Guests say
Armswell House is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, ideal for large groups and family gatherings of all ages. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable bedrooms, and extensive facilities including a games room and hot tub. The peaceful countryside setting on a working dairy farm offers beautiful views and unique experiences, such as seeing calves being born. While the remote location means a car is necessary for shops and pubs, the house’s thoughtful touches and ample amenities ensure a memorable and relaxing stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as exceptionally clean, with fresh linen, tidy rooms, and well-maintained bathrooms. Guests consistently mention high standards of cleanliness throughout the house.
The tranquil countryside location is widely appreciated for its beauty and peacefulness. However, several guests note that a car is essential due to the distance from shops and pubs, which may not suit everyone.
Guests frequently comment on the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and the ability for large groups to relax together or find privacy. The house is described as warm, cosy, and well-suited for all ages.
The property is praised for its extensive facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen, games room, hot tub, multiple lounges, and ample bathrooms. Maintenance issues are rare and resolved promptly by attentive owners.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as extra towels, logs for the fire, and occasional welcome gifts like homemade cake or flowers. Please note, however, that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Discover Dorset’s stunning countryside and coast from this cosy 18th century farmhouse with its own hot tub.. 1 step to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Games Room: Pool Table, Table Tennis
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Range, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Garden
Living room 2: Freeview TV, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 5: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for open fires included. Two travel cots and two highchairs available on request. Large enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Access to 650 acres of farmland. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 7 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside, close to the Dorset Gap, this substantial 18th-century farmhouse stands a mile from the pretty hamlet of Plush with its delightful village inn.
Retaining many original features, including ornamental fireplaces and splendid high ceilings, the property benefits from the addition of a games room in its cellar. Two comfortable living rooms, both with open fires and Freeview TV, means there’s plenty of space for everyone to relax after a busy day exploring the local area. The large, well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen is perfect for cooking a holiday feast, throw open the French doors and let the light and air spill in. With 7 bedrooms over the first and second floor, sleeping 14 guests plus up to 4 more on sofa beds, plus 6 bathrooms, this property really is a fantastic choice for a families or friends to get together and celebrate. With its own pretty, large walled garden, with lawned area and flower borders, it stands in the grounds of the owners’ 650-acre organic dairy farm; there are lovely walks from the doorstep amid the farmland.
The Dorset Gap is nearby, for walks amid stunning scenery, while sandy bays and nature reserves can be found along the World Heritage Coastline just 18 miles away. Dorchester (Thomas Hardy’s Casterbridge) is within driving distance for a wide range of attractions, including a lively weekly market, with the beautiful Maiden Castle sure to be a highlight. A trip to the charming town of Cerne Abbas, with its Tudor architecture, and the nearby Cerne Giant are also a must on any itinerary. There are good golf courses in the vicinity and a selection of excellent inns and restaurants within 7 miles, this truly is an ideal location to suit a variety of holiday needs. Shop 5 miles.
Armswell House (DQT) and The Stables (DXS) can be booked together to accommodate up to 32 guests.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (29)
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Confirmed Guest
Photos don't show how close to the farm it us but having the cows for neighbours was fun especially the few that kept peeping over the fence 🙂. Plenty of hot water and a warm property. Plenty of space and bathrooms for a large group. Extra towels being available was most useful. We had an issue with one of the dishwashers but the owner responded promptly to resolve it.
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Confirmed Guest
Peaceful, private, and beautifully maintained house. We've been coming for 10 years as a group of friends to write and for walking. Plenty of space and very comfortable. Our cook (yes, we know, we're spoiled) says the kitchen is excellent for catering for a group. We think families and children would love it too and we can't think of anything we'd want to change.
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Elaine Symes
We had another lovely break at Armswell House and despite the very misty weather every day which hid the beautiful views on the walks from the farm, we still had a lovely fun time, enjoying the games room and spa.As we only stayed the 3 nights this time, we stayed in and around the farm, although we walked to the nearby pub one day, even though we had our own well stocked bar in the dining room ! It was really a good idea having a Sainsbury delivery just after we arrived and as the kitchen was really well stocked with every equipment needed, we were able to cook for our group of 14. We loved feeding the 2 pigs our leftovers and peelings and loved the really cute 16 newborn calves in the barn. It was also nice & cosy having the log fire lit in the evenings. We wish we could have stayed longer as our time went far too quickly.Armswell house has something for everyone and for all ages, brilliant that it`s dog friendly too. Really spacious rooms and bathrooms, as we got a bit muddy, its brilliant to have a laundry room too, also 3 fridges and 2 dishwashers which we made good use of.We would love to come back, with more family and friends and hire the house next door too one day.