Bakers Mill Farm Holiday
Cottages
Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset. DT8
3JD
e-mail: enquiries@bakersmillfarmholidaycottagesdorset.co.uk
Telephone: Karen 01872261525 Tracey 02380293353
Within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bakers Mill Farm nestles in the lush green and peaceful river Axe valley surrounded by the rolling hills and picturesque villages of West Dorset.
The working farm dates from the early 1600's and is a haven for wildlife. You may see rabbits, foxes, badgers, and deer. The deer are not shy and you can often see them grazing near the cottages. Heron, geese, ducks and buzzards can be seen and there are many species of smaller birds on the farm, ideal for those of you interested in bird watching. During the summer swallows and house martins will be flying all around the cottages. Water voles and otters have recently inhabited the farm.
The holiday cottages are situated in the centre of the picture. They comprise a Grade II listed stone barn and traditional farm buildings which have been tastefully restored to create four terrace cottages, each with one double bedroom sleeping two/three plus cot, and a barn conversion with three double bedrooms, sleeping six plus cot. There is also a games room, laundry room, BBQ, picnic tables for al-fresco dining, and three stables for visitors horses. They surround a sunny courtyard, featuring a rill and small wildlife pond. There are enclosed gardens and patio areas. A paddock is available for horses if required. Coarse fishing is available on our own lakes especially for our visitors.
We are perfectly situated to tour the countryside of Thomas Hardy and River Cottage. Historic market towns, the Jurassic Heritage Coast of West Dorset, stately homes and gardens, and parts of Somerset, are all within easy reach of this idyllic setting.
You can play golf, fish, clay pigeon shoot or see the area on cycle, horse back, or even llama trek from the village. There are walks from the farm, and a couple of long distance footpaths are close-by.
The village amenities of shop and post office are within a 20 minute walk of the farm down a little used country lane.
We have received an 'Award of Excellence for Retreat of the Year 2007' from The Shires Magazine in recognition of the quality of service we provide.