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Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location

Family-friendly farm stay in Dorchester

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This luxury Dorset Farmhouse in Hardy Country offers countryside views. Explore the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove, and Monkey World. Enjoy large grounds with BBQs and cream-teas. Private chef and games equipment for croquet and rounders make it perfect for family gatherings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Tincleton, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Athelhampton House and Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • The Tank Museum - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 28 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Moreton Station - 9 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location

Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
Consider a stay at Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location and take advantage of golfing on-site, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the boating and kayaking at this farm stay. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Tennis courts, games and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, golf privileges (optional) and a video library
  • A billiards/pool table, books and snow sports gear
Room features
All guest rooms at Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location feature perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and musical instruments
  • 2.5 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Piano
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: Outside only please, removing all butts.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 27

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

Please do not camp/sleep/light fires in the shepherd's hut or grounds. No candles, either, in the house or shepherd's hut, please.
Stag parties and hen parties are not allowed. Please ensure house is securely locked up whenever you go out.
Please do not use Blu-tac or sellotape on the walls or doors.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 good dogs welcome. Not upstairs/on furniture pls

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children only to have food/drink in kitchen pls

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
Birthdays, etc. - residents only please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only please, removing all butts.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Birthdays, etc. - residents only please
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location pet-friendly?

Yes, Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location located?

This family-friendly Dorchester farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sculpture by the Lakes and Hardy's Cottage. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Borough Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Luxury Dorset Farmhouse - Large Grounds & Beautiful Countryside Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheila w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed it and plenty of room for the children to play all their favourite games like football cricket and rounders.Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Fantastic

the farm house and surroundings are beautiful, plenty of room for kids to explore and play, perfect for a fun family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Family getaway

Typical farmhouse perfect for a family get together. Plenty of space for kids to run around outside. ( Some building work going on behind)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Emma W.

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

40th birthday bash

Family from across the country stayed for the weekend in the lovely rustic house. Great outdoor space to let kids roam. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsten P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and impressive house with short falls

This house in Dorset is spacious, impressive and with history. Our group of 12 had plenty of space to relax and distract. Large bedrooms, well working central heating and a large kitchen, was highly appreciated. Although there had been several short falls, like 2 bathrooms which could not be fully used due to failures of faucets and shower head. We tried to remove lime stone from the shower head in order to use it. One faucet didn't turn at all, so only hot water (really hot) was available at the sink. It was pretty anoying for 12 people to use the bathrooms. Internet WLAN was great on the ground floor, but no receiption on 1st and 2nd floor. Ceilings and walls may benefit from some restoration. Overall it feels like there is no attention to details anymore. Like mould around the faucet at the kitchen sink. I recommend to spend some money and more time to do a thorough walk-thru and check. Sorry, but we would not book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nici H.

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

Great large characterful house in lovely location

Large and characterful house, very comfortably accommodated our extended family group of 14. It's not hugely smart but loads of lovely features and interesting old furniture, which we really liked about it. Very comfortable, well equipped. Great big gardens at front and back for games and eating out. We had a fabulous stay. Masses to do in the area. We could have easily filled a couple of weeks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

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

Lovely house for a family holiday

Our family of 7 adults and 5 children had a lovely week in this beautiful house. There was plenty of room for all of us, with large rooms and comfortable beds. The children, aged between 20 months and 10 years, really enjoyed themselves – especially in the garden. The goals and the shepherd’s hut were particularly popular. The house is in a very quiet area and is very well equipped. It is close to lots of attractions: we visited Corfe Castle, Weymouth, the Swannery at Abbotsbury and the lighthouse area on the Isle of Portland. This is an excellent house for families and we would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

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

Great space, great location

Fantastic setting with loads of outdoor space where the kids could play. House was warm and homely with comfy beds! Great location for exploring coast and inland beauty spots closeby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard S.

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

Family get together

Excellent and very comfortable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V., Shabbington, buckinghamshire.England

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

Lovely 3 night family stay

We had a lovely 3 night family stay in April. There were 13 off us in total, and plenty of room for everyone. It felt really homey, the kitchen was lovely and warm with a large table everyone could eat at. The gardens are big, which was great for the kids to run around and play football/ cricket etc. On a rainy day the kids enjoyed playing hide and seek round the house. The house decor and furnishings are not pristine but we quite liked that, and thought it added to its charm. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Great Easter get together

We pick somewhere different to go every Easter. This was our choice this year. We like lots of outdoor space nice walks plenty of room to spread around in the house. This property gave us all these things. As well as having Alex come and cook our dinner for us which was a nice treat. He did exactly what he said he would do arrived cook the dinner no fuss .Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Christmas gathering

We were 9 family members plus 4 guests for two days after Christmas. House warm and welcoming and even decorated for us. Kitchen well equipped,beds firm and comfortable. We had a ver happy stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Family Holiday

We had a fantastic time at Ilsington Farm House in October 22. A wonderful old house which provided load of space for 11 of us and in a perfect location for exploring this part of Dorset.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matilda W.

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

A wonderful weekend break

I stayed there with a group of friends for a weekend and it really was the perfect house for us. We were incredibly lucky with the weather so made the most of the beautiful garden and location. The house was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed! Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Plenty of rooms for large family

Great place for large family, plenty of bedrooms and space in the house and garden
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham F., Bath

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

Dorset summer break

Very good communication with owner and extremely helpful about location etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hina W.

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

Hen Do!!!

Fabulous property for sister-in-law to be’s hen do. Very spacious and clean with lots of thoughtful touches, recommend highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A real family home for all generations

Large rooms with superior beds and bedding. Three generations enjoyed the space and quality. Great secure back garden for youngsters and large outdoor table worked well for family meals. The enormous front garden wasn’t needed but would be great for games with older children and adults. Local shop was well stocked and a few minutes drive away , the local beaches are easily accessible and Weymouth near enough to visit . It felt very relaxed and special . Many thanks for sharing your home. It was easy to imagine, and to dream, of living there . Sue and family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Great weekend stay for a 40th

We had a great experience here....lot's of helpful communication in advance, easy arrangements and check in/out and we really enjoyed our stay. The house itself is homely and happy, easy accommodating six couples with plenty of space and options. Shopping deliveries (ahead of the great lockdown of 2020!) were easy, and we were well positioned for lovely trips out to the coast. It was a memorable stay for lots of reasons, and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending this house as a great choice for a group wanting a relaxing stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

The perfect country escape

I stayed here with some friends for a weekend away for my birthday. From start to finish it was the perfect country escape! The house is beautiful and more than enough space to fit larger groups comfortably. The location is perfect for walks and local pubs near by are just adorable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Amazing House

We booked the house for extended family weekend away, for 14 of us. It was a. Rey comfortable, relaxing house to be in. Beds were very good, kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could need . It was a lovely, warm house to relax in. The dining room easily seated us all. The house is very interesting and full of character and charm. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Lovely stay with friends

We hired the house for a weekend get together. It’s beautiful, has excellent facilities & is in a lovely location. Contact with property management excellent too. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

What an amazing place to stay, fabulous house on fabulous surroundings that exceeds expectations!

We had an amazing stay in Ilsington House. It is rare that a property in real life actually exceeds the pictures you have seen when you book but this is totally true in this case. The house itself is very well appointed with everything you need and even things you couldn’t have thought to bring. The bedrooms are very big, the beds super comfortable and the bath towels big and fluffy. Lots of family space downstairs and plenty of dining space. The grounds are beautiful even in winter and though the weather wasn’t on our side, it didn’t matter if it was drizzling outside and it was always sunny and warm inside the house. Caroline your family home does you proud, thank you for letting us stay. It’s a making memories house which we certainly did, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

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

Perfect Luxury Farmhouse

It met all our expectations and the communications form the the owners were very thoughtful and helpful. A pleasure to deal with and it was a pleasure to stay in their lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Stunning Home

We stayed for a weekend at this gorgeous house in mid October for a 70th birthday party. The photos simply don't do it justice. It is a stunning home. The rooms are large, comfortable and welcoming. There was plenty of space for our 4 families (spanning over 3 generations) and although the weather was terrible it didn't matter as there was plenty to do in the house. We lit the log fires and snuggled in. Thank you Caroline for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019