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Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)

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Exterior
Beach
A heated pool
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dorchester, England
  • Maiden Castle
    19 min walk
  • The Brewers Arms
    4 min drive
  • Dorchester South Station
    11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May)

Courage Cottage is a two bedroom detached barn conversion situated in an historic Georgian farmyard.The barn was converted in 2013 so has all modern conveniences. It is totally individual and situated in a very quiet, rural setting. The local village of Winterborne St Martin has a pub and excellent farm shop: both with restaurants. Dorchester is 2 miles away and has every facility including good rail connections in all directions.
The outdoor pool is heated from Mid-May to Mid- September
Local attractions within easy reach by car include: Durdle Door and the famous Lulworth Cove, Weymouth and Portland with Olympic sailing facilities, Hardy's Cottage, Maiden Castle, Radipole lake (for Bird watching), Dinosaur museum, Cerne Abbas Giant, stunning coastal walks along the Jurassic coastline, Horse riding, Tank museum, Monkey World, Abbotsbury Swannery, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, Nature reserves, many beautiful country houses and excellent unspoilt beaches and coastline.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Maiden Castle. A kitchen and a patio are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Maiden Castle and a few minutes from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Richard and Marieke Hosford

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool
Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool
Characterful Barn Conversion Quiet Location Heated Swimming Pool

Barn conversion, quiet location and heated swimming pool ( from mid May) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great return stay
Fantastic property. Great location. Clean, with all the necessary facilities and utilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious
Beautiful, well maintained, large, bright but cosy home. The setting was stunning was gorgeous. Even though weather was poor for our stay our surroundings were vibrant and luscious in the rain. Lambs and cows grazing happily in the grounds. We found Courage Cottage to be an tranquil, idyllic retreat! Cottage brilliantly equipped and hosts lovely people! Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, needs some TLC
First impressions were disappointing, would have helped if the doorstep had been swept. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofas, effective under-floor heating, no BBC channels on TV though. The shower is quite small and both bathrooms would benefit from redecorating. Previous visitors appear to have been very happy with the property so perhaps our expectations were too high. The location is excellent with just a short walk along a very quiet lane to Maiden Castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Courage Cottage
Courage Cottage is in a lovely quiet farm estate. With plenty of nature right outside the lovely big windows. This is a lovely barn conversion, very comfortable with everything you will need. We stayed during the Christmas period and was greeted with a lovely decorated Christmas tree, which was a lovely touch. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect holiday stay
We have always returned to this property year after year , the host is very welcoming . The property accommodates 5 of us well . The gardens and the pool are a bonus and the area is worth exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed. The children were chuffed with the swimming pool, and the dogs loved the outside space to run around. We especially liked the formal garden. It was well kept and pretty. Anyone staying here will be very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann W.

Lovely cottage
We enjoyed our stay there just a few things, one thing is that the room that sleeps 3 is up a winding staircase so no good if your not so steady on your feet, we was fine but anyone else may struggle, also beds very noisy every time you turned over. We was lucky with the weather so sat outside we found the garden furniture could do with some tlc, maybe new cushions, but over all a lovely location very quiet and the cottage has all you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful
This is a beautiful barn conversion. All the rooms are spacious from the kitchen, to the lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms. Outside is very spacious too with a very pretty walled garden. If you want a place to relax this is it - it is so very peaceful. It is also a convenient spot to explore the local area such as Weymouth and Portland, as well as the extremely pretty villages in the immediate area. We can also highly recommend the Brewers Arms in Martinstown for food. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and will be recommending this to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super spacious cottage
The cottage is very spacious with comfortable beds and sofas. Dog friendly Lovely farm all around and great walks nearby. The pool was a fabulous perk and we used it daily. Owners friendly but courteous of privacy which was lovely. Lots to do locally beach. Dorchester. Weymouth monkey world Durdles door Portland countryside fab villages and pubs. Will hope to visit again tho maybe not in the summer holidays. This year exceptionally busy Overall though I’d recommend the cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday cottage
Well converted barn with all modern amenities. Lovely quiet location and beautiful walled garden. Trampoline and outdoor pool thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. They didn't want to leave and were upset when holiday was over. Richard was always available if some friendly help was required and was very accommodating. Everything needed was just a short drive away. Would definitely return but book well in advance as this place will book up fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Location
Interesting barn conversion
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J., Bromley, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful barn in peaceful location
The tranquility & seclusion of this barn is hard to beat! It really is a gem of a place and provides the perfect base for a family staycation in Dorset. It also has a swimming pool which was lovely too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing
gr8 place gr8 area gr8 accomodation no negatives just nice relaxing hol .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debora T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect tranquil getaway for us and the kids!
We loved our week away at Courage Cottage after months at home during lockdown with the kids. The beautiful gardens, friendly, farm animals, huge trampoline, private heated pool, sounds of the birds and sheep, together with welcoming, relaxed and friendly owners. The property is well equiped and very nicely decorated, we liked having a staircase each to our bedrooms too! Close to Maiden Castle and a short drive to lovely beaches. Highly recommend, one of our top holidays, both us and our children of 9, 9 and 6 loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lovely place tucked away in a quiet area but within short distance of the coast and Dorchester centre. Great base for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Dorset
We had an extremely pleasant stay in a very impressive barn conversion. Each of our party of four were delighted with the accommodation, general environment and the range of activities we were able to undertake. The owners were very helpful and made our stay very straightforward and as a result we could not have had a more satisfying experience.

8/10 Good

katie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Good property in fantastic location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz D., Bazens, SW France

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic for families with young children
This holiday was absolutely perfect for us with four children under 8 the pool was used everyday but the location of the property was brilliant for outings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jörg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Urlaub in ruhiger Lage
Wir haben zu fünft (2 Erwachsene, drei Kinder) zwei Wochen in dieser Unterkunft verbracht. Die Größe der Unterkunft war sehr gut, sie besteht aus zwei Schlafzimmern, einem zentralen Wohnzimmer, einer großen Wohnküche und drei Bädern (eines mit Dusche, eines mit Badewanne, eines nur mit Waschbecken). Die Ausstattung ist ok, es könnten sicherlich ein wenig mehr Teller und Schüsseln sein. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und unkompliziert, die Schlüsselübergabe ist problemlos. Das Grundstück ist riesig und die Vermieter wohnen in dem dazugehörigen Herrenhaus, Die Ferienunterkunft war wohl mal eine Scheune und wurde umgebaut. Gegenüber der Unterkunft ist eine weitere Scheune, in der Hochzeiten gefeiert werden können. Diese Feiern sind aber nur an Tagen, an denen die Unterkunft nicht vermietet ist, so dass es hier zu keiner Beeinträchtigung kommt. Der Pool auf dem Grudnstück ist wirklich sehr gut und wir hatten ihn stets für uns alleine. Zwischen Pool und Unterkunft ist noch einen riesiger Blumengarten, der zum Verweilen einlädt. Der Weg zu der Unterkunft war bei der Anfahrt etwas schwierig zu finden, da es eher ein Wirtschaftsweg ist. Dadurch ist die Lage sehr ruhig. Maiden Castle und Dorchester sindd nur wenige Autominuten entfernt. Dort leigt es auch gleich ein Supermarkt der Mo-So geöffnet hat. Weymouth / die Küste ist in ca. 20 Minuten zu erreichen. Wir haben viele schöne Ausflüge von der Unterkunft aus gemacht. Ohne Auto ist die Unterkunft nicht geeignet. Alles in allem haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Courage House Happiness
What a wonderful place to stay, relax and enjoy a really beautiful part of Dorset. Great location, fantastic accommodation, amazing gardens that are beautifully kept. Property owner was charming and very welcoming. Over all I could not fault our stay, it made us all very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

5 Star All The Way.
Great Place / Great Location / Great Owners. Fantastic Place To Use As a Base.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess D.

So spacious and lovely
Very much enjoyed our stay, lovely big spaces with peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Quiet but close to main roads and Dorchester.
Perfect weather all week. Great swimming pool and gardens. Nice open plan layout.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

Beautiful, cosy well kept property in wonderful surroundings
We had a fantastic Easter break at Ashton Farm, despite the rain!! A beautiful, cosy cottage and a very friendly and helpful owner, Richard. Would recommend the walk up to Maiden Castle Hill fort for a little excercise and breathtaking views. We ventured out to Corfe Castle, Swanage, Lyme Regis and the famous Durdle Door. All about 30-40 mins away by car. A great week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Courage Cottage 11/2/18-16/3/18
Courage Cottage is a lovely place to stay I was there whilst on placement in Dorchester. It is a lovely light building with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2018