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Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

Lower Fifehead Farm nestles in the picturesque hamlet of Fifehead St Quintin, and is surrounded by 400 acres of beautiful rolling countryside. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty dotted with numerous pretty villages, and close to the majestic Bulbarrow Hill which is the second highest point in Dorset, the location is ideal for walking, cycling and exploring. The generous and characterful 17th century farmhouse has plenty of charm, with original mullion windows and their rope twist detailing being mentioned in Nikolaus Pevsner's County Guide book, "The Buildings of England", which remains the definitive inventory of England's architectural heritage.

With an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove in the large sitting and dining room, a family snug and games room with second wood burning stove, and a spacious kitchen and breakfast room with island and Aga, there is plenty of space for all of the family to gather and share time together. On the ground floor there is also a useful cloakroom with laundry area, and double doors from the kitchen lead to the undercover porch area which has been set up for alfresco dining.
On the first floor are five comfortable bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room; and there is a family bathroom with roll top bath, and a separate family shower room. Outside, the house enjoys a walled front garden, and the large lawned rear garden also has a full-size tennis court with artificial surface making it suitable for playing tennis or football all year round.
Sturminster Newton is close by and the popular towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Blandford and Dorchester are all within easy reach. With the Jurassic Coast less than 45 minutes drive away, Lower Fifehead Farm is the perfect choice for a family holiday and fun times together.
Additional Information:
A full size cot and high chair available on request.
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Tennis court available year round.
There is almost no mobile signal in the property. Either switch to WiFi calls or you can get a signal in the garden.
*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

600890

About the neighborhood

Map
Sturminster Newton, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 36 min drive
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 38 min drive
  • The Tank Museum - 39 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 43 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Yeovil Pen Mill Station - 28 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White hart alehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shillingstone Railway Project - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hambro Arms - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Sturminster Newton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sturminster Newton Mill and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Badger Watch Dorset and Shillingstone Railway Project are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Lower Fifehead Farm - characterful 17th century farmhouse that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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