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  • Farmhouse
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 nights min stay
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  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Ridge Farm Annexe is the perfect place for a peaceful, romantic holiday or short break in a 'home away from home'. We provide comfortable, beautifully furnished accommodation for two people (perhaps accompanied by a baby or small child) in an idyllic setting in North Dorset, UK. Ridge Farm is ideally located for exploring as far south as the Jurassic Coast while at the same time being within easy reach of many other places of interest in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, including the old market town of Sherborne (formerly the capital of Wessex), with its abbey and two castles, Athelhampton House near Dorchester, Stourhead Gardens, Longleat House and Safari Park, Montacute House, and the picturesque towns of Wells, Glastonbury and Bath, not forgetting, of course, West Bay near Bridport, home of the TV program Broadchurch.

We are close to a number of SSSIs, and our garden is visited by a variety of wildlife. Alner's Gorse, a local butterfly sanctuary is a short walk down a green lane. We also maintain a small flock of sheep and in the spring there may be lambs in our paddocks.

Ridge Farm Annexe is often described by our guests as being 'like a home'. And that's exactly what it was for 25 years when Madeline's mother lived here. The Annexe was completely refurbished during 2014. The accommodation consists of a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and hall.The sitting room is equipped with a comfortable sofa and armchairs, and there is access to the patio outside through sliding French doors. A TV (with built-in DVD player) is provided, as is wireless high-speed fibre broadband (45-50 mbps), and there is also a selection of games and jigsaw puzzles -- and two bookcases full of books in the hall.

The bedroom is furnished with two comfortable 3'divan beds with pocket-sprung mattresses and duvets), 2 chairs, 2 bedside cabinets, each with a bedside light, a small chest of drawers, and a built in wardrobe with shelving. A cot for a baby or camp bed for a a child can be provided.

The recently completely refurbished bathroom is equipped with a corner bath, walk-in shower, basin and toilet. There is a mirrored cabinet over the basin and a shaver point suitable for both 240v and 115v appliances.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a ceramic-topped, two-oven electric cooker, a microwave cooker , a fridge with a small freezer compartment and a washing machine (3kg wash). In the winter there is also a condenser tumble drier in the porch. Crockery and cutlery are supplied, together with cooking utensils and all other normal kitchen equipment. For dining there is a table and chairs.

Towels and linen are provided. Meals are not provided, but a supply of basic provisions, including bread, butter, milk, coffee, tea, sugar, flour, salt and pepper, will await you on your arrival. If you would like us to, we can also supply additional provisions at cost (payment on arrival). Please order these at least 48 hours beforehand.

Access to the Annexe is via a private porch and you will be free to come and go as you wish. You will also be very welcome to make use of the patio and the rest of the garden.

House Rules

Smoking is not permitted indoors, but guests are welcome to smoke on the patio if they wish.

For similar reasons guests are not permitted to use room sprays, room fragrances, incense burners, joss sticks or similar products. Such fragrances can take some time to dispel afterwards and may not be to the taste of subsequent guests.

Guests may bring up to two dogs, as long as they are well behaved and kept under control. Bear in mind that we have also have animals -- a dog, two cats and a small flock of sheep.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    We are sorry, but guests are not permitted to use room fragrances of any kind (other than the bathroom spray provided).

    Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control -- we have also have animals -- a dog, two cats and a small flock of sheep.

    Check-in and checkout times may be flexible by prior arrangement if we do not have other guests leaving or arriving on the days of your arrival or departure

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 3 night

    About the owner

    Madeline And Mark L.
    Calendar updated:
    22 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    9

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English, Italian
    This Farmhouse has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 25 Apr 2015. Located in Dorset, it has 12 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £538.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 22 Apr 2024.
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    Reviews

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    Mary J

    A comfortable rural retreat
    Aug 2023

    What a gem of a find! A delightful and well-furnished cottage reached via a narrow country lane, close to the Dorset village of King's Stag and its excellent pub-restaurant and coffee house, The … More 

    Reviewed 28 Aug 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    ToneandPats
    Perth, Australia

    A lovely place to stay
    Jul 2022

    A lovely place to base ourselves as we explored Dorset, It had all the facilities we needed and everything was to a high standard. The pub about 1/2 mile away was good and easily walkable.

    Reviewed 14 Jul 2022

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    Michele R
    Bridgetown, Barbados

    Lovely secluded location
    May 2021

    This one bedroomed property has plenty of space for 2 people (and their dogs). The bed linen, crockery and bathroom are all of a really high quality and the cottage was spotlessly clean. The kitchen… More 

    Reviewed 2 Jun 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    The track is somewhat rough, but it is used daily by all kinds of cars and guests don't normally have a problem (these guests actually came in a large vehicle capable of tackling the roughest mountain tracks). The track is an unadopted lane that I try to maintain to the best of my ability without it costing me a fortune. When reading the final comment above, please bear in mind that these guests arrived just after a spell of the worst May weather in living memory. We had not had time to clear up outside, as the interior of the Annexe takes precedence during a changeover.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Satja L

    Friendly farm retreat
    Nov 2020

    Absolutely excellent service by the hosts Mark and Madeline, who were fantastic and made us feel well taken care of. A quaint little annexe in a nice secluded area on the farm, surrounded by sheep and… More 

    Reviewed 8 Nov 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    384karen
    Cranford, United Kingdom

    Fantastic stay in a beautiful place
    Nov 2019

    We have just spent a wonderful weekend here and wish it had been longer. The Annexe is immaculately presented, fantastically equipped and more spacious than the photographs suggest. It is set in beaut… More 

    Reviewed 11 Nov 2019

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    Review 1-5 of 12

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Madeline and Mark (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Madeline and Mark (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

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    Why can't I call Madeline and Mark (the owner) before booking?

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    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Madeline and Mark (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Madeline and Mark (the owner) a message.

    If Madeline and Mark (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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