Spring time view of the entrance to Bakers Mill

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Located within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bakers Mill is an early 17th century working farm covering 200 acres.

Our cottages surround a courtyard featuring a rill and small wildlife pond. They comprise a Grade 2 listed stone barn sleeping 6, and 4 adjoining cottages sleeping 3 in one, and 2 in each of the others. We can accommodate from 2 to 15 visitors plus cots and extra chair bed for small children.

Dogs are very welcome; there are some great walks for them right from the door of your cottage.

Coarse fishing is available nearby in our own lakes and there is a Games room on site with wireless broadband signal.

The farm is a haven for wildlife; deer can be seen grazing near the cottages, and there is a variety of wild animals, including otters and water voles. Many bird species can also be viewed in and around the farm. The clear night skies dazzle with stars. Our cottages are perfect for those looking for  peaceful, relaxing surroundings to unwind and take a break.

The local village is about 15 minutes walk and has a village shop with post office and a child and dog friendly local pub serving very good food.

Within easy driving distance is the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, numerous market and coastal towns such as

Beaminster

With more than 200 listed buildings and now famous for 'The Wild Garlic', Matt Follas of BBC Master Chef 2009 fame. We are only 4 miles from this lovely old market town.

 Bridport

Dating from the 9th and 10th centuries when it was an important town for rope and net making. Now it is a busy market town and a popular place to visit. It was the location of 'Return to River Cottage' and there is a shop in the town selling goods from there. Also home of one of the few traditional breweries left in Britain.

Dorchester

County town of Dorset steeped in history going back 6000 years, with plenty of places to eat and shop. Heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex as he was born a few miles outside the town at Higher Bockhampton.

Lyme Regis

Historic seaside resort and small fishing port, known as the 'Pearl of Dorset'. Fossil hunting is a famous past-time here and Mary Anning the greatest fossil hunter ever lived here.

Poundbury

Made famous as designed by HRH Prince Charles as a model town of the 20th Century. 

Shaftesbury

Founded around 1100 years ago. A browsers and historians treasure trove. Home of King Alfred's citadel Benedictine Abbey. The view from Gold Hill is famous as Hovis Hill in the TV ads from the 80's.

Sherborne

Another ancient market town, famous for its Castle. Great for shopping for those unusual gifts.

Weymouth

Seaside town and historic fishing port. Long stretch of golden sand and safe waters for swimmers. Famous for its sand sculptures since 1920's. Holds the international beach kite festival, beach motocross, beach volleyball championships. Several RSPB sanctuaries. Sailing and watersports. Home of T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)

Will be holding the Olympic Watersports in 2012

 

For those interested in wildlife                                                 Theme Parks and Other Attractions
Abbotsbury Swannery                                                                                         Cricket St. Thomas
Brownsea island                                                                                                   Bovington Tank Museum
Monkey world                                                                                                        Swanage Railway
Weymouth Sealife Park and Marine Sanctuary
 

Historic Houses and Gardens
Athelhampton House and Gardens
Corfe Castle
Sherborne Castle
 

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close up view of holiday cottages at Bakers Mill