Fantastic 17th century farmhouse in stunning Dorsett
Beautiful spacious family house perfect for 3 generations to holiday together. Cosy log fire and traditional farmhouse kitchen with Aga. The house has 4 spacious bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. There is large family kitchen. Sitting room with open fire and comfy sofas. Original 17 th century dining room. Beautiful south facing conservatory Separate office with wifi Large mature secure garden. BBQ sun loungers. Stunning UNESCO World Heritage coast on the doorstep. Beautiful beaches to suit everyone. In the centre of Thomas Hardy Country - fictional town of Casterbridge (Dorchester) 10 minutes away. By prior arrangement disabled lift available for those with limited mobility
Really enjoyed our stay, house was a great size for all 6 of us. Kids loved the garden. So peaceful easy walk to local pub with great food. Great local dog walks.
We have just returned from a weeks stay at the farmhouse and I thoroughly enjoyed it. With two children under 3 and the in-laws, we found that there was more than enough room - in fact my eldest loved to play hide and seek both inside and out! It is perfectly situated for short drives to all the typical tourist attractions and if we were to return to the area for another holiday I would certainly look to stay at the farmhouse again!
The Farmhouse was a lovely size and plenty of space for 8 people and a boisterous dog. Bedrooms all v comfy and nice to have 3 en-suites. Dining room was fab as was the kitchen facilities and the conservatory. Garden was lovely in the sun with plenty of room to eat out and the the kids to play. Farmhouse was easy to find and v clean and tidy on arrival. The Royal Oak in the village was walking distance and the food there was great and good value. Play area in the beer garden also - great for small kids. Easy access from here to all the lovely beaches along the Jurassic coast as well as National Trust places and other local museums e.g. Tanks and Monkey world! Something for everyone and would recommend to families and friends.
I hired the farmhouse for the weekend of my Mam's 90th birthday (what can you buy someone who is 90?!). She said it was one of the best birthday's ever and that was not just down to the family being with her. The farmhouse is beautiful. We spent a lot of time in the Sun Room and also the garden which was looking amazing. The property is extremely comfortable and very well appointed. Nicola goes out of her way to be helpful and make sure that visitors have everything they need. The surrounding area is lovely and there is a pub just across the road which does an excellent Sunday lunch. I would honestly recommend this to anyone. Fabulous.
As advertised, a large suitably designed farmhouse in which we, a family of 8 enjoyed our stay
Having read the very positive August review of the author and his family's experiences, we can identify with the comments made. Likewise, we were a family of three generations, aged from the late 60s to a 9 nine year old. It was so very nice to find a home which accommodated all 8 of us comfortably. We enjoyed a home cooked Christmas lunch in a wonderful dining room. Everything needed to facilitate the preparation of the food, it's consumption etc. was provided for. Ease of access to the home on arrival and immediate contact if required, to the Owner, Nicola, via phone were greatly appreciated. Thank you Nicola for allowing us to use your home over the Christmas period which enabled us, as a family to enjoy our time together.
Ideal village/countryside location with atmosphere
Three generations of our family, eldest 68,youngest 7, spent an extremely enjoyable week at this farmhouse. The House is very comfortable with an arresting,large, landscaped garden, in which we played hide and seek.
There is a large lounge and large dining room, both beautifully furnished, with impressive fireplaces. The substantial table in the dining room provided ample space for our party of seven to dine comfortably.
The large kitchen is well equipped including an Aga.
The bedrooms, three en-suite, had comfortable beds and all members of the party slept well. All bedrooms have views, the front bedrooms have views of rolling countryside and of the church on the hill.
The village has a small supermarket, a post office and a pub which serves food and where you may purchase second-hand books.
There is little traffic on the road outside and for me the house exuded an atmosphere of peace and calm, which I found very relaxing.
The location is perfectly placed for access to the coast and also other inland attractions.
The Property Manager has been helpful throughout.
Thanks Nicola, we would love to visit again.
The Farmhouse is full of character and original features. We are a family of 8 over 3 generations aged 10 months - 57 years, plus 2 small dogs and the property met all of our needs.
Nicola the owner made sure that we had everything we needed and was very approachable with regular contact before our visit.
The fact that all 3 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms is a real bonus. The house was clean and fully equipped.
What really makes this property superb, is it's fantastic garden. My only regret was that the English weather was not kind during our stay so we were not able to enjoy it to the full. We will have to return again and pray for sunshine.
The pub and village shop are both within walking distance as is the small park. The pub serves great food at very reasonable prices and the staff there were very helpful.
The beaches along the Jurassic coast line are beautiful and within easy reach by car. Weymouth and Poole are also less than 30 mins drive away.
I would certainly recommend this property and we do plan to return ourselves.
Thank you Nicola for making our stay so enjoyable.
The property it's garden and the surroundings where lovely. The 2 youngest members - 2 and half & 5 years old loved all the hiding places. It was close to monkeyworld and lots of other attractions.