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Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

Dorset » Shaftesbury
Sleeps up to 12
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 6

New Inn Farmhouse is a six-bedroom detached farmhouse in Marnhull, Dorset, close to the market town of Shaftesbury. Decorated and equipped to a very high standard, this property sleeps up to 12 guests and has been awarded Customers' Choice every year from 2020 to 2024. The overall guest rating sits at 4 out of 5.

Set in a rural Dorset village, the farmhouse has a large meadow to the front and a lawned rear garden with patio and barbecue. The village pub is about a mile away. Country walks start right from the door. A private hot tub for six is available on-site. An in-house chef can be arranged directly with the owner.

Six bedrooms sleep 12. Bedroom 1 has a kingsize and single with full en-suite.

 

About Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

New Inn Farmhouse is a six-bedroom detached farmhouse in Marnhull, Dorset, close to the market town of Shaftesbury. Decorated and equipped to a very high standard, this property sleeps up to 12 guests and has been awarded Customers' Choice every year from 2020 to 2024.

The overall guest rating sits at 4 out of 5.

Set in a rural Dorset village, the farmhouse has a large meadow to the front and a lawned rear garden with patio and barbecue. The village pub is about a mile away.

Country walks start right from the door. A private hot tub for six is available on-site. An in-house chef can be arranged directly with the owner.

Six bedrooms sleep 12.

Bedroom 1 has a kingsize and single with full en-suite. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a kingsize with en-suite.

Bedroom 4 has a super kingsize and single. Bedroom 5 has two singles.

Bedroom 6 has a double. A second living room has a pull-down double bed. Four bathrooms total.

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury is 6 miles away.

Sherborne Abbey is around 12 miles. Stourhead House and Gardens is roughly 8 miles (15 minutes).

The Jurassic Coast is about 30 miles south.

New Inn Farmhouse suits large families or groups wanting space and quality in rural Dorset. Hot tub, games room, EV charging and optional in-house catering make this a genuinely well-equipped base.

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What Guests Love

What makes Farmhouse at The Farmhouse a brilliant stay?

Private Hot Tub

A six-person private hot tub on-site. Perfect after a day exploring Dorset's countryside and coast.

High-Standard Accommodation

Rated 4 out of 5 and a Customers' Choice winner several times since 2020. Decorated and equipped to a very high standard throughout.

Spacious Grounds

Large meadow to the front and a lawned rear garden with patio furniture and a barbecue. Plenty of outdoor space for 12 guests.

Games Room

Shared games room with a pool table, dartboard and table football. Great for evenings in with the group.

In-House Catering

A chef can be arranged to cook a meal tailored to your group's needs. Arrange directly with the owner at cost.

Dog Friendly

Up to two dogs are welcome at New Inn Farmhouse. Charges apply and there are country walks right on the doorstep.

Getting To Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat

By Car

New Inn Farmhouse is located in Marnhull, Dorset. The village is accessible via the B3092 from Shaftesbury to the north or from Sturminster Newton to the south. Private on-site parking is available for up to seven vehicles and there is an electric vehicle charging point on-site.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Gillingham in Dorset, approximately 7 miles from Marnhull. From Gillingham station a taxi or local bus will get you to the property with ease.

Private on-site parking for seven cars
Gillingham station (approx. 7 miles)
Marnhull village, near Shaftesbury, Dorset DT10 1LN

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Things to do and places to visit near Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Distance: 6 miles

SP7 8JW

Stourhead House and Gardens

Distance: 8 miles

BA12 6QD

Sherborne Abbey

Distance: 12 miles

DT9 3LQ

Marnhull Village Footpaths

Distance: 0.5 miles

DT10 1LN

Blackmore Vale Way

Distance: 1 mile

DT10 1PX

Duncliffe Wood (Woodland Trust)

Distance: 7 miles

SP8 5EG

Sturminster Newton Market

Distance: 4 miles

DT10 1AN

Shaftesbury Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

SP7 8JU

Sherborne Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

DT9 3AB

Gillingham Train Station

Distance: 7 miles

SP8 4QP

Shaftesbury Bus Stops

Distance: 6 miles

SP7 8AR

Sturminster Newton Taxi Rank

Distance: 4 miles

DT10 1AN

Is Farmhouse at The Farmhouse Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...

For Families

New Inn Farmhouse works well for families. The large meadow and lawned garden give children plenty of space to run around. The shared games room has a pool table, dartboard and table football. A highchair and cot are available on request. Note that children are not permitted in the hot tub.

For Couples & Romance

New Inn Farmhouse is large for just two people but works well for couples travelling as part of a group. The private hot tub for six, woodburning stove in the living room and high-standard décor all set a quality tone. The village pub is a mile away and Shaftesbury is just six miles for dinner out.

Dining & Cafes Nearby

Great places to eat and drink near Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

The Crown Inn, Marnhull

1 mile

DT10 1JX

The Stalbridge Inn

4 miles

DT10 2LR

The Swan, Sturminster Newton

4 miles

DT10 1AS

Within Walking Distance

What you can reach on foot from Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

A short drive away you'll find the village shop half a mile from the door and a pub and restaurant within a mile. Country footpaths through the Blackmore Vale start directly from Marnhull village making it easy to explore on foot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes. New Inn Farmhouse has a private six-person hot tub on-site. Please note that children are not permitted in the hot tub for health and safety reasons.
Is it pet friendly?
Up to two dogs are welcome at New Inn Farmhouse. Pet charges apply so check the booking details and arrange accordingly before arrival.
How many guests can New Inn Farmhouse sleep?
The farmhouse sleeps up to 12 guests across six bedrooms. A pull-down double bed in the second living room provides additional sleeping if needed.
What are the bedroom arrangements?
There are six bedrooms: three kingsize rooms (all with en-suite) one super kingsize with a single one twin room and one double room. A second living room also has a pull-down double bed.
Is there parking on-site?
Yes. There is private on-site parking for up to seven vehicles. There is also an electric vehicle charging point available at the property.
Can we arrange catering at the property?
Yes. The owners offer an in-house dining experience where a chef can be arranged to cook a meal tailored to your group. This is arranged directly with the owner at cost.
What outdoor space does the property have?
The farmhouse has a large meadow to the front and a lawned rear garden to the rear with a patio, garden furniture and a barbecue. There are two steps in the garden.
Is the property suitable for guests with mobility needs?
There is one step to the entrance and underfloor heating on the ground floor as part of the gas central heating system. A ground floor wet room is also available making the ground floor reasonably accessible.

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Top Days Out Near Farmhouse at The Farmhouse

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Farmhouse at The Farmhouse, with real driving times.

Ape rescue centre 44 min drive · 26 miles

Monkey World

Sat nav: BH20 6HH

A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.

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Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.

Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.

Prehistoric monument 43 min drive · 31 miles

Stonehenge

Sat nav: SP4 7DE

The world-famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain, with an exhibition and reconstructed Neolithic houses alongside.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • 2-3 hours
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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, a World Heritage Site and one of Britain's best-known landmarks. The outer ring of huge sarsen stones, topped with lintels, was raised in the third millennium BC. It sits within a landscape dense with burial mounds and other Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.

Tip: Pre-book your ticket before you travel.

Chalk hill figure 32 min drive · 16.2 miles

Cerne Abbas Giant

Sat nav: DT2 7LA

Britain's largest chalk hill figure, a 180ft ancient giant carved into a Dorset hillside above Cerne Abbas.

  • Dogs welcome
  • 1-2 hours
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The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient figure cut into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall, it is Britain's largest chalk hill figure and perhaps the best known.

Tip: The viewing area in the car park gives the best view; the A352 lay-by is free but offers only a limited view. Keep dogs on leads, and expect mud on the steep slope after rain.

Abbey ruins and museum 13 min drive · 7.4 miles

Shaftesbury Abbey

Sat nav: SP7 8JT

Ruins of Alfred the Great's abbey for women, in a walled garden above the Blackmore Vale.

  • Dogs welcome
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens sits in a commanding spot with views over the Blackmore Vale, close to the famous Gold Hill. The ruins lie in a peaceful walled garden, and only the foundations of the abbey survive.

Tip: Gold Hill is close by, so the two can be combined in one trip.

Landscape garden 25 min drive · 12.4 miles

Stourhead

Sat nav: BA12 6QD

A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden around a lake with classical temples and a grotto.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Dogs welcome
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Stourhead is a National Trust estate on the Wiltshire and Somerset border, with a Palladian mansion and one of the most famous landscape gardens in England. The garden was laid out in the 18th century around a large artificial lake, with classical temples, a grotto, the Palladian Bridge and the Gothic Cottage summerhouse beside the water. Rare and exotic trees add to the setting.

Tip: Parking is by the JustPark app or on-site machines, so download the app before you arrive. National Trust members park free but must register their visit.

Stately home 37 min drive · 18.6 miles

Longleat House

Sat nav: BA12 7NN

A Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion in Capability Brown parkland, with a safari park and hedge maze on the estate.

  • Families
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Longleat is a Grade I listed stately home near Warminster in Wiltshire, and one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. It was the first stately home to open to the public. The house sits in 1,000 acres of parkland landscaped by Capability Brown.

Cathedral 49 min drive · 29.7 miles

Salisbury Cathedral

Sat nav: SP1 2EJ

England's tallest spire, a medieval clock and an original 1215 Magna Carta under one roof.

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Salisbury Cathedral is a leading example of Early English Gothic design. It was built in just 38 years from 1220, which gives it an unusually consistent style. Its 404-foot spire is the tallest in England, and the Cathedral Close around it is the largest in Britain.

Tip: Allow plenty of time to park if you drive. The nearest public car parks, Lush House (SP2 7TD) and Old George Mall (SP1 2PH), are about a five-minute walk away.

Stately home 42 min drive · 25.3 miles

Wilton House

Sat nav: SP2 0BZ

A Grade I listed Palladian house and landscaped parkland near Salisbury, with an art collection and adventure playground.

  • Families
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Wilton House is a Grade I listed country house near Salisbury and still a family home for the Earl and Countess of Pembroke. It stands on the site of Wilton Abbey, which Henry VIII granted to William Herbert. Inside, the state rooms behind Inigo Jones's Palladian south front hold an art collection.

Tip: Dogs aren't allowed in the house or grounds unless they're registered Assistance Dogs, so leave yours at the lodge.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.