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Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, DVD player
Golf
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located.

Furlongs is a fabulous property with ample space for up to ten guests to experience a special holiday in this most unique location. Furnished and equipped to exacting standards, the cottage offers all that one would wish for on a luxury break. Located at the end of a quiet lane from the centre of Abbotsbury village, Furlongs sits proudly just a few steps below the iconic 14th century St Catherine's Chapel. From every window the views are spectacular across the surrounding beautiful Dorset landscape, and you can stroll out of the front door to enjoy the popular village with its tea rooms, local pubs and shops, or nearby Swannery, Tropical Gardens or famous Chesil Beach.

With a choice of sitting rooms the property is perfect for getting all the family together, and there’s also plenty of space for relaxing away from all the main activity in a separate snug. The generous property sleeps ten, with three super-king size bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. The bespoke well equipped kitchen has a natural limestone tiled floor, twin ovens and an American style fridge freezer and leads to the large, light filled dining space for 10 with french doors out onto the terrace and garden. Outside, there is a covered dining, barbecue and games area.

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
Seating for 10 guests with a 55” FreeSat smart television with sound bar and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room
Kitchen with twin ovens, microwave, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The dining table seats up to 10 guests.
Snug
With 65" Freesat smart television, with a contemporary electric living flame fire and comfortable sofas.
Reading area
With a sofa and chairs.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.
Bedroom one
Super-king size bed with a 43” FreeSat smart television, a private furnished terrace and views up to St Catherine's Chapel.
En-suite shower room
With walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
Twin single or super-king size bed with a 43” FreeSat smart television.
En-suite shower room
With walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom three
With a 6' super-king size bed with 43” FreeSat smart television.
En-suite shower room
With walk in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom four
With a 6' super-king size bed with 43” FreeSat smart television.
Bedroom five
Twin single or super-king size bed with 43” FreeSat smart television.
Family bathroom
With twin sinks, large walk in shower enclosure and free standing feature bath.
Outside:
Lawned garden, fully enclosed with private driveway, gravelled car park and covered parking for three cars plus an electric charging point. WALLPOD EV charging point, Type 2, Mode 3.
Covered dining area and games room with sofas.
Garden dining table with ten chairs and parasols.

Additional Information:
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
A high chair is available on request.
Barbecue available during the summer (charcoal not provided).
Electric Vehicle charging point available. (small additional charge per night)
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the letting agent will be held responsible.

Property manager

Dorset Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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

556417

About the neighborhood

Map
Abbotsbury, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens - 17 min walk
  • Abbotsbury Swannery - 17 min walk
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 19 min walk
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive
  • Weymouth Harbour - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lugger Inn Chickerell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turks Head Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located. located?

This family-friendly Weymouth vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Abbotsbury Children's Farm and Chesil Beach. St. Catherine's Chapel and South West Coast Path Section 48 Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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Furlongs, A newly-converted property which is superbly located. Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great property; lovely location.
Big property with plenty of space in great setting for beach, countryside and local shop. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Ideal for large family gatherings. Will certainly be visiting again next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Another lovely stay
Another lovely stay at this amazing property. This was our 6th visit with the family and once again had a great time. A very clean and comfortable property with plenty of room. We look forward to booking our 7th visit !
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10/10 Excellent

Best place to stay
Another wonderful break at the Furlongs. Our third stay at this lovely property and another already booked. So much space, ideal for a group of friends or a large family.
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning costal retreat
This is a luxury property in a fantastic location. With plenty of spaces around the house to relax and get comfortable, as well as to entertain ourselves and cook over the festive period, we couldn't have asked for more. Abbotsbury itself is beautiful and there is plenty to see and do on foot or a short drive away. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all well appointed and we couldn't have hoped for anything more from our Christmas break.
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

Family holiday
I booked Furlongs as it promised comfortable accommodation for 10 people and we were not disappointed. It is a beautiful barn conversion with a stunning kitchen. The outside space is great for children to play safely and there is ample parking space.
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10/10 Excellent

Another excellent stay at Furlongs
Our third family visit to Furlongs - it copes so well with the shared and different needs of three generations - and a dog! Lots of space for all to do their own things or come together for shared stuff. The dog is a particular fan of the large enclosed grassy garden! This time the weather was a bit ‘blustery’ but no problem - just added a new ‘dimension’.
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10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Wonderful holiday home
We stayed at Furlongs for a week with 8 other members of my family and we had a wonderful time. The property is amazing. Spacious, beautifully furnished and in a beautiful setting. The grandchildren loved the outdoor space and it was safe and enclosed. We all thought this was the best holiday home we had stayed in. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Family Get Togethet
Secluded position overlooking rolling hills towards the sea but only a few minutes walk from the lovely village of Abbotsbury. Spacious and very well appointed accommodation with terrific outside enclosed space. No hesitation in recommending this property to stay at for family or friends get togethers.
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10/10 Excellent

Jo Short S.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location
This is an extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated house with comfy beds, luxurious bed linens and lovely bathrooms. The kitchen is wonderful with everything you could possibly need and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. On top of that, the house is in a fantastic location with wonderful views. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

A beautiful property
A beautiful house which provided an excellent level of accommodation for our extended family of 9 plus a dog. The house was spotless and had all the necessary essentials to start your holiday. We were very fortunate with the weather to be able to use the outside space for a couple of days in between walks to Chesil beach and visiting the local area. The Cherries, which was a few minutes walk from the house, was a lovely cafe for lunch and afternoon tea. Would not hesitate to book Furlongs again.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

2nd visit just as wonderful as first
Beautiful house in stunning location. Warm, comfortable and has everything you need. We were 5 with a bedroom each, really good value at this time of year. Furlongs has a very well equipped kitchen so we catered in. Set at the end of a track, at the bottom of Chapel Tower, there are walks aplenty in this picturesque village. At this time of year there is only a cafe, shop, woodwork gifts and two pubs open - more seasonal options from March onwards. But the house is a destination in itself. We will be back. Thank you.
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8/10 Good

Stunning location and luxury living
A very large beautiful conversion in an idyllic setting just outside Abbotsbury and a mile from the coast path. Lovely walks in all directions. The property was well equipped, though with some minor niggles, and some waste of resources. Gorgeous bedrooms and exceptional decor and furniture. A wonderful place for a large family or friends gathering.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Beautiful house in a stunning location
This is a truly beautiful house extremely well furnished and well equipped. We were a group of friends who went for a New year holiday. The house was so welcoming with 2 Christmas trees and a lovely hamper. The bedrooms are very well spaced out and so much room for everyone. The location of Furlongs is stunning , with views of the Chapel and beyond to the sea one way and the pretty village of Abbotsbury the other way. It was a 2 minute walk to the village for the shops and pubs. We loved the Tropical gardens and the lovely cafe there. We had one issue with the water which was dealt with very quickly. I could not recommend this house more highly and we will definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Fabulous family holiday
This is our second stay at Furlongs and if anything we enjoyed it more this time than last - everyone settled into their own space and we enjoyed happy family meals in the very spacious kitchen/dining area. The weather was very mixed but having such a lovely spacious house helped tremendously and drying facilities for wet weather gear is excellent in the boot room. More cloths,cleaning detergents, tea towels and steak knives would be beneficial but apart from that and perhaps mirrors in the bedrooms that are near plug points and electric shaver charging plugs everything is very well catered for. On our departure we were lucky enough to meet the two very friendly housekeepers who do an amazing job.
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10/10 Excellent

Luxury in an idyllic location
Hottest week of the year in Dorset and we picked a fabulous rental property for our family holiday. Pre booking research proved to be accurate so the Furlongs was as spacious and quiet as we had hoped. The generous and modern rooms allowed the multi family group a degree of privacy and yet plenty of communal spaces. With the most amazing garden and outside play areas our 2 year old grandson certainly had room to run play and explore whilst being safe and visible. Everybody had an amazing bedroom with en-suite luxury. Watching the Euros was a joy on the mega TV and there were so many other TVs to choose from. Walking to the beach, village etc was fantastic. Impeccably clean throughout. Great value for money really given the location and size.
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10/10 Excellent

Long Awaited Family Get Together
What a gem, Furlongs was our piece of heaven for a week. A beautiful home in lovely surroundings,what a lucky find! I came with my brother and sisters and our partners and my dog. We all had our own sumptuous rooms to relax in and the spacious kitchen and lounges to socialise in and Frankie, my dog, loved the freedom of the large, secure garden. Furlongs is so clean and comfortable and absolutely everything that you could possibly want in a holiday home. The hamper was a welcome bonus, full of goodies and all very tasty. A local shop at the end of the lane and the beach and a pub a short walk away. We had a fabulous week, visiting nearby towns, doing coastal walks and taking in all the stunning countryside. We enjoyed some really tasty food in The Illchester Arms , where we had a warm welcome from very friendly staff. We will definitely be looking to book again and have already shared the accommodation link with friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous holiday in stunning property
We had THE best family holiday consisting of 6 adults, 3 under 3s and 3 dogs! The house is just stunning, very private and huge giving each family member their own space when needed. My 3 yr old granddaughter loved playing hide and seek in all the rooms☺️ As soon as we entered the property we knew we had made a good choice and as we walked round we just got more and more impressed. The kitchen dining room area provided us with light and the opportunity to open up to the air and enjoy the gorgeous weather, whilst the sitting area the other side of the house provided a cool calm area with respite from the heat (and very high pollen! All the bedrooms are large, light and airy with good comfortable beds and good quality bedding. Any of the rooms are large enough to take a travel cot which was excellent as we had 2 and therefore not limited to certain rooms. All the en-suites and bathroom were excellent quality and very clean on arrival. The house was well equipped with everything we needed throughout our stay. The finding of some spare batteries when they ran out on my granddaughter's bubble machine was a real bonus!!! We were very lucky to enjoy excellent weather for our stay and the good outside space provided plenty of room both for little people to run off energy and for the dogs to enjoy their favourite game when the evenings cooled. The only negative we found on the whole holiday was the garden furniture and the BBQ. mainly the parasol which was damaged and not fit for purpose which just meant we could have enjoyed eating outside more if we were more sheltered from the heat. There was also a BBQ cleaning kit but nothing in it to clean the BBQ both before or after our use. Neither of these were anywhere near big enough to ruin our fabulous holiday though and we all loved spending quality time together in this gorgeous property making lovely new memories. We all felt the same that we would love to revisit the house and the lovely village and do it all again very soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

60th birthday weekend
Wonderful base to celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday with our extended family. Large comfortable rooms that everything you need for a super weekend. Great walks across the rolling Dorset hills and coastline directly from the front door. Large walled grass area for the dogs to run around in.
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10/10 Excellent

5* house. Enjoyed a wonderful birthday weekend with all the family.
House was excellent, the scenery was amazing and even the sun shone for us. The local pub provided a delicious roast and the local playground was a hit with the younger members of the family.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Fabulous holiday that will stay with our family for a long time.
We have had the most wonderful holiday at the Furlongs. We went to celebrate our eldest son’s 40th birthday as a large family and we weren’t disappointed. The accommodation is amazing, spacious and luxurious. The views and local walks are stunning and the village beautiful. We would thoroughly endorse Furlongs, it is up there as one of the very best places that we have had the pleasure to stay in.
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8/10 Good

David S.

Family Holiday
We planned a family get together for a Birthday Celebration and Furlongs provided us with everything that we expected. The outside blended in with the surrounding area but didn’t reflect the spacious and extremely well appointed interior. We loved the position close to the village and was convenient for nearby beaches and we also made good use of the village playground with our grandchildren. 2 very small criticisms would be lack of electric shaver points for toothbrushes in the bathrooms (only 1) and no plug sockets for hairdryers etc near mirrors.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended and we would definitely stay there again!
A wonderful property in a perfect location. Close to the village providing 2 pubs in easy walking distance for anyone, as well as the local shops and businesses. Access to the local buses from the village allowed us to leave the car at home when we wanted to venture further afield, which was an added bonus! The property was wonderfully appointed with everything we needed and furnished to a high standard, ensuring we were comfortable when not out and about!