Guests say
Dairy House Farm is a charming, spacious cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for dog owners and those seeking a relaxing countryside break. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful hosts, the well-equipped kitchen, and the secure, beautiful garden perfect for dogs. The property is well located for exploring Somerset, Devon, and Dorset, though amenities require a short drive. While most found the cottage clean and comfortable, a few noted minor maintenance issues and occasional noise from the owners’ dogs. Overall, it offers a welcoming and homely atmosphere for a memorable stay.
Most guests found the cottage exceptionally clean, even those who usually avoid pet-friendly properties. However, a small number mentioned cobwebs and dust in some areas, indicating occasional lapses.
The rural location is praised for its tranquillity and access to Somerset, Devon, and Dorset attractions. Some guests noted the need for a car to reach shops and pubs, but overall the setting is highly valued.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. A few noted steep stairs, low ceilings, and the need for new sofas or pillows, but comfort is generally rated highly.
The cottage is well equipped, especially for dog owners, with a secure garden and quality kitchen items. Some guests noted missing or broken items (e.g., baking trays, hob damage), and occasional maintenance issues.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as complimentary items in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Attached to the owners 250 year old farmhouse, this period property enjoys a cosy woodburner and a large enclosed garden..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Ground source heat pump, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Doggy extras. Large enclosed garden with lawn, sitting-out area, barbecue and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: 2 steps in garden.. Located in south Somerset, midway between Taunton and Ilminster, this spacious wing of the owners charming 250 year old farmhouse, offers ideal holiday accommodation. With many beautiful country walks in the area, this period property is ideal for walkers and with a livery yard next door, horse stabling is available (by arrangement). Visit Taunton, the county town of Somerset, historical houses and gardens including Montacute House, Forde Abbey, Hestercombe Gardens and Barrington Court, or take a trip to Minehead on the nostalgic West Somerset Steam Railway. Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills are well worth a visit, as well as a trip to the south to explore the Jurassic Coast between Seaton and Bridport, taking in Lyme Regis. Inland, there is Clarkes Village for some retail therapy, Glastonbury Tor, Somerset Levels, Cheddar Gorge and the spa city of Bath. After spending the day exploring many attractions, return to this delightful property and snuggle up in front of the woodburner, set in a lovely inglenook with bread oven. Beach 20 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (23)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is lovely and full of charm. The rooms are all large and comfortable. The garden is large, safe and beautifully kept. There is plenty of seating and a BBQ. We enjoyed sitting and eating in the garden. The footpaths from the cottage are not well used and in cases impassible. The local pub has closed so we had to drive more than we had hoped but there is lots to explore and we did some wonderful walks. The cottage could do with roasting/oven trays and additional cutlery so that the dishwasher doesn’t need to go on after every meal.
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Christine Goodridge
We had a lovely relaxing time. Cottage was perfect, the garden was beautiful and the owners were the best. Definitely re-booking and going back.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage could be really amazing if it was kept up to date and looked after a bit better. A large corner of the hob was broken off and there was a door missing on a kitchen cupboard. There were also no baking trays at all. The stairs were rotting and it felt like they were going to cave in when stood on. There were also a lot of cobwebs, and the extractor in the bathroom was covered in dust - thick layer not just a small amount. The flooring upstairs was not level at all and some floorboards were loose.There is very limited head height in the kitchen (my partner could not stand up straight without banging his head on the ceiling, and he is only 6ft tall)We were also awoken every single morning of our week long stay by the owners dogs incessantly barking at 8am - not what you'd call a relaxing week away