Downclose Piggeries – Home 7238468 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 sleeps
- min stay varies
Downclose Piggeries – Home 7238468
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 3
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Downclose Piggeries is a delightful single storey dwelling located along a quiet country lane, just a quarter of a mile outside the lovely Hamstone village of North Perrott on the Somerset/Dorset borders. Just 35 minutes from West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast and 6 miles from the pretty Dorset town of Beaminster, the property is very well located. A former Victorian Piggery, the property has been sympathetically converted to provide light and airy accommodation for up to three guests with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.
The property sits on Downclose Farm and guests are welcome to explore the farmland and beyond, into the magical bluebell woods. Eggs are available from the free range hens, lamb and beef is also available from the farm's grass raised beef and sheep.
Additional Information:
Children over 15 years of age are welcome. Sorry, no infants.
Sorry, no pets.
There are no internal steps within the property.
Further details indoors
Downclose Piggeries is a delightful single story dwelling located along a quiet country lane, just a quarter of a mile outside the lovely Hamstone village of North Perrott on the Somerset/Dorset borders. Just 35 minutes from West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast and 6 miles from the pretty Dorset town of Beaminster, the property is very well located. A former Victorian Piggery, the property has been sympathetically converted to provide light and airy accommodation for up to three guests with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.
The property sits on Downclose Farm and guests are welcome to explore the farmland and beyond, into the magical bluebell woods. Eggs are available from the free range hens, lamb and beef is also available from the Farm’s grass raised beef and sheep.
This holiday cottage at a glance
* Sleeps three guests.
* One double bedroom and one single bedroom.
* Large shower room.
* Wood burning stove.
* WiFi.
* Parking for up to two vehicles.
* Walled patio area.
* Unfortunately, the property is not suitable for children under 15 years or pets.
* Minimum of a two night stay.
Additional Features and Equipment
* Beams in sitting room and main bedroom.
* Within walking distance of a good pub/restaurant.
* Fabulous views over fields and woodland.
* No steps to the property.
* Stable door from sitting room area to the former pig sty patio area with barbecue and garden furniture.
* Electric hob, oven, larder fridge, full size freezer, dishwasher and microwave, washing machine. Freeview smart television, DVD player, digital radio.
Attractions and nearby amenities
* North Perrott is a beautiful Hamstone village offering plenty of opportunities to walkers. There are lots of local footpaths leading to the wonderful surrounding countryside of both Somerset and Dorset. Next door to several footpaths which can take walkers either into the village of North Perrott or into Dorset which lies on the borders of Downclose Farm land.
* The village has its own Farm Shop which sells a range of meat, dairy, cereal, fruit and veg - all sourced as locally as possible. To complement the shop, there is a seasonal fruit farm, garden centre and cafe serving light meals and snacks.
* The Manor Arms pub and restaurant in the village is within walking distance and offers beers and both a bar and restaurant menu.
* The White Horse pub and restaurant in the neighbouring village of Haselbury Plucknett (half a mile away from North Perrott) also offers local beers and has gained an excellent reputation for its original and delicious food.
* The small market town of Crewkerne with its monthly farmers market has three supermarkets, a swimming pool and specialist shops.
* The pretty Dorset town of Beaminster is 6 miles away with specialist/boutique shops and historic listed buildings.
* The area is rich in National Trust properties.
* London to Crewkerne, with its mainline station can be reached in approx 2.5 hours. Crewkerne to Downclose Piggeries is 10 minutes drive.
* Downclose Piggeries lies just 14.2 miles and 35 minutes from West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast via the A3066. West Bay was the location for the successful TV series Broachurch. A little further along the coast is Burton Bradstock, 15.3 miles from North Perrott, where visitors can walk on the beach and then call in at the famous Hive Cafe.
* Abbotsbury Swannery - 22 miles away is the worlds only managed colonly of nesting mute swans, it is the only place where visitors can walk through the colony, see cygnets hatching and participate in feeding the swans.
* Abbotsbury is also home to the famous sub-tropical gardens which hold a number of events throughout the year, including the Classic Car Show, The Abbotsbury Fair, Outdoor Theatre and the Enchanted Illuminated Gardens.
For additional inspiration on what to do within the area, please click here.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- 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.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Rural Retreats
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 5 reviews
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- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
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“5* all the way”
We spent a much needed break at this gorgeous, quiet, comfortable, modern cottage. The welcome hamper provided everything we needed the evening we arrived: fruit, cheese, milk, bread, WINE, meringues… More
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“One of the best - highly recommended”
A much needed break after the turmoil of 2020 and the challenges it brought us. The Piggeries is extremely comfortable and very well equipped. A generous hamper of welcome goodies was very much appr… More
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“One Word: Outstanding”
We spent 3 weeks at this gorgeous cottage. Hilary and Tony were wonderful hosts. The name Downclose Piggeries aptly describes the interesting heritage of this property. We were greeted with a wonderf… More
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“Comfortable, cosy and clean”
We booked 4 nights at the Piggeries and were delighted with the cottage. Heather met us shortly after we arrived and she wanted to make sure everything was ok. The weather was very cold so she explain… More
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“More 'Hideaway' than 'Piggery'!”
‘Downclose Piggeries’ is hardly an attractive name for a holiday cottage – ‘Hideaway’ might be more appropriate, as it is down a track and tucked away behind the main far… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to review your holiday. Your feedback is appreciated. I am glad that overall you enjoyed your time there, particularly the wonderful produce that comes straight from the owners farm close by.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager 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?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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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 the property manager'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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager 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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager 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 the property manager before booking?
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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?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager 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?
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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?
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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 the property manager a message.
If the property manager 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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