The Dairyman Suite
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The Dairyman Suite
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About this property
Historic Charm: The Dairyman Suite in Dorchester offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden views. Each room is equipped with a work desk, TV, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Fresh pastries, fruits, and juice are available to start the day. Convenient Location: Located 23 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Monkey World (3.1 mi) and Athelhampton House (4.3 mi). Free on-site private parking is available for guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Fast free Wifi 200 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Breakfast was a hamper with cereal, bread fruit, and yogh. Coffee tea is already in the room good coffee, and good tea!” 
Janet United Kingdom“The room was spacious. The shower room was also spacious and the towels were very nice The bed was comfortable.. the location was excellent for visiting Corfe, Weymouth and Portland.”- John United Kingdom“Everything, the host provided an experience above expected”
- Wayne United Kingdom“The Dairyman Suite was well kept and a nice place to relax after a long drive. The room was spacious and had a TV, kettle and a large shower.”
Lewis
United States“The unit we stayed in was built in 1660 and has a thatched roof. I was very interested in this and the hosts were very friendly and willing to tell me about the thatch. I learned a lot.”- Ishbel United Kingdom“Great place to stay for a few days. Very comfortable and close to interesting locations. Loved the chickens.”
- Anne United Kingdom“Lovely location. Close to 'Sculpture at the Lakes', the Tank Museum, St. Nicholas Church Moreton and Clouds Hill. Good places to eat in nearby Wareham. No cooked breakfast, but excellent continental style with cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit and...”
- Sue
Canada“Attractive historic setting. handy for exploring lovely Dorset rural area.” - Georgina United Kingdom“Hosts were brilliant, they couldn’t have done more for us. The BBQ fire pit made it a lovely evening and the room was spacious, beautifully decorated with all necessary amenities.”
- Anita United Kingdom“The location to everything we wanted to see, the room was lovely and the bed super comfortable, the host was so welcoming, and the delicious hamper breakfast was perfect. I really appreciated real milk and enough tea and coffee for more than 1...”
Managed by Martin and Tracy
Company review score: 9.4Based on 550 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties
Company info
Hi we are very please to welcome guests to our farm suite. We only let the one area of the farm so you have an exclusive use of a very historic part of our beautiful house, rest assured comfort and privacy. For some years we have been welcoming guests to our holiday cottages and cabin that are not far from the farm, but in 2021 we took on the huge project of a neglected farmhouse which is Waddock Farm and its land. With the vision of restoring a very downtrodden but stunning building we set to work clearing and renovating. We opened The Dairyman Suite in June 2022. We continue to renovate the farm over the coming years, making it our forever home. The natural peaceful landscape, extensive gardens and wonderful views are why we totally fell for the place. My wife , who is an author and an interior designer relishes in the task, whilst I happily do the renovations and manage our holiday lets . We have two dogs, they are not in touch with guests unless guests request a cuddle.
Property info
Set in 4 acres of fields and woodland, surrounded by countryside, Waddock Farm is an historic thatched building of interest. A painting of the house hangs in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The original house was built in the 17th Century and added onto over the next 100 years. The final building finished in 1797. The Dairyman Suite is in the oldest part of the building and has undergone extensive renovation within 2022. This is the only part of the house that is let to guests. Guests have a private entrance from a key safe.The large gardens are laid to lawn with extensive views over ancient woodland and open fields. Guests have access to the garden, picnic area, and loungers. Guests are also welcome to feed the free range chickens, and even take home fresh eggs. A delicious hamper with fresh pastries, fruit, coffee and more is left outside your door every morning. The suite has a large room with king bed, dining area, TV, Sky, seating, tea and coffee and a small fridge. The bathroom has a huge double shower. The suite is up stairs therefore unsuitable for disabled access . Adults only. No pets allowed.
Neighborhood info
Waddock is a small hamlet set between the villages of Affpuddle and Moreton. 8 miles from the main market town of historic Dorchester and 10 mile from the bustling seaside of Weymouth with extensive sandy beaches. Moreton is home to the grave of Lawrence of Arabia and many beautiful woodlands and walks. The village itself is a tumble of thatched cottages with a large shallow ford across the river, perfect for long walks or waterside picnics. Close by is Monkey World, The Tank Museum, National Trust delights, The Thomas Hardy trail. and a host of other attractions. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are a 20 minute drive. The local tearoom offers good food, meals and cream teas. There are a host of beautiful walks with stunning views. Ideal as a base for visiting Dorset villages, local attractions or as a stop over on your travels. The local pub is the Frampton Arms and offers delicious well priced meals, booking is not essential but advised in busy periods. If ts country walks, stunning coastline, cream teas and picturesque villages you are after and you want to stay in a rural but central historic house, then no where could be more apt than Waddock Farms Dairyman Suite.
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Amenities of The Dairyman SuiteGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Fast free Wifi 200 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Patio
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
Activities
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
InternetFast free Wifi 200 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Accessible parking
Services
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/out
- Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Adults only
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Dairyman Suite takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Dairyman Suite 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.
