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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Beaminster, England

Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre4 min drive
Mapperton Gardens15 min drive
West Bay Beach27 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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.

Property manager

Linda Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

This holiday home is located in Beaminster. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Bridport Arts Centre 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.

Beaminster, England

What's nearby

Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 4 min drive
Mapperton Gardens - 15 min drive
West Bay Beach - 27 min drive
Seatown Beach - 27 min drive
Lyme Regis Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

Crewkerne Station - 23 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pymore Inn - ‬12 min drive
‪The Ilchester Arms - ‬14 min drive
‪Symonsbury Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
‪The Ollerod - ‬7 min drive
‪Brassica - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely peaceful rural retreat in Dorset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

1 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Glory L.

30 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn M.

20 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

12 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Denkewitz S.

9 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

6 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

10 Sept 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

vivien w.

22 June 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

4 June 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

David C.

3 Nov 2021

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

Barn Cottage

Exactly as advertised. Very peaceful setting. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie N.

23 Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

4 Sept 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Rugby

1 Aug 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

caroline h.

20 Sept 2020

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.

6/10 Okay

Liz N.

10 Aug 2020

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