Gould's Farmhouse from the front (1/16)
The house from the back lawn (2/16)
Sitting room with open fire (3/16)
Double aspect sitting room (4/16)
Dining room with period feature wall (5/16)
Dining room with wood burner (6/16)
South facing conservatory (7/16)
Kitchen with Aga (8/16)
Kitchen (9/16)
Master Bedroom (10/16)
Ensuite to Master bedroom (11/16)
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(13/16)
Twin room (14/16)
Small twin room (15/16)
Lift to first floor (16/16)
Gould's Farmhouse
Farmhouse Ref: 11951
- Sleeps 8
- Self Catering
- 4 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 3 Bathrooms
- Pets Considered
- Dorset farmhouse
Ideal for families
Village location - Car essential
Changeover
Flexible
Nearest Airport: Bournemouth (24miles)
Description
Sleeps 8. 4 bedroom farmhouse with large enclosed garden in the heart of rural Dorset. Gould's Farmhouse is a beautiful period farmhouse dating back to 1600s with some original features. It has been completely renovated and is furnished as a second home with antiques but retaining the comforts of modern living. It has a large sitting room and separate dining room as well as a small office offering wireless internet access. There is a lovely south facing conservatory. Upstairs 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms serve the 4 double bedrooms. The house is ideal for those with limited mobility, as it has a proper lift to the upstairs area (by prior arrangement only). There is a large garden with plenty of room for the children to play. Also sun loungers and BBQ. There is a good children's playground 100 yards up the road.
The house is within easy walking distance of the post office and village stores, providing basic provisions, and also a pub. The pretty village location offers easy access to the world famous Jurassic Coast and is in the centre of Thomas Hardye country- the fictional town of Casterbridge (Dorchester) being 8 miles distant. The stunning coastline at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door is just 14 miles away. About a 30 minute drive away is Weymouth Bay which boasts long and sandy beaches with traditional beach entertainments such as donkey rides and Punch and Judy. Within 20 minutes you can visit the acclaimed Monkey World and Bovington Tank Museum. For younger visitors Farmer Palmers is less than 30 minutes away. Within 40 minutes you can reach the New Forest with its freely roaming ponies.
Location of holiday rental in Milborne St Andrew near Dorchester, Dorset, South West England
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Bournemouth | 24miles |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Dorchester | 8miles |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Dorchester | 8miles |
| Nearest Beach: | Lulworth Cove | 14miles |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Royal Oak | 800m |
Location description
The pretty village location offers easy access the world famous Jurassic Coast and is in the centre of Thomas Hardye country - the fictional town of Casterbridge (Dorchester) is 8 miles away. Stunning coastline at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door is 14 miles away. Beautiful safe sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage. Within easy reach of Monkey World and Bovington Tank Museum. Beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury 30 minutes by car.
Tourist attractions
Monkey World. Farmer Palmers. Bovington Tank Museum. Longleat Safari Park. New Forest, Portland and Chesil Beach. Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens.
Directions
A car is essential, although there is a good road network
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, Pets Considered |
| General: | Central heating, Telephone, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer Aga. Open fire. There is a lift to the first floor (available with prior notice) making the house ideal for those with limited mobility. BBQ washing machine dishwasher. Travel cot and high chair available |
| Bedrooms: | 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 2 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Twin/s with ensuite, 1 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s |
| Bathrooms: | 3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 4 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 9 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, Board Games, Books/Magazines There are 3 separate seating areas including a conservatory. Although there is full central heating there is both an open fire and woodburner. |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 10 people , High chair Lovely dining room with period features |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron Aga |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Private garden, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs Large enclosed garden with mature trees and shrubs |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Lift Although the house is not suitable for disabled people it is ideal for those with limited mobility and most of the doors downstairs are wide enough for a standard wheelchair. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Babysitting I can put you in touch with a local babysitter. |
Guestbook
Lovely old house
We were a party of five active adults, two couples and a single, all over sixty, who rented this lovely old house for a week in April 2018, luckily including the hottest 4 April days for decades. The house was ideal for us, substantial, spacious, well-equipped and comfortable, and located in a lovely area, with the Dorset coast including Poole and Weymouth, and beautiful and interesting towns like Sherborne within easy driving distance.
The outlook from all the bedrooms was very attractive, two overlooking green fields with sheep and horses grazing. The gardens in Spring were particularly attractive and well-maintained, and made a pleasant place to wander or sit with early-evening drinks. The Londis convenience shop and the Post Office just a three-minute walk away were useful.
The owner, Nicola was attentive and helpful, and after a very pleasant and relaxing week we were quite reluctant to leave, and have no hesitation in recommending the house to others.
Sue and Alan, Lincolnshire.
Amazing Farmhouse
We have just retuned from a weeks holiday at this amazing farmhouse. We absolutely loved all the original features and in particular the aga in the kitchen. It was great always knowing that the kitchen was so cosy and warm . I also really enjoyed the benefits of the aga for cooking.
The farmhouse was spotlessly clean and very comfortable throughout. Another bonus to this property is the extensive secure garden - its great for children and dogs. We also enjoyed making use of the bbq and outdoor table as well as the very comfortable recliner garden chairs.
Goulds Farmhouse is in a lovely little village with great walks for dogs from the doorstep. Its a great location too for getting out and about and exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside and coastline.
The staff in the local pub are very friendly and the food was nice.
I would recommend staying in this lovely farmhouse. Nicola, the owner is most helpful and very welcoming. Arrival and departure is made very easy with the use of a key safe and very comprehensive instructions and directions from Nicola.
We had a very enjoyable stay and we were very happy with our choice of holiday home for our week in Dorset.
A very beautiful house with so much space inside and out
I chose this house as my family were coming over from Australia.There were 8 of us that stayed here for a week.From the photos it looked like a house just right for all of us.I can honestly say its a very beautiful house with so much space inside and out.The living room was big enough for us all to relax in the evenings and the bedrooms were big and spacious.This lovely home was not only beautiful but it has a lift for people to get upstairs if needed.My Mum is 81 so it was perfect for her to be able to have access to upstairs.We played board games in the dining room and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen with a fabulous aga and a dishwasher to clean away the dishes.I cannot express enough how perfect this place is for a big family in the quietness of the countryside with The Royal Oak pub only a few minutes walk away.A lovely Sunday roast with a Sports Bar to watch the football.We all loved our stay here and would love to come back again one day.
Kind Regards
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Reviews submitted by the advertiser
Excellent Accommodation
We had a wonderful week along with 2 children and 4 grandchildren in this lovely old farmhouse in such a beautiful, old, quiet, traditional and unspoilt village in a great location in the middle of Dorset.
The accommodation was excellent with many original features to remind us of what it must have been like living in a house like this in previous centuries.
The large garden was a great bonus, particularly for the grandchildren, who also benefitted from the village hall childrens play a short walk away from the cottage.
We also would highly recommend the village pub-The Royal Oak-whose garden area is large and well-equipped.
There is also a village shop and a Post Office within easy walking distance as well as a beautiful old church.
The coast is easily accessible and there are several National Trust and other properties only a short drive away.
We highly recommend this property for a memorable stay.
Review submitted August 2020
Ian
Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
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| 11 March 2022 to 9 April 2022 | £1,000 | 5 Days |
| 9 April 2022 to 22 April 2022 | £1,250 | 5 Days |
| 23 April 2022 to 27 May 2022 | £1,250 | 5 Days |
| 28 May 2022 to 10 June 2022 | £1,500 | 5 Days |
| 11 June 2022 to 1 July 2022 | £1,250 | 5 Days |
| 2 July 2022 to 3 September 2022 | £1,900 | 7 Days |
| 4 September 2022 to 1 October 2022 | £1,250 | 5 Days |
| 20 December 2022 to 3 January 2023 | £2,000 | 5 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
There is a 400 refundable damage deposit.
Payment by bacs or cheque please
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Nicola
Property Ref:
11951
Languages Spoken:
English
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
44 1794 388 405
Owner joined website:
16 May 2016
Property listed since:
18 May 2016
Link to owners website:
www.holidayfarmhousedorset.co.uk
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Nicola
Property Ref: 11951
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: 44 1794 388 405
Owner joined website: 16 May 2016
Property listed since: 18 May 2016
Link to owners website: www.holidayfarmhousedorset.co.uk
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