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Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Sturminster Newton, Dorset, Dorset
  • Sherborne Abbey
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sherborne Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Haynes International Motor Museum
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sturminster Newton

In Sturminster Newton .At this Sturminster Newton cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Gartell Light Railway and 9 miles (15 km) of Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sherborne Old Castle and Sherborne Museum.

What's nearby

  • Sherborne Abbey - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Sherborne Castle - 17 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Stourhead Garden - 31 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 49 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sherborne Station - 15 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ecco Gelato - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Ash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White hart alehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Something Else Fishy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬15 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.

Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Charming Lower Farm Cottage is ideally situated, in the picturesque hamlet of Stalbridge Weston, in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, much beloved by Thomas Hardy. This special cobbed cottage makes the perfect base for countryside walks, cycling, and exploring the numerous towns and villages all around.

Brimming with character features including original beams and a beautiful wood burning stove, the cottage is generous in its proportions with plenty of space for a family or couples break, and offers a choice of dining areas. The ground floor has a cosy dual-aspect sitting room which is perfect for watching television or reading a good book.. Next to the sitting room you will find a welcoming breakfast room, with a traditional banquette seating area, a dining table and four chairs. Following on from the breakfast room, and down two steps, you will find the large family room with its own dining area, an ideal space in which to watch television, tackle that jigsaw puzzle, or play a board game together.

The well-equipped kitchen has a electric oven, with an induction hob, and combi-microwave providing the perfect place for cooking up a wholesome meal. A small separate utility area houses the washer/dryer, and there is also a cloakroom to complete the ground floor layout.

Upstairs, the original cottage features continue throughout your homely retreat, where you will find a super-king size bed in the principal dual-aspect bedroom, with a built-in wardrobe, bedside tables and chest of drawers. The second bedroom has twin full-size single beds with bedside tables and a small chest of drawers for storage. The family bathroom has a bath, separate walk-in shower, a wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

At the rear of the property, you will find a large garden, mostly laid to lawn, the perfect space for relaxing in one of the sun loungers. The garden table, chairs and parasol are ideal for alfresco dining, or enjoying a morning coffee listening to the bird song. You will also find a table tennis, in the barn, adding an additional on site activity. With ample on site parking, stunning countryside all around, and numerous quaint villages and market towns within easy reach, the cottage is ideally situated and a great choice for your Dorset holiday.

Additional information:
Sorry, no infants
Sorry, no children under the age of 8 years.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog)
A charcoal barbecue is provided.
Please note that due to the age of the cottage, the carpeted stairs are wide but irregular in depth, please use the handrail.
Please be cautious of the uneven paving stones outside.
There is parking for up to two cars in front of the cottage which is at the end of a small no through road.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

Property is also known as

627727

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to the airport?

This cottage is 34.6 mi (70-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to downtown Sturminster Newton?

This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Stalbridge.

Lower Farm Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

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8.0/10

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8/10 Good

louise h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend break

Beautiful cottage in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Robins in the Garden is

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024