the bedroom into the private bathroom. You’ll find an old fashioned slipper bath with shower, a hand basin and toilet and even a dressing area. Osbaston House Farm covers 250 acres of rolling Leicestershire countryside. Nestled on the edge of the National Forest, the land includes mature woodland, arable and grassland. The Earps have been custodians of Osbaston House Farm for nearly 100 years.
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Conditions of
Rental |
The deposit of 30% of the holiday cost to be paid at point of booking. The balance of the holiday cost to be paid, at the latest, 10 weeks before commencement of stay. Rental prices are exclusive of rental of the (obligatory) bed linen package at £5.90 per person. A tent is designed for a maximum of six persons. The rental prices are per tent. Various extras can be provided and the prices for these are on the website.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about The Dandelion Hideaway |
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Fabulous! Beautiful accommodation, John & Sharon have been so kind and helpful, a real pleasure to stay with!
Clare Nall-Smith, Southport 
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A wonderful welcoming feeling – we felt at home straight away! My kids had a great time rounding up the chickens and collecting eggs!
Mark, Dawn, Rachel, Natalie McEnvoy, West Sussex
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Absolutely fabulous – all of it! We’ve had a wonderful time & didn’t want to go home at all!
Lucy, Justin, Jessica and Harry Turner, London
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Loved every minute. Thank you so much.
Natasha Eddy, London
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What a lovely weekend. John and Sharon have been wonderful hosts and they took time to show us around their farm and milking of the goats. I have become a reformed camper and
will be back to London to spread the word.
Laura Lovejoy, London
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We’ve had a fantastic time. Loved feeding the hens & collecting eggs and chatting to goats. So much to see locally too – especially enjoyed picking fruit and conkers. The kids have
loved helping out with John & Sharon, who are wonderful, friendly people – thanks!
Lara & Elliott Charles – Moss & Zephyr and Raphael, London
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A fantastic weekend and great experience. A wonderful welcome from John & Sharon. Have loved learning about the farm and the children have loved the freedom and adventure. We would
come again – a wonderful break.
The Spencer Family, Newcastle-on-Tyne
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Absolutely loved it! The tents were so atmospheric, the surroundings beautiful. The girls really
enjoyed looking after the baby goats and collecting fresh eggs from the hens. Greatly appreciated the accessibility to al the animals. The farm tour was very interesting. Thank you John and Sharon for your warmth and sharing your farm with us. Ps The Cow Shed is well stocked and very inviting.
Dave, Louise & Evie Rawlings, Hertfordshire
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How can we describe it?! “Magical”…was great to escape the city, to be on a real working farm. Was wonderful for the kids to see all the animals, a real treat to get fresh eggs in the morning… all we can wish for is a longer stay, we’ll be back soon, thank you John & Sharon.
Stephen, Christian, Daniel & Kasper, Germany
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Well what can we say?! Anyone who doesn’t instantly fall in love with this place is bonkers! We had such a wonderful weekend and hope to return for many years, if you’ll have us! Love to all the goats and the ponies – see you soon.
Lucy, David, Tom & Alfie, Hertfordshire
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