Manor Farmhouse is beautifully presented, and has period features and a light airy feeling throughout. On the ground floor the front door opens to the entrance hall with, on one side the comfortable sitting room which has an open fireplace and a door through to the study. On the other side of the hall is the snug/family room with sofa, armchairs, fireplace, television and bookcases with a large selection of books and games. Also off the hall is the dining room which is open-plan to the kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and island. French doors lead to a garden terrace with lovely views down the valley. There is a laundry/utility room and separate ground floor cloakroom.
On the first floor of the house is a galleried landing off which are the main and guest bedroom suites, both with en-suite bathrooms; two further double bedrooms and family shower room. Manor Farmhouse sits at the end of a no through lane in a peaceful, private and idyllic setting looking out over its garden and paddock and out over the valley of the River Frome. The garden extends to almost two acres and runs down to the river edge where there is a shallow shelf, often used for swimming by the owner.
In front of the house is a gravelled parking area, below which is a further parking area and a games room situated in an outbuilding. With its peaceful setting, spacious accommodation, and extensive garden, the house is the perfect place for enjoying a family holiday in this beautiful part of rural Dorset.
Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). A medium sized dog cage is available on request.
A high chair and travel cot are available on request.
Barbecue available during the summer. Please bring your own charcoal.
There are no fishing rights for the river.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
The hamlet of Cruxton nestles in the Frome Valley amid rolling Dorset countryside, 9 miles north west of the county town Dorchester. The nearby village of Maiden Newton is only a couple of minutes drive away or a pleasant 10 minute stroll, and has a good village store, a Spar and petrol station, a newsagent and cafe, a local pub and a restaurant.
Sydling St. Nicholas is a picturesque village only a short drive away, winding along the little Sydling Water with tiny connecting bridges to the ancient thatched cottages which line the banks, and has a popular pub - The Greyhound which has received national accolades for the quality of its food. Other nearby attractive villages are Cattistock, Toller Porcorum and Cerne Abbas which is the home of the Cerne Giant an ancient naked figure sculpted into the chalk hillside. The village also has three popular pubs and a tea shop, an ancient abbey with pretty gardens and many beautiful cottages to admire.
Manor Farmhouse is ideally situated for easy trips to the popular nearby towns of Beaminster and Bridport, and the world famous Jurassic Coast , with its wonderful beaches such as Burton Bradstock, Cogden and Eype, is only a 25 minute drive away. Eggardon Hill, an amazing Iron Age fort with incredible views over West Dorset, is a 10 minute drive away.
West Dorset is renowned for its lively, popular and eclectic food scene, and regular local food markets are held offering visitors a taste of the delicious local produce.
Mapperton Gardens is a short drive away from Cruxton and well worth a visit.
