The Transmitter Bunker

Unique & Quirky • Ringstead, Dorset

Set in the rural setting of Ringstead Bay near Preston, Dorset, discover this sympathetically restored, unique former bunker, which sits in the middle of the owner’s dairy farm, two fields away from the sea.

  • Sleeps up to 4
    Bedrooms 2
    Bathrooms 1

Dog friendly

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About this home

Boasting all ground-floor accommodation, stunning sea views and an abundance of character, The Transmitter Bunker welcomes four guests to experience the ultimate quirky retreat in Dorset.

After unloading your personal belongings in the off-road parking spot, cross the threshold into your delightful holiday home ready to recline in the sitting area in front of the roaring open fire and Smart TV; perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day.

Allow the designated chef to rustle up a culinary delight in the compact but well-fitted kitchen, complete with all the necessities required to ease your self-catered stay; settle down at the dining table to tuck into a feast or savour mealtimes on the private patio so you can soak up the quirkiness of your surroundings a little longer.

When the evening draws to a close, wash away the day in the lovely shower room and you’ll be ready to climb into bed and catch your rest ahead of another exciting adventure.

You can practically feel the history emanating from every part of the property with original features throughout.

Formerly the home of one of two transmitter blocks serving RAF Ringstead during the Second World War, the Transmitter Bunker was part of the Chain Home radar, a coastal early warning system which stretched from Cornwall in the West to Norfolk in the East.

The station was commissioned in early 1941 and finally decommissioned in 1956.
The renovation has had regard for the fact that the Bunker is listed Grade-II, with the original concrete walls and other features retained.

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At a glance

  • All on one level
  • Contemporary Interior
  • Fun family holiday
  • Romantic bolthole
  • Underfloor heating
  • Close to coast
  • Sea views
  • Enclosed Garden/Courtyard

Good to know

Ground source energy generation, polished concrete floor with underfloor heating. Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture and fully enclosed for your pooches.

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  • Sleeps up to 4
    Bedrooms 2
    Bathrooms 1

Dog friendly


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Home highlights

Home Highlight #1
Stunning uninterrupted views
Home Highlight #2
Fully equipped kitchen

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