Guests say
Barn Close Farm is a well-equipped and comfortable cottage with a picturesque setting in Dorset, ideal for exploring the Jurassic coast. Guests appreciate the spacious garden, generous welcome pack, and the property's cleanliness. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, such as the key safe and hot water instructions, the overall experience is highly regarded for its tranquillity and facilities.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard upheld by the management.
The location is praised for its beauty and proximity to interesting walks and the coast. However, some guests mention challenges with narrow access lanes, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property warm, though there are comments about the softness of mattresses and the lounge seating being a squeeze for six adults.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests are satisfied with the indoor and outdoor facilities. Points are deducted for minor maintenance issues like the key safe, hot water switch, and oil gauge.
The provision of a welcome pack is frequently mentioned and appreciated, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, guests should not expect them with every stay.
About this property
Settled into picturesque farmland and surrounded by stunning views, this property offers a quaint countryside base for your Jurassic coast adventure. With off-road parking, large gardens and a generous living area, Barn Close Farm is perfect for a family or group of adults. Making your way through breath-taking countryside, you will arrive at this wonderfully refurbished cottage with a slate roof falling around the first-floor windows. Recline in a spacious sitting/dining room, where red curtains add a splash of colour to the homely décor, and there is a woodburning stove for you to warm your feet beside after a long walk through the countryside.
Enjoy a heart-warming meal at the dining table situated in the sitting room making this a perfect social area for all guests. A contemporary kitchen with ample amenities, a vintage look gas oven, and a second dining table will entice any budding chef to try out local recipes, and due to the spacious nature of this kitchen, the whole family can enjoy baking together as the handy utility room takes care of all of your sandy clothing. Freshen up with a warm shower before snuggling down for the night in one of the bedrooms available, beginning with a super-king-size with a TV, homely furniture and windows supplying a view of the surrounding countryside.
Second, there is a double bedroom with sloping ceilings and a real traditional cottage feel and finally a twin room with storage, making this property perfect for both a family and groups of adults. Outside, a delightful garden awaits your al fresco breakfast, dotted with trees and shrubs and shrouded in stunning countryside, this is a space that you will be bound to return to time and again. The local area of Morcombelake offers a local pub and farm shop, where you can stock up on essentials or enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage at the end of the day.
Countryside walks begin at your doorstep, and within a short drive you will find the stunning Thorncombe Beach, where you can enjoy a picnic in the salty air or even a swim. Travel a little further to find beautiful historical sites such as Coney’s Castle and St Gabriel’s Castle. A stunning property settled into the picturesque countryside of Dorset, Barn Close Farm will make the perfect holiday home for your trip to the Jurassic coast.
The pretty village of Chideock (pronounced Chiddick) can be found straddling the main A35 road between Bridport and Honiton, in glorious West Dorset. Many of the quaint cottages lining the road are constructed of cob and the honey-coloured local sandstone. Lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the area has plenty of lovely walks, whilst just 1 mile away is Dorset's Jurassic Coast, famed for its fossils and ease of finding them, where a walk along the coastal path affords spectacular views across the sparkling waters of Lyme Bay towards Portland, Chisel beach and the Devon coast. A short drive east takes you to the ancient rope-making town of Bridport, and the harbour at West Bay, or venture west to visit the picturesque seaside resort of Lyme Regis. An excellent holiday base from which to explore this scenic area.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
WC and basin.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining/sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
TV x 2, Sky, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden lawn and furniture and access to 15 acres of hill farmland.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
The property this year (2025) benefits from an extensive refit of top-quality kitchen appliances.
For the security of the building and guests: There are IR triggered spotlights for the parking area, and the path around the house, There are also outdoor security cameras at the property, but these are not active whilst guests are in residence unless requested prior to arrival.
Reviews (10)
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Michael
The house is great apart from a few minor issues. The space was as advertised. Great to have three toilets and two showers. Kitchen was very well equipped. The whole house was in perfect condition. The central heating and hot water were very good and there was an endless supply of wood and kindling to add extra atmosphere. If the weather had been better weâd have made use of the large and beautiful garden. Parking was a bit tricky because itâs on a steep hill, but we got the knack. Not sure if the top drive is part of the house, so mainly used the one on same level as the house. My elderly parents feel the cold and have done mobility problems. They were able to get in and around the house with no difficulty and it was warm and comfortable for them. There was a very generous and tasty welcome pack. The only issues were: It was a squeeze for six adults in the lounge, not due to the size of the space but the choice of furniture: two overly large armchairs and a settee which was a squeeze for three medium adults. The downstairs toilet is prone to blocking: we didnât put anything down it that you shouldnât and there is a notice about the problem. So either solve the problem or tell guests they should only urinate in it.
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Stephen
Great facilities and plenty of parking. Really not happy with the fact I was not informed of the major road closures on all the main roads within less than a mile of the property for one third of the day! Meant I had to change my plans so as to be back from anywhere earlier than I wanted and was prevented from going out in the evening ! Terrible lack of information regarding this disruption. Not happy there was no hot water and heating until someone came and turned it back ON ! Not happy with the appearance of strangers walking around the property with no notification or introduction (from "Lyme Bay holidays"), rented the property for peace and to have no disturbances ! Not happy with the lawn mowers and strimmer's being wielded in the garden at stupid o'clock in the morning for a holiday property waking me up ! In essence I loved the property but disliked the way it was being managed.
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Janina
The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms and bathrooms were a very good size, and a very thoughtful welcome pack was there to greet us, Thank you , would recommend it,,,