Gorse Farm House B&B

Fifehead St Quinton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AW, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>62</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a patio with a table and chairs on a porch at Gorse Farm House B&B in Sturminster Newton
a living room with a chair and a book shelf at Gorse Farm House B&B in Sturminster Newton
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a bedroom with a large white bed and a window at Gorse Farm House B&B in Sturminster Newton
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Gorse Farm House B&B

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
62 reviews

Situated within 30 km of Monkey World and 42 km of Poole Harbour in Sturminster Newton, Gorse Farm House B&B features accommodation with seating area. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Longleat Safari Park is 45 km from the bed and breakfast, while Longleat House is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 43 km from Gorse Farm House B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wendy and Lee were very professional and attentive, but friendly, relaxed and helpful, They are very knowledgeable about the local area. Very quiet location, clean, comfortable room, yummy breakfast. Well done both of you!”
  • Ge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and quiet area. Breakfast was full english and cooked to a tea. The owners were delightful and interesting, also provided information on the area. I have a feeling we'll be back, strangely enough, my wife is interested in wood carving!”
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Property well located, exceptionally clean and felt quite luxurious.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Wendy & Lee Dickenson

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Wendy & Lee Dickenson
Gorse Farm House B&B lies in rural seclusion, in the peace and quiet of North Dorset and some two miles south of the town of Sturminster Newton. The location is unusually quiet with no light pollution and little or no traffic noise. Opened in 2009 it has been extensively renovated and is an extremely comfortable place to stay. The ensuite bedroom has five windows which makes it very light, there is a sofa for relaxation and the bathroom has a rather luxurious roll-top bath. The double room with private bathroom is also very light and airy and the bathroom has a bath and power shower. Both rooms have countryside views, a mix of garden, farmland and woods, which make for great walking country. Guests are made to feel at home and benefit from an excellent breakfast at a time that suits them, access to a large garden and covered parking.
We bought Gorse Farm House wanting to do B&B. Having refurbished it ourselves, a labour of love, then furnished it accordingly, we opened our doors to guests with great excitement. Now, many years later, we still greatly enjoy the variety of guests who choose to stay in this wonderful part of Dorset. Everyone has a different story to tell and it’s great to have a chat over that first cup of tea. A particular stand-out feature of staying at Gorse Farm House are all the wonderful woodcarvings/sculptures around the house and garden created by Lee in his workshop here. A great skill which has to be admired.
Gorse Farm House B&B lies two miles south of Sturminster Newton, a small market town. It offers all the amenities expected of a small town, but also boasts a town museum, an historic flour mill on the banks of the River Stour and The Exchange Arts Venue that hosts a fantastic array of events. North Dorset is predominantly a farming area on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so is a peaceful location. However, it is very accessible to all the attractions of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire and not forgetting the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gorse Farm House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Gorse Farm House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gorse Farm House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Gorse Farm House B&B

  • The prices at Gorse Farm House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Gorse Farm House B&B include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Gorse Farm House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Gorse Farm House B&B is 2.1 miles from the centre of Sturminster Newton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Gorse Farm House B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.