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Middlebere Farmhouse (formerly The Farmhouse)

Isle Of Purbeck, Dorset
The exterior of Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The pretty exterior of Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The kitchen at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The dining area at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The double bedroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The family bathroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The bathroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset
The exterior of Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The pretty exterior of Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The kitchen at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The dining area at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The double bedroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The family bathroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset The bathroom at Middlebere Farmhouse, Middlebere Farm, Isle of Purbeck, Wareham, Dorset

At-a-glance details

  • Guests 6
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 1
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 003013
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About Middlebere Farmhouse

A picture-perfect thatch cottage with modern rustic interiors, close to Poole Harbour.

A 16th-century reed thatched cottage, Middlebere Farmhouse probably started life as a longhouse. Inside, original features like its two inglenook fireplaces with log effect gas stoves, give the cottage a real sense of history, but modern adaptations make the holiday home accessible to all. 

Right on your doorstep is the RSPB Arne Reserve, with its wealth of rare bird life, which is best observed from the Middlebere Farm Hide; a short walk from the cottage. Beyond it, the landscape continues to impress with large areas of open heathland and ancient oak woodland. You’ll be amazed by the diversity in the area. 

Located at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, you’re well placed to enjoy this world famous stretch of coastline, with its secluded coves, towering cliffs and beautiful beaches. Just down the road from the cottage is the market town of Wareham. Enjoy its traditional pubs, shops selling local produce and, of course, it’s weekly markets.

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  • Unrivalled locations
  • Exclusive access to special places
  • Award-winning customer service

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* available
  • Open fire / wood burner not available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ available

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen, wet room with lavatory, dining room and sitting room, both with log effect gas stoves.

  • First floor

    Four bedrooms (1 twin, 1 walk-through double to 2 singles) and bathroom.    

Notes for guests

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see the images on the webpage.

Heating: LPG heating included. Under floor heating on the ground floor. Wall-mounted radiators with TRV's upstairs.

Parking: There is a large parking available at the end of the track for the cottage.

Garden: A large open garden is shared with North Cottage.

Utilities: Washing machine and drying facilities, shared by all three cottages. 

WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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