Manor Farm Barn | Dewlish | Devil's Brook | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

15 Guests
8 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

61 Customer Review(s)

Teresa
November 2024

“We enjoyed a delightful three days at Manor Farm Barn.”

It was perfect for our large family gathering having a spacious, well equipped kitchen, dining room and sitting room.The bedrooms were comfortable and it was great to have en suite bathrooms. The games room was an added bonus and the piano too! We loved the farm animals around the barn and found some great local walks. The owner Mrs Booth was very friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The wood burner in the sitting room made it very cosy although perhaps didn’t ...

It was perfect for our large family gathering having a spacious, well equipped kitchen, dining room and sitting room.The bedrooms were comfortable and it was great to have en suite bathrooms. The games room was an added bonus and the piano too! We loved the farm animals around the barn and found some great local walks. The owner Mrs Booth was very friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The wood burner in the sitting room made it very cosy although perhaps didn’t pump out quite enough heat for the size of the room so the older generation of our family wore their coats! However despite that we would all definitely love to come again!

- Teresa, November 2024
Nicola August 2024

“Lovely house welcome pack eg milk coffee tea bags sugar chocolates and flowers ...”

Lovely house welcome pack eg milk coffee tea bags sugar chocolates and flowers with cleaning kit very thoughtful House quite dark on dismal days little depressing Extra white lighting would be useful The weather wasn’t great so we made good use of the pool which was heated brilliant

- Nicola, August 2024
Becca July 2024

“A really splendid farmhouse to suit all ages.”

The swimming pool was a particular hit with everyone as the temperature was enticingly warm. We were unaware that the holiday let on the far side of the house shares the pool, we were happy with this but it is not for the farmhouses’ sole use. Lots of ensuite bedrooms which again suited all ages including a bedroom on the ground floor, useful for people less able or dog owners. One thing to mention regarding dogs, there are hens in the farmyard which are ‘free range’ and do, also the sheep/donkeys/alpacas and horses are adjacent to the yard. We really appreciated the three huge dining tables, kitchen, dining room and in the covered outside area overlooking the pool plus two smaller tables by the bbq. The games room, again shared, was well used by the teenagers, table tennis, snooker and air hockey, particularly when the weather was less kind. If we had any 21st century gripe, it was the broadband speed which at times was glacially slow. With teenagers, and two adults having to work at times, this was an irritation. All in all a wonderful farmhouse and we would certainly recommend it for families.

- Becca, July 2024
Robin June 2024

“Lovely large property, perfect for a large group.”

Plenty of space and a good pub nearby.

- Robin, June 2024
Erica June 2024

“What a perfect house for a large family get together.”

We didn't have the warmest weather, but because the pool is heated we certainly made the most of it, and the well equipped games room too. The house had everything we needed, and the flowers, chocolates and milk in the fridge on arrival was a lovely touch. The website pictures were obviously taken with all the lights on, and a little while ago, because the house was much darker than we expected, but then it is an old milk shed!! There are so many light switches, and dimmers but we muddled our way through working out what switch did what. The lawn isn't as manicured as in the pictures, and we did ask for it to be cut, which it was the following day. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean, with lovely fluffy white towels. Sonos music system was great... we all enjoy music playing in the background. We had to ask for someone to look at turning one of the bathroom radiators down, and that was dealt with very quickly. Outside, the chickens, donkeys, alpacas and sheep were wonderful for our youngest family member ( 20 months), in fact we all enjoyed chatting to the donkeys!! All in all, it was just the ideal place for us to spend such quality family time together, BBQ's in the evening, lots of games and just generally lots of fun!!

- Erica, June 2024
Sue May 2024

“Enjoyed our second visit to the barn.”

Lovely weather so we made good use of the pool. Everything we needed was there and a problem with the lighting was sorted straight away. Vicky was very welcoming.

- Sue, May 2024
Debbie March 2024

“We have had a "cracking" Easter break with family (including small children and infants) at this wonderful property.”

It is exceptionally well equipped, clean and comfortable with plenty of space to accommodate all members of our party. Games room and swimming pool was a great hit with all. Children loved the farmyard animals. Tranquil setting, but within easy reach ( by car) of all the attractions that the area has to offer. Nothe Fort is amazing!! The lovely owner is very responsive to messages, and exceptionally helpful. Thank you for the goodies left in the kitchen Mrs Booth. We loved them!!

- Debbie, March 2024
Chris March 2024

“An opportunity for a family gathering of ages ranging from 3 years - 69 years for a long weekend.”

The space was amazing, a very well equipped kitchen, plenty of seating for our party of 12, the bedrooms we used had comfortable beds and plenty of hot water for showers/baths. The games room opposite was a huge hit with everyone as were the animals and chickens; fresh eggs were a bonus along with the welcome items. Would say very rustic but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A walk around the village was a joy, everyone we came across stopped for a friendly chat. We had Sunday lunch at The Oak just down the road from the property and the food was delicious; we pre ordered due to the large number in the group and the pub were very accommodating and again very welcoming. Our 3 year old visitor said he wanted to stay as, like the rest of us, he loved running through the muddy puddles in the yard.

- Chris, March 2024
Josephine February 2024

“Hired in conjunction with Churn Cottage for a weekend away with a group of friends.”

This was our 7th year here. As always everything was perfect and Vicky the owner made us so welcome. Of course we'll be back next year.

- Josephine, February 2024
Richard December 2023

“Such an amazing property and as great as it appears in the photos and even ...”

Such an amazing property and as great as it appears in the photos and even bigger than the photos suggest - will go back again

- Richard, December 2023
Angela December 2023

“Rustic, charming and cosy but spacious property for Christmas get together.”

Family loved it.

- Angela, December 2023
Sheila September 2023

“I've just spent 6 nights with family and friends at the Barn.”

Everything was just as good as the listing promised. it was a real luxury to have the heated swimming pool which we enjoyed. The games room was extremely well equipped and was a real bonus for us and used at some point every day. The bedrooms and beds were comfortable. We spent a lot of time in the large kitchen which again was well equipped. Vicky was a very accommodating host even changing some of the bed linen when we had a swop around of guests. The pub just up the road was very good too. Would thoroughly recommend.

- Sheila, September 2023
Melanie September 2023

“We had the best weekend!”

It was a very special time for us as a family and it couldn’t have been more perfect! We all loved the barn and of course the pool and games room went down very well! It was immaculate from top to bottom! Extremely spacious, accommodating all 14 of us easily. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed for our catering.

- Melanie, September 2023
C July 2023

“Lovley house but sofas were uncomfortable.”

- C, July 2023
Marian July 2023

“Lovely property, pool fantastic, the only one thing was the settee’s in ...”

Lovely property, pool fantastic, the only one thing was the settee’s in lounge Past its best, not very comfortable, Otherwise it was fantastic,

- Marian, July 2023
Caroline July 2023

“The property offered all we expected and could wish for, and our hostess friendly and helpful”

- Caroline, July 2023
Rachael April 2023

“We absolutely LOVED manor farm barn it is a fantastic property, perfect for large groups and families.”

We couldn’t fault it for our requirements. The owners were very easy to communicate with, and the fresh eggs such a treat.

- Rachael, April 2023
Ella March 2023

“Solid 10/10, there were 14 of us and the holiday home catered beautifully for us.”

Lots of space, bedrooms comfy, the games room was very well utilised. We wandered into the village one day and went to the local pub for Sunday lunch - beautiful food and lovely small village atmosphere, there was even a pub quiz on the Sunday evening. The home owners look after the house very well, they checked in on us, offered fresh chickens eggs and dropped off extra dishwasher tablets when needed. The house although big is very warm, we all brought warm pjs and none of us needed them! We’ve already spoken about booking again for next year. Thank you so much, a lovely family getaway, memories we’ll never forget

- Ella, March 2023
Gill February 2023

“Lovely house in a small friendly village.”

Nice pub literally five minutes walk. Lovely dog walks with friendly locals willing to give advice on routes. Perfect for families to get together for special occasions. Games room made it perfect.

- Gill, February 2023
April February 2023

“This was a lovely property with lots of amenities set in a gorgeous little village.”

The owner was there to greet us on arrival and available for any questions we had during our stay. Overall, very nice!

- April, February 2023
Linda January 2023

“We had an amazing time.”

The games room was fantastic, so we’re the bedrooms. The beds were really comfortable. The only little down side was we found the sofas in the main living room to be extremely uncomfortable. We felt they were past there best. That said we had a great time. The rest of the facilities were fine. Thank you once again. Linda

- Linda, January 2023
Jennifer December 2022

“We we're a group of 15, it was the first time we, as grandparents, managed to bring our 2 sons, our daughter and all there families together, the house split up perfectly to accommodate each group, it was such a fun time had by all, the Grandchildren had space to play inside and out, we were welcomed with biscuits, sweets coffee tea and more including wine for New Year, it could not have been better, Thank You for helping to make special Memories held precioue for ever.”

- Jennifer, December 2022
Beryl November 2022

“Highly recommend this Manor Barn for any family/friends holiday or celebration.”

It offers very comfortable beds for sleeping after enjoying walks in countryside around and competing in Games Room, which was a bonus for us with 3 generations of family. The owner checked we were happy with everything on our arrival and very kindly left goodies for us. All family sorry to leave, but hoping we can revisit in summertime to use the pool.

- Beryl, November 2022
Margaret November 2022

“What a lovely property.”

It had everything we needed. Well furnished, but we spent most of the time in the kitchen!! Little touches on arrival, beautiful fresh flowers, biscuits, chocolate, milk. A very well equipped kitchen, only one small grouse - the cooker could do with a clean, it smoked when in use. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Maintenance request met very swiftly. Handy for the pub, which we would recommend. The games room was an added bonus. A good time was had by all. Fabulous property.

- Margaret, November 2022
Jonathan October 2022

“Fantastic stay, beautiful property which had everything our large party needed.”

Games room was outstanding too. The owner was very helpful! Highly recommend this property to others.

- Jonathan, October 2022
Margo August 2022

“We had a wonderful week at Manor Farm Barn with 3 generations of our family.”

The facilities are excellent and the pool is a huge asset with the children. Mrs Booth was very welcoming and we appreciated the fresh flowers on the dining room and kitchen tables as well as the box of biscuits and fresh eggs. This is our second visit and we would highly recommend Manor Farm Barn.

- Margo, August 2022
John August 2022

“There were 15 of us in total and everyone loved their Dorset week in Manor Farm Barn.”

An idyllic stay in a most spacious and wonderful building in a tranquil village close to Dorchester and the amazing locations of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Everyone we wanted for a holiday was well met, and would definitely go back. Thanks again Vicky. Lovely pub just 5mins away too.

- John, August 2022
Richard August 2022

“We had a fabulous holiday in a lovely converted barn with a superb shared pool and would love to book it again some time.”

There were several leaking taps and showers when we arrived but full marks to Vicky Booth who arranged for her plumber to attend, albeit on our last full day, to replace the kitchen mixer tap, one shower, 2 taps and a ball valve so future guests can enjoy a terrific property.

- Richard, August 2022
James July 2022

“We have visited the property three years running with my Rotary walking group so we knew it was the perfect property and location for the family celebration recently enjoyed by all.”

Sad to say, whilst it is still marvellous it needs some TLC rather badly. The kitchen tap dripped and dribbled constantly whilst the provison of bin bags and tea towels was totally inadequate for our purpose as there was always rubbish to bin and wahing up to do. Out side the ground floor bedroom the light bulb had failed and on examination the shade was incorrectly fitted. I could only find a single candle bulb in the property to replace it with. Most of the showers were reported to be weak and seem badly in need of descaling. The carpet in the family room was full of dog hairs and I felt that the cleaning had been skimped throughout the building. Given the price charged such tiny details should not give cause for complaint; they're not exactly difficult things to rectify. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time.

- James, July 2022
Andrew July 2022

“Lovely house, plenty of room.”

However, most of the showers could do with a de scale and some didn’t work very well. The ground floor bathroom seemed to be kitted out for people with difficulties, several grab-handles were in place, but why a bath? Shower curtains would be a good idea, so that one could stand in the bath and not have to sit - difficult with bad knees. My main complaint is the kitchen. 2 bin bags for 14 people for a week. Even worse, one j-cloth and one tea-towel for a week. We had to buy all of these things, which, for the price is not on. We also had a dripping tap on arrival in kitchen, which, by the end of the week was no longer a drip. (Not good in these times of drought). We were reassured several times that a plumber was hard to find. I had already spoken to someone at Sykes and the owner about a “store cupboard”, i.e. salt, pepper, oil, etc. And was told that yes, all that sort of thing was there. Well, no, only empty containers and hence another trip to the shop! Should those things be standard for the high price being charged? I notice that several people have mentioned the lack of cleanliness and I’m afraid I have to agree with them.

- Andrew, July 2022
Sharon June 2022

“Beautiful house in a very friendly village.”

Great size house for big family get together. Could have been a bit cleaner but this did not affect our stay. Many thanks x

- Sharon, June 2022
Paul May 2022

“The house size is fabulous, but needs a good thorough clean and a bit of TLC considering the rental price.”

- Paul, May 2022
Mike May 2022

“Fantastic property: great pool, amazing games room, loads of space and brilliantly appointed.”

Just a few minor quibbles but I will feed back the owner directly about those.

- Mike, May 2022
Simon May 2022

“We all had a great week thank you so much”

- Simon, May 2022
Julia April 2022

“We stayed at Manor Farm Barn for a weekend on 30 April 2022.”

The property was amazing, Vicki was superb, she met us when we arrived and there were flowers, and chocolates waiting for us and she gave us some fresh . She answered our query about the Key for the doors to the garden immediately. The accommodation was amazing, all the bedrooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of room for the 13 of us. We will definitely book again. Thank you Vicki. Julia Bramble

- Julia, April 2022
Vivienne April 2022

“We had a great family get together, pool was amazing and the property is perfect for big gatherings the whole stay was made all the better for the children by being able to feed the lambs.”

Thank you so much.

- Vivienne, April 2022
Keith March 2022

“Games room superb, lots of outside seating and tables.”

Parking area very good, lots of room in the barn to spread out for different activites. Lovely to see the new born lambs plus donkeys alpacas and chickens. Brilliant to have The Oak pub within a few minutes walk and superb meals and service. The owner was very helpful and timely answering our queries and we enjoyed the lovley fresh eggs.

- Keith, March 2022
Chris March 2022

“Property interior space and location was fantastic.”

Games room was brilliant, even if the snooker cues are a bit warped! Only negatives would be the lack of toilet roll in the property/obvious store of extra rolls, and the hand held showers in several bedrooms, with a lack of curtain is a bit of an inconvenience, but the positives of the property outweigh these. The only real reason why we wouldn't return would be the 10am checkout on the Sunday. This is far too early to be able to enjoy the property to the maximum, and makes the cost of renting which is already a lot, not feel like you are getting your money's worth as it's less than a day and a half in the property itself which is a massive shame. A midday checkout would solve everything and would probably make us look to rebook in the future.

- Chris, March 2022
Josephine February 2022

“Booked with Churn for a weekend with friends.”

This was our fifth visit and already booked for next year. Lovely village pub for Sunday lunch. Nice walks from the property.

- Josephine, February 2022
Bridget December 2021

“Beautiful House, everything you could ask for.”

Just one little thing, would be nice to have shower curtains in the Bathrooms

- Bridget, December 2021
Robin December 2021

“This place is ideally situated for our family to get together, and has a bedroom layout that matches our needs, so we start well pleased.”

The rest of the property is spacious and airy with a well equipped large games room that our children and grandchildren greatly appreciated. The large kitchen is not only good for preparing meals for 14 but suited us for more informal eating too. Mrs Hooper was friendly and allowed the family the opportunity for collecting eggs as well as meeting the sheep, donkeys and alpacas.

- Robin, December 2021
Nicky November 2021

“A beautiful spacious property, really well designed, and perfect for a crowd of 15!”

We were absolutely delighted. The property was really warm when we arrived, which was so welcoming. The kitchen is huge, and we spent most of the time in the kitchen. The games rooms was perfect and used a lot too...We had a fabulous time, and hope to re-visit. There was plenty of parking for us all. There were beautiful walks nearby, so our dogs were happy. We dined in the local pub, which is only a 3 minute walk away, and there is accommodation there too, if more than 15 guests. I would have found a floor plan really handy for allocating rooms, but this was a really minor issue, because we were SO happy with the Manor Farm Barn. It was utterly charming, the living room is HUGE too so we enjoyed using this room to chillax. Can't recommend highly enough...We were a group of mixed ages ranging from 6 years old to 80, but everyone was happy! The house was extremely user friendly too. Wifi was good. It wasn't mentioned in the advert, so we were happy that was there. Thank you SO much to the owners, we had a great weekend in November!! There are chickens, sheep, donkeys, and alpacas in the field opposite, so a real country experience!

- Nicky, November 2021
Susan October 2021

“We had an excellent stay at this fabulous accommodation with the shared pool and games room an absolutely winner.”

The house is kept warm and has excellent bedrooms, and we loved the kitchen/dining space and spent most of our time there, although there is another dining room and lounge to use. A magnificent hallways too. We enjoyed the farm animals that reside next to the car parking space which is ample and although a very quiet location the pub food at the Oak was lovely. Our hosts resolved an issue we did have double quick and were lovely, warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend.

- Susan, October 2021
Mark October 2021

“Fabulous place for families and friends to catch-up.”

We had a chilled week. The couple who own the house were very friendly, went out of their way to make sure everything was ok for us. Everyone around the village is very friendly too. Had a great stay!

- Mark, October 2021
Jen August 2021

“We were rather outnumbered by flies, mainly in the kitchen and although there is a fly catcher, this is far too small and needs a more efficient one.”

We realise that this is natural that some flies would be around near animals and accept this of course but they were a pest. Also we could have done with some egg cups. All in all these were the only complaints we had. Otherwise excellent.

- Jen, August 2021
Tim July 2021

“Spacious accommodation, extremely well presented and fitted out.”

Very friendly owners who went out of their way to make us welcome and ensure we had EVERYTHING we needed. Superb swimming pool, grounds and outdoor living facilities. Exceptional property in a lovely location

- Tim, July 2021
Carla June 2021

“The facilities were great, the pool was amazing and the games room was an added bonus.”

- Carla, June 2021
David May 2021

“A perfect spot for a long-awaited family reunion.”

The children loved the heated pool, we all loved the space and the farmhouse ambience,the eggs, and would have no hesitation in returning. Thank you very much Vicky!

- David, May 2021
Yvonne May 2021

“We had a lovely family stay.”

The Games Room and swimming pool were a god send as weather was not brilliant. The owners were lovely and very helpful, and the fresh eggs were a bonus. It is fair to say the furnishings are a little tired but having had 3 dogs there we never felt overly anxious about them being in the house. Overall was a great holiday and will definitely be back :)

- Yvonne, May 2021
Jenny September 2020

“The house is in a very small village which meant we had lovely ( and safe, not much traffic) walks every day with our elderly mother.”

The chickens, donkeys and alpacas were a big plus, especially for groups with small children. The house was spacious and very clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed lunch every day in the covered area which overlooks the pool. We’d definitely stay here again!

- Jenny, September 2020
Val August 2020

“The setting for our 3 generation holiday was perfect.”

The house met all our needs (constant hot water in all those bathrooms

- Val, August 2020
Margo August 2020

“Wonderful holiday at Manor Farm Barn, facilities were brilliant, our children and grandchildren loved the heated pool and watching the 2 donkeys, sheep, llamas, cockerel and chickens.”

Very helpful owners... the eggs, biscuits and fresh flowers were appreciated! The flies in the kitchen and lounge were a nuisance, maybe due to hot weather? Sticky tape/ spray as deterrent? 2 garden benches a bit worn and rickety, seats need replacing. Great games room. Lovely, spacious living areas.

- Margo, August 2020
Daryl August 2020

“Lovely place for a great staycation, whilst keeping safe with COVID-19”

- Daryl, August 2020
Lee July 2020

“Excellent owners who went beyond the norm to make us welcome and were always available if required.”

Very well laid out accommodations and facilities. Even allowing for Coronavirus, Dream Cottages were a nightmare to deal with and totally unorganised.

- Lee, July 2020
Sarah March 2020

“The property was fantastic, really clean and well presented.”

The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots and dishes for entertaining and catering for large groups. The lounge was super warm, cosy and sociable with enough room for everyone to relax together. The bedrooms were lovely and every room has an en suite which is great. The games room is a bonus and large enough for groups to have some fun and games together. The property was really cosy for the colder weather but we’d love to come back in the summer and make use of the pool! Thanks for a fabulous weekend. Would highly recommend this property.

- Sarah, March 2020
Clare February 2020

“A beautiful Large barn set in Idealistic surroundings.”

Facilities were brilliant either the games room lots to do and local pub meals were excellent.

- Clare, February 2020
James January 2020

“Had such a lovely weekend for my brothers 20th.”

4 kids included but plenty to keep them busy with all games there. The kitchen was so well equipped. Only problem was the underfloor heating was way too warm, so didn't have a fire at any point as we were all roasting. Otherwise it was perfect and loved from 7 year old to 60 year old

- James, January 2020
David January 2020

“We were welcomed by the owner after we arrived to make sure we were happy with the property.”

the owner also helped us find a caterer for Sunday lunch. There was plenty of cooking equipment, cutlery, glasses and mugs which helped with a large party. There was plenty of room meaning although we were a large group, we were not on top of each other.

- David, January 2020
Valerie December 2019

“We had a wonderful weekend in this beautifully converted barn.”

There were Christmas decorations and fresh flowers. The whole house was very clean, warm and comfortable and very well equipped. The games room was a real bonus too. A great area for exploring and a very friendly pub nearby. We are hoping to go again next year.

- Valerie, December 2019
Michael October 2019

“WE HAD A WEEKS HOLIDAY AS AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF 15.”

FACILITIES WERE EXCELLENT,THE CHILDREN IN PARTICULAR LOVED THE SWIMMING POOL WHICH WAS REALLY WARM. THE UNDERFLOOR HEATING ON THE GROUND FLOOR KEPT EVERYWHERE WARM AND COSY FOR SUCH A LARGE BUILDING. BEDS WERE VERY COMFY, CANT WAIT TO REURN ANOTHER YEAR.

- Michael, October 2019
Raymond August 2019

“Certain items could do with care and attention.”

- Raymond, August 2019

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Summary

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.
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

The property

Manor Farm Barn is a charming conversion, which can be found nestled in the idyllic village of Dewlish.

Set within the Dorset AONB, this delightful accommodation gives you the opportunity to explore some fabulous walking country right from the doorstep.

Dating back to the 18th century, it is full of character, from the exposed brickwork and beamed ceilings to the flagstone floors and farmhouse-style furnishings for a cosy feel.

Bring your whole family and your friends to share a memorable occasion together in a beautiful area of the country.

With eight spacious bedrooms, each with a handy en-suite, you are spoilt for choice with sleeping arrangements, even hosting a ground floor bedroom, ideal for those slightly less able on their feet.

The spacious lounge offers a place to relax and unwind with your loved ones, on return from an adventure along the Jurassic Coast.

Get cosy by the fire with a mug of something hot and pick from your favourite shows on TV.

The designated chef will truly be in their element in the kitchen, with its superb range cooker taking centre stage among integrated wooden units and all the appliances you could possibly need.

Dine together in the large dining room and soak up your surroundings as you catch up on old times and discuss plans for the rest of your holiday.

You might want to step outside in the courtyard on a warm summer's day and enjoy a glass of chilled wine in a quiet corner or you can head over to the shared heated pool for a rejuvenating swim.

The games room provides an evening of fun with all the family, with its pool table, table tennis and table football to choose from.

Walk down to the village pub and enjoy a relaxed pub or some home-cooked food amidst a friendly atmosphere.

You are right on the doorstep of Thomas Hardy countryside here at Manor Farm Barn, with his cottage and monument within driving distance.

Dorchester is also easily reached by car, hosting an array of amenities and Weymouth has plenty of beaches for hours of fun.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get the whole family together in a stunning location.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1003641, together they can sleep 23 people.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

DEWLISH

Dorchester 7 miles; Blandford Forum 7 miles.

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.

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

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Reviews & Ratings

“We enjoyed a delightful three days at Manor Farm Barn.”

“Lovely house welcome pack eg milk coffee tea bags sugar chocolates and flowers ...”

“A really splendid farmhouse to suit all ages.”

“Lovely large property, perfect for a large group.”

“What a perfect house for a large family get together.”

“Enjoyed our second visit to the barn.”

“We have had a "cracking" Easter break with family (including small children and infants) at this wonderful property.”

“An opportunity for a family gathering of ages ranging from 3 years - 69 years for a long weekend.”

“Hired in conjunction with Churn Cottage for a weekend away with a group of friends.”

“Such an amazing property and as great as it appears in the photos and even ...”

“Rustic, charming and cosy but spacious property for Christmas get together.”

“I've just spent 6 nights with family and friends at the Barn.”

“We had the best weekend!”

“Lovley house but sofas were uncomfortable.”

“Lovely property, pool fantastic, the only one thing was the settee’s in ...”

“The property offered all we expected and could wish for, and our hostess friendly and helpful”

“We absolutely LOVED manor farm barn it is a fantastic property, perfect for large groups and families.”

“Solid 10/10, there were 14 of us and the holiday home catered beautifully for us.”

“Lovely house in a small friendly village.”

“This was a lovely property with lots of amenities set in a gorgeous little village.”

“We had an amazing time.”

“Highly recommend this Manor Barn for any family/friends holiday or celebration.”

“What a lovely property.”

“Fantastic stay, beautiful property which had everything our large party needed.”

“We had a wonderful week at Manor Farm Barn with 3 generations of our family.”

“There were 15 of us in total and everyone loved their Dorset week in Manor Farm Barn.”

“We had a fabulous holiday in a lovely converted barn with a superb shared pool and would love to book it again some time.”

“We have visited the property three years running with my Rotary walking group so we knew it was the perfect property and location for the family celebration recently enjoyed by all.”

“Lovely house, plenty of room.”

“Beautiful house in a very friendly village.”

“The house size is fabulous, but needs a good thorough clean and a bit of TLC considering the rental price.”

“Fantastic property: great pool, amazing games room, loads of space and brilliantly appointed.”

“We all had a great week thank you so much”

“We stayed at Manor Farm Barn for a weekend on 30 April 2022.”

“We had a great family get together, pool was amazing and the property is perfect for big gatherings the whole stay was made all the better for the children by being able to feed the lambs.”

“Games room superb, lots of outside seating and tables.”

“Property interior space and location was fantastic.”

“Booked with Churn for a weekend with friends.”

“Beautiful House, everything you could ask for.”

“This place is ideally situated for our family to get together, and has a bedroom layout that matches our needs, so we start well pleased.”

“A beautiful spacious property, really well designed, and perfect for a crowd of 15!”

“We had an excellent stay at this fabulous accommodation with the shared pool and games room an absolutely winner.”

“Fabulous place for families and friends to catch-up.”

“We were rather outnumbered by flies, mainly in the kitchen and although there is a fly catcher, this is far too small and needs a more efficient one.”

“Spacious accommodation, extremely well presented and fitted out.”

“The facilities were great, the pool was amazing and the games room was an added bonus.”

“A perfect spot for a long-awaited family reunion.”

“We had a lovely family stay.”

“The house is in a very small village which meant we had lovely ( and safe, not much traffic) walks every day with our elderly mother.”

“The setting for our 3 generation holiday was perfect.”

“Wonderful holiday at Manor Farm Barn, facilities were brilliant, our children and grandchildren loved the heated pool and watching the 2 donkeys, sheep, llamas, cockerel and chickens.”

“Lovely place for a great staycation, whilst keeping safe with COVID-19”

“Excellent owners who went beyond the norm to make us welcome and were always available if required.”

“The property was fantastic, really clean and well presented.”

“A beautiful Large barn set in Idealistic surroundings.”

“Had such a lovely weekend for my brothers 20th.”

“We were welcomed by the owner after we arrived to make sure we were happy with the property.”

“We had a wonderful weekend in this beautifully converted barn.”

“WE HAD A WEEKS HOLIDAY AS AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF 15.”

“Certain items could do with care and attention.”

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