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From Dinosaur Hunters to Hardy Fans Dorset is the place to be in March with great last minute deals of 15% off with Greenwood Grange Cottages

From Dinosaur hunters to Thomas Hardy fans, Dorset has something for everyone in March, especially with irresistible deals of more than 15% on offer from the luxury holiday cottage company, Greenwood Grange. www.greenwoodgrange.co.uk

Greenwood Grange's award winning holiday centre comprises 16 high quality cottages created within and around buildings built by author Thomas Hardy's father in the nineteenth century.

Why not take advantage of tempting March discount offers and discover one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas of the South West, Dorset is very much "open for business" and unaffected by recent floods.

The cottages are just five minutes away from the historic county town of Dorchester and Thomas Hardy's birthplace and 15 minutes from the seaside town of Weymouth and the historic Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Enjoy an action packed holiday whatever the weather in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can try everything from extreme sports such as Zorbing or a Kayaking Wildlife Safari to the more tranquil delights of the Dinosaur Museum or Teddy Bear Museum.

Large families or groups will find Coomb Barton (Sleeps 8) the ideal location to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Referred to in the Hardy poem, the Oxen, this premiere 4 bedroom property provides a fantastic variety of accommodation. The open plan living area includes a well-equipped kitchen with gas-fired range, dining table for eight and a cosy area for relaxing around a log- burning stove and flag stone floors. There is a down stairs twin room and shower room and bathroom. Upstairs, the very spacious master bedroom offers a real sense of luxury, with exposed beams, a chandelier, King-sized wooden sleigh bed as well as panoramic views across the glorious Dorset countryside. From Friday 28 February, Coomb Bartonis available for £970 for 7 nights or £757 for a long weekend (3 or 4 nights).

Another Greenwood Grange cottage is Melstock - perfect for families with pets! Melstock is a single-storey 2 bedroomed property with tiled floors throughout sleeping four plus a cot. The contemporary open-plan living area includes a modern kitchen, dining area and sitting room with television and DVD player. The master bedroom with super king-sized bed offers a relaxing corner with seating area, modern fire and television. There are French doors opening from this bedroom to a private patio area making a wonderful sun-trap in the afternoons. The bunk bedroom is perfect for children (or adults!) and the cottage has a bathroom with shower over the bath. Dogs are welcome to stay at the property. From Friday 28 February Melstock is available for £478 for 7 nights.

Greenwood Grange has a number of fabulous facilities for guests including two top-quality tennis courts, badminton, croquet and boules plus a children's outdoor play area with swings, a giant trampoline and play yurt. There is also an enticing indoor 32ft x 16 ft swimming pool available for all guests to enjoy with changing rooms and a coin operated sauna. Guests can also pre-book a beauty pamper session in their cottage with a range of holistic therapies available.

For further details, visit: www.greenwoodgrange.co.uk or T/: 01305 268 874 or E/: info@greenwoodgrange.co.uk

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Feb 2014 (GG 02)