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A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury

Family-friendly cottage in Beaminster with a water park

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The Cottage at Wantsley Farm, set amidst the picturesque Dorset countryside, offers a warm retreat with a kingsize bed and roll-top bath. Stroll through the 17 acres of rolling hills and woodland or unwind on your own patio seating area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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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 (also available for hire). 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-burning 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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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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

Rules

All adults must read the house manual. Please leave the cottage clean and tidy as you found it. The dishwasher must be emptied and everything put away
Ensure all radiators are turned off at the end of your stay
There is a "Checking Out" list in the house manual, do please ensure you have read it and followed the instructions.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Beaminster, ENG

What's nearby

  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Chesil Beach - 31 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 46 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Durdle Door - 66 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Spice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Symondsbury Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bengal Fusion - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury located?

This family-friendly Beaminster cottage is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Christmas stay

A lovely cosy cottage that was ideal for a Christmas stay with a toddler and dog in tow. Cottage was warm and well-equipped with everything we needed. 20-25 mins from nearest beaches and we also enjoyed walking round the farm and visiting the chickens. We would stay here again - super spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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

Amb Erlina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona & Simon S.

A Relaxing Rural Retreat

We loved this cottage. It has been converted/renovated to an extremely high standard. The features we regard as essential in terms of comfort and efficiency are top notch, ie bed, bathroom, kitchen. If I can cook as easily as I can at home, then it’s a definite hit! The sitting room has a fantastic wood-burning stove which we really enjoyed over Christmas. 5 minutes at most from Beaminster where there is a more than adequate range of the basics. Our hosts were away, but everything was ready for us, including some home made goodies and eggs from their hens. An extremely comprehensive information booklet meant that we were perfectly self-sufficient. It’s very well placed for days out, both coastal and countryside, and some splendid pubs in this part of the world!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Dorien B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant

a nice and luxurious house in a beautiful place where you can enjoy wonderful walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful cottage in a quite location

From communication to the actual stay was fantastic. I cannot wait to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. Our children loved the chickens and exploring the garden. The cottage had everything we needed and we loved the photography displayed throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francoise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great location

Had a great stay with the family, second time here. Property is in a beautiful location with everything you need. Great distance to the beaches for fossil hunting with the kids and lovely pubs and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage which allows dogs :)

Lovely place to stay as a central base in Dorset, clean and well-appointed with clear instructions for optimum use of the cottage and area. Granted we stayed in February but I'd take some slippers next time as the floor is cold but the water was hot, shower was great and bed was very comfy. No communication with hosts whilst we were there but we didn't intitiate as we were out all day but I'm sure they'd be quick to respond to any issues as communication prior to this was very easy. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely escape!

Beautiful cottage and location, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our daughters were completely obsessed with the chickens!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Malcolm P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mooie uitvalsbasis

Mooie, sfeervolle cottage, die van alle gemakken is voorzien. Goede uitvalsbasis om vanuit het huisje de prachtige omgeving te verkennen. De leuke kippen maken het geheel compleet. Wij hebben hier, ondanks dat we pech hadden met het weer, een prima tijd gehad!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Anika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cottage

We had some lovely days at the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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