The Cottages at Launceston Farm

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.5
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace

About this property

Historic Charm: The Cottages at Launceston Farm in Blandford Forum offers a 5-star holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sauna, indoor swimming pool, and a beautifully maintained garden. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a hot tub, tennis and badminton equipment hire, and outdoor seating areas. Additional facilities include bike hire, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Comfortable Living: Each cottage offers a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy fireplace. Guests can relax in the terrace or pool with a view, and enjoy amenities such as a washing machine and streaming services. Local Attractions: Located 16 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the property is near attractions like Monkey World (17 mi) and Poole Harbor (17 mi). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was cosy and warm, it was so nice to have a swimming pool and sauna on site. The host left a lovely gift upon arrival, which was a beautiful surprise.”
Frances
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great cottage - really comfortable and luxurious. Warm and welcoming with a Christmas tree. Outside bath to watch the stars. Very comfortable bed with high quality linen. Spotlessly clean. Wonderful indoor pool and sauna. Delicious lemon...”
Patience
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent conversion - perfect in fact Everything you would need”
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed in The Flint. The location was beautiful, very picturesque and quiet. The cottage was clean, modern, and comfortable with all you need. There was cake and other goodies left by the hosts that were really nice. Would definately stay again.”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect. Very well equipped property and well maintained. Very comfortable bed. Amazing pool and sauna. Lovely touches such as welcome cake and goodies, plenty of wood and fire lighters and candles Everything was so well done. Having dedicated...”
Jekaterina
Latvia Latvia
“Pretty much everything, felt cosy the minute we came in. Clean, tidy, really nicely done interior. Fell in love with this house. We would definitely stay here again.”

Hosted by Sarah Worrall

8.6
Host Review Score
Sarah Worrall
The original farmhouse building dates back to the 1600s. Launceston Farm has been in my family since 1915. My father, Jim, the youngest of nine siblings, came here to farm when he was 16. During the First World War, the men who worked the farmland - there were 40 back then - were sent to war and the Land Girls took over. Jim married one of these unsuspecting ladies, Judy, and had two daughters, my sister and I, both born in the farmhouse. I have spent my life here, farming and raising my own family who have now taken on the running of the farm. In 2008, following a gruelling year long renovation, we opened Launceston Farm B&B and then the two self catering cottages, both renovated farm buildings, in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Being an organic farm means that environmental sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do. The farmhouse and cottages are heated with a biomass woodchip system and solar PV panels generate renewable electricity. We are always mindful of the reasons why people come here; for the beauty, the peace, the natural surroundings so any future enterprise will be will be working in harmony with what we are already lucky enough to have achieved.
The walking around Launceston Farm and the surrounding area of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is unrivalled. I provide walking routes and even lead private tours for Launceston Farm guests. The thing that makes it unique aside from the breath taking scenery is the unlikelihood that you will bump into anyone else. Sometimes, its magical to feel alone in the world.
Tarrant Launceston where Launceston Farm is situated, is one of nine tiny hamlets sitting astride the River Tarrant. This idyllic rural valley is home to a thriving agricultural economy and is a special conservation area. AS well as being popular with walkers and cyclists, it is paradise for those interested in wildlife with every change of season offering a new wonder. The villages themselves are mostly comprised of impossibly well preserved medieval thatch cottages. The village pub in Tarrant Monkton, just a five minute walk down the road and over the ford, is one of these traditional thatch buildings. Despite suffering near devastation in a fire ten years ago, the owners, who are also local farmers, prioritise traditional food and local sourcing and is always a popular option with our guests.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

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Amenities of The Cottages at Launceston Farm

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Infants aged 0-2 years of age can be accommodated in the travel cot. Please ensure that the travel cot, high chair and stair gate are available prior to booking.

Please inform The Cottages at Launceston Farm of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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