Melbury chalet at Stour Cross Farm is situated on a working dairy farm. We milk approx 180 black and white Friesian Holstein cows twice daily. During the summer months most of the calves are born of which a third are Friesian. These are hand reared by myself and often get spoilt with affection. They become very friendly and don't mind being groomed or cuddled. This seems to set them up right when they join the herd. The cows are housed in a barn over the winter and turned out to grass in spring until November. Melbury looks out on to some of the fields and guests are delighted when they wake up in the mornings, pull back the curtains and see all the girls grazing. Some guests have never seen cows before let alone stand within 2 ft of them. Don't worry, there is a fence and although they are very inquisitive they are quite harmless.
We are happy for any visitors to watch the milking in the afternoons. It is a fascinating process to watch.

North Dorset Location: Melbury chalet at Stour Cross Farm sits on top of a hill just outside West Stour village.
The village itself is very friendly and hosts many fun fund raising events. The local free house pub boasts excellent cuisine and fine ales.
Melbury chalet is centrally placed for many attractions which can be reached easily by car.

Melbury has a contempary style interior with all the mod cons and en-suite facilities. There are some fantastic views at different angles and being on top of a hill overlook some of Thomas Hardy's Blackmore Vale.
Melbury chalet is unique in that it has it's own six seater hydrotherapy hot tub on the veranda and is popular in the evenings after a busy day sightseeing.

Melbury chalet is situated on the borders of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire and allow easy access to many attractions.