Overview

�Far from the Madding Crowd� these superb single-storey cottages originating in the 17th century are set around a fragrant herb garden and arranged to give optimum privacy to each. Encircling the cottages and the thatched farmhouse are 4 acres of safe well maintained grounds, surrounded by fields, the abundant wildlife and a variety of birds offer great interest in this relaxing rural environment. The games room on the first floor of the barn offers table tennis, snooker and a library of paperbacks. The adventure playground has slides, swings and sand pit.

The cottages are comfortable and thoughtfully equipped. We offer excellent cots and highchairs and various items of baby equipment to make life easier for young families on holiday.

The nearby World Heritage Jurassic Coast offers spectacular coastal walks and a good choice of beaches from the safe golden sands of Studland to the 17 miles of Chesil Beach in the west; Impressive natural features like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are nearby. Fossil hunting is a popular pastime on many beaches in the area.

Nearby Farm Animal parks will delight younger families as well as Monkey World and the Sealife Centre. The RSPB Reserve at Arne offers woodland walks adjoining the shores of Poole Harbour. National Trust properties such as Corfe Castle, Hardy�s Cottage, Brownsea Island, boat trips and golf, all within easy reach.

The historic market town of Dorchester is just 4 miles away having museums and cinemas and a leisure centre with pool. Visit the exciting new Brewery Square with great shopping and many new restaurants and cinema. There are regular Farmers Markets with many local producers and a large weekly market. There are a variety of great country pubs and restaurants serving local ales, wines and fresh local food.

As resident owners for over 20 years we will do our best to help you get the best from your visit to Dorset.

We sometimes have some Special Promotions, such as the "Couples Offer" so see our web for details.

Ideally situated to explore Dorset�s coastline and countryside Hastings Farm is a perfect �get away from it all� retreat.

 

Accommodation Details

Myrtle� sleeps 2- Attractive, cosy living/dining room with wood-burner, stable door to rear garden. Double bedroom with four-poster, bathroom with over-bath power shower.

Buttercup / Poppy-.sleeps 3- Spacious living/dining room with electric living flame stove for cosy evenings. Double bedroom with half-tester style bed, Poppy four-poster and single bedroom furnished in old pine. Bathroom with over bath shower.

Cowslip-sleeps 3, Daisy sleeps 4�. Attractive living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, Cowslip has a small wood-burner, Daisy an electric wood-burning effect stove for cosy evenings. Two steps up to a double bedroom with a Victorian style bedstead, second single bedroom or bunk bedroom.

 

Price Guide:

Three night breaks from �241, mid week breaks 4 nights for the price of three.
Weekly prices from �321 to �781.
Our "Couples Offer" ...... enjoy one of the 2 bedroom cottages for the same price as a one bedroom..see our website for details.

 

General Details

The nearby World Heritage Jurassic Coast offers spectacular coastal walks and a good choice of beaches from the safe golden sands of Studland to the 17 miles of Chesil Beach in the west. Impressive natural features like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are nearby. Fossil hunting is a popular pastime on many beaches in the area.

Nearby Farm Animal parks will delight younger families also Monkey World, the Sealife Centre and Tank Museum. Dorchester has leisure pool, cinema, popular Dinosaur Museum.

Other notes for parents
Peacefully situated in this rural idyll the grounds are so safe for young families, no roads, no traffic only the countryside. The adventure play area is a great place for children to make new friends.

The games room in the barn has many toys plus table tennis and snooker table.

We provide full size quality wooden cots, no travel cots.

We have quality wooden high chairs and stair gates are offered if needed to keep little ones out of the kitchen.

 

Other Information

The historic market town of Dorchester is just 4 miles away having museums and cinemas and a leisure centre with pool. Visit the exciting new Brewery Square with great shopping and many new restaurants and cinema. There are regular Farmers Markets with many local producers and a large weekly market. There are a variety of great country pubs and restaurants serving local ales, wines and fresh local food.