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Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)

Dorchester vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Dorchester, England
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Harbour
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Dorchester vacation home, you'll find Maiden Castle and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Avenue Stadium and Maumbury Rings are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Weymouth Harbour - 17 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 17 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Chesil Beach - 27 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Durdle Door - 41 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪wagamama - ‬6 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.

Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)

Courage Cottage is a two bedroom detached barn conversion situated in an historic Georgian farmyard.The barn was converted in 2013 so has all modern conveniences. It is totally individual and situated in a very quiet, rural setting. The local village of Winterborne St Martin has a pub and excellent farm shop: both with restaurants. Dorchester is 2 miles away and has every facility including good rail connections in all directions.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid-May to Mid- September
Local attractions within easy reach by car include: Durdle Door and the famous Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Portland with Olympic sailing facilities, Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle, Radipole lake (for Bird watching), Dinosaur museum, Cerne Abbas Giant, stunning coastal walks along the Jurassic coastline, Horse riding, Tank museum, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, Nature reserves, many beautiful country houses and excellent unspoilt beaches and coastline.

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  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool
Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool
Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.2 mi (42-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) to the beach?

This vacation home is 7 mi (13-min drive) from Weymouth Beach and 16.6 mi (44-min drive) from Durdle Door Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) to downtown Dorchester?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Winterborne St. Martin.

Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic for families with young children

This holiday was absolutely perfect for us with four children under 8 the pool was used everyday but the location of the property was brilliant for outings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great return stay

Fantastic property. Great location. Clean, with all the necessary facilities and utilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATE W.

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

The perfect holiday stay

We have always returned to this property year after year , the host is very welcoming . The property accommodates 5 of us well . The gardens and the pool are a bonus and the area is worth exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Wonderful Cottage!

We had a wonderful holiday at Ashton Farm. The hosts are charming! The „Courage Cottage“ is a comfortable accommodation. We had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. We spent 2 relaxing weeks in Dorset and had many wonderful experiences.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a great break at this lovely cottage with plenty of character! The garden is beautiful and the kids loved the swimmingpool. Many thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin B.

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

Beautiful cottage

We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed. The children were chuffed with the swimming pool, and the dogs loved the outside space to run around. We especially liked the formal garden. It was well kept and pretty. Anyone staying here will be very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

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

Courage Cottage

Courage Cottage is in a lovely quiet farm estate. With plenty of nature right outside the lovely big windows. This is a lovely barn conversion, very comfortable with everything you will need. We stayed during the Christmas period and was greeted with a lovely decorated Christmas tree, which was a lovely touch. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann W.

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay there just a few things, one thing is that the room that sleeps 3 is up a winding staircase so no good if your not so steady on your feet, we was fine but anyone else may struggle, also beds very noisy every time you turned over. We was lucky with the weather so sat outside we found the garden furniture could do with some tlc, maybe new cushions, but over all a lovely location very quiet and the cottage has all you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Glorious

Beautiful, well maintained, large, bright but cosy home. The setting was stunning was gorgeous. Even though weather was poor for our stay our surroundings were vibrant and luscious in the rain. Lambs and cows grazing happily in the grounds. We found Courage Cottage to be an tranquil, idyllic retreat! Cottage brilliantly equipped and hosts lovely people! Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, needs some TLC

First impressions were disappointing, would have helped if the doorstep had been swept. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofas, effective under-floor heating, no BBC channels on TV though. The shower is quite small and both bathrooms would benefit from redecorating. Previous visitors appear to have been very happy with the property so perhaps our expectations were too high. The location is excellent with just a short walk along a very quiet lane to Maiden Castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

katherine I.

courage cottage - lovely

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Courage Cottage. We took our 2 children (aged 7mth and 2 & 1/2 yrs). The kitchen was well equipped. the whole cottage was light and airy. There is a covered passageway out of the back door and this was perfect for drying washing in all weathers. The Main bedroom had plenty of room for a travel cot. Our toddler loved the spiral staircase to the second bedroom (although we did block the exit at her bedtime) and there was plenty of room for running around outside. The cottage was only 5 minutes from Dorchester with a very easy to find Tesco supermarket. Maiden Castle is worth a visit and is walkable from the cottage (our toddler walked all the way including "up the mountain" as she called it). There was plenty to do in the area to fill our week long holiday.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

A Little Tired

Location of barn was perfect and is as described so on these counts really couldn't be faulted however I have only graded it, very generously I think three out of five, it doesn't do halves else it would have been 21/2 because of it's other failings. On our arrival which was after four on a Sunday afternoon we had to spend over two hours cleaning the whole of the place until it was of a standard that we were happy with. To put it mildly it was very dirty. We were a party of two couples in our late 50's and were aware of the spiral staircase, though narrow didn't really cause a problem what did though was the bed in this room which had broken slats and was very noisy indeed. To alleviate the noise we even spent some time trying repairs which helped somewhat. The small shower in this room was filthy.The oven was so dirty we didn't even use it. After staying there a week the place was far cleaner when we left than when we arrived. To sum up a lovely place with great potential, just let down badly by the cleaning standards. Looking very tired for a place only three years old.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Perfect stay

Eine perfekte Unterkunft, wenn man gerne abseits des Trubels in wunderschöner Landschaft Urlaub machen möchte. Riesiger Garten mit Swimmingpool, alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Sehr netter Gastgeber, sehr hundefreuddlich
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcel J.

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

Prachtige historische locatie in de Engelse countryside!

Leuke locatie op een voormalige historische boerderij. Veel wandelmogelijkheden aan strand en platteland in de buurt. Huisje is goed ingericht en biedt voldoende ruimte. Mooie tuin rondom om buiten te zitten.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farah H.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

This is a beautiful barn conversion. All the rooms are spacious from the kitchen, to the lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms. Outside is very spacious too with a very pretty walled garden. If you want a place to relax this is it - it is so very peaceful. It is also a convenient spot to explore the local area such as Weymouth and Portland, as well as the extremely pretty villages in the immediate area. We can also highly recommend the Brewers Arms in Martinstown for food. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and will be recommending this to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Super spacious cottage

The cottage is very spacious with comfortable beds and sofas. Dog friendly Lovely farm all around and great walks nearby. The pool was a fabulous perk and we used it daily. Owners friendly but courteous of privacy which was lovely. Lots to do locally beach. Dorchester. Weymouth monkey world Durdles door Portland countryside fab villages and pubs. Will hope to visit again tho maybe not in the summer holidays. This year exceptionally busy Overall though I’d recommend the cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing holiday cottage

Well converted barn with all modern amenities. Lovely quiet location and beautiful walled garden. Trampoline and outdoor pool thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. They didn't want to leave and were upset when holiday was over. Richard was always available if some friendly help was required and was very accommodating. Everything needed was just a short drive away. Would definitely return but book well in advance as this place will book up fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin B.

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

Quiet Location

Interesting barn conversion
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

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

Beautiful barn in peaceful location

The tranquility & seclusion of this barn is hard to beat! It really is a gem of a place and provides the perfect base for a family staycation in Dorset. It also has a swimming pool which was lovely too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

amazing

gr8 place gr8 area gr8 accomodation no negatives just nice relaxing hol .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora T.

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

Perfect tranquil getaway for us and the kids!

We loved our week away at Courage Cottage after months at home during lockdown with the kids. The beautiful gardens, friendly, farm animals, huge trampoline, private heated pool, sounds of the birds and sheep, together with welcoming, relaxed and friendly owners. The property is well equiped and very nicely decorated, we liked having a staircase each to our bedrooms too! Close to Maiden Castle and a short drive to lovely beaches. Highly recommend, one of our top holidays, both us and our children of 9, 9 and 6 loved it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great location

Lovely place tucked away in a quiet area but within short distance of the coast and Dorchester centre. Great base for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Holiday in Dorset

We had an extremely pleasant stay in a very impressive barn conversion. Each of our party of four were delighted with the accommodation, general environment and the range of activities we were able to undertake. The owners were very helpful and made our stay very straightforward and as a result we could not have had a more satisfying experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

katie h.

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

Enjoyable stay

Good property in fantastic location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg W.

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

Schöner Urlaub in ruhiger Lage

Wir haben zu fünft (2 Erwachsene, drei Kinder) zwei Wochen in dieser Unterkunft verbracht. Die Größe der Unterkunft war sehr gut, sie besteht aus zwei Schlafzimmern, einem zentralen Wohnzimmer, einer großen Wohnküche und drei Bädern (eines mit Dusche, eines mit Badewanne, eines nur mit Waschbecken). Die Ausstattung ist ok, es könnten sicherlich ein wenig mehr Teller und Schüsseln sein. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und unkompliziert, die Schlüsselübergabe ist problemlos. Das Grundstück ist riesig und die Vermieter wohnen in dem dazugehörigen Herrenhaus, Die Ferienunterkunft war wohl mal eine Scheune und wurde umgebaut. Gegenüber der Unterkunft ist eine weitere Scheune, in der Hochzeiten gefeiert werden können. Diese Feiern sind aber nur an Tagen, an denen die Unterkunft nicht vermietet ist, so dass es hier zu keiner Beeinträchtigung kommt. Der Pool auf dem Grudnstück ist wirklich sehr gut und wir hatten ihn stets für uns alleine. Zwischen Pool und Unterkunft ist noch einen riesiger Blumengarten, der zum Verweilen einlädt. Der Weg zu der Unterkunft war bei der Anfahrt etwas schwierig zu finden, da es eher ein Wirtschaftsweg ist. Dadurch ist die Lage sehr ruhig. Maiden Castle und Dorchester sindd nur wenige Autominuten entfernt. Dort leigt es auch gleich ein Supermarkt der Mo-So geöffnet hat. Weymouth / die Küste ist in ca. 20 Minuten zu erreichen. Wir haben viele schöne Ausflüge von der Unterkunft aus gemacht. Ohne Auto ist die Unterkunft nicht geeignet. Alles in allem haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019