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The Old Engine House

Beaminster accommodation with kitchen

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a small window, and a solar panel on the roof.
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A living room with a black sofa, a round coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, a small heater, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Drimpton, near Beaminster
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Beaminster

In Beaminster .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Dorset National Landscape. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and Chard Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • West Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 32 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Glastonbury Abbey - 58 min drive - 32.4 miles

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lord Poulett Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Wine Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Engine House

A converted barn in a great location in a quiet village, ideal for exploring west Dorset and the surrounding counties with plenty of attractions for all ages.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: 38" Freeview TV

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" TV, TV Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced stream in the grounds, 50 yards away.. In a great location, in the heart of delightful west Dorset, this property is situated on a working beef farm, and the owners live next door. There’s glorious country scenery and walking in the area, so it’s great for dog walking, cycling and enjoying lovely village pubs to wine and dine in. There are many attractions nearby including Forde Abbey and Gardens right on your doorstep, and a local craft centre nearby. Within very easy driving distance is the ever popular World Heritage Jurassic Coast, with its stunning scenery and the seaside resorts of Lyme Regis, Charmouth and West Bay. Scenery, boating, fishing and sandy beach can be enjoyed at Lyme Regis, as well as fossil hunting, all making for a memorable holiday. Head inland, and you will find the Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes International Motor Museum with its classic car collection. Further afield you can visit the Clarks Village factory outlet, Glastonbury Tor, the cathedral city of Wells and Cheddar Gorge. Beach 10 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 9 guests.

Free WiFi



Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.

There are steps to the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

su-UKC1958-UKC1958
3 Bedroom Accommodation in Drimpton Near Beaminster

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Engine House to the airport?

This cottage is 34.4 mi (55-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Engine House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Old Engine House to the beach?

This cottage is 11.3 mi (30-min drive) from Eype Beach and 12.3 mi (32-min drive) from Seatown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Engine House offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Engine House?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Old Engine House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Engine House?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Old Engine House have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Old Engine House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Old Engine House to downtown Beaminster?

This cottage is 2.1 mi away from Broadwindsor.

The Old Engine House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hugh Edwards

Had a great time at The Old Engine House.

Had a great time at The Old Engine House. The weather was beautiful, the cottage was stunning and the owners were lovely. Would definitely return and highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Burns

Such a perfect place to stay.

Such a perfect place to stay. It had everything you could wish for.The rooms were furnished to a high stansard. I loved the large double bedroom with ensuite.The kitchen was very large, with plenty of cupboard space. We will definitely be going back for another stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Extremely dog- friendly

A lovely place to stay, slightly off the tourist track, peaceful, rural. The property is wonderful for dogs, our two pointers had a great time. Only half an hours drive to wonderful beaches on the Jurassic coast, which in low season (we were here in March) are great for dogs too. A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Ness

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A very happy stay at the Old Engine House for half term fun on the jurassic coast!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ann Sumner

Lovely, clean, comfortable cottage and friendly owners.

Lovely, clean, comfortable cottage and friendly owners. Only downside was that the enclosed garden was across the farms driveway which meant the dogs had to be put on a lead to take there and could not be left outside alone. As we had rather a lot of rain, this was quite inconvenient.Although there is a pub a short walk along the road, it was hardly open and not serving food on some days. We had one nice meal there, but the second meal we had was very poor. There is another pub “The Squirrel” 2 miles away, which means driving, but was much nicer.