A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.

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The main garden showing the fire-pit and outside dining area under the vines.
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Front of house terrace
The house from the main lawn
Seating are overlooking the main lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
£700
avg per night

Explore the area

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Dorset, ENG
  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mapperton Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • West Bay Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Attic Annex

1 Double Futon

Attic Room

1 Queen Bed

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Single Room

1 Single Bed

Yellow Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Futon and 3 Single Beds
Price is £700 avg per night,

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About the area

Beaminster

Located in Beaminster, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chesil Beach and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mapperton Gardens and Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium. Travelling with kids? Consider East Lambrook Manor Gardens, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mapperton Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
  • West Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 39 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pymore Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ollerod - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King William Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.

A lovely Grade II listed farmhouse set in 17 acres of rolling countryside near the pretty town of Beaminster. Sleeps 13, with sitting room, dining room, kids playroom, Aga in the kitchen, chickens, a tree house and trampoline. 15 mins from the Jurassic coast and beaches, walking distance from the village and award winning restaurants.
The kitchen is large, with original flagstone floor, seats 8 easily with room for more tables, and has a 4 door Aga, and masses of cupboard space, this leads to a cosy kids playroom, stacked with toys, puzzles and DVDs. Hall is flagstoned and has a loo with washing and drying machines. The hall leads to the dining room. This is flagstoned with a wood burner, large fireplace, baby grand piano and dining table seats 12-14 people with room for further table. This follows onto another hall, entrance to the garden and patio area, another loo and the sitting room, which has Tv/Sky/Wifi large fireplace, woodburner and original features. There are 2 sets of stairs in the house to the first floor where there is a kids bathroom (smaller) with shower, bath and loo, a very big bathroom (bath, separate shower, and loo) 3 double rooms, one single room and one room with twin beds. Up some steep wooden steps is the attic area, where a large playroom with double futon leads into a pretty double bedroom. Wantsley is a comfortable lived-in family farmhouse, not a chic hotel or rent-only house. We live here most of the year, except for August, Christmas and occasionally Easter. We often have Ducks (wild and flighty) and mostly always have Chickens on the property, the presence of which is as much controlled by us as by how hungry the foxes are. The chickens a completely free-range so might pop up anywhere. Depending on mood and season they will provide eggs in exchange for remembering to feed them :).

Property manager

Charlotte Booth
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Party leader must read the house manual and ensure all other adult guests have done so.
The house must be left clean and tidy with all furniture back where it was. All washing up must be done and put away and rubbish put in the dustbins.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. located?

This family-friendly Beaminster farm stay is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Fabulous week in this great house!

The house is full of character with lots of space and the kitchen has absolutely everything that you could want. The garden and grounds are brilliant. We are all going to miss the chickens! The house is close to so many activities and many different beaches but in its own tranquil spot. Thank you to our welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny M.

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

Amazing farmhouse

Perfect holiday in amazing grounds. Extra kudos for a baby grand that was tuned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

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

Excellent Farmhouse and gardens

What a wonderful house, perfect place for extended family holiday. Very spacious and spread out. Really enjoyed the large well kept garden. Kitchen was very well equipped. Beds very comfy. House made interesting with the many photos, artwork and family collections. The free roaming chickens made it for everyone. Hosts promptly replied to all my questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter h., United Kingdom

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

fantastic Dorset farmhouse

this was an excellent letting and that is why i gave 5 stars for almost every aspect of our stay, there was so much to do in the house that if you did not want to venture out into the beautiful Dorset countryside you didn't have to. however, as the zip line was out of action and tree house ladder taken down, the only other outdoor apparatus left for children(both young and old)were the swings and trampoline, which unfortunately surrounded by nettles, a small point i know but felt i should mention it. our stay was fabulous in so many other ways . *****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

John M.

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

Nice house, good location, not recommended

Wantsley Farm offers good accommodation and grounds for a family vacation and is within easy distance of Dorset beaches. The house is well lived in, the dishwasher could be temperamental and the kitchen floor was not properly cleaned. We had a good family holiday and enjoyed the grounds and the chickens. But it was marred by alleged damage to a carpet ( for which we have not yet had photo evidence ) which was made in a manner which questioned our integrity. For that reason I would not recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Fantastic find! Perfect Christmas!

Lovely rambling farmhouse dating back to early 1600s but nicely modernized. Perfect spot for Christmas with two families. Big kitchen with aga and large fridge (essential for 14 people over Christmas). Cozy sitting rooms, plenty of bathrooms. The grounds were perfect for a dog walk. Really delighted with this place - couldn’t have imagined a better spot for a country Christmas. The house is comfortable, crammed with books and really interesting art work (fantastic photography!). There was only one chicken when we were there but we did get a few eggs. Charlie was extremely responsive to our questions, but most were pre-empted by a very detailed book about the property, a pdf of which was sent before we arrived. The house is in the countryside but only 2 miles from Beaminster which had a few nice shops, pubs and a small spar and co-op. Thank you also for the Christmas goodies on our arrival. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

A spacious house in a great location, BUT!

There is much to be critical of. Considering the eye watering rental cost it was disappointing that so much was incomplete, missing or broken. The lovely outside eating area was spoiled by a bench that was completely unstable through lack of repair. A bbq without an ash pan to collect spent charcoal, no comfortable seating to lounge in the lovely garden. Broken outdoor dining chairs and so on. It is not surprising that there are disclaimers all over the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

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

Great place for a family get-together

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the house and gardens at this family friendly farm house only a short drive to the beach. The zip wire and swings were awesome and lower lawn great for team sports. More than enough to keep 6 children occupied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Lewes

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

Perfect family get-together

Perfect place for a three-generation family get-together, in a comfortable well-appointed house with beautiful and extensive surroundings offering safe provision for children to play and to experience freedom and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Amazing house for a family gathering

We had a wonderful week staying here, the location was perfect for all ages to go off and do their own thing and meet in the evening for a big dinner and sit around a log fire and catching up. The kids loved the stream and field to play in and the coast being so close.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Excellent property to rent for a large family

I would thoroughly recommend this property for a large family gathering. There is everything available you could wish for to have an enjoyable time. The house and garden are amazing and we feel privileged to have stayed here. It also gave us the opportunity to visit lots of places in Dorset and Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

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

A wonderful and very interesting house

Very special and comfortable. Great outdoors for the children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Beautiful Farmhouse in the Heart of the Countryside

This is a spacious family house with every modern convenience Ideal for our large family group Comfortably furnished very homely with fascinating eclectic mix of artwork and collections from the owners travels which added to the interest and uniqueness Plenty of space to spread out and we really enjoyed the grounds Needed a car roads not really suitable for walking but the nearby towns and villages are only a few minutes away and have all you could want We had a wonderful week would highly recommend and would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

simon T.

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

Lovely relaxing family holiday

Beautiful downland location. Interesting historic house. Great outside space, for playing cricket and rounders with the kids and lovely garden for eating outside. 20min to nice beaches. Chickens great for fresh eggs, but they leave their mark around the property. As stated in the description, it is a family home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Truly Great Experience

Extremely well prepared property, cosy and comfortable. Everyone had a relaxed and marvellous stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Glorious week at this lovely home

This home has to be what VRBO is all about: a very comfortable and stylish stay getting to know the local highlights. Our children adored the chickens, crabbing, looking for fossils, foraging and fishing. We loved the natural beauty of the area, the friendliness of the locals, the comfortable beds and the fresh eggs for breakfast. The owners are lovely people and were so happy to have their home for the week. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

A family holiday to remember

Wantsley Farm is truely a wonderful family house with so much space, character and charm. The grounds are amazing and are perfect for little gandsons to play all day - whether it was the tree house, zip wire, swings, football or chcickens. There is something for them all to do. We had a party of 12 - 7 adults and 5 grandsons and there was so much space inside for us to all find our "own space". Suppers were amazing in the large farmhouse kitchen. Charlie and Tim were very attentive if we needed anything. All in all, a family holiday to remember. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Fabulous property

Had a lovely stay, gardens were fantastic. The kids all lived the swings, tree house and trampoline. Would love to stay again at some point in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Alex P., London

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

Fantastic homely place

We stayed with our extended family including my elderly parents and a 3 and 1 year old. The house was very welcoming and homely, there are nice walks just off the doorstep and the chickens provided entertainment for the little ones!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

As described

All as described in the posting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Freda M.

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

A lovely farm house

Beautiful house with fantastic grounds. Great for children and adults. Really enjoyed looking after chickens and geese. House is spacious and comfortable. Owners went to a lot of trouble to make us feel welcome. Would highly recommend. Lovely area with plenty to do in all weathers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter Dunn

Beautiful Dorset Oasis

We felt honoured and privileged to be renting this beautiful farmhouse, surrounded by all the photos and artefacts of the owners’ fascinating lives... Not forgetting the inquisitive chickens and ducks, whose fresh eggs made the tastiest of breakfasts... the rooms were cosy, the grounds great and safe for the children to play in and explore, the house wants for nothing... We relaxed into the week and felt immediately at home. Altogether fabulous, thank you so much Charlie and Tim. We can not recommend you highly enough xx
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Unique experience

Breathtaking property. Find time to walk to through the fields to The New Inn. My girls met and fed delightful donkeys, saved a sheep caught in a fence, played soccer til we fell down laughing, and cooked eggs til we burst!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Wonderful house. Loved exploring the huge grounds.

We loved exploring the huge garden and actually ate most of our meals outside (we had mostly warm weather while there). We also went to four different beaches while there (25-45 minutes away). Thanks for having us stay in your lovely home! p.s. A minor suggestion: perhaps have the instructions for feeding the animals in table format and all on one page.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Amazing

Loved it. Great house with wonderful art to look at, plenty of space for a huge family. Kids loved it
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018