Guests say
The Barn is a spacious and comfortable cottage with stunning countryside views, ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, warm welcome, and thoughtful touches like a welcome basket. While the kitchen size and access road potholes are noted, the property's charm and proximity to local amenities and beaches make it a recommended stay.
Guests consistently describe The Barn as clean and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The Barn's location is praised for its quiet, rural setting with panoramic views, and proximity to local beaches and attractions, despite some concerns about the steep access road and lack of walkable amenities.
Reviewers find The Barn to be warm, cosy, and comfortable, particularly highlighting the comfortable beds and spacious living areas.
While the property is well-equipped and offers ample space, some guests mention a need for updates and maintenance, and the small kitchen area is a recurring point of critique. The lack of a washing machine, despite being advertised, also affects this score.
Guests are touched by the welcome basket and other kind gestures, although it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Barn offers open plan accommodation with a lovely beamed, vaulted ceiling, and complete with two en-suite bedrooms.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DAB Radio, Bluetooth Speaker, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only), French Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Doggy extras. Enclosed lawned garden.. All properties: Economy 7 heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture and barbecue. Large lawned area with Wendy house (shared with other properties on-site). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Less than 2 miles from the popular seaside town of Charmouth, and boasting spectacular, far-reaching panoramic views, these three properties (refs UKC3748, UKC3749 and UKC3750) are located in a superb location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside. Ideal for families and couples, they are suitable for all ages and there is something for everyone! Smiths Farm is around 200 years old, and the friendly owners live on-site, ready to give their guests a warm welcome. It used to be a small farm owned by the local blacksmith. Adjoining one another, The Smithy and The Stables are cosy cottage conversions of the old stable and hayloft. The Barn is a single-storey barn renovation, situated adjacent to the owners’ farmhouse, and has a sumptuous feel and high vaulted beamed ceilings. There are two en-suite bedrooms, and an additional shower room off the living room, which is useful for any guests who wish to use the comfortable sofa bed.
The properties are close to some of the most popular seaside resorts in Dorset including Lyme Regis, West Bay, Charmouth and Bridport. Charmouth is the nearest, which also has a local supermarket, pubs, eateries and a fantastic beach! Charmouth and the Jurassic Coastline have some of the most beautiful and accessible coastline in the UK, with spectacular fossil rich beaches. The area between Charmouth and nearby Lyme Regis is the only UK entry into the National Geographic 21 Best Beaches in the world 2017! There are also rolling hills and unspoilt countryside, much of which is managed by the National Trust, as well as the South West Coast Path. The popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis is less than 10 minutes’ drive away; it is an ancient town featuring in the Domesday Book and is home to historic Cobb and bustling harbour, great gastronomy, historical landmarks and educational attractions. Axminster is also nearby, which has excellent rail links to London and Exeter, as well as a thriving artistic community and great birdwatching on the mudflats.
Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from one of the many scenic walks for keen amblers including Charmouth to Seatown, or a shorter walk from Charmouth to Fitzpaine, the Golden Cap Estate (National Trust) and The Undercliffe at Lyme Regis. You can also enjoy golf, fossil hunting, swimming, fishing, kite flying, sailing, Lyme rib boat rides, West Bay Canoes and many other water sports.
Popular attractions within easy driving distance include Pecorama, a model railway with a light railway and indoor play area, gardens and cafés; Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Abbotsbury Swannery; Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium; Axe Valley Wildlife, and Seaton Tramway. Also worth a visit is Corfe Castle, which has a rich and ancient history as well as the most evocative ruined castles in England. The famous cobbled Gold Hill and abbey ruins in Shaftesbury, the Iron Age hill fort of Maiden Castle in Dorchester, and the amphitheatre at Maumbury Rings are also popular attractions. Dorset also offers magnificent gardens and historic houses, as well as stately homes, and a wide range of events ranging from family fun and entertainment for all ages, interesting craft and antique fairs, village fetes, open air concerts and theatres. For more adventurous pastimes, you can take a guided walk along the coastal paths or through ancient woodlands, or enjoy treasure trails, beach games and water sports. Beach 1¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 13 guests.
Free WiFi
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful Christmas Break in this beautiful barn. It’s well equipped, really spacious and it was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We loved the extra touches like the doggie pack, the basket of treats on arrival and the Christmas card. The kitchen area is small but has everything you need and the rest of the barn being so big absolutely makes up for this. The views are stunning and all the local beaches are within an easy drive. The only thing we had trouble with was the front door not shutting properly and it being quite cold when the temperature dropped, otherwise I would have given it a 5 star. I would absolutely recommend it to others. Thanks for a lovely holiday.
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Anthony Revell
A great place to have as a Base to explore the jurassic coast of Dorset.In summer it would be a lovely place to have a bbq overlooking wonderful Views and scenery.
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Confirmed Guest
The Barn was in a lovely location away from it all. It was warm, comfortable and clean. The beds were particularly wonderful and views out of the window really lovely. We managed to cook simple dinners in the small kitchen which was well equipped. The owners left us a lovely bottle of wine, some cookies and fresh milk which was really kind. However, the steep drive down to the property needs to be resurfaced at the top end. Also, although the garden provided an outside space for the dogs, we still needed to drive somewhere for a proper walk. However spectacular walks are within a short distance so it wasn't too much of a problem. On the whole, a lovely relaxing break, thank you.