Beaminster Barn Rental
Bakers Mill Farm Holiday Cottages,
17th century working farm surrounded by relaxing peaceful countryside, yet close enough to amenities for comfort.
World > Europe > UK > South West England > Dorset > Beaminster
3 bedroom, 3
bathroom, Sleeps
6
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6 People
Price Range:
£225
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£700
Per
Week
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View of Bakers Mill Farm with holiday cottages in the centre
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Threshers Barn -Grade II listed stone barn
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Vacation Rental Description
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Bakers Mill Farm is situated in the beautiful, peaceful river Axe valley surrounded by the rolling hills of West Dorset.The farm dates back to the early 1600's and the old farm buildings have been carefully restored to create a barn sleeping 6 and four cottages sleeping 2/3 in each.
Threshers Barn has been sympathetically restored to provide a cosy, but bright and airy holiday home. Full of character, it has many original features, and is situated in a courtyard setting along with the four cottages in this tranquil location - yet close to many attractions.
The barn is a Grade II listed building, built of flint stone, and along with the cottages, and games room surround a courtyard, featuring a rill culminating in a small wildlife pond.
The farm owners are very interested in conservation, and work with the environmental officers to achieve a wonderful habitat that has rewarded them with otters and water-voles being attraced to the farm. Deer can be seen grazing in the fields from Threshers Barn, and there are badgers, foxes and rabbits on the farm too. There is an abundance of birdlife too, with herons, swans, geese, ducks, and buzzards all seen regularly. You are welcome to stroll around the farm which is stocked with beef cattle, but dogs must be kept under control.
The two local villages are situated about 20 minutes walk and 40 minutes walk along little used country lanes. Both have pubs serving food, and one has the most amazing far-reaching views across the countryside. There is a public golf course also serving food which is reputed to be one of the prettiest golf courses about 3 miles from us.
The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is about 20 - 30 minutes drive, and there are numerous old market towns and picturesque villages made famous by Thomas Hardy are within easy driving reach for days out. Cricket St Thomas (To the Manor Born) is about 20 minutes drive and a wonderful day out for those with children. Beaminster, with more than 200 listed buildings is 4 miles away.
There are numerous walks from the farm, great for those with dogs. We also have a games room with snooker, table tennis and darts. For those with horses, why not bring your horse too. We have stables and a paddock for turn out, and riding is a great way to see the local countryside, with many bridlepaths and lanes about us.
There are many other activities in the local area - a swimming pool in the local town 4 miles away, horse-riding, fishing, clay pigeon shooting a short drive away, and llama trekking in the local village.
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Activities near Beaminster
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Beach, Biking, Childrens Playground, Cinema, Fishing, Golf, Gym, Hiking, Horse Riding, Restaurant, Shopping, Zoo/Wildlife Park
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The local village has a shop and post office for daily requirements and is about 20 minutes walk from our cottages.
For those wishing to do a large shop each of the towns on the approaches to us has a supermarket. Welcome trays provided with tea, coffee and biscuits ready for you in your chosen cottage on your arrival.
There are numerous public houses in the picturesque villages of West Dorset, many serving food, and details of places to eat and local take-aways can be found in the information folders in each cottage. The local public golf course also serves food and is reputed to be one of the prettiest courses.
Maps are provided in the games room for local walks, and there are two long distance paths - The Wessex Rideway and Monarch Way passing through the area.
The information folders also provide phone numbers for booking other activities listed above.
The dramatic heritage coast and Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park (To the Manor Born) are about 20 minutes drive.
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Facilities in the Barn
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Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Tumble Dryer, DVD Player, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine
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Fully equipped kitchens are provided in each of our holiday cottages including a full size four ring cooker with oven and grill, microwave, and enough cooking euipment and utensils to provide for the stated amount of inhabitants in each cottage. Full size fridge freezers.
Each kitchen also has a washing machine, and to compliment this we have a laundry room with tumble drier and ironing facilities.
Beds are made for your arrival and linen is included in the tariff and also individual towels. Duvets are on the beds. Cots are available, bedding is not supplied for these. A high chair and stair gate are also available, and socket covers are provided if required.
TV, and CD/radios are in each cottage and in addition Threshers Barn also has a DVD.
We have provided a games room with snooker, table tennis and darts.
If you have a horse you may be interested in our stables and paddock for turn out, enabling you to enjoy the countryside on horseback.
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Holiday Home #11157
from owner #5213
created on
15-May-2008
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