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Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Guest are welcome to bring up to two pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A cot or small camp bed can be provided.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Guests may not hold events at Ridge Farm
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Sturminster Newton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sherborne Castle - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 32 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 37 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Durdle Door - 57 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Sherborne Station - 20 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virginia Ash - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White hart alehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shillingstone Railway Project - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Badger Watch Dorset and Sturminster Newton Mill. Cerne Abbas Giant and Gartell Light Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Farmhouse Annexe For 2 People In A Peaceful Location In North Dorset Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Lovely place to stay.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well equipped accommodation in a a lovely rural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nico M.

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

Holidaystay

Very nice, beautiful location, very friendly people.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

What a lovely, clean, well equipped, nostalgic place to stay. Nice big garden, sunny patio area, & so peaceful. Plenty of lovely walks surrounding the property. Just what my friend & I needed. Great hosts, very welcoming & helpful. Already planning our next visit! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne E.

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

beautiful holidays on Ridge Farm

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage in beautiful rural surroundings. The sympathetic hosts were very friendly and helpful with any kind of questions and they gave us valuable and interesting tips. We would love to come back!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable home from home, so quiet, so clean and beautiful cottage gardens. Heaven for my dogs . Lovely owners
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Great Location

Set in isolated rural village with lovely views and walks. Our vist was marred by horrendous wet weather,but we made the best of it. Mark and Madeline were lovely people who made us welcome and dealt with any issues and gave advice about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JILL J.

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

Lovely peaceful location

Lovely garden surrounded by countryside with lots of good walks and a very nice pub within easy walking distance. The annexe was extremely well equipped and comfortable and there was extensive information on local attractions. The owners Madelaine and Mark were very friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the time that we stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

paul h.

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

Very good

Comfortable, charming, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

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

4 night away break

Delightfully quiet. Everything provided. Hosts were most helpul and attentive but in no way intrusive. This was home from home - but without the noise of traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gudula F.

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

Beautyful Week

We hat a beautyful week in a nice landscape. Madelines and Marks annexe ist lovingly furnished in an English country house style.We had wonderful hosts an a very good time. Thank you Madeline and Mark!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lorraine B.

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

Short bteak

The accommodation was very cozy and well equipped. My husband and I never appreciated how rural the property was and the very narrow lanes we had to negotiate to get anywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming and enjoyably unsafisticated. impeccably. Tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne N.

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

All good

Exactly as stated on advert. Mostly all we needed. Owners very welcoming. Just be aware that not all restaurants, pubs etc. are open on a Monday and Tuesday
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine W.

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

Lovely place to stay

The annexe was very well kitted out with everything you could need, but also included a photo of the late mother in the lounge, and a few cobwebs in the bathroom, possibly missed due to the necessary cleaning of the place after the previous tenants had been there three months. And the settee cushions in the lounge could do with reupholstering with sponge. But overall a lovely place to stay, with visits from Jango the dog, and the very affectionate cat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

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

Peaceful relaxed location.

Nice annexe with relaxed property owners. Very well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja G.

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

Schöner entspannter Aufenthalt

Die Anliegerstraße war sehr holprig. Ansonsten war alles wie beschrieben. Super Standort um die Umgebung zu erkunden. Wir haben uns überwiegend für den national Trust interessiert. Wir haben die Ruhe sehr genossen. Hinzu kommt, dass wir die ganze Zeit tolles Wetter hatten!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heinz P., Osnabrück

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

Landeten pur

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter und ein super gemütliches Cottage in total ruhiger Umgebung
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Perfect !

Booked this stay last minute around some walking and visiting and it honestly could not have been better. Our hosts were wonderful, warm and welcoming and on hand if we needed them. The property itself was perfect for us with everything we needed - and more we would never have thought of ! We already have plans to return to further explore this beautiful part of the world and will have no hesitation in booking again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Well placed for visitor attractions

Nice little property for two people. Well equipped. Owners friendly and helpful. Well placed for visiting places in Dorset. One suggestion would be a visitor book for people to put recommendations for eating and visiting as many of the leaflets were well out of date.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

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

Peaceful location

Lovely peaceful location, an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. The annexe is well equipped and cosy. Highlight: the warm welcome from the owners' dog when returning to the annexe each day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Carole M.

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

Lovely retreat in idyllic location

I had to arrange an extended stay and was delighted to find this cottage which met most of my requirements. The cottage was snug and comfortable, well equipped and set in the most beautiful and magical garden - away from thre bustle of the world but very convenient for Dorchester, Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury. The welcome and warmth of the hosts was impeccable. They were most welcoming and generous with sharing their garden. The only negative was that the hosts’ dog was most unfriendly towards mine and actually made several unwarranted attacks on her. Although Mark & Madeleine made efforts to contain their dog - towards the end of my stay - I was uneasy remaining in the property with my dog which was such a pity As everything else was perfect.
Stayed 35 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mac M.

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

Dorset

Fine except for rain and wind
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

PETER S.

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

Lovely location, lovely hosts

We really enjoyed our holiday staying at Ridge Farm. The Annexe was very comfortable and spacious and the gardens were a delight. We received a warm welcome from the hosts, Madeline, Mark we would not hesitate to return. The accommodation is outstanding value for money, the annexe is just the right size for us and the dog. The annexe is clean and warm and the beds are comfortable. Lovely location for peace and quiet. we would definitely recommend. Thanks Madeline and Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Our Dorset Adventure

We really enjoyed our holiday staying at Ridge Farm. The location was ideal for us visiting many places. The Annexe was very comfortable and spacious and the gardens were a delight. We received a lovely welcome from the hosts, Madeline, Mark and especially Jango (the dog). Would not hesitate to return to this part of England.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

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

Perfect accommodation in a perfect location

This annex cottage is the perfect home from home. The location is excellent for accessing Bournemouth, Weymouth, Swanage, being central to the Jurassic Coast; about 50 minutes drive. The hosts are welcoming and extremely helpful. The accommodation is outstanding value for money. We had an excellent stay and very much hope to return.