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Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards

Apartment in Dorchester with private hot tub and kitchen

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Outdoor spa tub
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TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Fern, a secluded retreat in North Dorset's rural landscape. Enjoy far-reaching views of Bulbarrow and The Blackmore Vale from the comfort of your own wood fired hot tub or the spacious open-plan accommodation with underfloor heating throughout.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards

Apartment in Dorchester with private hot tub and kitchen
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free apartment building has laundry facilities and barbecues. The apartment boasts a private hot tub and a fireplace, while also offering a kitchen and a TV with Netflix. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a fridge and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower. Televisions come with Netflix.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

576494

About the area

Map
Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 30 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 32 min drive - 26.1 km
  • The Tank Museum - 35 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 47 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 54 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 28 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Martyrs Inn - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards located?

Situated in Dorchester, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 miles (15 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. Badger Watch Dorset and Cerne Abbas Giant are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

john p.

Tranquil and relaxing

Lovely lodge with excellent views. Lodge was spotless, well equipped and comfortable. The Fox is an easy walk and does great food. Weather wasn't great but the lodge didn't disappoint with huge patio doors which provided a great view of the rain rolling in

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Holiday base

Amazing accommodation with a very well equipped kitchen. Hot tub was lovely but need to light early. Views were amazing and cows in the field was lovely, even saw a couple of hares and frogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A well tended property with excellent facilities and comfort. The owners should and do deserve highest merit for their hard work. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa stewart

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

Idyllic place to stay

From the moment you walk in the door this place blows you away, from the amazing views to the very generous welcome pack of local groceries. We had a perfect Easter weekend, walked to the Fox Inn pub on the Saturday across fields, all really lovely. Barely any noise from the farm, we had a very peaceful time and will be back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous lodge

This is certainly a year round holiday destination. Beautiful views, cosy lodge. I only gave 3 for comfort because my old bones couldn’t get comfortable on the settees (assuming I could get to them, the children spent a lot of down time on them), a minor matter for the young! Lovely hosts who clearly adore the area and views despite having farmed there for a long time. It would be an amazing place to be snowed in! Great for family reunions if renting all three lodges together.
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8/10 Good

Amazing Views

Getting to the lodge was a little heart pounding, as it is down loads of very narrow single lane roads. So if you come across traffic it can be a tight squeeze into the bushes/passing points. The location is lovely with amazing views when you get there. I have 2 teenagers, so they got a room each. They loved having their own bathroom and chill out space. The beds were really comfy, with clean towels and bedding. The open plan kitchen/dinner/lounge are is a vast space. The kitchen is lovely with everything you need to get going. The oven was a challenge though to work out, even when we did find the guide book, but we got there in the end. The downside for us were mostly the sofas. You have one large marsh mallow feather soft one, where the cushions continually kept needing to be moved back or the 2 side small seats which were the most uncomfortable creations ever. I think wooden benches would have been more comfy. The other issue for us was the hot-tub I am afraid. We followed the instructions but only got it going one night to bath temperature. After that we just could not get it hot and my other half gave in, I felt bad as thought this would be a novel idea when booking. In all, a lovely break for a few days. It was very relaxing hearing the rain on the roof. However, we would not go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Modern eco-lodge with beautiful views

Fern and it’s neighbouring eco-lodges have been beautifully designed by the owners – they are spacious, pretty, wonderfully clean and kitted out with the highest-quality fittings. The kitchen fittings in particular are great, as are the wood-burning stove and hot tub! Fern does need a couple of new frying pans – at present there is only one, the Teflon coating of which flakes off into your food. The pictures on the Dorset Hideaways website don’t do justice to the beauty of the views and the surrounding area. Both the garden and house have amazing, completely unobstructed views for miles and miles over the Blackmore Vale, and the garden faces west so the sunsets are just spectacular. The only real drawback is that because the property is on farm land, the house gets quite a lot of flies. The owners have provided a swat in the house, though this is still a fairly unpleasant solution.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

A Wonderful Break in a Glorious Setting

We booked Fern for a family weekend celebration and were delighted with the accommodation. We were a party of 5. It was immaculate and very well furnished. The location was stunning and we had a mixture of rain, sun, and snow all in one weekend. The beds were very comfortable and it was lovely each bedroom having an en-suite bathroom. We didn't manage to try the hot tub unfortunately but we had enough logs to keep the wood burner going most of the weekend. We would definitely want to come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Stunning location, fantastic property

Fern cottage is in a stunning location with views across the Dorset countryside. A fantastic property providing all you need for a relaxing break.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

We want to stay here every year for forever

Such a special place. It's calming, relaxing and a stunning location. I can't speak highly enough of it.
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8/10 Good

Great quiet location

Quiet and peaceful location. Mixed info regarding the logs/kindling, some of the info reads: that they're provided and to help yourself. Some info reads: you have to provide your own and the local shop sells them, yes they do, but VERY expensive!! In my opinion, I think the lodge could've been cleaned (prior to our arrival) to a higher standard, the windows were dirty and the hot tub hadn't been cleaned.
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding

The views were stunning, the lodge beautifully furnished and everything was clean. Great to get good quality clean crockery , pans, cutlery etc. Really handy that there was a washing machine. Hot tub was brilliant once we got the hang of it, and between that the BBQ and views we didn’t want to leave! Loved the little touches like the Dorset based welcome goods, the volume of wood and charcoal provided and cleaning things. Near enough to the coast and lots to do in the area. We wouldn’t hesitate to return. Thank you
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8/10 Good

Fern Eco Lodge

Terrific stay, great location (30 minutes drive to all local sightseeing areas and beaches) with a lovely pub and shop in the village. Lodge is great, wonderful views and very comfortable - just need some fly screens for the bifolding doors, when the cows are near it’s pretty bad! Otherwise highly recommended and we would come back for certain.
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10/10 Excellent

Incredible views, owners very lovely and very welcoming, 100% go back, loved the hot tub

This was a fabulous stay, us girls turned 30 during lockdown and we really wanted to celebrate over a week, great value for money. Arranged for a private chef on the Saturday night and was perfect. The views are amazing, the hot tub is great (just be prepared to wait 4 hour plus for it to warm up, make sure you have enough logs etc. The local pub does AMAZING food Lovely local walks Definitely take a trip to Durdle door and swim through it, and walk around Lulworth Cove. The Langham vineyard is also great - definitely worth a visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful break with family

The lodge was wonderful, everything you could need was available. Views were stunning as were the wildflower hedges. We enjoyed our family stay here
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

Excellent accommodation, with wonderful views, very child friendly with lots of space inside and out . Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

Excellent countryside retreat

We had an excellent time at the ecolodge. It was clean and tidy, the owners were very helpful when we had queries and the location was fantastic, the views were amazing. This was all whilst we had the awful May weather, and we still had a great time - really shows how great a spot it is.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing, luxurious, remote retreat

Amazing place, of the highest standard. Scenery and views breathtaking. Just be aware it is on a fabulous farm, but quite remote and a 20 minute drive to the nearest shop, 7 minute drive to nearest pub. Facilities 5 star. I would say suitable for families, couples, elderly. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.