Manor Farmhouse - Thatched Holiday House, Rural Dorset

Manor Farmhouse is beautifully presented, and has period features and a light airy feeling throughout. On the ground floor the front door opens to the entrance hall with, on one side the comfortable sitting room which has an open fireplace and a door through to the study. On the other side of the hall is the snug/family room with sofa, armchairs, fireplace, television and bookcases with a large selection of books and games. Also off the hall is the dining room which is open-plan to the kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and island. French doors lead to a garden terrace with lovely views down the valley. There is a laundry/utility room and separate ground floor cloakroom.

On the first floor of the house is a galleried landing off which are the main and guest bedroom suites, both with en-suite bathrooms; two further double bedrooms and family shower room. Manor Farmhouse sits at the end of a no through lane in a peaceful, private and idyllic setting looking out over its garden and paddock and out over the valley of the River Frome. The garden extends to almost two acres and runs down to the river edge where there is a shallow shelf, often used for swimming by the owner.

In front of the house is a gravelled parking area, below which is a further parking area and a games room situated in an outbuilding. With its peaceful setting, spacious accommodation, and extensive garden, the house is the perfect place for enjoying a family holiday in this beautiful part of rural Dorset.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
With comfortable seating and a large open fire, record player and records.
Study
With desk and sofa bed.
Snug/family room
Seating for eight guests with a 40” Freesat smart television, gas fired stove, fitted bookcases.
Kitchen/dining/breakfast
Kitchen with a four oven oil-fired AGA, twin ovens, electric hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Central island with breakfast bar and stools.
The dining table seats up to eight guests.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.
Utility and boot room
With sink and worktops, washing machine, tumble dryer and airer.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a 6' super-king size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With bath, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a 5' king-size bed.
Bedroom three
With a 5' king-size bed.
Family shower room
With shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom four
With a 5' king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With bath, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Separate games room within detached barns.
Paved patio terrace with table and chairs for eight guests, sun beds and barbecue.
Extensive grass pasture land rolling down to the River Frome.
Ornamental hedged flower and shrub garden.
Wide gravel driveway in front of the house with a second extensive gravel area bordering converted barns below.
Extensive parking is available at the property and six cars can easily be accommodated.

Equipment

AGA
BBQ
Central Heating & Log Burner/open fire
Electric oven & Hob
Washing machine, Tumble dryer, microwave and dishwasher
American Style Fridge freezer
Bed Linen & towels
TV
Wi-Fi*
Games Room & Family Board Games
Small selection of books games and DVD'S
Garden furniture
High Chair and Travel cot available on request

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Family Friendly
  • Games Room / Play Facilities
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pets
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

The hamlet of Cruxton nestles in the Frome Valley amid rolling Dorset countryside, 9 miles north west of the county town Dorchester. The nearby village of Maiden Newton is only a couple of minutes drive away or a pleasant 10 minute stroll, and has a good village store, a Spar and petrol station, a newsagent and cafe, a local pub and a restaurant.

Sydling St. Nicholas is a picturesque village only a short drive away, winding along the little Sydling Water with tiny connecting bridges to the ancient thatched cottages which line the banks, and has a popular pub - The Greyhound which has received national accolades for the quality of its food. Other nearby attractive villages are Cattistock, Toller Porcorum and Cerne Abbas which is the home of the Cerne Giant an ancient naked figure sculpted into the chalk hillside. The village also has three popular pubs and a tea shop, an ancient abbey with pretty gardens and many beautiful cottages to admire.

Manor Farmhouse is ideally situated for easy trips to the popular nearby towns of Beaminster and Bridport, and the world famous Jurassic Coast , with its wonderful beaches such as Burton Bradstock, Cogden and Eype, is only a 25 minute drive away. Eggardon Hill, an amazing Iron Age fort with incredible views over West Dorset, is a 10 minute drive away.

West Dorset is renowned for its lively, popular and eclectic food scene, and regular local food markets are held offering visitors a taste of the delicious local produce.

Mapperton Gardens is a short drive away from Cruxton and well worth a visit.