The Old Engine House

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a small window, and a solar panel on the roof.
Double bedroom | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster
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.
A dining area with a table set for four, a microwave, oven, and a cabinet in the background.
Lovely garden with garden furniture | The Old Engine House - Bridge Farm, Drimpton, near Beaminster

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dorset National Landscape

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Beaminster

Located in Beaminster, this cottage is in a rural area. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Chard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chard Leisure Centre and Mapperton Gardens. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Drimpton, near Beaminster

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
  • West Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 57 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Wine Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Engine House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Engine House?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Engine House on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$558, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Engine House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Engine House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre, Dorset National Landscape and Cricket St Thomas Golf Course. Chard Museum and Chard Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

We spent a lovely week at the Old Engine House.

We spent a lovely week at the Old Engine House. The property is large, clean, comfortable and well equipped. It was very quiet and peaceful. Sandra and John are wonderful hosts who ensured our stay was perfect.The village has a pub only a few minutes walk away.The dog loved her stay too and having a private garden was ideal. Happy to recommend as a fabulous home from home stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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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

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.
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