Spacious, four star Puncknowle Manor Cottages in the heart of West Dorset, just two minutes from the Jurassic Coast, perfect for families and large groups.
Berwick Manor (sleeps 19) has plenty of room for your party; two reception rooms (one with an open fireplace), children’s playroom, huge kitchen/dining area with an Aga and separate utility room, and one en-suite double bedroom downstairs. If you are staying at Berwick Manor, arrangements can be made for you and your children to feed the calves.
A further six bedrooms on the first floor (four double rooms, a dormitory with a double bed and four singles, and another room with three singles) and two spacious bedrooms complete the accommodation. A cot and highchair can also be provided.
Puncknowle Manor Farmhouse (sleeps 13) is tastefully furnished and provides spacious accommodation for large groups. For even more space, combine the Farmhouse with the Carriage House next door to provide accommodation for up to 19 adults in eight bedrooms.
Two sitting rooms, an open fireplace, gorgeous farmhouse kitchen/diner with double Aga, separate utility room, three double rooms (one en-suite), single bedroom, bathroom, and great family room in the loft with one double and four single beds. A cot and highchair are also provided.
The Carriage House, next door to the Farmhouse, sleeps 6 adults (a cot and trundle bed are also available). The upside down layout makes the most of the stunning views of the Bride Valley and calves and horses grazing in the neighbouring fields.
The kitchen/living room and en-suite double bedroom are upstairs, whilst downstairs is another double bedroom, twin room and a shower room. For more space, combine the Carriage House with the Farmhouse next door to provide accommodation for up to 19 adults in eight bedrooms.
All Puncknowle Manor Cottages are detached and have private enclosed gardens, ample off street parking, central heating with linen, towels and electricity inclusive.
They are part of the Puncknowle Manor Estate, 2,000 acres of beef and arable farming in the peaceful Bride Valley. Think rolling hills, picturesque villages, coastal and rural walks in abundance plus great cycling (storage is available for bicycles).
A short walk from Chesil Beach, and just a five minute drive to the sandy beach at Burton Bradstock, at Puncknowle Manor Cottages you are ideally located for exploring the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, as well as Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth.
There is some wonderful horse riding in the area. You are welcome to bring your horse on holiday at Puncknowle Manor Cottages; stabling and paddocks are available for 2 horses.
Chalk stream ‘Catch and release’ fishing for trout is available on the farm; a DEFRA licence is required. A pond well stocked with Carp is also on the grounds.
Big groups are well catered for at Puncknowle Manor Cottages, part of an extensive Dorset estate that offers self-catering accommodation sleeping between six and 19. The 2,000 acre working farm is just five minutes from the beach, and you can even bring your horse along!