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The Barn

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Dorset, England

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Guests 4 guests Bedrooms 2 bedrooms Bathrooms 1 bath From: €365 weekly

Holiday Rental Description

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.

Key Features

  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • On a Farm
  • Rural location
  • Great view

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Baby Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Enclosed garden
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • On a Farm
  • Rural location
  • Great view

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Self-Catering Reviews

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
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
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
June 2018
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
June 2018
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
March 2018
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
December 2017
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
December 2017
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
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
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
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.
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
August 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
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 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
November 2014
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
October 2014
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.
Mr Rayner
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
September 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.
Mr Marjoribanks
September 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.
Mrs Parratt, October 2014
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.
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
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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