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A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury

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Beach
Exterior
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Beaminster, ENG
  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
    4 min walk
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    8 min drive
  • Mapperton Gardens
    9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    65 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury

The Space: The Cottage at Wantsley Farm is set in the glorious Dorset countryside, 20 minutes from the Jurassic coast and within walking distance of the beautiful village of Beaminster. You can walk straight from the door (the footpath starts 100yrds down the road) across the hills more or less through the set of Far From the Madding Crowd. The cottage is in the grounds of Wantsley Farm, a lovely family farmhouse which has 17 acres of rolling hills and woodland. It has its own patio seating area, and parking space for 2 cars. The cottage has a kingsize bed in the master bedroom, complete with roll-top bath, and 2 single beds in the other, with a pull out bed for a 5th person. There is a shower room with loo and a separate downstairs loo. Oak floors throughout, exposed beams, a wood-burner stove and French windows make the cottage light and airy in the summer months and delightfully cosy in the winter. There is a patio with table and chairs just outside the sitting room. Due to the close proximity of a thatched roof I'm afraid it's no BBQ's.
Guest Access: Guests have access to the farms fields, streams, the woodland and can walk (100yds down the road to the footpath) over the hill to the local pub in nearby Stoke Abbott. Spare linen will be in the cottage, maid service will be weekly.
Interaction with Guests. Guests can feel welcome to drop in with requests or for local advice, but their privacy is respected in every way.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre. Features include a water park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and 8 minutes by car from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
This cottage offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly cottage also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Beaminster cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Charlotte Booth

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautifully renovated barn, warm, cozy, utter comfort, private and a total escape, unless you got in your car to enjoy the wonderful Dorset .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
We had a pleasant stay in this well appointed house. The garden area was smaller than we thought and as the owner's pointed out dogs must be on a lead as there is a main road next door. A good location for exploring places if interest in Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
We had a fabulous stay in this special cottage. Everything was very comfortable and the main bedroom is superb. We all enjoyed watching the very sociable chickens and enjoyed their eggs. We also had a visit from ‘Toast’ the farmhouse dog who was extremely sweet and well behaved and came up to say hello ((now my boys want a dog like him…) My boys really enjoyed the land around the cottage and especially the rope swing which they had great fun on. The cottage is very well placed for Bridport, Beaminster west bay and Lyme Regis. We also went to Weymouth a couple of times which is approx 45mins away. In all we had a super stay. Thank you so much Charlie & Tim. We hope to stay again some day. Linda,Roger & the boys
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous new yrs stay
We had a fab week stay in the cottage. Communication with Charlotte was fantastic, easy instructions in the manual on how everything worked. The cottage is cosy and had everything we needed. Surroundings are great and the kids had so much fun on the rope swings and zip wire. Location was good, the local village is lovely. We ventured into Lyme Regis, West Bay, Golden Cap and lulworth. Coming back from chilly beach days to the roll top bath and wood burner in the cottage was super nice. None of us wanted to leave, So we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amb Erlina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas Getaway
My friends & I had a wonderful stay over Christmas in this fabulous cottage. A beautiful location, lovely area to explore & the zip wire was so much fun! Such a tranquil retreat to escape the usual Christmas madness. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Downtime !
Fantatsic property & location to simply switch off from everyday life ! Highly recommend if you fancy some of that.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
Great property in a great location. Perfect base for exploring the wonders that Dorset has to offer. Property stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Good communication with hosts and a friendly welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could have done better with having some goodies on arrival
Enjoyed the cottage very clean. Met Tim second day and he spent some time helping sort the video player out so thanks for that. Lovely conversion of the barn nice and peaceful even though main road was at the back of the property which didn’t bother us. Lovely rolling hills to walk the dog very safe and lovely chickens
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
We'd definitely return!
Peaceful, relaxing, comfortable, spacious. This delightful cottage offered everything and more for our 2 week stay. After being out most days,either hiking or discovering the environs, it was our haven to return to. Blissfully quiet, field views & chickens to keep you amused in the next field. Tim greeted us with fresh eggs and home made jam, he and Charlotte live in the farm house (not attached) & each other's privacy was respected, however, they were available to deal with any queries, which we didn't have. Charlotte had left some wonderful recommendations in the manual. We were sad to leave & look forward to returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage for a week in Dorset
Had a lovely stay at the cottage, which was in a good location for visiting Lyme Regis, West Bay, Charmouth and Devon. The children enjoyed feeding the chickens and there was lots to do for families in the area. Would recommend the cottage for anyone wanting to visit the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a thoroughly enjoyable week at Wantsley Cottage. The cottage was lovely and clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The chickens were a pleasure to watch and the walks around the grounds were enjoyable too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot!
The accommodation was comfortable and as described online. The cottage manual was useful, extensive and on the whole correct although a couple of places we were recommended to only opened at the end of the week… Would have been nice to have, in addition to half a dozen of their hens eggs, and pint of milk on arrival as we were limited as to where we could get some. Overall would recommend the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph H.

Abandoned
Nice barn like cottage. Lounge very dark. Sofa and armchair very uncomfortable. We were told the owners were away until Tuesday. When they got home they not once came to our cottage to welcome us. 1st time we have ever not had a pint of milk in the fridge or welcome pot of jam or cake on arrival. Felt very isolated and unfriendly. The walk suggested in the brochure they provided was overgrown and impassable. We all got stung by stinging nettles as they were so high. The oven took ages to heat up.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John G., Laparade, 47260 France

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting
We had a comfortable stay in a well-equipped cottage. We especially loved the birdsong and the sense of nature at our doorstep. It’s in a great location, within in the Dorset AONB, with beautiful countryside and walks on its doorstep. Sea is 21 mins away and Beaminster down the road has lots to offer, including two good eateries. Very good hosts: Tim was very good at dealing promptly with any issues that arose, especially with timings at crucial junctures, and was very helpful and flexible when we needed it. Our only caveat is the concealed exit on to a sharp bend when you need to cross the road to the right when traffic is coming down the hill on the left at speed and out of sight. The mirror provided opposite the entrance needs to be replaced and the warning signs improved.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peta E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Cottage just as advertised - a charming home away from home. Equipped with everything we needed for our stay. A perfect base to explore southwest England.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well provisioned cottage in beautiful countryside
We had a lovely week staying at this beautiful cottage. The cottage itself is on the grounds of the owners' house but felt very private. We bumped into Tim one day and had a brief chat. I'm sure if we hand any issues they would have sorted it quickly but between the well provisioned house and the helpful folder of advice, we didn't need anything. We enjoyed wandering around the woods and fields of the property, and loved the friendly chickens! The cottage itself is beautifully converted from an old barn, leaving features like the stone walls and beams intact but with a modern, clean look. Cleanliness was generally good, bathroom and kitchen were very clean, but we did run the vacuum around as there were a few cobwebs around and crumbs under the sofa. The massive master bedroom with comfy super king bed, thick duvet, and luxurious bath was amazing. It would have been good to have a little more clothing storage but we used the wardrobe in the second bedroom. We slept really well every night (helped by long days of walking!). The log burning stove was great and really made the downstairs super cosy of a cold November evening. We spent every evening in front of the wood burner, reading our books and relaxing. There is a good size TV but we only used it to play some music. The big kitchen was really well equipped, with loads of pots, pans, and helpful extras like a measuring jug and peeler. One of the best equipped kitchens in any holiday rental. The bathroom had great water pressure and lots of hot water for the shower, and there is a helpful washing machine in the downstairs loo. It would have been nice to have a lidded bin in the bathroom given the signs about not flushing stuff, and a metal washing rack rather than the iffy looking wooden one. Location-wise, you definitely need a car to get around, but the surrounding countryside is beautiful. It's an easy drive to lots of lovely walks and fun activities. We enjoyed walking up Golden Cap, fossil hunting at Charmouth and Lyme Regis, walking around Lulworth Cove and visiting the and museum at Bovington amongst other things. There is a handy Co-op in the nearest village and bigger shops in Bridport (including Rise Bakery for great bread). The cottage is on a busier road than I had anticipated, and you can hear some car noise, but we didn't find it disruptive or loud and it was very quiet at night. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend this property- quirky, relaxing, and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Fantastic property, really well equipped. Lovely location and friendly chickens which were a joy to meet and feed. The host has thought of everything and the accommodation is extremely comfortable and everything you could possibly want has been provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare C., Westbury

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Fantastic cottage with everything you need for a perfect stay in the Dorset countryside. Hosts were lovely as were the chickens outside greeting us each day. Easy process, lovely place, great recommendations from hosts on things to do, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in rural location, but near to town for amenities. Beautiful location.
The cottage is furnished to high standard with everything to ensure a comfortable stay. The view from the kitchen window is amazing (when the cloud is not low)! There are lots of places to walk. The 5 year old with us loved exploring and feeding the chickens, that are very tame. It’s in a lovely quiet location, but only about 20 minutes by car to the nearest beach. The owners were very helpful and responded to messages very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect
The cottage was beautiful, clean and comfortable, everything we'd hoped for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
We loved this Property. The Booths were very helpful and great hosts. Fantastic Location and Facilities. The surrounding areas was very idealic. Very peaceful with great pubs and beaches a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Stamford, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Beauty
Probably nicest cottage we have ever stayed in., beautiful renovated old barn in a stunning part of Dorset. Thoroughly recommended. We will return again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, relaxing cottage stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Wantsley Farm. The property looks exactly like the photos and gas everything you need for a break. Located just outside two small villages there are great restaurants and shops close by but it's also very quiet, with only the sounds of sheep and birds. Thanks for a great relaxing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Wantsley Cottage
Lovely place and very enjoyable week. Will def book again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very high standard
This cottage is a very high standard. Both bedrooms are large and the beds very comfortable. The shower works perfectly. The kitchen had everything we needed and the lounge and dining room are very snug, particularly when we ran the wood burning stove. Tim and Charlotte were on hand for any questions we had. This is such a beautiful area. There is lovely countryside and walks all around. The town of Beaminster is very handy and the stuniing coastline just 20-25 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021