Sturthill Stable is a lovely barn conversion on a working farm in the most beautiful Dorset countryside, just a few miles inland from The Jurassic Coast (please note that dairy operations will cease at the farm on 24 March 2025).
Throw open the patio doors and let the sunshine in.
There is plenty of space for everyone.
Relax in the main bedroom with sumptuous super-king bed, that can also be split in to two full size singles.
Soak up the sun.
Looking back towards the kitchen.
Cosy up during out of season breaks.
The playroom has lots of toys and books to keep children entertained.
And table football!
The kitchen/dining-room is a very sociable space for all the family.
Holiday meals around the table.
The view from your sunny patio. The farm buildings are visible here on the right hand side.
The unique farm setting will make for a memorable holiday. The livestock barns are opposite the cottage.
Straight ahead in this photo is the downstairs utility room and WC and to the left is the shower.
Head upstairs from the sitting-room.
The hallway is bright and spacious, with a stair gate for your peace of mind.
Peeking in to the first twin bedroom. There will often be livestock in the barns pictured through the window.
And relax...
Upstairs you will find the family bathroom.
Another twin room with views across the farmyard.
Plenty of space for your holiday clothes.
Calming tones in the main bedroom will help you to switch off.
Peeking through to the en-suite shower room.
The en-suite shower room is modern and bright.
Up a few steps from the patio is a private lawned area for your use. (Please note it is not enclosed).
The rear of Sturthill Stable where you will park up and walk across the bridge that runs over a little stream, idyllic!
The sound of water is so soothing.
The tennis court is a real bonus.
The dairy herd will become a familiar sight (dairy operations are due to cease at the farm from 24 March 2025)
The thriving town of Bridport is a short distance away. Be sure to visit on market day.
Climb to the top of Colmer's Hill - we promise the view is worth it!
Sandy beaches stretch out at Lyme Regis.
This is the view towards the coast from the top of the lane leading to Sturthill Stable.
Sturthill Stable
28293.5 miles E of Bridport | Sleeps 6 + cot
7 Nights from £638
Mrs Keates June 2021
Four adults, one baby and an old dog. We were all very very happy with the cottage and thought it had loads of household stuff provided to make life very easy to cope with a family on holiday. Lots of room to spread out inside and out. A quiet and peaceful location on a working farm which only added to the experience. Do as little or as much as you want as access to beaches and other areas of interest was easy. Thank you....
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Mrs Kimbell September 2020
Loved this cottage - so close to Hive Beach and West Bay with their fantastic sunsets.
Mrs Angell October 2020
Beautiful, well equipped and comfortable cottage
Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Should you need any assistance making another booking at Sturhill Stable we are more than happy to help. Sarah, Custtomer Support
Mrs Faux July 2020
We chose this cottage because of the rural location and the separate games room for the children but unfortunately came away a little disappointed. The cottage itself is beautiful - very spacious with extremely comfortable beds and very well equipped. I was never found wanting for anything. We were hoping to have more of a countryside view but there is no view at all, only of the farm buildings. To get a view you have to go up to the top of the tennis court which wasn’t really practical. Visitors also have to note that it is on a farm site so you will be swatting flies all day long. Even with the windows shut they still manage to get in! The owners provide a fly swatter in every room and fly spray etc. The tennis court is a nice extra - you need to take flat tennis shoes and your own rackets. The grass area next to it is big but is away from the cottage so not suitable to release young children there while you sit inside. We had ages 5 and 9 with us. They enjoyed the games room and watched a couple of films on their own TV. It’s in a good location for exploring the area - about a mile from a main road but not audible. Absolutely no phone signal and WiFi package is limited so download films etc that you want to watch before you go. If you’re prone to hot flushes, this isn’t the property for you because they have to leave a radiator on maximum all day (something to do with the plumbing) and it got very hot some evenings. If you want an active holiday going out most of the day this is a lovely cottage and well equipped but if you want to relax a bit more onsite and enjoy a garden and some lovely views, I wouldn’t say this is the right property for that. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you for your review. Sturthill Stable is a very rural property located at the heart of a working dairy farm - although there aren't countryside views directly from the property which would be advertised, there are some beautiful countryside walks right on your door step to make the most of. Flies are unfortunately an everyday occurrence for rural farm-based properties and the owners have tried to alleviate any disturbance as far as they possibly can. Unfortunately mobile reception can be a little hit and miss in some rural locations so we'd always recommend checking with your service provider before travel if this is an important element. We've also noted your comments regarding the radiator and we'll certainly get that checked. We're really pleased that you enjoyed the tennis court and games-room and you found the cottage comfortable overall - if you're looking for something a little less rural in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'd be delighted to help. Bryony, Customer Support ...
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Mrs Compton September 2019
A lovely, very well equipped and cosy but spacious cottage in which to spend a week although we could quite happily have stayed for longer. It is within easy reach of wonderful walks for us to take our dog to especially Burton Bradstock where we could take hi for a run on the beach followed by a tasty lunch at the Hive Cafe. The countryside around the cottage is beautiful with some amazing views and there are lots of things to do close to it. Although it is in a working farm, we didn't find it intrusive at all....
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