Guests say
Marles Farmhouse in Dorset receives high praise for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful, peaceful location. The property is ideal for multi-generational family gatherings, offering ample living space, comfortable bedrooms, and large gardens. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful owners, the cleanliness, and the thoughtful touches that make it feel like a home from home. The farmhouse's rural setting provides tranquility and is still conveniently close to local attractions.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently note the property as clean and well-maintained. One mention of an oven needing a better clean slightly impacts the score, but overall, the high standards of cleanliness are evident throughout the reviews.
The location is frequently described as beautiful and peaceful, ideal for a quiet getaway. It is also noted for being close to local points of interest and the coast, making it a perfect rural retreat with accessibility to nearby attractions.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the farmhouse spacious and the beds comfortable. There is a single mention of beds being a bit hard, suggesting room for improvement with mattress toppers, but overall, the property provides a very comfortable stay.
The farmhouse is praised for being well-equipped and having great facilities. Suggestions for additional entertainment options and a minor issue with a fridge are noted, but the overall sentiment is that the property has everything needed for an enjoyable stay.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the owners and mention the provision of spices and oils, there is no specific reference to gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
About a mile from the pretty Dorset villages of Salwayash and Waytown, on the edge of the beautiful Marshwood Vale, an area of outstanding beauty and within the Dorset National Landscape is Marles Farmhouse.
This detached, stone-built, fabulous family home is approached along wooded lanes and bordered by rolling green fields.
Peaceful and secluded with no near neighbours, (The owner lives on-site in their converted dairy) the property was completely refurbished in 2015 to include modern comforts, which perfectly complement the original 19th century thick stone walls, beams and fireplace, to create a smart, spacious and welcoming home including many changes to minimise environmental impact such as solid wall insulation, solar with battery storage and water hearting, biomass heating and EV charging.
Since then, there have been ongoing improvements to ensure the property is kept up to date and the house and gardens are beautifully maintained.
A huge, well-equipped kitchen with polished granite surface, range cooker and a dining area big enough to accommodate everyone is the real heart of the home.
Stretch out in front of a cosy wood burning stove in the sitting room, or for those not so sunny days the family/games room with table football, TV/DVD/Blu-ray, and a WiFi/Bluetooth connected music system will keep everyone occupied. Alternatively, gather the family around the piano and sing along.
Also on the ground-floor is a twin bedroom and a shower-room making this property suitable for those who are less mobile.
Staircases at either end of the house lead to the first floor and five further bedrooms, all with pretty views over the garden and fields beyond, two king size doubles with en-suite shower-rooms, two twins with zip-linkable beds to create doubles and a family room with adult bunks.
There are two further bathrooms on this floor to complete the living accommodation.
Outside, to the front, a wide paved terrace with picnic benches and a barbecue catches the sun all day long, whilst to the rear, the cottage garden looking over sheep-grazed fields, and chickens (no cockerel!) has an enclosed lawn with table/chairs and is a great spot for morning coffee and wildlife-watching and you will see may see deer, foxes, owls and bats.
A children's climbing frame/swing and an open-fronted garage with table tennis are sure to be a great hit with the younger family members.
Scenic and secluded, Marles Farmhouse is perfectly placed for exploring this popular area of Dorset with good walking from the front door.
The vibrant market town of Bridport and the stunning Dorset coast with good sandy beaches at West Bay and Charmouth are all within 10 miles.
Further afield, you can spend the day hunting for fossils along the Jurassic Coast, take a stroll along the iconic 'Cobb' at Lyme Regis or visit the seaside town of Weymouth, where you'll find a variety of water sports to try.
The attractive market town of Bridport grew up around the River Brit, and was shaped by its extensive history of rope and net making. The long, wide streets and alleyways between the houses were once where the flax strands were twisted into rope, while today those streets are filled with an interesting variety of shops, restaurants and inns.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size double with en-suite shower room, 2 x twin (zip/link can be 6 ft double on request), 1 x adult bunk room.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor twin, ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility room.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Family/games room with wood burning stove.
External games barn.
Central heating, underfloor heating with two wood burning stoves (wood Is provided).
Microwave, range cooker, fridge, “American” fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, bread maker, Smart TV with Blu-ray/DVD, WiFi, fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two cots and two highchairs.
Off road parking for six cars.
Electric vehicle charge point 7.4Kwh (charged at cost).
Enclosed garden with barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Pub and a Cider tap room less than 1 mile from property.
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Note: No Smoking/Vaping in the property
Reviews (65)
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David
It is the perfect base for seeing all aspects locally. I spoke with Seb on several occasions and he was always very approachable. There was an issue with the main fridge which I let Seb know about and 2 days later a new fridge arrived. Marles farm is somewhere that always will hold special memories for me and my family and we will more than likely return there in future
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Katherine
We were particularly impressed with the kitchen providing ample amounts of crockery and utensils. Lovely outdoor spaces for the family to relax and enjoy the fresh air. The owner Seb was very helpful and friendly and made our stay perfect. I would highly recommend this beautiful accommodation.
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Amy
The property is generously proportioned with everything you could need for a weeks stay in the Dorset Countryside- light and airy bedrooms and comfortable beds too. All rooms were spotlessly clean. One of the beauties of Marles Farm are the front and rear mature gardens- the rear being safely enclosed to allow our young children to play on the swings and our little dog to explore. There are two living rooms at the property- but there is only one TV with the "Games Room"- a suggestion for the hosts would be to consider another TV in the main living area to allow different ages to enjoy an evening in separate rooms if required. Another point worth making is that Marles Farm is located on a single track road with passing points- you may wish to consider how confident your driving skills are before booking. This should not however distract from what a hidden gem Marles Farm truly is! It has allow 4 generations to enjoy a summer holiday all together and we have made memories to last a lifetime- thank you!