Court House Farmhouse in Charmouth | Must-See Dorset Hot Tub Cottage

About Court House Farmhouse

Court House Farmhouse is a spacious 5-bedroom holiday home on a working farm in Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset. This restored farmhouse sits in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with room for 11 guests and stunning countryside views from the conservatory. You'll spot sheep in the neighboring fields and cows wandering past the bottom of the garden - rural England at its finest.

The property sits on the edge of a picturesque village with an ancient church containing the only saint's remains in England. The famous Jurassic Coast is just a short drive away, with popular spots like Charmouth, Lyme Regis and West Bay within easy reach. Perfect for walkers and cyclists with countless trails to explore. After a day of fossil hunting, you'll appreciate returning to your peaceful countryside retreat.

Inside you'll find a large kitchen/diner plus a second kitchen (because one kitchen is never enough when you've got 11 people demanding snacks). The ground floor has three bedrooms (two doubles and a twin), while upstairs offers two more including one with an extra child's bed and en-suite. The games barn is a massive hit with table tennis, pool, darts and skittles - guaranteed entertainment when British weather does its thing.

Fancy relaxing? The enclosed garden is perfect for BBQs and the hot tub is the ideal spot to soak your weary bones while the kids argue over who cheated at pool. Just don't forget to bring a bread knife - apparently that's the only thing missing according to reviews!

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating, electric fire
✓ 2 x electric oven and hob, 2 x microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, Starlink WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair and cot available on request
✓ Ample off-road parking
✓ Enclosed lawn garden with furniture and BBQ
✓ External games barn (unheated) with hot tub
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome, £25 per pet
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 2.5 miles, pub 10 minute walk
✓ Note: No stag/hen, parties or similar permitted

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Court House Farmhouse

Games Barn Entertainment

The separate games barn with table tennis, pool, darts and skittles kept everyone occupied regardless of weather. Perfect for multi-generational family fun.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub next to the games barn was a huge hit. Guests loved unwinding after busy days exploring the Jurassic Coast.

Spacious Family Layout

The farmhouse layout worked brilliantly for large family gatherings with plenty of room for everyone across five bedrooms and multiple living spaces.

Farm Location

Guests loved the peaceful farm setting with sheep in the next field and cows visible from the garden. Farm tours were a highlight for many families.

Beautiful Garden Views

The enclosed garden with countryside views was perfect for BBQs, outdoor games and evening relaxation. Dogs and children could play safely.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The large kitchen/diner plus additional kitchen space made meal preparation easy for big groups. Multiple fridges and ample cooking equipment were appreciated.

Getting To Court House Farmhouse

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Court House Farmhouse by car, follow the A35 between Bridport and Lyme Regis, then take the turning for Whitchurch Canonicorum. The farmhouse is located on the edge of the village with ample off-road parking available for multiple vehicles.

By Train

The nearest train station is Axminster, about 7 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to the farmhouse. Alternatively, Crewkerne station is approximately 12 miles away with connections to London Waterloo.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars

Axminster station (7 miles)

Accessible from the A35 main road

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Distance: 5 miles

DT6 6EP

Charmouth Beach (Fossil Hunting)

Distance: 3 miles

DT6 6LL

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT7 3JJ

Golden Cap Estate

Distance: 3.5 miles

DT6 6EP

Marshwood Vale Circular Walk

Distance: 1 mile

DT6 5QJ

River Char Valley Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT6 6RF

Bridport Town Centre

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT6 3LF

Felicity's Farm Shop

Distance: 3 miles

DT6 6DY

Lyme Regis Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT7 3BS

Axminster Train Station

Distance: 7 miles

EX13 5PF

Local Bus Service (X53 Jurassic Coaster)

Distance: 1 mile

DT6 6RF

Bridport Community Hospital

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT6 5DR

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Distance: 5 miles

DT6 6EP

Charmouth Beach (Fossil Hunting)

Distance: 3 miles

DT6 6LL

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT7 3JJ

Golden Cap Estate

Distance: 3.5 miles

DT6 6EP

Marshwood Vale Circular Walk

Distance: 1 mile

DT6 5QJ

River Char Valley Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT6 6RF

Bridport Town Centre

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT6 3LF

Felicity's Farm Shop

Distance: 3 miles

DT6 6DY

Lyme Regis Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DT7 3BS

Axminster Train Station

Distance: 7 miles

EX13 5PF

Local Bus Service (X53 Jurassic Coaster)

Distance: 1 mile

DT6 6RF

Bridport Community Hospital

Distance: 5.5 miles

DT6 5DR

Is Court House Farmhouse Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Court House Farmhouse is kid paradise. The games barn keeps children entertained for hours with table tennis, pool, darts and skittles. The enclosed garden is perfect for outdoor play, while farm animals next door fascinate young visitors. Many families mentioned the farm tour as a highlight, especially seeing the robotic milking machine. Beaches for fossil hunting are just minutes away.

For Couples

While primarily set up for larger groups, couples can enjoy Court House Farmhouse during quieter seasons. The hot tub offers romantic evening relaxation under the stars. The peaceful countryside location provides stunning walks directly from the door. The conservatory with its panoramic views makes a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening wine while watching the sunset over the Dorset hills.

Pet Friendly

Court House Farmhouse welcomes two well-behaved dogs with a secure enclosed garden where they can play safely. Countless walking routes start right from the door through the beautiful Dorset AONB. The Jurassic Coast offers dog-friendly beaches within a short drive. Working farm setting means your dogs will need to be kept under control around livestock in neighboring fields.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Court House Farmhouse

The Five Bells Inn

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 6RF

Felicity's Farm Shop & Café

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 6DY

The Anchor Inn at Seatown

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT6 6JU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Court House Farmhouse

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Court House Farmhouse has a private hot tub located next to the games barn. It's maintained regularly and provides a wonderful way to relax after exploring the Dorset countryside or Jurassic Coast.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The cottage has an enclosed lawn garden making it safe for your pets to enjoy the outdoors and there are plenty of countryside walks directly from the property.

How many people can stay at Court House Farmhouse?

The farmhouse accommodates up to 11 guests across 5 bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes three ground floor bedrooms (two doubles and a twin) plus two upstairs bedrooms, one with an extra child's bed and en-suite.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The property features an external games barn equipped with table tennis, pool, snooker, darts and skittles. Inside the farmhouse, you'll find a TV with FreeSat and WiFi throughout the property.

Is there parking available?

Yes, Court House Farmhouse offers ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. This makes it ideal for large family gatherings where several cars might be needed.

How far is the beach?

The famous Jurassic Coast beaches are a short drive away. Charmouth beach is approximately 3 miles from the property, while Lyme Regis and West Bay are within 7-8 miles.

What's special about the local village?

Whitchurch Canonicorum is known for its ancient church of St. Candida and the Holy Cross. It's the only parish church in England containing the remains of an ancient saint, making it a unique historical site worth visiting.

Are there any restrictions at the property?

The property does not allow smoking and stag/hen parties or similar gatherings are not permitted. While the cottage welcomes two dogs, there is a supplementary charge for pets.

Court House Farmhouse Reviews

The property was great. It was well equipped with plenty of pots and pans, plates, etc. The beds were comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms and lots of room for the children to run around. The games barn was great and the hot tub was lovely.

Stephen

This was without doubt the best property we, as a large family group, have ever stayed in ! The property is in a lovely position in a pretty village. The gardens are large and the games barn superb. All in all a great place to holiday, aided by wonderful weather.

Everything was great other than the showers. They were not the best.

Court House Farmhouse was the perfect venue for our 3 generational family of 10 ages 5 80 plus a dog. The property is well equipped with many little extras which were much appreciated. We made good use of the Five Bells pub in the village 10 minutes walk away which was very accommodating with good pub grub at affordable prices. The surrounding area is beautiful with many interesting places to visit. We particularly enjoyed Charmouth beach and Lyme Regis.

Family holiday. Accommodation had everything, home from home. Loved sitting in the conservatory watching sunset, over the beautiful countryside. Secure garden, dogs loved running around, good size. Hot tub, fab! Plenty of space for us to all sit & eat together, plenty of Crockery. Excellent spot to explore numerous locations in Dorset. Would definitely book again if needed this size accommodation. Games room was like a mini village hall! Fabulous.

We found this property was well equipped, Two TV'S With DVD'S, but no DVD'S to watch. The beds mattresses were soft . the gardens were large and inviting with picnic benches and BBQ for those who enjoy them. Overall we found this property enjoyable. only downside was the roads leading to it as they were single tracks and we quite often met tractors and other vehicles which meant reversing up to tight spaces and brushing the side of our cars in the hedges.. a worrying journey every time we ventured out.

We had lovely time at this great venue which was excellent for families with children who loved the Games Barn area! Would like to see some updates on some of the bedding and maintenance on some doors which do not close well

Lovely family weekend Everything we needed was in the house

Jordan

The rooms were spacious and spread giving privacy where needed, the dining room was a great space as was the conservatory. Facilities provided were great and had everything we needed, beds were comfy, views were outstanding pictures really don't do the house justice. Ideally placed near fast moving road with decent local pub.

Really lovely week for our family of 11 with a dog in sunny April 2025. Loved the house, with plenty of room to eat, sleep and socialise. The property is surrounded by lovely gardens and sits on a farm. Thanks to the owner who took us all round the dairy farm, a real treat for all of us particularly my 5 year old grandson. Games room and hot tub were well used. Can highly recommend this property and also the local Five Bells pub a short walk away.

Michelle

We booked this property for a family get together for our Mum's 80th Birthday. We were a party that included older teenage boys. We found this to be a great property. It was spacious and very well equipped. There was everything in the kitchen that you could need and it was good to see that there were plenty of cups, glasses, plates etc. The owners have appeared to have thought of everything, with toys available if you have younger children to the really well equipped games barn and the Hot Tub. We would not hesitate to book this property again.

Caroline

The property fully met our needs. There was plenty of comfortable space for all guests, both in terms of bedrooms and living space. Just two of the group made use of the hot tub, which provided a very pleasant relaxation after time out exploring the area. Overall the accommodation was very well equipped one very minor suggestion would be for a wider range of knives for food preparation. The rural location was great, yet still close to Lyme, West Bay etc, for getting out and about. It was lovely to see and hear the sheep in the next field and the young cows in the barn.

Carole

We loved the property. The children spent lots of time in the play barn, despite there being no heating. It was warm and welcoming and lovely to have Christmas tree and decorations.

Overall the facilities are good, except the cleanliness. The cottage was full of mould everywhere. Couldn't use the wardrobes as they were full of spiders, spider webs and mould. The barn facility was good and kids loved it. Electric showers with very low pressure water and couldn't use all at the same time. The hot tub was cleaned on the first day only, the water was not being topped up, but it was a nice quiet separate place to enjoy the time. The outside was awesome with some very naturesque scenes. Living room and conservatory was very useful. Kitchen was very well equipped. Lighting outside the barn was very poor and kids had to be very careful when returning from barn to Cottage. Overall the stay could've been much better if the cottage would've kept mould free as for the first 2 days we couldn't sleep in our bedrooms due to mould.

Couldn't fault the property, no moans from any of the 8 adults and 3 kids , ... Couldn't fault the property, no moans from any of the 8 adults and 3 kids , bella loved the walks Plenty of everything needed for a smooth relaxing week The play barn and hot , what a bonus , Even got to visit the main farm for a guided tour Recommend the Sunday roast at the Five Bells

Terry John

We were at the house with 4 generations of family and found the property to be ideal for all of us. Plenty of room, plenty of bathrooms, superb conservatory with lovely views. House is very clean and has lots of cooking pans etc. and crockery. Garden is ideal for young children and the dog. The games barnhot tub was a welcome bonus. The village is picturesque with a famous church but the pub is quite a walk and has limited open hours. Charmouth beach is very popular.

Vivien

The house and grounds were ideal for our group of 6 adults and a dog. ,and would comfortably have taken more. Our only complaint might have been the narrow winding roads leading to the property. Fortunately we cooked our own evening meals, as apart from the one village pub, it was some way to drive for an evening meal.

Lovely place, everything there that you need and more would highly recommend

Great stay at a lovely quiet location. Everything you could want from the kitchen to the entertainment barn. Hopefully be back soon. Missing the cows already!

Robert

Lovely holiday location and excellent internal layout for 3 generations of family, with games room for all ages and stages, for English weather. Pipping hot water and well equipped kitchen for all meal styles. Large enclosed garden for dog and small children and delightful countryside views with outdoor seating for everyone. Thank you again.

Had a lovely relaxing time with our family, the amenities were all we needed. Was lovely to see the cows and sheep with their lambs

Perfect accommodation for a relaxing break for 10 adults. Plenty of space and well equipped. Games room a bonus. Excellent communication with the owners and appreciated a later checkout time.

Gillian

We had a wonderful stay. Suited us very well as a three generation family. Grandparents 60 down to 5 week old grandchild ! Facilities were brilliant and in excellent working order at the beginning and end of our stay. Thank you. Just a little note that better overhead lighting in the lounge would have helped the knitters amongst us, of an evening, because we adults did not bother to watch any television. But overall wonderful.

Michael

This property was ideal for our annual family get together. Peaceful and quiet, the hot tub and barn were ideal if it rained. Beaches are close by and cycling in the area was great. We had a lovely time and it will be on our list when we book something next year.

We had a lovely stay, they made sure we were welcome and checked with us that we ... We had a lovely stay, they made sure we were welcome and checked with us that we had everything, would highly recommend this property, the games room and hot tub was an added bonus, thanks for a lovely stay

Great place, excellent facilities! Keen to come back next year!

Elizabeth

The property is in a lovely position with beaches and other attractions easily accessible a short drive away. The owners were available and very responsive to any queries we had. The games barn and hot tub were an excellent facility for wet days and lively children.

Lovely place apart from the mosquitoes. Spacious, clean, quiet. Spent quite a bit of time in the barn. Very pleasant but imagine could be quite chilly over the winter.

Rebecca

Fantastic property, really spacious, great for large families. The games room was great fun, including the hot tub. Well equipped, and had everything you needed. There was a few minor niggles, wonky toilet seats, and squeaky beds. On the whole really clean, a few areas could have been cleaner along skirting, etc, and a few dishes. The lady who looked after the property was lovely. Would definitely use again!

A lovely, comfortable property in a beautiful setting which was plenty big enough for the 9 of us from three generations to get together. The games barn and hot tub were well used because of the summer we have had this year and when the sun managed to shine we also loved the garden and barbecue. The cottage was very well resourced and the only minor quibble we had was that the double beds had double sized duvets which seemed a bit small! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who wants a big holiday house in this part of Dorset.

Amazing location, and a beautiful cottage. Clean and well equipped. Would definitely recommend and book same cottage again. Minor niggles, gravel surrounding cottage made it slightly more difficult for our nan. She can't walk unaided, so entering and leaving were a little tricky, however she totally enjoyed her stay. The only other point was that some of the mattresses were a little soft for our taste, but that is personal preference and didn't spoil our enjoyment and we will definitely book again.

We were 4 couples and a toddler and the Cottage easily accommodated us. There were plenty of cookingcleaningtoiletshower facilities and room for us all inside and out. The Games barn and hot tub was a standout feature, as was the location peaceful and idyllic. Thoroughly recommended if you want basic accommodation in a lovely location that takes up to 11 people.

One of the best equipped places we have stayed the only thing missing was a breadknife

The farmhouse was very big plenty of room for all of my family lots of garden ... The farmhouse was very big plenty of room for all of my family lots of garden space for the kids to play in,games room was very good kept everyone occupied hot tub was excellent we really enjoyed our weekend there enough parking for 3 cars we would definitely recommend

Jennie

We had a lovely stay at the Court House Farmhouse. We really enjoyed our tour of the farm given by Sue, she was very informative and we loved seeing how the robotic milking machine worked, amazing! It's a great place for a family gathering, and there was something for our 3 generations to enjoy. The games room was a real winner and the hot tub was an added bonus. This isn't a criticism just a tip for anyone else booking the farmhouse, there isn't a hairdryer at the property or a separate mattress for the travel cot. But on saying that we had the best time, and have already recommended it to some of our friends and family

Kenneth

The property was excellent, in a beautiful countryside setting with everything provided that you possibly need. The games room was a real bonus.

Pamela

Four ex and current NHS secretaries spent a brilliant week in Courthouse Farmhouse. House was very comfortable and warm. We had some wet and windy weather, but with the addition of the games barn giving us many happy hours of table tennis, darts and 9 pin bowling, we were kept very busy! Thanks to Sue for letting us see the robotic milking and the numerous calves. And thanks to Kay and your ladies for a well kept comfortable holiday cottage.

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Court House Farmhouse, Charmouth

About Court House Farmhouse

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Games Barn Entertainment

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spacious Family Layout

Farm Location

Beautiful Garden Views

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Getting To Court House Farmhouse

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Court House Farmhouse Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Five Bells Inn

Felicity's Farm Shop & Café

The Anchor Inn at Seatown

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Court House Farmhouse Reviews