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A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.

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An aerial view of a large stone house with a well-maintained lawn, a small pond, and surrounding greenery.
A stone building with a garden featuring lavender and a stone pathway.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a piano, a bookshelf, and a dining area.
A stone staircase leading to a stone building with a gabled roof.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a bookshelf, and a desk with a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dorset National Landscape

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dorset, ENG
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Attic Room 1

2 Single Beds

Attic Room 2

1 Double Bed

Blue Room

1 Double Bed

Boys Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Skaters Room

1 Double Bed

Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom en Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Smaller Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Beaminster

Located in Beaminster, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dorset National Landscape and Dorset and East Devon Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Dorset, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 22 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 29 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Crewkerne Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Lorne - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Shave Cross Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Wine Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful family farmhouse set in 17 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. located?

This family-friendly Beaminster holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Dorset National Landscape. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, well equipped, good host. Cannot fault anything. Loved the chickens, the space, especially outside. Location was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing farmhouse

Perfect holiday in amazing grounds. Extra kudos for a baby grand that was tuned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house in an amazing setting. Check in was great, any queries we had beforehand were promptly dealt with by Charlotte. There was every pot, pan, utensil etc you could ever need. Ideal location, only 20mins to nearest beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous week in this great house!

The house is full of character with lots of space and the kitchen has absolutely everything that you could want. The garden and grounds are brilliant. We are all going to miss the chickens! The house is close to so many activities and many different beaches but in its own tranquil spot. Thank you to our welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thorougly enjoyed our stay in October half term .The house is very family friendly, the kitchen easily accomodated 12, and the children loved collecting eggs from the hens.The rooms are all a good size and there were plenty of bathrooms. The Aga in the kitchen was a new experience for us ladies, but we soon got the hang of it and the kitchen was always warm and cosy.The grounds are extensive and the nearby village has some convenient shops. The children did very well trick or treating there.I would definitely recommend this house for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Farmhouse and gardens

What a wonderful house, perfect place for extended family holiday. Very spacious and spread out. Really enjoyed the large well kept garden. Kitchen was very well equipped. Beds very comfy. House made interesting with the many photos, artwork and family collections. The free roaming chickens made it for everyone. Hosts promptly replied to all my questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic Dorset farmhouse

this was an excellent letting and that is why i gave 5 stars for almost every aspect of our stay, there was so much to do in the house that if you did not want to venture out into the beautiful Dorset countryside you didn't have to. however, as the zip line was out of action and tree house ladder taken down, the only other outdoor apparatus left for children(both young and old)were the swings and trampoline, which unfortunately surrounded by nettles, a small point i know but felt i should mention it. our stay was fabulous in so many other ways . *****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2021
Dear Peter, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry about the zip line, a tree fell on the wire so we removed it from the description, but I imagine your booking preceded the event. Regarding the tree house I'm a little puzzled as there has never been a ladder, it's accessed from the a door at the back up the bank - so sorry you didn't find that. Yes nettles are a constant and quite often losing battle, we cut them right back at the beginning of summer (we don't like to spray) but it doesn't keep them at bay for long. Hope it didn't spoil your stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Nice house, good location, not recommended

Wantsley Farm offers good accommodation and grounds for a family vacation and is within easy distance of Dorset beaches. The house is well lived in, the dishwasher could be temperamental and the kitchen floor was not properly cleaned. We had a good family holiday and enjoyed the grounds and the chickens. But it was marred by alleged damage to a carpet ( for which we have not yet had photo evidence ) which was made in a manner which questioned our integrity. For that reason I would not recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2020
We're so sorry you felt compelled to give us a two star review and that you had issues with the dishwasher. I believe one of the wands was dislodged, hence it being temperamental, the guests who came after you mentioned they had fixed it, which was the first we heard about it. That's very sad about the kitchen floor which is scrubbed each week, I'm very sorry it was not clean enough. I do hope you don't feel we questioned your integrity regarding the burnt carpet, and I'm so sorry you have yet to receive pictures which I will remedy. It's just that it wasn't burnt before your stay and it was discovered by the cleaning company the day you left. I don't for a moment think it was something you personally were aware of and concealed. Sometime with large parties it's hard to keep track of what everyone is up to. It's simply that it was fine prior to your visit and badly damaged by the end of your visit. We're so sorry it marred your stay to such an extent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic find! Perfect Christmas!

Lovely rambling farmhouse dating back to early 1600s but nicely modernized. Perfect spot for Christmas with two families. Big kitchen with aga and large fridge (essential for 14 people over Christmas). Cozy sitting rooms, plenty of bathrooms. The grounds were perfect for a dog walk. Really delighted with this place - couldn’t have imagined a better spot for a country Christmas. The house is comfortable, crammed with books and really interesting art work (fantastic photography!). There was only one chicken when we were there but we did get a few eggs. Charlie was extremely responsive to our questions, but most were pre-empted by a very detailed book about the property, a pdf of which was sent before we arrived. The house is in the countryside but only 2 miles from Beaminster which had a few nice shops, pubs and a small spar and co-op. Thank you also for the Christmas goodies on our arrival. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

A spacious house in a great location, BUT!

There is much to be critical of. Considering the eye watering rental cost it was disappointing that so much was incomplete, missing or broken. The lovely outside eating area was spoiled by a bench that was completely unstable through lack of repair. A bbq without an ash pan to collect spent charcoal, no comfortable seating to lounge in the lovely garden. Broken outdoor dining chairs and so on. It is not surprising that there are disclaimers all over the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Dear Adrian, many thanks for your candid review, it’s always good to have feedback so as to improve our home for guests. Excellent point about comfy outdoor seating and one we will address straight away, sorry it was too late for your stay. The bench likewise is being replaced. This has been our hottest summer to date so I dare say we will adjust to the new normal and do our very best to make the house and garden as lovely and indeed comfy as we can. Best wishes Charlie, Tim and the boys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home, full of character and interest, with lots of space inside and out for our large family group to enjoy. The rooms are very comfortable and conveniently arranged for our family sub-groups to be relatively self-contained, and the house is well equipped with everything you need, including lots of parking space. Our hosts were exemplary, very welcoming, efficient and helpful, and made us feel very much at at home. We all enjoyed the holiday enormously and are considering doing it again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for a family get-together

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the house and gardens at this family friendly farm house only a short drive to the beach. The zip wire and swings were awesome and lower lawn great for team sports. More than enough to keep 6 children occupied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family get-together

Perfect place for a three-generation family get-together, in a comfortable well-appointed house with beautiful and extensive surroundings offering safe provision for children to play and to experience freedom and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house for a family gathering

We had a wonderful week staying here, the location was perfect for all ages to go off and do their own thing and meet in the evening for a big dinner and sit around a log fire and catching up. The kids loved the stream and field to play in and the coast being so close.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property to rent for a large family

I would thoroughly recommend this property for a large family gathering. There is everything available you could wish for to have an enjoyable time. The house and garden are amazing and we feel privileged to have stayed here. It also gave us the opportunity to visit lots of places in Dorset and Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful and very interesting house

Very special and comfortable. Great outdoors for the children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Farmhouse in the Heart of the Countryside

This is a spacious family house with every modern convenience Ideal for our large family group Comfortably furnished very homely with fascinating eclectic mix of artwork and collections from the owners travels which added to the interest and uniqueness Plenty of space to spread out and we really enjoyed the grounds Needed a car roads not really suitable for walking but the nearby towns and villages are only a few minutes away and have all you could want We had a wonderful week would highly recommend and would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely relaxing family holiday

Beautiful downland location. Interesting historic house. Great outside space, for playing cricket and rounders with the kids and lovely garden for eating outside. 20min to nice beaches. Chickens great for fresh eggs, but they leave their mark around the property. As stated in the description, it is a family home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Great Experience

Extremely well prepared property, cosy and comfortable. Everyone had a relaxed and marvellous stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glorious week at this lovely home

This home has to be what VRBO is all about: a very comfortable and stylish stay getting to know the local highlights. Our children adored the chickens, crabbing, looking for fossils, foraging and fishing. We loved the natural beauty of the area, the friendliness of the locals, the comfortable beds and the fresh eggs for breakfast. The owners are lovely people and were so happy to have their home for the week. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A family holiday to remember

Wantsley Farm is truely a wonderful family house with so much space, character and charm. The grounds are amazing and are perfect for little gandsons to play all day - whether it was the tree house, zip wire, swings, football or chcickens. There is something for them all to do. We had a party of 12 - 7 adults and 5 grandsons and there was so much space inside for us to all find our "own space". Suppers were amazing in the large farmhouse kitchen. Charlie and Tim were very attentive if we needed anything. All in all, a family holiday to remember. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

Had a lovely stay, gardens were fantastic. The kids all lived the swings, tree house and trampoline. Would love to stay again at some point in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic homely place

We stayed with our extended family including my elderly parents and a 3 and 1 year old. The house was very welcoming and homely, there are nice walks just off the doorstep and the chickens provided entertainment for the little ones!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

All as described in the posting.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely farm house

Beautiful house with fantastic grounds. Great for children and adults. Really enjoyed looking after chickens and geese. House is spacious and comfortable. Owners went to a lot of trouble to make us feel welcome. Would highly recommend. Lovely area with plenty to do in all weathers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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