Luxurious Dorset village suites for two.
Quality conversion of a listed stone barn into a completely equipped self-catering suites in the Dorset AONB. A couple of miles south west of Dorchester Washing Pool Barns are in the heart of Martinstown village, just a one minute walk from the local pub and maybe five minutes walk to the village store and post office. Bridleways, cycle routes and public footpaths are on the doorstep with the Jurassic coastline around five miles further south
Washing Pool House is a listed Elizabethan farmhouse with adjacent barns. As is typical in this part of Dorset the dairy farmer sold off the original village farmhouse and buildings some time ago and built himself more modern barns and a home outside the village. The old farmhouse and barns have just undergone a complete renovation with premium quality fittings; the farmhouse is our home and the stone barn now houses two completely self contained holiday suites, the Cowshed and the Hayloft.
The Cowshed is a ground floor suite with french doors on to the garden. It has a cooking/dining/lounge area fully equipped with double oven, hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer and pod coffee maker. The living area has a fireplace with wood burning stove and two over-size leather snuggler chairs. The bedroom area has a super king size, handmade Vi-Spring bed with Egyptian cotton linen and down duvet. From the bedroom there is a bathroom with tub and large walk-in shower. The bed can be split into twins and a synthetic duvet supplied on request.
The Hayloft has a cooking/dining/lounge area fully equipped with double oven, hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer and pod coffee maker. The bedroom area has a super king size, handmade Vi-Spring bed with Egyptian cotton linen and down duvet (synthetic duvet available on request). From the bedroom there is a characterful shower room and walk-in wardrobe.
A local welcome pack with your first breakfast, water, coffee and tea is provided.
We are unable to accept children or pets. Parking for large commercial vans is not possible.
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2024 direct booking prices per night:
The Cowshed, 2 adults £140
The Hayloft, 2 adults £125
Combined Hayloft & Cowshed for 4 adults £250
10% discount for stays over 7 nights and 20% discount for stays over 28 days
Minimum stay 3 nights Jan-Mar, Dec- Mar
Minimum stay 4 nights Apr -Jun Sep-Nov
Minimum stay 5 nights Jul-Aug
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TESTIMONIALS
We just spent a week at the Hayloft and wow, what a week. Close to the Jurassic Coast and in a beautiful village with a friendly local pub just round the corner. Washing Pool Barns is situated perfectly for a relaxing break in the countryside and we've come back home to reality bereft! We will miss the stunning barn conversion and want to thank Karen and Peter for all the personal touches to our stay.- Jane M
#The HayLoft and Cow Shed are two beautifully converted, separate apartments in the converted barn. The beds are super comfortable (and enormous) and it is apparent that much thought and love has gone into the design of both spaces. We had a fabulous and relaxing stay and wouldn't hesitate in returning. - Jenny H
The Cowshed at Washing Pool Barns has everything you could need for a cosy, relaxing stay in a very pretty part of Dorset. The bed is incredibly comfy, the log burner is very effective at keeping the you warm and the whole place has been cleverly designed to provide all you need! The fresh produce were a welcome touch Karen and Peter were very friendly and welcoming and quick to help and answer any questions we had. We wished we didn't have to leave!, next we will get to go in the Hay Loft which looks amazing too......Thank you
for a wonderful place to stay. - Cesar P
