Beaminster · 整套民居 · 6室8床4.0卫 · 可住13人 · Wantsley Farm. Beautiful 16thC family farmhouse
A large and homely family farmhouse set in 17 acres of rolling countryside near the pretty town of Beaminster. Sleeps 11/13, in 3 doubles (one ensuite), a double with adjoining space and futon for the extra 2, a twin, a single and 2 further bathrooms. Downstairs there's a large Aga-warmed kitchen, spacious dinning and sitting rooms with log burners, and a kid's playroom. Outside there are chickens, a treehouse, trampoline, swings & lots space for kids to run wild in. Wantsley is a lovely, homely and traditional old family farmhouse (circa 17th century) that we live in with our two boys, and rent out occasionally. Close to the town of Beaminster and twenty minutes from the Jurassic coast, the house sits in 17 acres of fields and woodland. There are three bathrooms, one en-suite (shower), one large and luxurious, and one smaller and simpler bathroom. The attic room sleeps two, but is adjoined by a playroom with a futon that will take two children if required. On the ground floor there's a large kitchen with an Aga and seating for an easy 8 (plenty more chairs dotted about the house) a kids playroom off the kitchen with a DVD player. The dining room has a fire, a grand piano and a table that will seat ten on its own, or 14 with the extra table on the end. There's a spacious sitting room with a large fireplace and TV, with SKY and DVD. There are two downstairs loos, one in a utility room and one smarter one. The house faces south across the gardens and looks over a small stream (that provides the water for the house - all filtered of course) and up over the fields to the wood. There are 17 acres to explore, as well as a tree house, rope swings and trampoline (no net). The chickens produce beautiful fresh eggs when they're in the mood and if you can find them - they're completely free range. We rent out the house as a whole with access to six bedrooms and all reception rooms. The garden, fields and woods are yours to roam in. As we live in the house most of the year, our bedroom and the boys room will have our stuff in it, though we will make sure there is some room for your clothes of course :). If you're looking for a hermetically sealed designer country residence with pot pourri and Conran scatter cushions, then Wantsley isn't the place for you. It's (in original AirBnB fashion) a family home not a posh hotel, suited best for those who want to immerse themselves in the beautiful Dorset countryside and stay in a traditional farmhouse. Wantsley Farm is set in the beautiful rolling Dorset countryside outside the town of Beaminster and 20 minutes from the famous Jurassic coast. Our nearest seaside town and beach is West Bay (of Broadwindsor fame and 15 mins away), and Lyme Regis & Chesil Beach are nearby. Mapperton House (the set for the film Far From The Madding Crowd) is 5 minutes up the road. If you're keen walkers then you're in luck as there are dozens of wonderful walks nearby such as Lewesden Hill (the highest is Dorset), Pilsdon Pen, or you can just walk down the road 100 yds and then up to the Wessex Way with stunning views to the sea, and down to the nearby village of Stoke Abbott for a drink and a bite at The New Inn. Cars are a must, there's a bus service from the local village which is intermittent at best, and you have to walk to the village. It's Hardy country, what can I say.
We had a wonderful Christmas week The house had a Christmas tree and lots of festive lights decorating different rooms. Even managed to successfully cook Christmas dinner using an Aga (first time this week) thanks to the clear instructions. Although we went in winter we can easily see why this house would be a great summer holiday place for families with children.
Even in a heatwave, Wantsley is a perfect slice of paradise. Dreamy gardens with secret spots to discover, cheeky chickens and fabulous hosts, you won’t want to leave. We’ve already booked for next year.
Our family group of 12 had a perfect stay. The house was comfortable and it's a very well loved family home which helped us settle in immediately. The children loved the resident chickens, fossil hunting around the farm and the tree house! The adults also loved all of the above too! Thank you Charlie and Tim for sharing your wonderful home and for always being reachable if we needed you.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the peaceful Dorset countryside. Our hosts Tim and Charlie were always friendly and responsive and it was a perfect house and setting for a family reunion. The house itself is very comfortable, well furnished and with a host of interesting pieces of furniture and photos. My sons enjoyed feeding the hens and collecting eggs. This place is ideal for those looking for a quiet getaway, to get back in touch with nature (for us city dwellers!), with sheep grazing on the hills and a nature trail provided by out hosts. We were new to the AGA so learned quite quickly how to cook thanks to the helpful tips in the guest's manual which the hosts have put together - this contains lots of helpful tips and is very comprehensive. All in all a lovely experience which we would gladly repeat!
Charlie and Tim's house is glorious. If not for the chickens (which frankly is reason enough!) then for the golden speckled light on this fabulous abode. The garden is a delight and provided endless entertainment for my children. The house is extremely comfortable and well set up for a rental - while still feeling homely. Not that Dorset needs any sort of review but it really is a wonderful part of the world, stunning landscape, perfect beaches and a fossil if you're lucky (I was!).
The Beaminster valley is a remarkable beautiful spot set in ludicrously beautiful part of England, it's no wonder Hardy waxed so lyrically about the place. You'll hear owls at night and the occasional bark of a fox or badger (not sure they bark actually). Early morning walkers may see deer in our woods if they're very quiet. Dig more or less anywhere and you'll find ammonite fossils, understandable as just fifteen minutes away lies the Jurassic Coast, with myriad places to explore and some great food spots.
There's plenty of parking in the drive, public transport is very very thin on the ground.
自我介绍
I'm a jazz/cabaret singer, ex-actress and Aerialist instructor, and something of a coffee nut, so there is always very good coffee to be had here! I am married to a photographer and have two small slightly noisy, but adorable boys. We love to travel with packs on our backs to distant lands with adventure in mind, but love nothing more than walking through the beautiful Dorset countryside we're so lucky to live in. Theatre, books and swimming are what make me tick, when time from running a busy family allows that is. We have a pretty relaxed and laissez faire attitude as befits life in the countryside.
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