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Napier Farmhouse

Minterne Magna, near Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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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: OC-87050

Set against the natural beauty of Dorset’s countryside, this former farmhouse is ideal for groups of friends or large families who want to spend quality time together in a picturesque setting. Located within the Minterne Estate in the village of Minterne Magna, you and your canine companions can explore a wealth of nearby walking routes, including access to Minterne Gardens where dogs are welcome on a lead. Guests are also invited to make use of the tennis courts and outdoor pool at certain times of the year.

Original features and traditional furniture add character and charm throughout the property, whilst a warm palette and timeless soft furnishings add a sense of comfort. You enter into the boot room, which is perfect for discarding wet outdoor gear, before heading into the large country kitchen which has a table for informal dining and everything you’ll need to cook up something amazing. There’s also a lounge complete with a wood burner, a snug and a more formal dining room on this floor. Two staircases lead up to the five bedrooms on the first floor, all of which are light, airy and tastefully decorated. Three bathrooms complete the accommodation. Outside, enjoy al fresco dining in the pretty, enclosed garden, and enjoy Minterne House’s facilities.

Both two-legged and four-legged guests will love exploring Dorset’s miles of unbridled countryside, with many walks from your doorstep, including a stroll to the well-photographed, hillside chalk giant at Cerne Abbas (2.5 miles). You can also enjoy the Dorset coast from here. Heading 22 miles west along the Jurassic Coast you can visit places such as West Bay and Abbotsbury, which is famous for its Swannery and Gardens. Whereas heading south, you have the popular seaside town of Weymouth (18.5 miles) to enjoy with its beach, attractions, shops and eateries.

  • 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
  • Selection of toiletries available
  • 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 September, between 10am - 4pm 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: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Becky Wakelin

This property is personally managed by Becky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynne 31st May 2026

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A lovely relaxing time had by all our family, aged from 9 to 90. Like stepping back in time. Very comfortable beds and soft, thick and fluffy towels. Beautiful gardens and a wonderful area to explore.

Reviewed by Christine 7th May 2026

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It is beautiful, spacious, old and with a lovely garden.

Reviewed by Sue 4th April 2026

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It was a lovely setting to have a family getaway and a beautiful garden allowing us to relax.

Reviewed by Teresa 10th March 2026

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Such a lovely house. Warm, inviting and perfect for a family get together. The kitchen is well equipped and there was plenty of room for us all. A good supply of logs meant that we could enjoy a log fire. The hot tub was a good temperature and great fun. Set in the garden which was secluded and delightful. A wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Tracey 20th January 2026

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Quirky and fun house with good selection / combination of bedrooms and plenty luxury towels. Excellent fitted out kitchen for family meals. Excellent supply of food and drink ie biscuits coffee tea and milk. Well stocked with toiletries and washing products.

Reviewed by Jacquie 13th November 2025

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Highly recommend Manor Farmhouse for a short or longer stay. The cottage is super comfortable with everything you need as well as a perfect welcome pack when you arrive. The beds are extremely comfortable with crisp white bedding. Access to the gardens is a bonus as well as an opportunity to explore the beautiful area.

Reviewed by Patricia 25th October 2025

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The cottage was spacious and full of character. It had everything you could possibly need and supplies of essential household items were plentiful. The garden provided a safe space for our dogs, being totally enclosed, and we enjoyed the hot tub and BBQ. Access to Minterne Gardens was free and they were a highlight of our stay. This was possibly thRead moree most relaxing and comfortable cottage holiday we have ever had. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 26th September 2025

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Lovely long weekend for 6 ladies for a birthday celebration. The cottage is old which transfers to some of the furnishings and decoration, however, it was acceptably clean and very well equipped with towels, good kitchen equipment, plenty of wood for fires in living rooms, and beds very comfortable Use of swimming pool/tennis courts at Manor House Read moreand hot tub in the garden were an an added bonus. Areas around the cottage were pretty and provided great dog walking. Hide

Reviewed by Siobhan 29th August 2025

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A truly unique, quirky and amazingly comfortable cottage. It provided the ideal location for celebrating our Ruby Anniversary with family and friends of three generations. We used the pool, tennis court, the gorgeous hot tub and also had a wonderful tour of Minterne House. The gardens were enjoyed by our grand children. The cottage was brilliantly Read moreequipped and a lovely welcome tray awaited us on our arrival. Our grateful thanks to Marina and staff for looking after us so well. Amazing holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Pippa 9th May 2025

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What a gorgeous house. We had a lovely family stay there for a special birthday. The house had everything we needed and was in a beautiful setting. The house keeper set up the bbq for us and the house was very clean with everything we needed including products for the kitchen and bathrooms. We were able to access Minterne House and gardens. The tenRead morenis court and pool were a lovely addition.Highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Linda 12th April 2025

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Reviewed by Carolyn 5th April 2025

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A wonderful house and location. Generous, thoughtful provision. Worked perfectly for a multi generation (ages 2 to 61) holiday - we all loved it. Spacious but cosy. Very comfortable. Loved the garden and hot tub, and access to the beautiful Minterne House gardens was a real bonus! Fantastic location in gorgeous countryside with easy access to SherbRead moreorne, Dorchester and Weymouth. We warmly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 17th January 2025

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This is a lovely old building, full of history and very quirky, perfect for our 3-generation break. It was also lovely to be able to bring the dogs, who were well catered for. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of crockery and cutlery and the knives were sharp (not always the case). And the hot tub was an added bonus in the middle of January

Reviewed by Richard 20th September 2024

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This comfortable farmhouse is a wonderful choice for anyone considering a possible venue for (say) a multi-generational group-stay. A quiet and relaxing break can be pretty much guaranteed given the location and just about everything that you could hope to find in the way of household equipment is available. The barbecue, hot tub and nearby swimminRead moreg pool are really nice additional facilities. Ours was a family gathering to mark my 70th Birthday and everyone present had a great time. Hide

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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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.