The Barn | Holiday Rental in Dorset, Dorset

Holiday home
The Barn is a detached barn conversion cottage near to Crewkerne in Dorset. The cottage is all on the ground floor and sleeps four people in a double bedroom, a twin room and a family shower room. It also contains a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside is off road parking and a patio garden with furniture. Set in beautiful countryside, The Barn is a superb retreat on a working farm in West Dorset.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
The village of Chedington is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where west Dorset borders south Somerset. The village offers glorious countryside and walks. The towns of Crewkerne and Beaminster are nearby, and the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Sherbourne are further afield.

Region
Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Small enclosed patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 8 mins walk. Note: The water comes from a natural spring which is regularly tested. Note: This is a working farm with the farmyard next to the patio. There may be associated farm smells and sounds.

Mrs Mordue

September 2020

It was a lovely week, the cottage was a fantastic place to relax which was what we needed.. It's bigger than the photos on the website make it look! very nicely furnished, and very peaceful - just the sounds of the working farm. Would definitely recommend!

Mr Edwards

August 2020

Great stay, Julian and his wife were very helpful and the barn was ideal for us .... Great stay, Julian and his wife were very helpful and the barn was ideal for us being on one level as we had two disabled people for the week lovely rural spot for venturing out to local attractions and the coast, well laid out with large spacious rooms plenty of facilities for our needs very enjoyable

Mr Edwards, August 2020

December 2019

Perfect location for a retreat from the busy world..

Mrs Allan, December 2019

August 2019

Really beautiful cottage, everything catered for, spotlessly clean, really friendly owner.. Loads bigger than expected! No problems at all.

Mrs Hewison, August 2019

We were pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of the accommodation.. The location set in the Dorset hills was great for going out and about. It is a working farm and we loved the mooing cows and braying donkeys! Thanks to farmer Julian and Vanessa for their warm welcome and the eggs! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Mrs Waite, August 2019

June 2019

We had a brilliant stay.. Everything was as expected. Beds were really comfortable. Lovely being on working farm. Good place to get to everything.

Mrs Levy, June 2019

May 2019

Generally a good holiday good accommodation but small items were missing.. When you pay for a holiday you expect to have some basics for your arrival. I appreciate it is self catering but upon our arrival we couldn'[t find any toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, the washing up liquid was empty and there were no dishwasher tablets.

Mrs Nicholls, May 2019

April 2019

Fantastic views and beautiful setting.. Owners so lovely and kind. Property well equiped and very clean.

Mrs Ousby, April 2019

Lovely cottage, rooms much bigger than the photos suggest! Great base for exploring Dorset.

Mrs Hiscox

March 2019

Lovely barn, fully equipped with beautiful scenery.. Had a really relaxing week. Thank you

Mr Barte

February 2019

The property was absolutely amazing.. The pictures do not do it justice in terms of size! it is lovely and spacious, even with 4 people. The owners are wonderful people, so friendly and helpful including fresh eggs every morning. the views are wonderful from the property and on the last morning, we were able to watch the sun rise over the hills. definitely worth a visit and would highly recommend.

Mr Fleming

October 2018

Terrific cottage, very spacious and part of a working farm.. Daughter was very excited to see donkeys, cows and sheep. Owner lovely and very welcoming. Expect we’ll make a return visit.

Miss Kitney

August 2018

We had a lovely family holiday.. The Barn exceeded expectations, with the rooms being larger than the impression the photos give. The views across the valley are lovely and the girls liked being able to see the cows, calves and sheep from the windows. The Barn is ideally located for many days out, we visited Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Abbotsbury and many other places. We hope to return in the future.

Dr Jennings

June 2018

The cottage is on a working farm, the farmer is a very nice chap - who just makes sure your ok and then leaves you to enjoy your holiday.. The farm is very clean and there were no farm yard smells, just a lovely quiet place. Comfortable cottage, there were two of us but it would easily take four - all rooms, including the bathroom, are of a good size with a nice clean feeling. The view around the cottage is spectacular. There is a lot to see in this area. We enjoyed Bridport, Lyme Regis, Forde Abbey and Sherborne house and the local country is beautiful. Pub down the road, short walk, is good and has a garden with a lovely view.

Mrs Waters

We had a brilliant holiday.. Cottage was everything we could hope for. Owners were very nice and friendly. Only small thing I found difficult (bearing in mind I am elderly) was the steep step out of the door to sit in the sun We couldn't have wished for a better holiday. Hope to go back next year.

Mrs Wood

The Barn was a lovely place to stay.. It was extremely spacious with everything you could possibly need for your holiday. We were lucky with the weather but the evenings could still get chilly. Having a log burner was a bonus. Not only did it keep the rooms warm but it was very relaxing and made the pla e even more homely. The views from the accomodation are lovely overlooking a valley. There were cows with calves in the field nearby and sheep on the hillside opposite. We even saw a green woodpecker at very close quarters searching for grubs on the lawn opposite the living room window. A real 'bird's eye view'. There are lots of lovely towns and villages to explore without having to travel too far. The local pub is within walking distance and serve excellent food. They do an excellent carvery on Sundays. This was the perfect place for a relaxing holiday and I would certainly return again.

Mr Black

March 2018

The accommodation was really spacious and the location good.. Owner a very friendly and helpful guy.

Mr Rayner

Our third visit to the barn.. That should say it all

Dr Rigby

December 2017

The Barn is much bigger than the photos suggest

Mrs Deacon

Great location.. Pub just across the road,very friendly staff and great food. The farm road/track is very clean and smooth and is better than a lot of our roads!!! The barn was very very clean and extremely well equipped. Good starter pack of logs. The owner Julian was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend this property to our friends and family.

Mr Garbett

The accommodation was bigger than it looks and was in a nice setting

Mr Bretherton

July 2017

There seemed to be no wifi, not a problem as enjoyed the break from the .... There seemed to be no wifi, not a problem as enjoyed the break from the electronic world , how ever was the end of the world for our teenage daughter , loved the cottage

Mr McCue

June 2017

The pictures do not do the property justice.. The room size was far greater than the pictures implied. The owners were very friendly and not at all intrusive.

Mr & Mrs Hopkins

April 2017

Directions could be clearer

Mr & Mrs Hopkins, April 2017

March 2017

Fabulous property lovely owners, peaceful location

Mrs Brown, March 2017

February 2017

The property was excellent and the owners were very nice.. A more comprehensive "welcome pack" with instructions on the central heating programmer, cooker, etc would be a good idea.

Mr Smith, February 2017

October 2016

This cottage was in an ideal location for us.. Beautiful setting and ideally placed for a range of places and activities to visit. The property was roomy, clean and very comfortable. The owner was both friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday there.

Mr Woodroffe, October 2016

September 2016

Good location to get to Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Poole, Yeovil.. Narrow roads around villages. Beautiful scenery. Barn owner was very friendly. Pub is easy walking distance but across a road that you need to be careful of. Also booking for a meal is fairly essential. Driveway into farm and to the Barn is very good. Directions given were accurate. All in all a very good experience.

Mrs Roberts, September 2016

Ideal for a quiet break.. Plenty of places to see around the area. Very spacious cottage and well equipped.

Mrs Cooksey, September 2016

Lovely peaceful location.. Lovely scenery.

Mr Stone

May 2016

This is an excellent, spacious property with friendly owners who made the visit as easy and comfortable as possible.

Mrs Garwood, September 2016

April 2016

This is an excellent, spacious property with friendly owners who made the visit as easy and comfortable as possible..

Mr Lanigan

February 2016

The Barn was a nice cottage, it was bigger than expected and in a lovely location and the pub was a 5 min walk.

Mr Stone, April 2016

January 2016

The Barn was a nice cottage, it was bigger than expected and in a lovely location and the pub was a 5 min walk..

Mr Dickenson

November 2015

Lovely big property with excellent hosts and good location for seeing the local area.

Mr Lanigan, January 2016

October 2015

Lovely big property with excellent hosts and good location for seeing the local area..

Mrs Reynolds

September 2015

The Barn was lovely and comfortable to stay in, there was plenty of room for a family. It was well equipped, clean and tidy. The owners were really nice, friendly and helpful. I would be more than happy to go back to The Barn and would definitely recommend to others.

Mr Dickenson, October 2015

The Barn was lovely and comfortable to stay in, there was plenty of room for a family.. It was well equipped, clean and tidy. The owners were really nice, friendly and helpful. I would be more than happy to go back to The Barn and would definitely recommend to others.

Mrs Wilkins

August 2015

The cottage was very clean and well-equipped. The view was fantastic! It was a good location for exploring Dorset!

Mrs Reynolds, September 2015

The cottage was very clean and well-equipped.. The view was fantastic! It was a good location for exploring Dorset!

Mr Goodenough

June 2015

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing weeks break at The Barn, the owners made us most welcome. This area of Dorset has much to offer; there were lots of NT properties to visit, it was close to the coast, there were lots of good walks from the door of the property, and a good pub 5mins away. Couldn't ask for more.

Mrs Wilkins, August 2015

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing weeks break at The Barn, the owners made us most welcome.. This area of Dorset has much to offer; there were lots of NT properties to visit, it was close to the coast, there were lots of good walks from the door of the property, and a good pub 5mins away. Couldn't ask for more.

Mrs Couchman

November 2014

We loved being on a working farm, and we were even able to help feed the hens and collect fresh eggs. We loved the location, with a good pub offering excellent food just five minutes' walk away. There was plenty to do, with nice country walks to enjoy, and the various beaches just 20-30 minutes away. The cottage is spacious, particularly the kitchen and living room. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Mrs Parratt

The Barn was much bigger inside than it looked from outside. The rooms were large and well furnished. We used the large log burner and it kicked out a tremendous amount of heat, also, the oil central heating was very good. The farm was quiet and although a little out of the way, it was an easy short run to many lovely villages and larger towns. We would highly recommend a stay there.

Mrs McGee

October 2014

You cannot comment on perfection. Absolute 1st class in everything. Been holidaying for 40+ years and this was way above the others by a mile.

Mr Goodenough, June 2015

The Barn was much bigger inside than it looked from outside.. The rooms were large and well furnished. We used the large log burner and it kicked out a tremendous amount of heat, also, the oil central heating was very good. The farm was quiet and although a little out of the way, it was an easy short run to many lovely villages and larger towns. We would highly recommend a stay there.

September 2014

The Barn exceeded our expectations.It was light airy and well presented. The patio was well placed ,a little sun trap. The owner was friendly and helpful. A return visit is definitely on the cards.

Mrs Earll

The Barn was much more spacious than I thought it would be from the photo's and the views from the garden are beautiful. We live in the countryside but staying on the farm was made extra special by twin calves being born on our first day. It is so peaceful apart from an odd moo here and there! I will definitely recommend it to our friends and I really hope I get a chance to stay again. All in all a brilliant holiday.

Mr Marjoribanks

A peaceful deep country location, well away from main roads. There were marvellous views from the cottage and great country walks along leafy Dorset lanes to forgotten villages tucked in woody valleys along the base of the Chalk hills. A stroll to the local pub where good food is to be had, and, from its beer garden, probably the best views in SW England across Somerset, Dorset and Devon. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

Mrs Parratt, October 2014

The Barn exceeded our expectations.. It was light airy and well presented. The patio was well placed ,a little sun trap. The owner was friendly and helpful. A return visit is definitely on the cards.

Mr Rayner, September 2014

August 2014

The Barn was much more spacious than I thought it would be from the photo's and the views from the garden are beautiful.. We live in the countryside but staying on the farm was made extra special by twin calves being born on our first day. It is so peaceful apart from an odd moo here and there! I will definitely recommend it to our friends and I really hope I get a chance to stay again. All in all a brilliant holiday.

Mrs Earll, August 2014

A peaceful deep country location, well away from main roads.. There were marvellous views from the cottage and great country walks along leafy Dorset lanes to forgotten villages tucked in woody valleys along the base of the Chalk hills. A stroll to the local pub where good food is to be had, and, from its beer garden, probably the best views in SW England across Somerset, Dorset and Devon. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

Mr Marjoribanks, August 2014

July 2014

We loved being on a working farm, and we were even able to help feed the hens and collect fresh eggs.. We loved the location, with a good pub offering excellent food just five minutes' walk away. There was plenty to do, with nice country walks to enjoy, and the various beaches just 20-30 minutes away. The cottage is spacious, particularly the kitchen and living room. The owners were friendly and helpful.

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