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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Milton
  • Mapperton Gardens
    10 min drive
  • Bridport Arts Centre
    11 min drive
  • West Bay Harbour
    13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Mangerton Mill. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Mangerton Mill and 10 minutes from Mapperton Gardens
Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly) offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The family-friendly Self-Catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside (Pet Friendly) also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Adrian and Sue Semmence

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside. Not inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Pet Friendly Self catering Farmhouse Cottage
Pet Freindly Self catering Farmhouse Cottage
Self catering Farmhouse Cottage set in the Dorset Countryside

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L., Southampton, England

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Asma B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Coventry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Huw D.

Could have been better.
If you are looking for a spacious six bedroom farmhouse in an idyllic place, and allowing dogs, then look no further. However, the accommodation is a little tired and dated in many places, and needs modernising. Having paid close to £3k for a week there, we did expect a little better. True, it is spacious, the kitchen is well supplied, with a dishwasher and large fridge freezer. The spacious lounge was overlooked by a little used storage conservatory, with cobwebs in places. The settees had not been moved for some time, as we saw when looking for lost items. The level of cleanliness throughout could have been a little better. There is a communal laundry room with two washing machines, and a single dryer; the surfaces were again dusty. Next door, a playroom, with a billiards table, table football, and a supply of books and DVDs. The main bedroom had a tiny en-suite bathroom; we had a problem with the toilet flush which took a few days to be repaired, only to fail again, and later repaired for a second time. Bedroom two again, had a tiny bathroom. The third and fourth bedrooms were of reasonable size, and bedroom 5 and 6 were in the attic, with beams limiting heights in places. Lovely grounds in a very quiet rural area, with a lovely private BBQ area, with a gas appliance. Horses, pheasants and rabbits add to the ambience. Wi-fi was very good downstairs. It is 2.2miles from the outskirts of Bridport, along single track country lanes, which are frequently in use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday weekend getaway
Lovely property, which was perfect for our family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday break
Great size and place for family of all ages! The dogs loved too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Rochester. United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Lancombes House
Absolutely beautiful location. The views are breathtaking. The property is traditional and very well maintained . With six spacious bedrooms, the lounge is spotless and very cosy. The kitchen is enormous with two huge tables perfect for a large group. The bathroom and toilet facilities are good too. The added bonus was the games room where there’s a full size pool table, books, games and table football. Our family spent some quality time in there mainly playing pool. I highly recommend this property and Adrian and Sue are very kind and helpful. Stunning is probably an understatement of this beautiful property and it’s location. Local pub only a short drive away serves delicious food and also does takeaway. Lyme Regis and Charmouth are a pleasant 35 minute drive away 👌
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rose-marie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, my family and I are so glad we chose this place. So much space, such a beautiful area and a very welcoming host. All of the rooms were well decorated with comfy beds. Well maintained gardens and lots of space for the youngsters to try and use up their endless amounts of energy. Kitchen is very well equipped, as we were there for a wedding nearby, we did not need to use much of the kitchen apart from breakfasts but it did the job. The lounge has 3 big sofas and plenty of space to accommodate everybody. The roads to get to it are cosy to say the least but that cannot be held against the farmhouse, if you want an idyllic rural place to stay and want somewhere quiet, you don't want busy roads nearby. If we are staying in the area again, we will definitely check to see if this place is available, as it was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage for family get together
We had a fantastic long weekend at the Farmhouse. It was an ideal base for several families to get together, comfortable rooms and plenty of space for all nine of us to relax in the lounge. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and it was easy to cook for a large group. The area was beautiful and it was easy to travel to Lyme Regis and West Bay. Lovely local pub about 40 minute walk away. Would highly recommend Lancombes House.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday
Fantastic stay for a special birthday. The property is in a beautiful setting with views down to the sea. Lots of places to walk but some very steep hills! The owner was very welcoming and not at all intrusive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia B., Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a family gathering
We rented The Farmhouse and Buckingham Cottage enabling us to get together as a family. Both properties were comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Fantastic weather was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gathering for 80th birthday!
We had a great stay in this lovely farm house. Loads of space to accommodate a family gathering. The kitchen really well equipped with everything you need. Nice big bedrooms. Great location for some lovely hilly walks and not far in the car to get down to the sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas delight.
The Farmhouse is a large property next to the owners house. It was clean and well equipped with plates, cutlery, cooking utensils. The lounge is a great size for 12. (We were 8 adults, a teenager and two youngsters. Plenty of room inside and out. Very nicely decorated for the Christmas season. Strongly recommended for a family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021