DOWNSIDE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage, with a garden in Mosterton – Home 2401137 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
DOWNSIDE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage, with a garden in Mosterton – Home 2401137
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
Description from manager
Description
With a sunny conservatory looking out onto a well-maintained garden and two comfortable bedrooms, this relaxing property offers well-appointed accommodation for up to four people.This semi-detached Dorset cottage is a self-contained wing of the owner's farmhouse, peacefully situated on a working dairy farm close to the charming village of Mosterton. Positioned on the borders of West Dorset and South Somerset, the cottage offers well-equipped, comfortable accommodation, with views across the Axe Valley, a cosy open fire and sunny conservatory. This is a wonderful place to relax after a day exploring this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can enjoy a fresh egg for breakfast from one of the free-range chickens, or watch the calves being fed across this 180-acre farm.
Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire. Electric double oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine (in utility room), dishwasher, flat-screen TV with Freeview, DVD, Xbox (a few games provided). Selection of books, games & DVDs. Fuel, power & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair & stairgate on request. Ample off road parking. Shared lawned garden, small private sitting area with furniture & BBQ. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop & pub 1 mile. Note: Farm machinery & animals; young children to be supervised at all times. Note: Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times. Note: The farm has its own tested water supply.
Note: onsite EV car charging point available
Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Town: The thriving community of Mosterton boasts a number of good local facilities and is set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the West Dorset countryside. Close to the Somerset border, just three miles from Crewkerne and less than five miles from Beaminster, this lovely village is perfectly situated for those looking to explore this superb rural area. The region was a favourite destination of Thomas Hardy â author of 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' - and in recent years has been featured in the 'River Cottage' television series. The Monarch Way provides an excellent walking route, whilst Forde Abbey and Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park are both easily accessible. Visitors can also enjoy a trip to the market town of Bridport or explore the historic Jurassic Coast.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your vacation rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
- Calendar last updated:
- 20 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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“Amazing!!”
We have just returned from a long weekend here ..and can't wait to return!! ... what a wonderful place to stay! A well equipped cottage in the country on a working farm run by a lovely family who… More
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Response from the manager Wow! thank you for sharing this incredible feedback with us! We are over the moon that you had such an enjoyable holiday! It sounds like you had plenty to keep you busy, what with the beautiful surrounding area and all of those farm animals on your doorstep! We certainly hope that you come back again, we would love to have you!
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“What a stay”
We stayed in Downhill Cottage for 7 great nights.Fabulous cottage,cosy and clean.Home from home.Private and quiet.Ducks and chickens run around.And cows off for milking.Great location too see Dorset.G… More
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“Excellent cottage stay”
We stayed here for a week and had a cosy, comfortable stay, in what was (mostly) inclement weather. The cottage was clean, well-appointed and all ready for us. The open fire was really great (extra … More
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“A relaxing home from home holiday”
the cottage was beautiful everything you could possibly need and more. The owners and there children were lovely and we were left fresh eggs as a welcome gift which we thought was a lovely thought. pe… More
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“another wonderful holiday”
This is our second time visiting this cottage, and we had another fantastic relaxing holiday, Emma and andrew are very welcoming. Our Children had a great time helping out on the farm with Millie and… More
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“Absolutely fabulous holiday! Couldn't have been better!”
We absolutely loved every minute of staying at the holiday cottage. It was extremely cosy and warm. We arrived and everything was ready for us, it was a little squeeze getting our Vectra Estate in … More
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“A friendly warm place”
Stayed at Downside in November when it was very cold (outside) but really warm inside. The owners were very friendly and helpful, the animals (and birds) a delight, and the cottage the best equipped s… More
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“Home from home”
It was an idillic retreat which we needed desperately after a terrible year. The cottage was very secluded with only the family and farm animals to keep us company. The interior was like a home from h… More
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FAQs
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