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Cardsmill, Charmouth, Dorset
Cardsmill Farm Holidays offer a choice of Self-catering
accommodation on family working farms in the Marshwood Vale.
The main farm at Cardsmill is 598 acres and has a dairy herd of 210 milking cows
that are milked twice daily. All the calves born here are reared for beef and
some store cattle are purchased each year. During the late winter and spring
about 700 ewes have their baby lambs. This makes a very interesting sight to see
them in the sheds or playing in the fields.
Crops of fodder maize, wheat or barley and grass crops are grown for winter feed, so lots of seasonal jobs to watch. Taphouse and Courthouse Farms each have beef cattle in the sheds in the autumn and winter months and sheep and cattle in the fields during the summer months.
The farms are inspected annually by ABM / FABBL Beef and Lamb
Scheme and National Dairy Farm Assurance Scheme for milk production.
Guests can wander around or go on guided tours to see the milking, calves, beef
and sheep and ask questions!!!
The Johnson family welcomes guests to stay in this rural, quiet, picturesque
part of West Dorset , an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Cardsmill Farmhouse has 4 ensuite bedrooms for Bed &
Breakfast. One family, one double and one twin in the main farmhouse and one
double/family in our annex on the ground floor, so ideal for accompanied
disabled.
Taphouse Farmhouse sleeps 16 in 6 bedrooms and has 3 bath / shower rooms.
Courthouse Farmhouse sleeps 11-14 in 4 bedrooms and has 2 bath / shower
rooms.
Courthouse Dairy sleeps 11-14 in 4 bedrooms and has 3 bath / shower
rooms.
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 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, under stairs cupboard and conservatory
and lawn.
Kitchen/dining room: (22'6 x 15') Woodland pine fitted kitchen units, oil-fired
Rayburn, electric cooker, dishwasher, freezer, 2 x refrigerator, 2 x microwaves,
2 x kettles, 2 x toasters, coffee maker, iron, crockery, glasses, utensils, etc.
3 large dining tables, 16 chairs, child's safety chair, sideboard, Radio CD.
Lounge: (16' x 13') Cottage suites, bed settee, chairs, TV and Video, coffee
tables, electric “woodburner” fire, new brick open fireplace that may be
used for log fires in winter. 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.
Bathroom: (6'6 x 12'3) Bath with electric shower unit over, toilet, washbasin,
wall heater and automatic washing machine and tumble drier, vinyl floor. Under
stairs cupboard: Electric cleaner, brushes and ironing board. Annex
Bedroom 6: (20'6 x 11'8) Joined to the main house but with outside access, it
has a double and 2 x 3' single divan beds, an ensuite shower, toilet and
washbasin. TV point.
UPSTAIRS - Bedroom 2: (14'9 x 14') Double and 2 single divan beds, large fitted
wardrobe, cot.
Bedroom 3: (13' x 9'3) Entry is via Bedroom 2. It has a sloping ceiling, two
single 2'6 divan beds, combination wardrobe, cupboard, etc. Bedroom 4: (11.6 x
10') Double divan bed, 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 and vinyl floor.
Games Room/Barn: 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.
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, 2 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-tired, 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 2 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 Morcombelake near the ship Inn turn 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 Farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
Courthouse Farmhouse is a large ‘L' shaped chalet bungalow that has wonderful
country views, its own private garden with 0.25 acre lawn and some mature trees,
plenty of 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/Dining Room: (20'4 x 11'4) Large kitchen, pine kitchen units, stainless
steel sink unit, larder, 2 electric cookers, fridge/freezer, 1 x refrigerator,
dishwasher, kettle, toaster, 2 x microwaves, coffee maker, iron, and all
crockery, glasses, utensils. Large dining table, chairs and benches. Vinyl
flooring, door to side entrance.
Small Dining Room: (9'6 x 9'2) Extending table and chairs, fitted carpet, and
cupboard with hot water cylinder, water pump for central heating and immersion
heater.
Lounge: (14'6 x 14'2) 2 x Cottage suites, sofa bed, chairs, radio/CD player, TV
and VCR, coffee table, electric ‘woodburner' effect fire, wood floor with
large central carpet and rugs. Under stairs cupboard for clothes storage etc.
Sliding patio doors to double glazed Conservatory (15' x 8') 3 piece suite,
small table and sliding door to garden. Hall: vinyl flooring, washing machine,
tumble drier, cupboard for hoover, brushes, ironing board etc., front door to
garden and stairs to upstairs bedroom.
Bathroom: Bath , electric shower over bath, washbasin, toilet, shaver point,
vinyl flooring. Shower Room: Shower, washbasin, toilet, shaver point, carpet.
Bedroom 1: (14'2 x 10'11) Double and single beds, cot, door to small porch.
Bedroom 2: (10' x 9'2) Double bed, large walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: (11' x 10'11) 2 single 3' divan beds.
Bedroom 4: (14'9 x 14') Upstairs with 1 double and 2 single divan beds (2 x
2'6). Z bed available.
Games/play barn is 48' x 25' and to be shared with the farmhouse. 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 trestle 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
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 will be charged by a £1 coin slot meter. 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. An oil-fired boiler for
full central/water heating is installed, fully controlled by guests inside the
house, included in the tariff. 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 2 Star.
Friday-Friday changeover or by arrangement for weekends and short breaks.
Courthouse Farm Dairy, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport
The Dairy is a single storey barn conversion from the obsolete cow stall 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, TV, 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 18' x 10' conservatory can also be used as a
dining area, for additional seating or sleeping area as it has a TV, 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, wardrobe, dressing
table, bedside cabinets, lights and an ensuite shower room with shower, toilet,
washbasin and shaver point. The cot or guest bed may also be put in this room.
Games/play barn is 48' x 25' and to be shared with the farmhouse. 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 trestle 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.
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, kitchen, halls and conservatory.
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 Morcombelake, turn off to Whitechurch Canonicorum near the Ship Inn. 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.
Cardsmill Farmhouse, Courthouse Farmhouse and Courthouse Dairy
are situated on the outskirts of the village of Whitchurch Canonicorum . It is
located 3 miles from the coast of Charmouth and 5 miles from Lyme Regis.
In the village there is the St Candida and Holy Cross Church , which is famous
as its own patron saint is buried here, the Village Hall with a children's play
area and the Five Bells Inn.
Also the Ship Inn, The George and the Clockhouse, which are up to 11/2 mile
further away, all provide evening meals nightly and entertainment regularly on
weekends. The nearest phone box is next to the village hall. The nearest bus
stop is on the A35 at Morcombelake, train station is at Axminster and there is a
taxi based in the village.
Taphouse Farmhouse is about 2 miles away from the village of
Marshwood and about 2.5 miles from Whitchurch Canonicorum. Marshwood has a
Garage, Post Office, General Store, Primary School, St Mary's Church and the
Bottle Inn. Also the Shaves Cross Inn, which is about 1 mile from Taphouse
Farmhouse. Both Inns provide evening meals and have skittle alleys.
There are numerous places to visit in Devon, Dorset or Somerset including Lyme
Regis, Charmouth, Bridport, The Swannery and Gardens at Abbotsbury, Forde Abbey
and gardens, Cricket St. Thomas Wild Life Park , the market and carpet town of
Axminster , the tramway at Seaton, the model railway at Beer. Visit ‘Bridehaven',
the home of Harbour Lights TV series starring Nick Berry, and the quiet villages
and beaches along the Chesil Bank. Locally at Morcombelake on the A35 you can
watch Moores biscuits being made and enjoy the smell of freshly baked Dorset
Knobs as you drive by. Visit the local farmers' market in Bridport. Sandy
beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis are good for fossil hunting. Walk the
Coastal Path, see Golden Cap. The area belongs to the National Trust as well as
many inland sites of interest e.g. Lamberts Castle , Pilsdon Pen, Charmouth
Forest and Stonebarrow Hill where guests may park and walk, or just sit and
admire the view. The Dorset and East Devon coast is now a World Heritage Site.
Golf may be played at Westbay and Lyme Regis. Horse riding at Monkton Wyld.
Cardsmill Farmhouse is also featured in the Liberty trail, a walk from Lyme Regis to Ham Hill to commemorate the Monmouth Rebellion. The lane beside the farm is part of the new national cycle Sustrans route and guided cycle tours and bicycle hire can be arranged locally.
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