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Churchill House

Minterne Parva, near Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Surrounded by rolling countryside in a peaceful hamlet, with access to the 27-acre Minterne Gardens included
  • This detached, country house blends family friendly accommodation with character and charm
  • Private hot tub adjacent to the house, shared heated outdoor pool and lawn tennis court available within 900m
Property code: OC-93723

An astonishing property on the Minterne Estate within 2 miles from Cerne Abbas, home of the famous 55-metre-long hillside giant. The dog-friendly property enjoys spacious living areas, a large garden and access to shared leisure facilities. This is a fantastic setting for a large family getaway, with easy access to attractions in Dorchester and Sherborne.

The detached former farmhouse is found through private entrance gates and along a driveway. Its statuesque double frontage, surrounded by trees and undulating countryside, never fails to make a lasting first impression. The interior is fresh and traditional, with plenty of room for three dogs to wander around unhindered. The dual-aspect lounge and adjacent dining room are inviting places for family time after a long day, with a spacious kitchen area and a utility room on the ground floor. A spiral staircase leads up to the first floor where two king-size bedrooms, a single bedroom and an en-suite super-king-size bedroom stand just off a galleried landing. A family bathroom is only a few paw prints away. A set of stairs to the second floor leads to a super-king-size bedroom, a single bedroom, a twin bedroom and a generous en-suite family room. A second family bathroom finishes things off. The gorgeous lawn gardens outside are perfect for dog-friendly children's games and al fresco meals after hot tub soaks with incredible rural views for company. Shared leisure facilities on the grounds can be accessed during the spring and summer.

The magnificent Minterne Gardens (0.5 miles) are a must for horticulturalists in the pack, while history lovers will be in their element in the presence of the Cerne Abbas Giant (2 miles). Dorchester and Sherborne (within 10 miles) are well-used to four-pawed customers, who can roam many a cultural and historic site along with their humans.

  • 8 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size; 1 king-size; 2 doubles; 1 twin; 1 single; 1 family room with four single beds and 2 singles
  • 5 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC; 1 bathroom with WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower attachment and WC; 1 en-suite shower room with WC; 1 separate shower within the utility room; 1 separate WC downstairs
  • Range-style cooker with electric ovens and hob, microwave, fridge, two dishwashers and De'Longhi coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 open fires (logs and firelighters provided)
  • Smart TVs available in the lounge and family bedroom
  • Ample seating for 16 guests around the dining table
  • Further foldaway dining table for up to 4 guests in the kitchen
  • Seating for 16 guests in the sitting room
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Garden laid to lawn, hot tub (please bring hot tub towels), patio, furniture and gas BBQ (gas included)
  • Ample off road parking available
  • Freshly prepared food by a 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) within 900m (a short drive away or walk through the estate) 
  • Shared outdoor heated pool within 900m (please bring pool/hot tub towels), with changing room, available from April until the end of September between 10am - 4pm, you will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool - times will be confirmed on arrival (a short drive away or walk through the estate)
  • 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
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 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 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lyne 2nd June 2026

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It was an excellent property for our weekend family house party.

Reviewed by Esther 11th May 2026

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We absolutely loved our stay here and were so impressed with the set up. All of the rooms were absolutely beautiful and the kitchen was so well stocked for a large group. The gardens and communal pool were amazing additions to the stay. 10/10 stay

Reviewed by Jeff 5th May 2026

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A wonderful time for our family at Churchill House. The House was clean and tidy with everything we needed. The views, walks and garden were lovely as was the Sunday lunch in a pub in Cerne Abbas.

Reviewed by Lynne 10th March 2026

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A spacious property that our multi generational family completely enjoyed. From the minute we walked through the door we just relaxed.The hot tub was ready and we stepped straight in - it was bliss after a long drive. We had caterers (Dill & Pickle) in to cater for our family celebration on the Saturday evening and they were terrific! We highly recRead moreommend them. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd March 2026

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The house was a good size and set up for a large group. We did all enjoy ourselves. The house is a little tired in places as a lot of old houses are.

Reviewed by Helen 5th February 2026

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We had a wonderful weekend celebrating my 60th birthday. The youngest was 9 months and the oldest was 87. The house catered for all our needs and the amount of toys and games available was amazing. We had a lovely welcome package containing all sorts of goodies. This was our second visit within a year. The first was to celebrate my granddaughters 1Read more8th. We would definitely love to come back. Maybe for my mums 90th? X Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 19th January 2026

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We had a brilliant stay at Churchill house. It is a beautiful house, well equipped and with plenty of space for us all. Weve been going away as a mixed group of families for nearly ten years now and this was one of the best! The children loved the playroom, and the grounds were lovely.

Reviewed by Lucinda 28th December 2025

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Wonderful stay. Faultless.

Reviewed by Vanessa 21st November 2025

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Fabulous, comfortable, well equipped house. We had a wonderful weekend in spite of some pretty dreadful weather. The option to come back to a roaring log fire and just chill in lovely surroundings saved the weekend. Very helpful advice from owners on local restaurants and caterers. Will return.

Reviewed by Jan 14th November 2025

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We stayed as part of our annual reunion of friends. We have been hiring places to get together for 17 years. This was the most beautiful and comfortable place we have ever stayed in. We had an amazing time. Lovely walks from the doorstep, a great hot tub, plenty of logs for the fire and a lathe comfy lounge. Highly recommend this place for a speciaRead morel gathering. Hide

Reviewed by David 7th November 2025

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A really super house in a great location. Very clean and very well presented. Really comfy beds too! We loved it!

Reviewed by Pascal 3rd October 2025

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Lovely big house in beautiful surroundings. Loads of space. Good kitchen and facilities.

Reviewed by Maureen 26th September 2025

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Had a wonderful weekend - house very well equipped, warm and extremely comfortable. Lots of space for a large party to spread out in and the lovely welcome pack was much appreciated. Loved the hot tub and having a shower room straight off the patio was great! Would highly recommend this house. Used a local chef on the Saturday for a special retiremRead moreent meal called Dill and Pickle - absolutely fabulous food, professional, friendly service, all brought in, prepared, served and cleaned up. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 25th April 2025

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Everything was lovely. We had a lovely stay. Many thanks.

Reviewed by John 14th March 2025

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We had a great family weekend at this wonderful old house, plenty of room for 14 of us and 2 dogs, the welcome pack and toiletries were lovely.the grounds were secure and safe and the hot tub was well used by the kids.

Reviewed by Sarah 7th March 2025

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A fantastic stay, the house had everything we needed and more. Exceptionally comfortable beds and enough space in both the dinning and living areas. Thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Germano 24th February 2025

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Our stay was great. Access was easy, the house was very clean and the staff were always ready to answer any of our questions or demands.

Reviewed by Juliet 17th February 2025

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A fabulous house, comfortable, well equiped and perfect for a large group of friends to celebrate a 50th birthday. Great walks straight from the house, a little muddy when we were there but that is to be expected in February. There was a slight hiccup with the water supply whilst we were there (not the owners fault, an area shut off) and it was welRead morel dealt with and communicated to us. The village of Cerne Abbas and the gardens at Minterne House are both worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Tanya 7th February 2025

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Reviewed by Chariss 17th January 2025

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We had a wonderful holiday! It was a lovely time, and Henry was very accommodating, even giving us a tour of Minterne House. Highly recommended place to stay

Reviewed by Gemma 6th December 2024

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Wonderful house, really large & well laid out. We had a group of 10 adults & 3 children, everyone had plenty of space to sit round the lounge and dinner table. Very well stocked with access to extra towels, sheets & cleaning products. The kitchen oven was good & big enough for us to cook Xmas dinner easily. Main house gardens a great visit Two noteRead mores, the large family room on the second floor isnt a family room, its 4 single beds only suitable for kids & the freezer is outside in an outhouse. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 11th October 2024

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We've just had a wonderful stay at the Farmhouse. 3 generations together under one roof - such precious memories made. The house was perfect - warm, spacious, tastefully furnished, 2 dishwashers (luxury!), ele tric car charging, hot tub, boot room, etc The tour of the house with Lord D was fascinating are the gardens are gorgeous and provide a wondRead moreerful walk. We ate in all the time as the dining room was so welcoming. I think we'll be back (with more grandchildren!) Hide

Reviewed by Natasha 29th August 2024

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Lovely house over all.

Reviewed by Judy 19th August 2024

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Fantastic location on a working farm estate with friendly & helpful people. The house is beautifully presented with lots of thoughtful touches for all age groups. It was comfortable & roomy. It met & exceeded the needs of 3 generations of our family with spacious bedrooms & ample facilities. The family room on the first floor was especially enjoyedRead more by the children. Free daily access to the Himalayan gardens was a welcome bonus, as were the hot tub & heated pool. Would love to stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 19th July 2024

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Our large extended family of 16 had a very comfortable stay in this spacious house. The house was well decorated and furnished and the kitchen very well equipped. There were little extras such as a range of books in each room, that made this house stand out. The availability of the pool and tennis court at the neighbouring Minterne estate were a grRead moreeat hit with the children as were the large garden and hot tub. The tour of Minterne house and free access to the gardens was a real treat. Hide

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