19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden

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A square fire pit with two chairs on either side, surrounded by gravel, against a wooden fence backdrop.
A coastal beach with boats, a small wooden structure, and a cliff.
A row of white cottages with thatched roofs, a stone church, and lush greenery.
A harbor with various boats docked, a building with a red roof, and a green hill in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and two armchairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crewkerne, England
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cricket St Thomas Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Montacute House
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Master Double

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Double

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Double with stairs to Attic Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Attic Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - Annex

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Downstairs Cloak/Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Annex en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crewkerne

Crewkerne is home to this holiday home. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and The Warehouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chard Leisure Centre and East Lambrook Manor Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Mapperton Gardens and Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Crewkerne, England

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cricket St Thomas Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Snowdon Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Montacute House - 19 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cat Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Holm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Wine Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lopen Raj - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$6,205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century Hamstone family home with separate annex and large, private garden located?

Located in Crewkerne, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Dorset National Landscape, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chard Leisure Centre and Ham Hill Country Park. Snowdon Park and Yeovil Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Crewkerne Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely well equiped property, great base to explore the area

really enjoyed the stay, short walk to village, excellent all round
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy - you even managed to explore the delights of the local fair!! Many thanks Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay, nice welcoming family home, great contact with owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are very pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. It is always lovely to hear that family parties have all had a great week together. Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable homely house with fantastic garden.

Excellent property for a large family like ours with dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
We are glad you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. Many thanks Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt comfortable and we'll equipped

Great property , plenty of space, fantastic garden well situated for all the three surrounding counties and tourist sites
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The old smithy

Good family property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Space for the family and the dogs!

The house provided the opportunity for our dispersed family to meet together and enjoy life, lounging in the garden and visits to local places of interest
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
So gald that you all enjoyed your time together at The old Smithy. It is the perfect set up for different generations to get together and enjoy each others' company, as well as having enough space to relax and be peaceful. Pleased that the weather allowed you all to enjoy the garden. Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

The house and grounds are beautiful and very well equipped very central to different beaches could not have asked for anything more would one hundred percent go back again had a fantastic holiday very quite area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. You would be welcome to stay again, to enjoy another family holiday. We look forward to hearing from you! Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice getaway with the family

We had a lovely stay as a family and lots of fun in the fabulous garden. Unfortunately there was a problem with a leak in one of the bedrooms from the week before, but this was dealt with well by Hilary and with minimal impact on us and our holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2020

Lovely holiday .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for mixed generations

The main house and separate folly worked really well for our three-generation family group. The spacious kitchen and dining area were great for sharing meals together. The beautiful garden was lovely to relax in and the barbecue area was well equipped. Thank you for a super stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
You are very welcome! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your family holiday. The Folly is a super space for the lucky occupants to have their own space! Usually grandparents nab The Folly!! We are so glad that you all enjoyed relaxing in the garden and enjoying the BBQ area. You would be welcome to stay again. Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday to Crewkerne

Accommodation was excellent. Plenty of space for the 6 adults and 4 children (aged 3 to 7). Lovely garden for all to enjoy, which included a bbq and outdoor fridge ( very helpful in the hot temperatures that we enjoyed). We visited plenty of locations within a short drive, including several beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
So glad that you all had such a fantastic holiday and enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. We are so pleased you were able to make the most of the fridge on the BBQ area with all the fantastic weather you had! I bet it did get very hot up there during the day - it is such a sun trap! You would all be welcome to stay again. Best wishes Hilary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

We had a wonderful stay at The Old Smithy was perfect for our needs with ages ranging from 7 to 75 and a border collie. So much space in the garden and the house which was well equipped with everything we would need. Would definitely recommend this property for larger families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special family celebration holiday

Brilliant accommodation. Perfect for all our family. Plenty of room for children to play. Excellent garden for our Easter Egg Hunt. Excellent range of utensils. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2024
We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. Birthday and Easter celebrations all together - fantastic!! I bet the children loved the Easter Egg hunt - certainly enough places to hide the eggs around the garden!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Had a very enjoyable family holiday 7 adults and 3 children in this well equipped property, location is very good for visiting area and coast. Garden and barbecue facilities excellent for all family to enjoy young and old. The Folly was a great hideaway for grandparents. Contact with owners very good and a welcome package of apple juice and biscuits much appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy and had a good explore around the surrounding area - so much to see! Yes The Folly is a great escape - usually grabbed by Grand Parents! Glad you all enjoyed the local Dorset biscuits and very local Somerset apple juice! Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A very pleasant stay in a homely home.

We were not lucky with the weather but the children had fun playing in the large garden and also the Lego and Dinosaurs kept them busy. Thank you Hilary and family for the use of your home, it was great getting the family together after so long.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
We are sorry that the weather was not kind to you during your stay. We are glad that the children found all the toys in the attic room and enjoyed playing in the garden. Many thanks, Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

A beautiful home impeccably presented. Communication with Hilary was second to none, so accommodating and eager to help. Great garden, lovely location easy walk into the village and within short drive of Lyme Regis, Lulworth Cove and Dorchester. Wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are both so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy and had such a wonderful family holiday all together. We are pleased that you managed to explore the beautiful places on our doorstep as well. You would be very welcome to stay again should you ever wish to. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week with all the family.

Excellent property, very well equipped with beautiful garden. Quirky cottage with plenty of space for a week away with family members. The children loved the attic room. The owner was extremely helpful and was quick to reply to any issues/queries. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. The attic room is always very popular with the children as it gives them their own space to chill, play and watch movies if they wish! We are glad you were able to enjoy the garden and hope that the children enjoyed the space. Many thanks to you all. Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to explore three counties.

The house was just as advertised and communication with Hilary was very easy and quick. The house, garden and facilities were excellent and gave a lot of space for our family. The location is perfect to visit the coast (half hour drive) or go for walks in the countryside and maybe visit a Cider farm or two. Would thoroughly recommend this property for families to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay the The Old Smithy. The cider farms are very interesting and certainly provide a wide selection of ciders!! Thank you for looking after the house so well, especially as you were the first family to stay at The Old Smithy after all the renovations had been completed. Best wishes to you all Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place for a holiday!

The property was ideal for a family holiday, clean, well equipped and more than enough space for all ages to enjoy. Communication with Hilary was excellent. The house is ideally placed to explore Somerset, Dorset and Devon and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It was great to get our extended family together for a holiday, and our thanks for allowing us to do this. Would thouroughly recommend The Old Smithy to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
You are very welcome! We are so pleased that you and your extended family enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. Large family gatherings are so important after all that we have been through. How lovely that you all enjoyed exploring Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Best wishes to you and your family. Hilary and David
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family break

Communication with the owner was excellent. As a base for days out Crewkerne is about half an hour from Lyme Regis, West Bay beaches and other attractions. The garden is beautiful which was enjoyed by all ages in our family, plenty of garden furniture for everyone. Weather was mixed but this did not detract from our stay, lots to do even if housebound once or twice!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A very beautiful house near the fossile coast

Thanks a lot for this great stay in Somerset, the house is lovely styled with all things you need for a great family holiday. We loved the music from the Ipod and the DVD-collection! It was a good place to start trips to the coast, Portland and Lime Regis. We are a family of 5 and 2 friends and found enough space for everybody. We would like to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you very much for the lovely bottle of bubbles and kind words in the card you left for us after your stay. We are so glad that you all enjoyed your holiday and stay at The Old Smithy. You would be welcome to holiday here again at The Old Smithy - and continue your explore of South Somerset, Dorset and Devon. We will up load some more songs onto the iPod for you to enjoy next time!! Many thanks
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family home

I was under the impression that the property was going to be a holiday let But it’s actually someone’s home I am extremely grateful for them allowing us to stay there But found it a bit peculiar having the family photo album on every wall looking down at you during my stay
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Such a shame you felt the need to comment on the photos. We were under the impression that we were helping you out. You and your work colleagues needed a place to stay while you were working locally. We accommodated you. The details state quite clearly that this is a family home. We have only ever rented to families and holiday makers before. As you will see from their feedback - all have been incredibly happy with their stay at The Old Smithy. It is such a shame that a few family photos on the walls equaled a three star review. During your visit, and when you left, you all said that you had enjoyed your stay. If you had voiced the concerns regarding the photos at the time we would, of course, have sorted them out immediately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Thank you for the opportunity to rent this lovely home for our family holiday. The weather didn’t disappoint, home was comfortable with all the necessary requirements and more. We especially enjoyed the private garden and BBQ area. We loved the fact that it was located close to all attractions and beaches. We would highly recommend this property. Thank you Hillary for being such a wonderful host. (Loved the biscuits and apple juice too)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
You are very welcome! We are so glad that you were able to enjoy the garden, sun trap BBQ area and the local beaches. It is always lovely to hear when family gatherings enjoy their time together at The Old Smithy. We are glad you enjoyed the local Dorset biscuits and the very local apple juice. Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

From a Grandma with 2 daughters and their families, we would like to thank our host, Hilary, for a most wonderful holiday. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable and was supplied with everything you need. A wonderful well-kept garden too. Many places to visit and some lovely beaches all within a short drive away. It would be a property we would love to use again for a future holiday. Many thanks Hilary for all your assistance during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
You are very welcome! We are so glad that you all enjoyed your family holiday together! Thank you for you messages during your stay. It is always lovely to hear how our guests are enjoying their stay at The Old Smithy. We particualrly enjoyed your message saying, 'We had a laugh earlier as my 3 and a half year old grand daughter said Nanna can we keep the holiday house!' It made us laugh as well!! You would all be welcome back again for another family holiday! Best wishes Hilary and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large well equipped house

Ideal location great for large family. Notified Hilary of a problem with toaster which was immediately rectified. Lovely homely feel with everything you could ask for. Grandchildren loved the huge garden with lots of space to run around. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for a great week x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
You are very welcome! We are so glad that you all enjoyed your stay at The Old Smithy. I bet the Grandchildren had a super time entertaining each other in the garden! Hopefully this meant the adults could chill on the sun trap BBQ area? Best wishes Hilary and David
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