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A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Dorset, ENG
  • Popular LocationMapperton Gardens10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Bay Beach23 min drive
  • Popular LocationLyme Regis Beach39 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)86 min drive

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About the area

Beaminster

In Beaminster .A stay at this farm stay places you within half a mile (1 km) of Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mangerton Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mapperton Gardens - 10 min drive
  • West Bay Beach - 23 min drive
  • Golden Cap - 25 min drive
  • Seatown Beach - 28 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pymore Inn - 11 min drive
  • The Ollerod - 3 min drive
  • Oscars Wine Bar - 12 min drive
  • Brassica - 3 min drive
  • White Hart Inn - 12 min drive

About this property

A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.

A lovely Grade II listed farmhouse set in 17 acres of rolling countryside near the pretty town of Beaminster. Sleeps 13, with sitting room, dining room, kids playroom, Aga in the kitchen, chickens, a tree house and trampoline. 15 mins from the Jurassic coast and beaches, walking distance from the village and award winning restaurants.
The kitchen is large, with original flagstone floor, seats 8 easily with room for more tables, and has a 4 door Aga, and masses of cupboard space, this leads to a cosy kids playroom, stacked with toys, puzzles and DVDs. Hall is flagstoned and has a loo with washing and drying machines. The hall leads to the dining room. This is flagstoned with a wood burner, large fireplace, baby grand piano and dining table seats 12-14 people with room for further table. This follows onto another hall, entrance to the garden and patio area, another loo and the sitting room, which has Tv/Sky/Wifi large fireplace, woodburner and original features. There are 2 sets of stairs in the house to the first floor where there is a kids bathroom (smaller) with shower, bath and loo, a very big bathroom (bath, separate shower, and loo) 3 double rooms, one single room and one room with twin beds. Up some steep wooden steps is the attic area, where a large playroom with double futon leads into a pretty double bedroom. Wantsley is a comfortable lived-in family farmhouse, not a chic hotel or rent-only house. We live here most of the year, except for August, Christmas and occasionally Easter. We often have Ducks (wild and flighty) and mostly always have Chickens on the property, the presence of which is as much controlled by us as by how hungry the foxes are. The chickens a completely free-range so might pop up anywhere. Depending on mood and season they will provide eggs in exchange for remembering to feed them :).

Property manager

Charlotte Booth

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic find! Perfect Christmas!
Lovely rambling farmhouse dating back to early 1600s but nicely modernized. Perfect spot for Christmas with two families. Big kitchen with aga and large fridge (essential for 14 people over Christmas). Cozy sitting rooms, plenty of bathrooms. The grounds were perfect for a dog walk. Really delighted with this place - couldn’t have imagined a better spot for a country Christmas. The house is comfortable, crammed with books and really interesting art work (fantastic photography!). There was only one chicken when we were there but we did get a few eggs. Charlie was extremely responsive to our questions, but most were pre-empted by a very detailed book about the property, a pdf of which was sent before we arrived. The house is in the countryside but only 2 miles from Beaminster which had a few nice shops, pubs and a small spar and co-op. Thank you also for the Christmas goodies on our arrival. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing farmhouse
Perfect holiday in amazing grounds. Extra kudos for a baby grand that was tuned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family get-together
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the house and gardens at this family friendly farm house only a short drive to the beach. The zip wire and swings were awesome and lower lawn great for team sports. More than enough to keep 6 children occupied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious house in a great location, BUT!
There is much to be critical of. Considering the eye watering rental cost it was disappointing that so much was incomplete, missing or broken. The lovely outside eating area was spoiled by a bench that was completely unstable through lack of repair. A bbq without an ash pan to collect spent charcoal, no comfortable seating to lounge in the lovely garden. Broken outdoor dining chairs and so on. It is not surprising that there are disclaimers all over the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Lewes

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get-together
Perfect place for a three-generation family get-together, in a comfortable well-appointed house with beautiful and extensive surroundings offering safe provision for children to play and to experience freedom and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for a family gathering
We had a wonderful week staying here, the location was perfect for all ages to go off and do their own thing and meet in the evening for a big dinner and sit around a log fire and catching up. The kids loved the stream and field to play in and the coast being so close.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter h., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic Dorset farmhouse
this was an excellent letting and that is why i gave 5 stars for almost every aspect of our stay, there was so much to do in the house that if you did not want to venture out into the beautiful Dorset countryside you didn't have to. however, as the zip line was out of action and tree house ladder taken down, the only other outdoor apparatus left for children(both young and old)were the swings and trampoline, which unfortunately surrounded by nettles, a small point i know but felt i should mention it. our stay was fabulous in so many other ways . *****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property to rent for a large family
I would thoroughly recommend this property for a large family gathering. There is everything available you could wish for to have an enjoyable time. The house and garden are amazing and we feel privileged to have stayed here. It also gave us the opportunity to visit lots of places in Dorset and Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful and very interesting house
Very special and comfortable. Great outdoors for the children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Farmhouse in the Heart of the Countryside
This is a spacious family house with every modern convenience Ideal for our large family group Comfortably furnished very homely with fascinating eclectic mix of artwork and collections from the owners travels which added to the interest and uniqueness Plenty of space to spread out and we really enjoyed the grounds Needed a car roads not really suitable for walking but the nearby towns and villages are only a few minutes away and have all you could want We had a wonderful week would highly recommend and would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021