Manor Farm Barn

60 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely house welcome pack eg milk coffee tea bags sugar chocolates and flowers ..."

  Lovely house welcome pack eg milk coffee tea bags sugar chocolates and flowers with cleaning kit very thoughtful House quite dark on dismal days little depressing Extra white lighting would be useful The weather wasn’t great so we made good use of the pool which was heated brilliant

  Reviewed by Nicola3.8★Aug 2024

• "A really splendid farmhouse to suit all ages."

  The swimming pool was a particular hit with everyone as the temperature was enticingly warm. We were unaware that the holiday let on the far side of the house shares the pool, we were happy with this but it is not for the farmhouses’ sole use. Lots of ensuite bedrooms which again suited all ages including a bedroom on the ground floor, useful for people less able or dog owners. One thing to mention regarding dogs, there are hens in the farmyard which are ‘free range’ and do, also the sheep/donkeys/alpacas and horses are adjacent to the yard. We really appreciated the three huge dining tables, kitchen, dining room and in the covered outside area overlooking the pool plus two smaller tables by the bbq. The games room, again shared, was well used by the teenagers, table tennis, snooker and air hockey, particularly when the weather was less kind. If we had any 21st century gripe, it was the broadband speed which at times was glacially slow. With teenagers, and two adults having to work at times, this was an irritation. All in all a wonderful farmhouse and we would certainly recommend it for families.

  Reviewed by Becca3.8★Jul 2024

• "Lovely large property, perfect for a large group."

  Plenty of space and a good pub nearby.

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★Jun 2024

• "What a perfect house for a large family get together."

  We didn't have the warmest weather, but because the pool is heated we certainly made the most of it, and the well equipped games room too. The house had everything we needed, and the flowers, chocolates and milk in the fridge on arrival was a lovely touch. The website pictures were obviously taken with all the lights on, and a little while ago, because the house was much darker than we expected, but then it is an old milk shed!! There are so many light switches, and dimmers but we muddled our way through working out what switch did what. The lawn isn't as manicured as in the pictures, and we did ask for it to be cut, which it was the following day. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean, with lovely fluffy white towels. Sonos music system was great... we all enjoy music playing in the background. We had to ask for someone to look at turning one of the bathroom radiators down, and that was dealt with very quickly. Outside, the chickens, donkeys, alpacas and sheep were wonderful for our youngest family member ( 20 months), in fact we all enjoyed chatting to the donkeys!! All in all, it was just the ideal place for us to spend such quality family time together, BBQ's in the evening, lots of games and just generally lots of fun!!

  Reviewed by Erica4.1★Jun 2024

• "Enjoyed our second visit to the barn."

  Lovely weather so we made good use of the pool. Everything we needed was there and a problem with the lighting was sorted straight away. Vicky was very welcoming.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2024

• "We have had a "cracking" Easter break with family (including small children and infants) at this wonderful property."

  It is exceptionally well equipped, clean and comfortable with plenty of space to accommodate all members of our party. Games room and swimming pool was a great hit with all. Children loved the farmyard animals. Tranquil setting, but within easy reach ( by car) of all the attractions that the area has to offer. Nothe Fort is amazing!! The lovely owner is very responsive to messages, and exceptionally helpful. Thank you for the goodies left in the kitchen Mrs Booth. We loved them!!

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2024

• "An opportunity for a family gathering of ages ranging from 3 years - 69 years for a long weekend."

  The space was amazing, a very well equipped kitchen, plenty of seating for our party of 12, the bedrooms we used had comfortable beds and plenty of hot water for showers/baths. The games room opposite was a huge hit with everyone as were the animals and chickens; fresh eggs were a bonus along with the welcome items. Would say very rustic but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A walk around the village was a joy, everyone we came across stopped for a friendly chat. We had Sunday lunch at The Oak just down the road from the property and the food was delicious; we pre ordered due to the large number in the group and the pub were very accommodating and again very welcoming. Our 3 year old visitor said he wanted to stay as, like the rest of us, he loved running through the muddy puddles in the yard.

  Reviewed by Chris4.4★Mar 2024

• "Hired in conjunction with Churn Cottage for a weekend away with a group of friends."

  This was our 7th year here. As always everything was perfect and Vicky the owner made us so welcome. Of course we'll be back next year.

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Feb 2024

• "Such an amazing property and as great as it appears in the photos and even ..."

  Such an amazing property and as great as it appears in the photos and even bigger than the photos suggest - will go back again

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Dec 2023

• "Rustic, charming and cosy but spacious property for Christmas get together."

  Family loved it.

  Reviewed by Angela4.4★Dec 2023

• "I've just spent 6 nights with family and friends at the Barn."

  Everything was just as good as the listing promised. it was a real luxury to have the heated swimming pool which we enjoyed. The games room was extremely well equipped and was a real bonus for us and used at some point every day. The bedrooms and beds were comfortable. We spent a lot of time in the large kitchen which again was well equipped. Vicky was a very accommodating host even changing some of the bed linen when we had a swop around of guests. The pub just up the road was very good too. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had the best weekend!"

  It was a very special time for us as a family and it couldn’t have been more perfect! We all loved the barn and of course the pool and games room went down very well! It was immaculate from top to bottom! Extremely spacious, accommodating all 14 of us easily. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed for our catering.

  Reviewed by Melanie4.7★Sep 2023

• "Lovley house but sofas were uncomfortable."

  Reviewed by C4.7★Jul 2023

• "Lovely property, pool fantastic, the only one thing was the settee’s in ..."

  Lovely property, pool fantastic, the only one thing was the settee’s in lounge Past its best, not very comfortable, Otherwise it was fantastic,

  Reviewed by Marian4.4★Jul 2023

• "The property offered all we expected and could wish for, and our hostess friendly and helpful"

  Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Jul 2023

• "We absolutely LOVED manor farm barn it is a fantastic property, perfect for large groups and families."

  We couldn’t fault it for our requirements. The owners were very easy to communicate with, and the fresh eggs such a treat.

  Reviewed by Rachael4.4★Apr 2023

• "Solid 10/10, there were 14 of us and the holiday home catered beautifully for us."

  Lots of space, bedrooms comfy, the games room was very well utilised. We wandered into the village one day and went to the local pub for Sunday lunch - beautiful food and lovely small village atmosphere, there was even a pub quiz on the Sunday evening. The home owners look after the house very well, they checked in on us, offered fresh chickens eggs and dropped off extra dishwasher tablets when needed. The house although big is very warm, we all brought warm pjs and none of us needed them! We’ve already spoken about booking again for next year. Thank you so much, a lovely family getaway, memories we’ll never forget

  Reviewed by Ella5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely house in a small friendly village."

  Nice pub literally five minutes walk. Lovely dog walks with friendly locals willing to give advice on routes. Perfect for families to get together for special occasions. Games room made it perfect.

  Reviewed by Gill3.8★Feb 2023

• "This was a lovely property with lots of amenities set in a gorgeous little village."

  The owner was there to greet us on arrival and available for any questions we had during our stay. Overall, very nice!

  Reviewed by April5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had an amazing time."

  The games room was fantastic, so we’re the bedrooms. The beds were really comfortable. The only little down side was we found the sofas in the main living room to be extremely uncomfortable. We felt they were past there best. That said we had a great time. The rest of the facilities were fine. Thank you once again. Linda

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★Jan 2023

• "We we're a group of 15, it was the first time we, as grandparents, managed to bring our 2 sons, our daughter and all there families together, the house split up perfectly to accommodate each group, it was such a fun time had by all, the Grandchildren had space to play inside and out, we were welcomed with biscuits, sweets coffee tea and more including wine for New Year, it could not have been better, Thank You for helping to make special Memories held precioue for ever."

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Dec 2022

• "Highly recommend this Manor Barn for any family/friends holiday or celebration."

  It offers very comfortable beds for sleeping after enjoying walks in countryside around and competing in Games Room, which was a bonus for us with 3 generations of family. The owner checked we were happy with everything on our arrival and very kindly left goodies for us. All family sorry to leave, but hoping we can revisit in summertime to use the pool.

  Reviewed by Beryl5.0★Nov 2022

• "What a lovely property."

  It had everything we needed. Well furnished, but we spent most of the time in the kitchen!! Little touches on arrival, beautiful fresh flowers, biscuits, chocolate, milk. A very well equipped kitchen, only one small grouse - the cooker could do with a clean, it smoked when in use. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Maintenance request met very swiftly. Handy for the pub, which we would recommend. The games room was an added bonus. A good time was had by all. Fabulous property.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Nov 2022

• "Fantastic stay, beautiful property which had everything our large party needed."

  Games room was outstanding too. The owner was very helpful! Highly recommend this property to others.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a wonderful week at Manor Farm Barn with 3 generations of our family."

  The facilities are excellent and the pool is a huge asset with the children. Mrs Booth was very welcoming and we appreciated the fresh flowers on the dining room and kitchen tables as well as the box of biscuits and fresh eggs. This is our second visit and we would highly recommend Manor Farm Barn.

  Reviewed by Margo5.0★Aug 2022

• "There were 15 of us in total and everyone loved their Dorset week in Manor Farm Barn."

  An idyllic stay in a most spacious and wonderful building in a tranquil village close to Dorchester and the amazing locations of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Everyone we wanted for a holiday was well met, and would definitely go back. Thanks again Vicky. Lovely pub just 5mins away too.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a fabulous holiday in a lovely converted barn with a superb shared pool and would love to book it again some time."

  There were several leaking taps and showers when we arrived but full marks to Vicky Booth who arranged for her plumber to attend, albeit on our last full day, to replace the kitchen mixer tap, one shower, 2 taps and a ball valve so future guests can enjoy a terrific property.

  Reviewed by Richard4.1★Aug 2022

• "We have visited the property three years running with my Rotary walking group so we knew it was the perfect property and location for the family celebration recently enjoyed by all."

  Sad to say, whilst it is still marvellous it needs some TLC rather badly. The kitchen tap dripped and dribbled constantly whilst the provison of bin bags and tea towels was totally inadequate for our purpose as there was always rubbish to bin and wahing up to do. Out side the ground floor bedroom the light bulb had failed and on examination the shade was incorrectly fitted. I could only find a single candle bulb in the property to replace it with. Most of the showers were reported to be weak and seem badly in need of descaling. The carpet in the family room was full of dog hairs and I felt that the cleaning had been skimped throughout the building. Given the price charged such tiny details should not give cause for complaint; they're not exactly difficult things to rectify. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time.

  Reviewed by James3.8★Jul 2022

• "Lovely house, plenty of room."

  However, most of the showers could do with a de scale and some didn’t work very well. The ground floor bathroom seemed to be kitted out for people with difficulties, several grab-handles were in place, but why a bath? Shower curtains would be a good idea, so that one could stand in the bath and not have to sit - difficult with bad knees. My main complaint is the kitchen. 2 bin bags for 14 people for a week. Even worse, one j-cloth and one tea-towel for a week. We had to buy all of these things, which, for the price is not on. We also had a dripping tap on arrival in kitchen, which, by the end of the week was no longer a drip. (Not good in these times of drought). We were reassured several times that a plumber was hard to find. I had already spoken to someone at Sykes and the owner about a “store cupboard”, i.e. salt, pepper, oil, etc. And was told that yes, all that sort of thing was there. Well, no, only empty containers and hence another trip to the shop! Should those things be standard for the high price being charged? I notice that several people have mentioned the lack of cleanliness and I’m afraid I have to agree with them.

  Reviewed by Andrew3.1★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful house in a very friendly village."

  Great size house for big family get together. Could have been a bit cleaner but this did not affect our stay. Many thanks x

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Jun 2022

• "The house size is fabulous, but needs a good thorough clean and a bit of TLC considering the rental price."

  Reviewed by Paul2.5★May 2022

• "Fantastic property: great pool, amazing games room, loads of space and brilliantly appointed."

  Just a few minor quibbles but I will feed back the owner directly about those.

  Reviewed by Mike4.1★May 2022

• "We all had a great week thank you so much"

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2022

• "We stayed at Manor Farm Barn for a weekend on 30 April 2022."

  The property was amazing, Vicki was superb, she met us when we arrived and there were flowers, and chocolates waiting for us and she gave us some fresh . She answered our query about the Key for the doors to the garden immediately. The accommodation was amazing, all the bedrooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of room for the 13 of us. We will definitely book again. Thank you Vicki. Julia Bramble

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2022

• "We had a great family get together, pool was amazing and the property is perfect for big gatherings the whole stay was made all the better for the children by being able to feed the lambs."

  Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Vivienne3.4★Apr 2022

• "Games room superb, lots of outside seating and tables."

  Parking area very good, lots of room in the barn to spread out for different activites. Lovely to see the new born lambs plus donkeys alpacas and chickens. Brilliant to have The Oak pub within a few minutes walk and superb meals and service. The owner was very helpful and timely answering our queries and we enjoyed the lovley fresh eggs.

  Reviewed by Keith4.7★Mar 2022

• "Property interior space and location was fantastic."

  Games room was brilliant, even if the snooker cues are a bit warped! Only negatives would be the lack of toilet roll in the property/obvious store of extra rolls, and the hand held showers in several bedrooms, with a lack of curtain is a bit of an inconvenience, but the positives of the property outweigh these. The only real reason why we wouldn't return would be the 10am checkout on the Sunday. This is far too early to be able to enjoy the property to the maximum, and makes the cost of renting which is already a lot, not feel like you are getting your money's worth as it's less than a day and a half in the property itself which is a massive shame. A midday checkout would solve everything and would probably make us look to rebook in the future.

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Mar 2022

• "Booked with Churn for a weekend with friends."

  This was our fifth visit and already booked for next year. Lovely village pub for Sunday lunch. Nice walks from the property.

  Reviewed by Josephine4.4★Feb 2022

• "Beautiful House, everything you could ask for."

  Just one little thing, would be nice to have shower curtains in the Bathrooms

  Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Dec 2021

• "This place is ideally situated for our family to get together, and has a bedroom layout that matches our needs, so we start well pleased."

  The rest of the property is spacious and airy with a well equipped large games room that our children and grandchildren greatly appreciated. The large kitchen is not only good for preparing meals for 14 but suited us for more informal eating too. Mrs Hooper was friendly and allowed the family the opportunity for collecting eggs as well as meeting the sheep, donkeys and alpacas.

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★Dec 2021

• "A beautiful spacious property, really well designed, and perfect for a crowd of 15!"

  We were absolutely delighted. The property was really warm when we arrived, which was so welcoming. The kitchen is huge, and we spent most of the time in the kitchen. The games rooms was perfect and used a lot too...We had a fabulous time, and hope to re-visit. There was plenty of parking for us all. There were beautiful walks nearby, so our dogs were happy. We dined in the local pub, which is only a 3 minute walk away, and there is accommodation there too, if more than 15 guests. I would have found a floor plan really handy for allocating rooms, but this was a really minor issue, because we were SO happy with the Manor Farm Barn. It was utterly charming, the living room is HUGE too so we enjoyed using this room to chillax. Can't recommend highly enough...We were a group of mixed ages ranging from 6 years old to 80, but everyone was happy! The house was extremely user friendly too. Wifi was good. It wasn't mentioned in the advert, so we were happy that was there. Thank you SO much to the owners, we had a great weekend in November!! There are chickens, sheep, donkeys, and alpacas in the field opposite, so a real country experience!

  Reviewed by Nicky5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had an excellent stay at this fabulous accommodation with the shared pool and games room an absolutely winner."

  The house is kept warm and has excellent bedrooms, and we loved the kitchen/dining space and spent most of our time there, although there is another dining room and lounge to use. A magnificent hallways too. We enjoyed the farm animals that reside next to the car parking space which is ample and although a very quiet location the pub food at the Oak was lovely. Our hosts resolved an issue we did have double quick and were lovely, warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fabulous place for families and friends to catch-up."

  We had a chilled week. The couple who own the house were very friendly, went out of their way to make sure everything was ok for us. Everyone around the village is very friendly too. Had a great stay!

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Oct 2021

• "We were rather outnumbered by flies, mainly in the kitchen and although there is a fly catcher, this is far too small and needs a more efficient one."

  We realise that this is natural that some flies would be around near animals and accept this of course but they were a pest. Also we could have done with some egg cups. All in all these were the only complaints we had. Otherwise excellent.

  Reviewed by Jen5.0★Aug 2021

• "Spacious accommodation, extremely well presented and fitted out."

  Very friendly owners who went out of their way to make us welcome and ensure we had EVERYTHING we needed. Superb swimming pool, grounds and outdoor living facilities. Exceptional property in a lovely location

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jul 2021

• "The facilities were great, the pool was amazing and the games room was an added bonus."

  Reviewed by Carla4.4★Jun 2021

• "A perfect spot for a long-awaited family reunion."

  The children loved the heated pool, we all loved the space and the farmhouse ambience,the eggs, and would have no hesitation in returning. Thank you very much Vicky!

  Reviewed by David4.7★May 2021

• "We had a lovely family stay."

  The Games Room and swimming pool were a god send as weather was not brilliant. The owners were lovely and very helpful, and the fresh eggs were a bonus. It is fair to say the furnishings are a little tired but having had 3 dogs there we never felt overly anxious about them being in the house. Overall was a great holiday and will definitely be back :)

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★May 2021

• "The house is in a very small village which meant we had lovely ( and safe, not much traffic) walks every day with our elderly mother."

  The chickens, donkeys and alpacas were a big plus, especially for groups with small children. The house was spacious and very clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed lunch every day in the covered area which overlooks the pool. We’d definitely stay here again!

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2020

• "The setting for our 3 generation holiday was perfect."

  The house met all our needs (constant hot water in all those bathrooms

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Aug 2020

• "Wonderful holiday at Manor Farm Barn, facilities were brilliant, our children and grandchildren loved the heated pool and watching the 2 donkeys, sheep, llamas, cockerel and chickens."

  Very helpful owners... the eggs, biscuits and fresh flowers were appreciated! The flies in the kitchen and lounge were a nuisance, maybe due to hot weather? Sticky tape/ spray as deterrent? 2 garden benches a bit worn and rickety, seats need replacing. Great games room. Lovely, spacious living areas.

  Reviewed by Margo5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely place for a great staycation, whilst keeping safe with COVID-19"

  Reviewed by Daryl5.0★Aug 2020

• "Excellent owners who went beyond the norm to make us welcome and were always available if required."

  Very well laid out accommodations and facilities. Even allowing for Coronavirus, Dream Cottages were a nightmare to deal with and totally unorganised.

  Reviewed by Lee4.4★Jul 2020

• "The property was fantastic, really clean and well presented."

  The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots and dishes for entertaining and catering for large groups. The lounge was super warm, cosy and sociable with enough room for everyone to relax together. The bedrooms were lovely and every room has an en suite which is great. The games room is a bonus and large enough for groups to have some fun and games together. The property was really cosy for the colder weather but we’d love to come back in the summer and make use of the pool! Thanks for a fabulous weekend. Would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2020

• "A beautiful Large barn set in Idealistic surroundings."

  Facilities were brilliant either the games room lots to do and local pub meals were excellent.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Feb 2020

• "Had such a lovely weekend for my brothers 20th."

  4 kids included but plenty to keep them busy with all games there. The kitchen was so well equipped. Only problem was the underfloor heating was way too warm, so didn't have a fire at any point as we were all roasting. Otherwise it was perfect and loved from 7 year old to 60 year old

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jan 2020

• "We were welcomed by the owner after we arrived to make sure we were happy with the property."

  the owner also helped us find a caterer for Sunday lunch. There was plenty of cooking equipment, cutlery, glasses and mugs which helped with a large party. There was plenty of room meaning although we were a large group, we were not on top of each other.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2020

• "We had a wonderful weekend in this beautifully converted barn."

  There were Christmas decorations and fresh flowers. The whole house was very clean, warm and comfortable and very well equipped. The games room was a real bonus too. A great area for exploring and a very friendly pub nearby. We are hoping to go again next year.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Dec 2019

• "WE HAD A WEEKS HOLIDAY AS AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF 15."

  FACILITIES WERE EXCELLENT,THE CHILDREN IN PARTICULAR LOVED THE SWIMMING POOL WHICH WAS REALLY WARM. THE UNDERFLOOR HEATING ON THE GROUND FLOOR KEPT EVERYWHERE WARM AND COSY FOR SUCH A LARGE BUILDING. BEDS WERE VERY COMFY, CANT WAIT TO REURN ANOTHER YEAR.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2019

• "Certain items could do with care and attention."

  Reviewed by Raymond4.4★Aug 2019

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