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Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset

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A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front door, and a small porch area with outdoor seating.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a patterned armchair.
A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden nightstand, a dresser, and a window with floral curtains.
A stone cottage with a pitched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It welcomes pets and includes games for entertainment. Visit the Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and the Bridport Arts Centre for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dorset National Landscape
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Beaminster, England
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset

Barn Cottage is a barn conversion of local mellow stone set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking views in all directions. Offering excellent walks or quiet restful seclusion with an abundance of wildlife, yet close to the Jurassic coast. Barn is capable of sleeping 6 adults and is designed to be wheelchair friendly. The kitchen is fully equipped fridge/freezer dishwasher washer drier plus everything you would need. Bed linen and towels are included in price.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10220899
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beaminster

Beaminster is home to this holiday home. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Bridport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mapperton Gardens and Mangerton Mill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre or Huish Park.
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Beaminster, England

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 37 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 58 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ropemakers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tiger Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pursuit of Hoppiness - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mercato Italiano - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset located?

Situated in Beaminster, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bridport Tourist Information Centre and Bridport Arts Centre. Bridport Museum and Sladers Yard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Such an amazing place, it has quickly become one of our most favourite places to stay. The barn is very comfortable and the hosts are friendly and welcoming. It was beautiful eating outside watching the deers stroll around in the fields. It’s a great place to just unwind but near enough to several lovely seaside towns including Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for you lovely review Su. We are glad you enjoyed yourselves and you like it here as much. Just to make you jealous we had a deer walk along the path I have just cut behind the house this morning. Anyway we will look forward to seeing you again. All the best look after yourselves and enjoy your retirement Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Stay

Family of 6 plenty of space, lovely location views walks or just taking in everything. Very pleasant owners, accommodation was ample, 2 bathrooms were handy, everything you would need for Catering and plenty of information on days out. Thank-you for our Stay The Mcgregor's
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Hi Karolyn thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here in our stunning countryside. All the best Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family week in Dorset

Beautiful tranquil location, great scenery and good dog walking. Owners really helpful and welcoming. Cottage comfortable and clean. Great base for exploring the area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Barn

Absolutely lovely. Very peaceful and great layout in the Barn
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best holiday ever.

The property is beautiful and so very clean. It is welcoming and very comfortable. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed walking our dogs in the fields and enjoyed seeing different wildlife. The setting is peaceful and beautiful. None of us wanted to leave and all talked about this being our dream location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Hi Susan thank you for the lovely review glad you enjoyed yourselves Regards Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

We adore this cottage, it’s always clean and tidy and is in a perfect location. So peaceful and relaxing. The perfect place to get away from normal busy life. This week we watched deer just outside the garden and buzzards flying above the trees. It’s simply perfect. I’ve booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Hi Susan/Andy thank you for your lovely review glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again next year all the best Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

What a beautiful, LARGE, one story cottage. Absolutely gorgeous. Hosts were bright, cheerful and helpful. Spotlesslh clean, Everything we needed and more. Only downside, hardly any wifi signal but not really a problem
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2022
Thank you for the lovely review Albert we are glad you all enjoyed your stay and had a good trip home. Regards Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Peace

We loved the location- only bird song and country sounds. The accommodation was comfortable if a little dated but we were happy with it all and were very pleasantly impressed by the owners Mike and Lyn who went out of their way to be helpful. Only minus was the lack of wi-fi which was intermittent but maybe it did us good to give that a rest too
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2022
thank you for the lovely review Vivien plans are in place to get better Wifi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best

The accommodation is very clean and comfortable with lots of mod cons (washing machine, dishwasher, luxury shower).The farm is peaceful and we thoroughly enjoyed watching the deer stroll around the neighbouring field.We take our dogs and they love the dog walking field. The hosts are incredibly friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend this and will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Susan, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Hope you had a good trip home Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing holiday

The cottage is just fabulous, clean and fresh. The sofa, chairs and beds are very comfortable. The hosts are very friendly and there if you need anything. The walks and views are amazing. The dogs love the fields and ponds. This has quickly become our absolute favourite place and we can’t wait to return. It’s so peaceful and tranquil. Beaches are a short journey away. Would definitely recommend this little place in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you for the lovely review Susan. Very glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you in August
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

A beautiful barn conversation that is always extremely clean and welcoming. The location is peaceful and relaxing but several beautiful beach resorts are just a short drive away. The nearest town, Bridport has a variety of shops and places to eat or have coffee. We take our dogs along and they thoroughly enjoy the run of the fields and visiting the ponds. A great place to relax and reset. Cant wait to come back. It’s our slice of heaven on earth!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wo dir Fasan und Grünspecht guten Morgen sagen

Gemütliches weiträumiges Cottage, am Hang eines Dorset-Berg-Hügels mit Blick über die Landschaft. Ruhig auf einer extensiven Farm gelegen, mit sehr netten und entspannten Vermietern, mitten im Grünen. Naturnah und erholsam in Reichweite zu Beaminster und Bridport. Nach Ausflügen in englische Gärten und zu den vollen Stränden von Lyme Regis und Charmouth war es gut für die Seele zurück in unsere Unterkunft zu kommen. Ich könnte mir vorstellen wiederzukommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Hi Sven/Laura Thank you for the lovely review I am very glad you enjoyed yourselves here. I hope you did not have to stressful trip home it is a long way. All the best to you both hope to see you again one day, Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barn Cottage

Exactly as advertised. Very peaceful setting. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2021
Hi David thank for the nice review. Regards Mike/Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil and beautiful surroundings

The perfect place to relax in the countryside, with deer and pheasant in fields opposite, and if I stood outside at night I could hear an owl in the distance - magical! Although the property is secluded, it is within easy reach of local towns and the coast. It’s very well equipped, the fire in the sitting room was efficient, although we only needed in the evenings as the bungalow was comfortably warm. The shower room, with fittings for those with less mobility, is spacious and well laid out. Perfect for a retreat from the demands of modern life.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely location

We really enjoyed our stay, cottage was lovely, clean and well equipped. Set in a beautiful countryside location with lots of outdoor space for the children to play. Close to (within driving distance) of lots of lovely beaches and places to visit. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2021
Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to learn that you & the family enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the cottage so tidy & clean its much appreciated & makes our job so much easier. Kind regards Lyn & Mike.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

This was a lovely cottage. It was home from home in terms of everything you need. Yes the internet & mobile coverage wasn’t great but it didn’t stop us having a great week. Perfect base to explore. The owners were lovely, we would definitely go back.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Barn Cottage

A very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a nice location - quiet and pretty, with deer in the field behind, and lovely flowers round the door. However, we had no cell phone coverage, and the internet failed at least twice for more than a day. This made researching up to date places to visit really difficult with a dog and an autistic child to include. We never managed to book anywhere to eat out and it was hard to contact friends in the area. Even when internet was 'on' we couldn't access all websites. So if you don't mind lack of communication, I would recommend the property, but if you have a family like ours, it isn't ideal though through no fault of the owners who were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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