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MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish

Family-friendly cottage in Dorchester

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Pool
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 15205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

8 bathrooms

En-suite 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 4

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 5

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 6

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish

This well-presented barn conversion lies in the village of Dewlish and can sleep 15 people in eight bedrooms.

Manor Farm Barn is a beautiful barn conversion situated in the Dorset village of Dewlish. It boasts eight bedrooms; two doubles with en-suite bathrooms, a double with en-suite shower room, two twin with en-suite shower rooms, a twin with en-suite bathroom, a single with en-suite shower room and finally a ground floor twin with en-suite bathroom, sleeping 15 in total. The interior also includes a kitchen, dining room and sitting room as well as a shared games room in an external building. Shared heated outdoor pool (open 15 April - 15 October), games room with table tennis, pool table and table football. Ample off-road parking and an enclosed garden with seating areas, BBQ and furniture. Manor Farm Farm offers the perfect escape in a countryside location. Please note that the enclosed garden is not fenced off between Manor Farm Barn and Churn House, but they both have their own separate areas.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Range cooker with gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, stereo/CD player, 2 x TV’s. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed garden, seating areas, BBQ and outdoor furniture. Shared heated outdoor pool (open 15 April - 15 October), games room with table tennis, pool table and table football. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Note: By prior arrangement, catering can also be provided and the games room can be converted into a conference room



Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.


Town: The idyllic small Dorset village of Dewlish nestles in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, west of the Purbeck Hills, beside the chalk streamed Devil’s Brook, a tributary of the quaintly named River Piddle. Surrounded by chalk downland, rich in agriculture and beloved by Thomas Hardy, Dewlish offers visitors a tranquil rural Dorset village holiday base. There are numerous well-marked footpaths extending out across this unspoilt countryside, and after enjoying a scenic stroll you can reward yourself with refreshment at the friendly local pub. A short drive takes you to the county market town of Dorchester, where you are spoilt for choice when it comes to a bit of retail therapy offering an array of interesting outlets from small independent shops to the usual high street retailers, together with a wide selection of different types of eateries, catering for all budgets. Take in excursions to the Dorset Jurassic Coast, picturesque Milton Abbas, or Tolpuddle, the home of the trade union movement, Athelhampton House or Monkey World and the Bovington Tank Museum, all an easy drive.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dorchester

Dorchester is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider Skirmish Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Dorchester, South West England

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 40 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Durdle Door - 41 min drive - 29.6 km
  • New Forest National Park - 48 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Vinny - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Martyrs Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MANOR FARM BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dewlish located?

Located in Dorchester, this family-friendly cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Hardy's Cottage. Skirmish Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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5.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Fantastic building and location

Fantastic old farmhouse with acres of inside space, cracking games room. Only negatives being the lack of toilet roll for the weekend, and handheld showers with no screen in several ensuites, but the positives outweigh these entirely. Only reason we would consider not returning is the 10am kickout on the Sunday morning is just unnecessarily early, it was such a shame and dampened the experience as it doesn't really leave time for a proper breakfast/morning at the property, which when you've booked for a weekend is basically just a day and evening...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Jackie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We have just returned from a New Year stay at Manor Farm Barn with friends. There were nine of us altogether, along with our three small dogs. We enjoyed a very relaxed break and also visited the local pub for lunch on New Year’s Day. The house offered plenty of space for our group, and the games room was a lovely addition which kept us entertained for a few hours.On arrival, the property appeared generally clean, although on closer inspection we did notice lots of dust and also mould around several of the bathroom windows. There were also a few minor maintenance issues, such as a kitchen drawer missing parts and a freestanding fire without a stand. One of the en-suite bathrooms experienced a drainage issue, but this was dealt with promptly after contacting the owner, Vicki, which we appreciated.We did find the house quite cold at times and felt that additional heat sources may have helped to keep the property warmer, given its size. We located an extra fire in a cupboard, which was useful, although it did need propping up due to the missing stand. Overall, we felt the property could benefit from a more thorough clean before our arrival and a little general upkeep to bring it to its full potential.For a group of our size, a second television in either the kitchen or games room would have been helpful, as not everyone wished to watch the same programmes. A more generous welcome basket would also have been a nice touch, only milk and sweets were provided - particularly in li
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Seven first floor bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room. Games room in external building.

What makes this property unique

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Range cooker with gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, stereo/CD player, 2 x TV’s. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed garden, seating areas, BBQ and outdoor furniture. Shared heated outdoor pool (open 15 April - 15 October), games room with table tennis, pool table and table football. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Note: By prior arrangement, catering can also be provided and the games room can be converted into a conference room

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