We booked for 3 nights (and stayed for 5) in early September. We arrived quite frazzled after a very busy and stressful time (and not a very easy journey down the A350) but quickly started to unwind in the surroundings and with a warm and caring welcome from Dory. Green pastures and still waters do help to restore the soul! And we were able to catch the express bus from Sturminster Marshall to Poole bus station and explore both the town and quayside - with a ferry ride to Brownsea Island. Lovely! The express bus also goes to Blandford Forum which we enjoyed on market day. And there's an excellent pub in Sturminster Marshall serving very good food. Looking forward to going to Dorset Springs again.It was hard to leave...Thank you, Dory and Steve.