Relax in the private hot tub in the garden
Detached property steeped in history and filled with original character and charm
Shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court within walking distance on Minterne Estate
Relax in the cosy snug by the open fire
Light and airy sitting room with wood burner and window seat
Spacious, family kitchen
Striking dining room with flagstone floors
Enjoy leisurely meals with family and friends
Take one of the staircases to the first floor
Super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be a twin on request)
Super-king-size zip-and-link with en-suite bathroom
En-suite bathroom
Pretty twin bedroom
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath and WC
Shower room on the ground floor
Enclosed garden with established shrubs and plants
Enjoy al fresco meals and drinks
Looking towards the property
Steeped in history
View towards the main entrance to the property
Shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court nearby
Shared heated outdoor pool (available from April to October) and lawn tennis court nearby
Shared childrens' play area
Free daily access to Minterne Gardens
Neighbouring Minterne House
Access included to Minterne Gardens
Enjoy beautiful walks at Minterne Gardens
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27 / 43  Shower room on the ground floor
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35 / 43  View towards the main entrance to the property
36 / 43  Shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court nearby
37 / 43  Shared heated outdoor pool (available from April to October) and lawn tennis court nearby
38 / 43  Shared childrens' play area
39 / 43  Free daily access to Minterne Gardens
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Napier Farmhouse

Minterne Magna, Dorset
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Tennis Court
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Idyllic village setting with access to the 27-acre Minterne Gardens included
  • Detached house steeped in history and filled with original character and charm
  • Private hot tub, shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court nearby
  • Freshly prepared food by a brilliant chef can be arranged with the owner - perfect for a dinner party
Property code: 87050

Characterful and homely former farmhouse with plenty of space for families and dogs, all set within a country estate and near to magnificent gardens. An ideal choice for a multi-generational break.

The village of Minterne Magna is steeped in history and home to the beautiful Minterne gardens, which host a mass of flowering plants, nestled in a unique Himalayan valley and surrounded by wonderful views of the Dorset landscape. It is famous for an important collection of rhododendrons, plus daffodils, bluebells, primulas, and ornamental cherries that flower in abundance under the canopy of magnificent trees. The garden is a must-see in spring. Local amenities can be found, along with the much-photographed hillside giant in the nearby village of Cerne Abbas (2 miles). Within 10 miles is the county town of Dorchester with its plethora of museums and bustling high street. The picturesque town of Sherborne is 10 miles away, where you can explore the two castles and visit the beautiful Abbey.

This traditional detached farmhouse forms part of the Minterne Estate and sits alongside farm buildings. A private entrance gives access to a welcoming boot room, the ideal spot to leave muddy footwear after long walks in the surrounding countryside. There is a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer located here and a useful shower room with WC next door. Heading further into the property you will come to the family kitchen. At the heart of the property, this sociable room has a central table for informal dining, a range-style cooker with gas hob and electric ovens, a microwave, fridge, and a dishwasher. To make you feel even more at home some essentials are provided including oils, condiments, fruit, tea, coffee, bread, jam, washing machine tablets, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid. Just next door is the striking dining room, with plenty of room for leisurely meals. There are two homely reception rooms in which to relax on the ground floor, a cosy snug with an open fireplace and a light and bright sitting room with a TV and wood burner (fire wood, lighters and kindling are fully stocked for your stay). Two separate staircases rise to the first floor, giving access to the five bedrooms. There is a super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be a twin on request) with an en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, a twin bedroom and three double bedrooms which share a bathroom with bath and WC. One of the double bedrooms has two single day beds which are available on request.

Heading outside, you will find a pretty, enclosed garden with established shrubs and plants, plus a private hot tub and dining area with gas BBQ (cylinder provided with gas), perfect for al-fresco dining. There is ample off-road parking in a shared yard to the rear of the property. A short walk from the property, across the lane, will take you to a shared walled garden adjacent to Minterne House. There is a lawn tennis court and heated outdoor pool with changing room, open from April to October, between 10am - 12 noon and 4pm - 6pm daily. Access to Minterne Gardens is included daily from 10am to 6pm.

  • Sleeps 10+2 with 2 single beds available in one of the double bedrooms, on request
  • 5 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be a twin on request), 3 doubles and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Range-style electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and high-chair available on request
  • Wood burner in the lounge and open fire in the snug (all logs provided)
  • TV available in the lounge
  • Bathrobes are provided
  • Selection of environmentally friendly toiletries
  • There is a hairdryer in each bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, furniture, and gas BBQ (full cylinder provided)
  • Private hot tub
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Freshly prepared food by a brilliant chef can be arranged with the owner - perfect for a dinner party
  • Free daily access to Minterne Gardens between 10am and 6pm - dogs on leads are welcome in the garden
  • Shared access to a lawn tennis court (rackets and balls supplied)
  • Shared outdoor heated pool (please bring pool towels), with changing room, from April until the end of October, between 10am - 6pm daily - each property will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool - times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival
  • When Lord Digby is in residence, guests are welcome to have a complimentary tour of the house and learn about the history
  • Children must be accompanied when using the facilities  
  • Beach 15 miles, shops and pubs 2 miles
  • Please note: Shared estate can be booked with property 87379, 88100 and 93723
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carol, 26th July 2024

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I stayed with my family at Manor Farmhouse over the weekend to celebrate my 70th birthday. It proved to be an excellent choice of venue and accommodation for us all. Lord Digby and his family couldnt have been more welcoming and attentive. The farmhouse accommodated 10 of us comfortably and the garden gave us plenty of space for badminton and otherRead more outdoor games. The hot tub was perfect for relaxation. Having access to the outdoor pool and tennis court was a real bonus. We had a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne, 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Jennifer, 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Hazel, 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Kanthimathinatha, 31st May 2024

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Charming cottage mixing quaintness with modern comforts

Reviewed by Peter, 23rd April 2024

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The 16th century Farmhouse is a really interesting property in an exceptionally interesting location next to Minterne House, close to Cerne Abbas with the Jurassic Coast nearby. Great property for a multi generational family group. Lots of space. Very comfortable beds. Log fires too.

Reviewed by Susan, 6th April 2024

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This farmhouse was really lovely. Our family enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Beverley, 26th January 2024

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The owners were incredibly helpful in making the property ready for us with less than 3 hours notice due to a problem with the place that we had originally booked.. The farmhouse was quirky and lovely and very welcoming for our children and dogs. We had everything we needed

Reviewed by ANDREA, 23rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Frederick, 3rd November 2023

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The farmhouse is set in beautiful grounds, and the hosts were very lovely. Cannot thank them enough.

Reviewed by Kevin, 23rd October 2023

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Napier Farmhouse is a beautiful old building with modern conveniences. The children loved the swimming pool and the hot tub. The garden is enclosed so dogs and children can run free. We were three generations and it suited us all. We were only sorry that the promised Minterne House tour by Lord Digby did not materialise.

Reviewed by Lindsey, 1st September 2023

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The hosts were so generous with the sharing of the pool, tennis court and guided tour, as well as the welcome goodies. I can think of nothing they could improve upon - we spent an absolutely brilliant 3 generational weekend - everyone was truly happy, which is quite an achievement with ages between 2 and 78!

Reviewed by Rosemary, 25th August 2023

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A lovely old house, very comfortable and masses of room to spread out. We were made to feel very welcome by Lord Digby and his staff. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and an eclectic range of old furniture that added to the feeling of history. Books everywhere! Garden is private, lots of chairs and a huge table for outdoor dining - and the large Read morehot tub is wonderful! Nearby swimming pool is a good size. We enjoyed exploring the Himalayan Gardens and cream tea of the terrace afterwards. Hide

Reviewed by Clare, 5th August 2023

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We had a fantastic holiday, Henry and Sarah were very welcoming. The house was perfect for the nine of us and the facilities were great. We loved the swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub and the Minterne House grounds were beautiful. There was plenty to do in the area and we did a great walk into Cerne Abbas.

Reviewed by Rhiannon, 31st March 2023

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We had a wonderful stay a very comfortable house from which to explore. 40 mins to lots of different beaches and the beautiful Minterne gardens on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Margaret, 24th February 2023

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Relax in the private hot tub in the garden
Detached property steeped in history and filled with original character and charm
Shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court within walking distance on Minterne Estate
Relax in the cosy snug by the open fire
Light and airy sitting room with wood burner and window seat
Spacious, family kitchen
Show 31 moreStriking dining room with flagstone floors

Location

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