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Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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West Milton
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mangerton Mill
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, West Bay Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Double

1 Double Bed

Double

1 Double Bed

King Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

Twin

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath Room

Bathtub · Toilet

Downstairs WC

Toilet

Family

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)

Lancombes House self-catering cottages offer accommodation in beautiful West Dorset from 2 to 28 people. Our three self-catering cottages (two that sleep 12, one that sleeps 4) are well equipped properties, ideal for exploring Dorset and beyond. This listing is for The Farmhouse - a self contained cottage perfect for larger groups.

The self-catering holiday cottages are all part of a 200 year old converted barn and farm building, arranged around a courtyard.

The cottages are set in 10 acres and surrounded by the beautiful hills and valleys of this unspoilt part of West Dorset, which has been designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

The Farmhouse has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), a downstairs WC, a beautiful large, wood kitchen with a range style cooker with open plan dining area and a large lounge. Lancombes Farmhouse is perfect for large parties and groups or families who wish to rent self-catering accommodation together.

The Farmhouse has its own BBQ area, with gas BBQ and seating overlooking the valley down to the Jurassic Coast.

Lancombes Farmhouse has free Wi-Fi access.

All of our cottages are pet friendly so bring your four and two legged best friend(s) with you! We accept dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and more!

* Pets are welcome - charged at £15 each per week. £10 for a short stay.
* The Farmhouse has a change over on Fridays during peak season. (Unless by prior arrangement)
* Short Breaks available. Please contact us for details.
* The Farmhouse has a 3 night minimum stay.
* Bed linen is included. Please bring your own towels. Towels can be hired for £1.50 per hand & bath towel set.
* Cots and highchairs are available on request (subject to availability).
* Central heating.
* Wood burning stove. Supplies of logs can be bought locally.
* There is no charge for electricity.
* Kitchen is equipped with a range type cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
* Laundry facilities on site at no extra charge.
* All cottages have a DVD player, with a central DVD/Book library.
* Communal Games Room, including a pool table.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Well behaved parties welcome. No stag/hen parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside. Not inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10505687
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Well behaved parties welcome. No stag/hen parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bridport Museum and Sladers Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mapperton Gardens and Bridport Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Bridport Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at The Tunnel Target Sports Centre.
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West Milton

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mangerton Mill - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • West Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 43 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Maiden Newton Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pursuit of Hoppiness - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Spyway Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly) on 25 Jul 2026 start from £390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly) located?

This family-friendly Bridport holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mangerton Mill and Mapperton Gardens. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuko I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I (12 of us) enjoyed a week-long stay at this very spacious place. All of us sat comfortably at a large dining table to enjoy meals together, and we were able to sit and relax in the living room with multiple sofas. Kitchen is well equipped with many pots and pans and dishes, and we enjoyed cooking together. The setting is also beautiful, in a small village with wonderful views. Thank you for the lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and found everything you needed. It was great to meet you .
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10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find! Looking for something suitable for 12 people including teenagers is not easy. Lancombes farmhouse was brilliant. Very spacious where people could spread and so well appointed. The Christmas decorations were a nice touch. Adrian, the owner, was very friendly and helpful although still giving us privacy. Beds were extremely comfy and good shower and bathrooms. The setting is lovely and we took advantage of local footpaths to do a three mile walk straight from the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at Lancombes House. Thank you for finding us and for your wonderful review. We wish you and your family a very happy and healthy new year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

60th Birthday weekend getaway

Lovely property, which was perfect for our family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2023
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for taking the time to review us. Another thank you for leaving the property in such a clean and tidy state. Our best wishes to you all, especially the little one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

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

A great family getaway

The property was large and comfortable for our party of 10, with a well equiped kitchen, BBQ area and games room. The location js stunning, with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Great to hear you found our property suited your needs and we thank you for taking the time to review your stay. Dorset is a stunning county and we are glad you enjoyed its beauty.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ingrid m.

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

Farmhouse

Eleven of us 8 adults and 3 children had a lovely time. We stayed for 3 nights. The farmhouse had everything you needed and the views were wonderful Will try to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us and leaving such a positive review. We would love to see you again in the near future. More thanks for leaving the accommodation clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in the Farm house, plenty of room for everyone. The grandchildren loved seeing the horses and plenty of open space for them to run around. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Great to hear you all had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

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

A good family property.

This property is perfect for a family. Rooms are well spaced and beds are just right for a large family group.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for booking with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Celebration weekend

Excellent family house for celebrating a70th and 40th birthdays . The owners were very generous with the heating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose-marie N.

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

Our Family Holiday

The views were outstanding , the property was comfy to say in and close to all the lovely seasides . We all enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much for staying with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie P.

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

Family birthday break

Great size and place for family of all ages! The dogs loved too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2023
Super to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for leaving our cottage so clean and tidy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Asma B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family stay

The property was well equipped and in a beautiful surrounding. Our stay was perfect. Furniture could do with some updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

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

Great weekend away

Great location and great room spaces for friends, toddlers and babies, having lots of shared communal space and rooms. Communication beforehand was amazing, thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Lovely to see the little ones enjoying the open air spaces.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WENDY B.

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

Great family getaway

Our entire family stayed here to celebrate a special birthday. We were very pleased with the farmhouse and the amount of space. The hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Kitchen was well equipped. Only reason we gave a 4 for cleanliness is because it was a little dusty (But expected due to it being a farmhouse!) Would recommend to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review our Farmhouse and for your kind words. Great to hear you all enjoyed your stay with us and that your husband had a great family birthday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

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

Stunning views

The property fitted the size of family we had; 8 adults, 4 children. The location was very good. The garden and BBQ area showed off the stunning views with horses in the adjacent field.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Great to hear you enjoyed the scenery and that the cottage suited your needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T.

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

Christmas weekend

We, as a family stayed in the property over the Christmas period 23-27 Dec. 12 of us in total ages ranging from 2-60+. We had an absolutely wonderful stay, the house was beautifully decorated and plenty of room for us all. Thank you for a memorable Christmas for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
Happy New Year to you all. May it bring everything you wish for. Your review was such a joy to read. We are always pleased to hear that our guests enjoy their stay with us. It sounds as if you thoroughly enjoyed your family time at this special time of year. Thank you for taking the time to review us with such warm words. An even bigger thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Perfect for a pre Christmas get together.

We always choose a large house catering for 12 for a family get together. We have a Christmas dinner for which the kitchen was great and the lounge was one of the best we have stayed in for size and comfort. The house was lovely and warm and the beds were very comfortable. It is very rural but only a short drive to take a walk along the coastal path and the rest of the time we spent chilling out ...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fabulous Farmhouse

We were a group of ages ranging from 9 to 70 and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, so much so my granddaughters didn’t want to leave. They loved feeding the horses & playing pool in the games room. Everything you could possibly need was in the farmhouse & we enjoyed returning there after a day out exploring Dorset. We would certainly return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Reading your review was a great way to start the day, thank you. Gold star for you too, the accommodation was left in an immaculate way!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

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

Lovely break in a tranquil setting

We booked the farmhouse for Easter weekend and to celebrate our mums 84th birthday. Everything was spotlessly clean when we arrived and the house was lovely and warm We had a wonderful weekend relaxing and going to the beaches nearby Highly recommend The Pymore Inn for food where we all went for mums birthday lunch The games room at the farmhouse was particularly popular with the teenagers who had a pool tournament Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that your mum enjoyed her birthday celebrations. Our best wishes to her and your family. Always good to get recommendations for food, we haven't been there for quite some time so will give it a go ourselves!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

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

Irene Field

Absolutely perfect for our special family celebrations getaway with the dogs too. Spacious and so well equipped - we cooked breakfasts and dinners for 12 most days and could enjoy the food around the lovely big table all together. Beautiful walking straight off the farms and short drive to our favourite hills. Comfortable beds and plenty of storage. Adrian made us feel so welcome and we quickly made the farmhouse our home. Hopefully, we will return again for future family celebrations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2023
Family get togethers are such special times and we are glad you all had a great visit. Thank you for your wonderful review. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

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

Perfect Christmas!

We had the most wonderful stay at the farmhouse. Everything was perfect. The hosts were friendly and helpful, the surrounding countryside was stunning, and the house was ideal for a family get together and entertaining. I wanted to stay here forever! Thank you so much to Adrian and Sue for accommodating us. *****
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Brilliant to hear you all enjoyed your Xmas stay with us. Thank you so much for your super review and taking the time to do it. Wishing you and your family a very happy new year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Family holiday

We had a lovely week staying in the Farmhouse, which was a perfect size for our family get together of 11 people - ages ranging from 16 months to 70 - plus 2 dogs. The property was very comfortable with a very well-equipped kitchen and a large comfy lounge, and bedrooms. The outside area was great with stunning views from the bbq area, plus enough space for outdoor games and lots of choice of various dog walks from the house. The hosts were lovely and very welcoming with good communication beforehand. We would definitely return to the Farmhouse in the future as everyone had such a relaxing time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review the Farmhouse. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and it would be good to see you again in the future. After some pretty mixed weather earlier in the holidays it was pleasing that you had some much warmer and sunnier days. Getting together with family is such a special time and we are glad the accommodation suited you all - and the dogs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

70th birthday

This is probably the very best holiday accommodation i have ever stayed in. It was clean, spacious and the kitchen was superbly well equipped. The grounds are extensive, wirh beautiful views. We were here in late spring when rhe blossom and birdsong are amazing. We had an age range of 9 to 70 and everybody was happy. The games room got a lot of use! The hosts were pleasant and gracious. A very very big thank you to our hosts. Worth every penny!,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear you all had a great stay and you thoroughly enjoyed your special birthday. The horses miss the loving attention!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Perfect early family Christmas

Had a great time staying at the Farmhouse, the owner pop in to say hello and answered any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble and they shared their opinion of the local takeaway, it was great by the way and they even delivered. We enjoyed playing pool in the games room. The kitchen had just about everything we needed, large freezer was brilliant as we brought food for a large Christmas Lunch on the saturday. Thank you for a great stay and the firelighters !! Huge house so plenty of room for our party of 12. Thank you also for decorating the house with Christmas Decs !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
It was great to meet you and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for taking the time to review our property and an even bigger thank you for leaving the property in such a super condition.

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