Guests say
The Barn is a spacious and comfortable holiday cottage with stunning countryside views, ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, the well-equipped and warm accommodation, and the proximity to local beaches and amenities. The welcome touches from the owners are well-received, adding to the relaxing break experience.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the accommodation.
The property's location is praised for its quietness, beautiful views, and easy access to local attractions, despite some comments about the challenging access road and the need to drive for dog walks.
The Barn is frequently described as comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and spacious living areas, contributing to a relaxing stay.
While the property is well-equipped, some guests note a compact kitchen, lack of worktop space, and the absence of a washing machine as drawbacks. Maintenance issues like heating and potholes on the access road are also mentioned.
Guests are delighted by the welcome basket and other kind gestures from the owners, although it should be noted that such gifts are a courtesy and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
The Barn offers open plan accommodation with a lovely beamed, vaulted ceiling, and complete with two en-suite bedrooms.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DAB Radio, Bluetooth Speaker, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only), French Doors To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Doggy extras. Enclosed lawned garden.. All properties: Economy 7 heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture and barbecue. Large lawned garden (shared with other properties on-site). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Less than 2 miles from the popular seaside town of Charmouth, and boasting spectacular, far-reaching panoramic views, these three properties (refs UKC3748, UKC3749 and UKC3750) are located in a superb location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking Marshwood Vale rolling countryside. Ideal for families and couples, they are suitable for all ages and there is something for everyone! Smiths Farm is around 200 years old, and the friendly owners live on-site, ready to give their guests a warm welcome. It used to be a small farm owned by the local blacksmith. Adjoining one another, The Smithy and The Stables are cosy cottage conversions of the old stable and hayloft. The Barn is a single-storey barn renovation, situated adjacent to the owners’ farmhouse, and has a sumptuous feel and high vaulted beamed ceilings. There are two en-suite bedrooms, and an additional shower room off the living room, which is useful for any guests who wish to use the comfortable sofa bed.
The properties are close to some of the most popular seaside resorts in Dorset including Lyme Regis, West Bay, Charmouth and Bridport. Charmouth is the nearest, which also has a local supermarket, pubs, eateries and a fantastic beach! Charmouth and the Jurassic Coastline have some of the most beautiful and accessible coastline in the UK, with spectacular fossil rich beaches. The area between Charmouth and nearby Lyme Regis is the only UK entry into the National Geographic 21 Best Beaches in the world 2017! There are also rolling hills and unspoilt countryside, much of which is managed by the National Trust, as well as the South West Coast Path. The popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis is less than 10 minutes’ drive away; it is an ancient town featuring in the Domesday Book and is home to historic Cobb and bustling harbour, great gastronomy, historical landmarks and educational attractions. Axminster is also nearby, which has excellent rail links to London and Exeter, as well as a thriving artistic community and great birdwatching on the mudflats.
Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from one of the many scenic walks for keen amblers including Charmouth to Seatown, or a shorter walk from Charmouth to Fitzpaine, the Golden Cap Estate (National Trust) and The Undercliffe at Lyme Regis. You can also enjoy golf, fossil hunting, swimming, fishing, kite flying, sailing, Lyme rib boat rides, West Bay Canoes and many other water sports.
Popular attractions within easy driving distance include Pecorama, a model railway with a light railway and indoor play area, gardens and cafés; Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Abbotsbury Swannery; Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium; Axe Valley Wildlife, and Seaton Tramway. Also worth a visit is Corfe Castle, which has a rich and ancient history as well as the most evocative ruined castles in England. The famous cobbled Gold Hill and abbey ruins in Shaftesbury, the Iron Age hill fort of Maiden Castle in Dorchester, and the amphitheatre at Maumbury Rings are also popular attractions. Dorset also offers magnificent gardens and historic houses, as well as stately homes, and a wide range of events ranging from family fun and entertainment for all ages, interesting craft and antique fairs, village fetes, open air concerts and theatres. For more adventurous pastimes, you can take a guided walk along the coastal paths or through ancient woodlands, or enjoy treasure trails, beach games and water sports. Beach 1¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 13 guests.
Free WiFi
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (26)
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Confirmed Guest
A very comfortable holiday cottage not far from Lyme Regis. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
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Jacquie Adair
This was the 2nd New Year break at The Barn we have taken - and again a wonderful 7 day break. It started with a lovely festive welcome basket (yum). The Barn is probably 200m from the main road, but because of the position, very quiet and no traffic noise was heard. The place is very comfortable, clean and spacious; and the views are fantastic. As stated, it is very near a main road, which has access to all that which the Dorset Jurassic Coast has to offer - Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown. Bridport with it's twice weekly market, a run up Golden Cap for the more adventurous, West Bay further east, and Exeter for day excursions at 32ish miles along the A35/A30 if you want to go west.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful Christmas Break in this beautiful barn. It’s well equipped, really spacious and it was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We loved the extra touches like the doggie pack, the basket of treats on arrival and the Christmas card. The kitchen area is small but has everything you need and the rest of the barn being so big absolutely makes up for this. The views are stunning and all the local beaches are within an easy drive. The only thing we had trouble with was the front door not shutting properly and it being quite cold when the temperature dropped, otherwise I would have given it a 5 star. I would absolutely recommend it to others. Thanks for a lovely holiday.