From
$173 / night
Total guests, Nights

Children 1 – Home 376936 Barn

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 4 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets

Description from owner

Description

This traditional Dorset barn has been attractively converted into two spacious three bedroomed cottages, set in a working farmyard (fruit farm) adjoining a 14th century Church, close to the River Stour (Fishing). Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the New Forest are within very easy access.

Bournemouth is the nearest railway station, approximately 15 mins drive. The nearest shops, including a Post Office, Chemist and pay telephone, are at Parley Cross, about ¾ of a mile across a field footpath.

The accommodation, with full oil fired central heating comprises:

split stable door opening into the ground floor hallway giving access to
a) Large bedroom with three single beds.
b) Bedroom with double bed.
c) Bathroom/toilet.

Stairs from the hallway lead to the living room floor:
a) Well fitted kitchen/diner, with electric cooker and fridge freezer, microwave etc.
b) Comfortable lounge with TV and log burning stove.
c) Single bedroom with toilet/washbasin and curtained gallery overlooking hallway.

There are extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The cottages benefit from a fully equipped laundry room as well as a large games room which has a snooker table. Duvets and pillows are supplied for each bed (towels not included). Car Parking is available.

PLEASE NOTE: Children are welcome however the premises is open (no enclosed garden).

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed, 4 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Linen provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($58.97) £47.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Edna R.
Average reply time:
3 hours 9 minutes
Response rate:
90%
Calendar last updated:
24 Feb 2024
Years listed:
11
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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11 reviews

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“Fantastic holiday getaway”

Reviewed 11 Aug 2019

Very friendly and helpful host, spacious bedrooms and living area and the kids loved having the horses just outside the door, a perfect location for the sandy Bournemouth beaches and also the new forest isn't far away. Our 2nd visit and I'm sure won't be the last!

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Response from the owner Thank you for your Review. It was a pleasure to have you stay here.

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“Family hols”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

Friendly owners,nicely placed in the countryside but near enough to amenities comfortable enough for our needs we would definitely stay there again.

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay. A pleasure o have you here.

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“Lovely relaxing stay”

Reviewed 23 Aug 2016

Were are a family of 5; parents, 2 teens and a preteen. Finding places to stay to please everyone and be on budget can be tricky! this was perfect. Some of the other reviews have said the decor is dat… More

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“Brilliant”

Reviewed 2 Aug 2016

There is no more too say, lovely place. Would come again. But then again we love Dorset. We would recommend this property to our family. And friends, no problems.

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“Charming farm holiday let”

Reviewed 6 Jun 2016

We stayed for a week on the ground floor of The Workshops. The front patio doors look out onto the farmyard, which is a hard concrete surface. We saw a lot of activity from the livery stables. The acc… More

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“good family base”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2015

Nice location on the farm. Central to many places. Accommodation was a little dated but this was ok as we had small children running from barn to barn.

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“Fantastic stay at Barn 1”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2015

We had a lovely holiday at Barn 1 and would definitely recommend it for families. The residents are all very friendly- my children even got to help feed the sheep, which was a highlight of their holid… More

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“Spacious, quiet and comfortable!”

Reviewed 17 Jul 2015

Certainly the largest 'cottage' we've stayed in - loads of space! Slightly tired decor but clean with all the usual mod cons. Nearby BoMo airport not a major inconvenience wrt noise. Sl… More

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“For the money - this was great”

Reviewed 30 Aug 2014

For a family looking for a UK holiday, I would certainly recommend this cottage. Its basic but functional. Some of the utilities are ageing but are all in good order and the cottage is kept clean and… More

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“Lovely Cottage, Fantastic location”

Reviewed 5 Aug 2014

We had a wonderful stay in Barn 1. The location is excellent, just a short distance away from Bournemouth,Poole and the New Forest.The Cottage is on a working fruit farm near the river Stour.The child… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Edna (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Edna (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Edna (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Edna the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

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Or send Edna (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Edna (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Edna (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Edna (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Edna (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Edna (the owner) a message.

If Edna (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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