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A Holiday Cancellation
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A deposit of 25%
is payable on booking
and the balance
4 weeks before the
holiday start date.

VAT @ 17.5%
is included in the tariff.

(All Farmhouse and contents details are correct at time of writing, but may be subject to change without notice.)

 

 

Self-catering Accommodation

Taphouse Farmhouse, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
Taphouse Farmhouse is a large detached stone and brick-built house with a slate roof.

The garden is of approximately 0.5 acre with lawns, flower beds and apple trees, all within a garden fence; the the part around the entrance gate and door is walled in making it extra safe for small children. Large car park near the house and games room .
Accommodation
Entrance hall: Part vinyl and carpet flooring, doors leading to the kitchen/dining room, bathroom, bedroom 1, understairs cupboard and conservatory and lawn.
Kitchen/dining room
: (22'6 x 15') Woodland pine fitted kitchen units, tiled floor, oil-fired Rayburn, electric cooker, dishwasher, freezer, large refrigerator, 2 x microwaves, 2 x kettles, 2 x toasters, coffee maker, iron, crockery, glasses, utensils, etc. 2 large dining tables, 16 chairs, child's safety chair, sideboard, Radio CD.
Lounge
: (16' x 13') 4 settees, bed settee, chairs, CTV DVD and VCR,  electric “woodburner” fire, brick open fireplace that may be used for log fires in winter, tiled floor. A double glazed door leads to the  garden from this room.
Conservatory
: (12' x 10') easy chairs, coffee table, sliding doors to garden.
Bedroom 1: (13'3 x 11'6) Double divan bed, wardrobe, dressing table, original tiled fireplace.
Bathroom 1
: (6'6 x 12'3) Bath with electric shower unit over, toilet, washbasin, wall heater and automatic washing machine and tumble drier.. Understairs cupboard: Electric cleaner, brushes and ironing board.
Annex Bedroom 6 with ensuite:
(20'6 x 11'8) Joined to the main house but with outside access, it has a double and 3' bunk beds, an ensuite shower, toilet and washbasin. TV point.
UPSTAIRS - Bedroom 2 with ensuite: (14'9 x 14') Double and 2 single divan beds, large fitted wardrobe, ensuite shower, toilet and washbasin.
Bedroom 3: (13' x 9'3) Entry is via Bedroom 2. It has a sloping ceiling, two single 2'6 divan beds, cot, cupboard etc. Bedroom 4: (11'6 x 10') Double and single divan beds, fitted wardrobe, cot.
Bedroom 5
: (12'9 x 8'6) Two single 3' divan beds.
Bathroom 2: (15'6 x 4'9) Bath , toilet, washbasin, airing cupboard with the immersion heater, electric wall light/heater, shaver point.
Games Room:  Barn conversion from original cow stall with skittle alley, dart board (darts not provided due to safety), table tennis and medium snooker and pool tables, chairs, well lit with slot meter for electric and fan heaters.
Additional Features
All bedrooms, stairs, landing are fully carpeted and have radiators. All bedrooms have bedside cupboards/tables with bedside lights and additional chairs.

Duvets are provided plus 2 or 4 pillows, a blanket and bedspread/quilt per bed. Two cots, but no cot bedding. Bed linen may be hired at £6 per person per stay, all beds will be made prior to arrival. Towels, 1 bath and 1 hand at £5 per person. All linen to be booked in advance, please.

Mains water supply. Electric by £1 slot meter. Electric fires, 5 smoke alarms fitted, fire blanket and extinguisher provided.

Well behaved dogs by arrangement only (except Xmas and New Year) at £12 per dog per week. Rayburn is oil-fired, it cooks, helps heat the water and keeps the kitchen warm. The central heating is controlled from the house. Both costs included.

Stair gate at top of stairs, child's safety fire guard, spark guard, tools and logs provided.
The garden is full fenced and safe for children. Garden chairs and barbecues for outside.
Friday-Friday changeover, weekends and short breaks by arrangement.

Visit Britain Inspection 3 Star.
Directions to Taphouse Farm
The easiest way to come is via the village of Marshwood . Turn off the B3165 beside the Church and School at Marshwood; follow this road about 2 miles until a four cross road. Here turn right to Whitchurch Canonicorum and Taphouse Farm is the first farm you will come to on the right side of the road. You may come from the A35 Bridport to Charmouth Road . At the end of Morcombelake turn right to Whitchurch Canonicorum, follow until a four cross road in the village. Here turn right, go past the Village Hall, once the School. Take first left marked Gassons Lane , opposite the Berehayes Holiday Cottages, marked Bettiscombe and Marshwood. Follow this road 2.5 miles ignoring all farm entrances until a four cross. Here turn left and Taphouse is immediately on your left. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey and if the weather is very wet please use the first instructions, as occasionally the River Char will cover the road near Whitechurch.
Courthouse Cottage, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
Courthouse Cottage is half of a large 'L' shaped chalet bungalow that has wonderful country views, its own private garden with lawn and some mature trees, parking and grounds.

The lawn is fenced by wooden rails and wire fence to keep children and dogs in and sheep and cattle out. In the garden there is a barbecue and garden tables and chairs.
Accommodation

Kitchen with stainless steel sink unit, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, iron and all crockery, glasses and utensils, vinyl flooring.
Lounge: (14'6 x 14'2) 3 piece suite, sofa bed, chairs, radio/CD player, CTV, DVD and VCR, coffee table, electric "woodburner" effect fire, laminate wood floor with large central carpet and rugs. Understairs cupboard for hoover, ironing board and storage etc.  Sliding patio doors to double glazed Conservatory (15' x 8') with dining table and 8 chairs, sliding door to garden.
Downstairs Shower Room: Shower, washbasin, toilet, shaver point, vinyl flooring.
Downstairs Bedroom: (10' x 9'2) Double divan bed, large walk-in wardrobe.
Upstairs Bedroom 1:  1 double divan bed and 2'6 single bed, ensuite shower, toilet, washbasin and shaver point.
Bedroom 2: has 2 x 3' single divan beds.

Games/play barn is 48' x 25' and to be shared with the dairy. It has skittles, table tennis, 6' x 3' snooker and pool tables, netball ring and darts board only (please bring your own darts), garden chairs and tables. Lighting and slot meter. A long tressel table is available for extra dining space. Lots of space for ball games around the yard and wooden entrance gates to keep the children from the lane

Additional Features

All bedrooms have fitted carpets, radiators, bedside tables/cupboards, lights, dressing tables, chairs, wardrobes or rails. Duvets and 2 pillows per person are provided, also spare blankets and bedspreads. Duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases to hire at £6 per person per stay, all beds will be made prior to arrival. A cot and travel cot are available, no cot bedding is provided. Towels, 1 bath and 1 hand to hire at £5 per person per stay. Z bed available.

Electric hot water and c/h included. There are also electric heaters and an immersion heater for hot water. Mains water supply. Two smoke alarms, a fire blanket and 2 x extinguishers provided.  Well behaved dogs are welcome (except Xmas and New Year) at £12 per week, but must not be left in the house whilst guests are out by day or night.

The farmhouse can be let separately or with part or all of Courthouse Dairy to make it suitable for extra large groups, schools, etc.

A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the balance 4 weeks before the holiday start date.
VAT @ 17.5% is included. A Holiday Cancellation Brochure is available.
Visit Britain Inspection 3 Star.
Friday-Friday changeover or by arrangement for weekends and short breaks.

Courthouse Dairy, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
The Dairy is a single storey barn conversion from the obsolete cowstall and dairy at Courthouse Farm. The work was completed in July 2003. All the original beams and trusses have been preserved and incorporated in the ceilings and the old windows and doors have been replaced by wooden stained doors and wooden windows with double glazing. A wood burning stove with a large red brick fireplace installed for the ‘olde worlde' feel. Plenty of parking spaces are beside the house.
Accommodation
There is a ramp to the front door and entrance lobby, leading to the lounge area. A fireplace with wood burning stove, 3 piece suite, settee, sofa bed and easy chairs, coffee tables, CTV, VCR and radio/CD player. Open plan kitchen/diner with new fitted units, electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, large fridge/freezer, microwave, hostess trolley, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, iron, high chair, etc. Glasses, crockery and all utensils are provided.

The dining area has 2 tables and chairs for 14 plus additional chairs if required around the house. The 15' x 8' conservatory can also be used as a dining area, for additional seating or sleeping area as it has a CTV, easy chairs and dark blinds for privacy. The doors lead to the patio area with table, chair, BBQ and the private lawn, which is fenced and safe for children. Bedroom 1 has 1 double and 2 single divan beds, with a guests bed under 1 single, wardrobes, bedside cabinets, lights, chair, travel cot and a high ceiling with exposed beams. Bedroom 2 has 1 double and 1 single divan beds, wardrobe, bedside cabinets and lights. There is a large cupboard that has the hot water system, C/H and hot water controls, spare duvet covers and pillows. Bathroom near bedrooms 1 and 2 has toilet, washbasin, bath, shaver point/light and shower over the bath. The Hallway at the end of the house has another entrance door from the park and a locking door to the main lounge area. Bedroom 3 at the other end of the property has 2 single divan beds, dressing table, bedside cabinet, light and hanging rail. Shower Room near the lounge and Bedroom 3 has toilet, shower, washbasin, and shaver point. Bedroom 4 has a double divan and single divan, wardrobe, bedside cabinets, lights and an ensuite shower room with shower, toilet, washbasin and shaver point. Cot and Z bed available.

Games/play barn is 48' x 25' and to be shared with the cottage . It has skittles, table tennis, 6' x 3' snooker and pool tables, netball ring and darts board only (please bring your own darts), garden chairs and tables. Lighting and slot meter. A long tressel table is available for extra dining space. Lots of space for ball games around the yard and wooden entrance gates to keep the children from the lane.

Additional Features
There is full central heating and hot water from an oil-fired exterior burner and electric is included in the cost as are logs for the winter lets. Tiled floors with scatter rugs are in the lounge. Vinyl flooring in all bathrooms and carpets for the bedrooms make this house easy to keep clean. There is also an immersion water heater and electric fires if required.

Mains water and electric supply. Smoke alarms, fire blanket and extinguishers fitted.
Bed linen may be ordered at £6 per person and towels at £5 per person, no cot bedding available.
Duvets and 2 pillow plus extra blankets and bedspreads are provided.

The farmhouses can be let separately or for the really large groups together when they will sleep 22-26. The right wing of the Dairy (bedrooms 1/2 and bathroom) can be let with the farmhouse therefore you can have 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Visit Britain Inspection 3 Star.

Friday-Friday changeover or by arrangement for weekends and short breaks.

Directions to Courthouse Farm and Dairy

On the A35 between Bridport and Charmouth at the end of Morcombelake, turn off to Whitechurch Canonicorum.  Follow this road for about 1 mile until a four cross road. Here turn right and go past the Old Village School , now the Village Hall. Continue until you come to a turning on the left marked Bettiscombe and Marshwood, opposite the Berehayes Holiday Cottages. Take this left turn and Courthouse Farm is approximately 150 metres up this road on the left. Go into the yard and Farmhouse is on the left and the Dairy on the right nearest the lane.

I hope you have a safe journey