Canford house offers a one of a kind family holiday that resonates luxury from the moment your step over the threshold
With enough bedrooms to sleep 22 people, Canford House is big enough for even the largest families. Take the time to experience a different way of life and let us show you how indulgent life can be here at Canford House.
Redefining the private holiday experience
The house is set in 7 acres of gardens & woodland so there’s plenty of space for the kids to roam around and have adventures. Plus, our cinema room, heated indoor pool, table tennis & more will keep them entertained for hours!
If you want to venture out, there’s lots for families to enjoy in Dorset all year round.
Family holidays in Dorset are affectionately associated with long summer days on pristine sandy beaches, where the children and adults alike can make memories that last. When you hire Canford House as your summer getaway you are just a stones throw from some of the best beaches in the UK, including Sandbanks, Studland and the Jurassic Coast. For the more adventurous, there are a plethora of outdoor activities and watersports on offer, including paddle boarding, kite surfing in Poole Harbour or surfing lessons at Boscombe reef.
Your time at Canford House should be an excuse to let yourself completely relax We provide a variety of treatments that will encourage your health and wellbeing to grow. Our team can arrange massages, aromatherapy, meditation, hammams and mud treatments, reflexology and personal yoga sessions to name a few.
We have a variety of activities to help keep your little and not so little ones entertained, allowing you the opportunity to relax. From swimming lessons in our pool, den building and bushcraft in our woodland, junior yoga sessions or even private cookery classes.
We have experienced childcare specialists that offer baby sitting, creche and nanny services ensuring your little ones are happy and well cared for throughout your stay at Canford House.
If you want to keep fit, learn a new discipline or promote your own personal fitness journey our personal trainers are on hand to take your exercise requirements to the next level. Our team can arrange personal training for individuals or for groups whilst staying at Canford House.
Whether you fancy getting out on the ocean in kayaks or paddle boards, maybe you prefer a leisurely cycle through a forest or a walk through the enchanting Dorset countryside with optional pub lunches, we can arrange a vast array of group activities.
We can advise you on all the events that are happening in our local area and arrange transport, tickets and reservations.
If the kids are into animals, Farmer Palmers is a brilliant day out for all the family.
Just a few of our favourite family attractions:
We have partnered with a local bushcraft experience company to provide you the opportunity to enjoy family time together or with friends in our relaxing woodland, while learning new skills together and reconnecting with nature, and embrace the natural surrounding that Canford House affords throughout your stay.
If you're planning a break but still want to remain active and increase your fitness Canford House will provide the ultimate solution. Our team of industry professionals will curate a timetable that incorporates all abilities and requirements. Ranging from bootcamp style weekends to yoga and meditation week long retreats. Every fitness break can come with in-house healthy meal plan preparartion by our private chefs to ensure
If you're a budding Ferran Adrià and want some private cooking demonstrations by our own private chefs just say the word. Our chefs can provide cooking experiences for all ages here at Canford House. Don't know your amuse bouche from your cheeseboard, no problem, we cater for all levels and abilities, the main thing is to learn and have fun.
Canford House is the perfect place to host team building or corporate events. With over 7 acres and an indoor pool, the house can accommodate up to 22 people comfortably so hosting your event here will always be successful. Our team can organise your stay so that all attendees are catered for and your time here is one that everyone remembers.
Design your own Canford House experience and let the memories begin…
