Hilltop Farm

7.6Good

(120 Ratings)

"We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. The large, spacious kitchen was great, and having three bathrooms available was very convenient. The place was perfectly equipped, and the owner even provided e..."

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7.6 / 10.0

Good(120 Ratings)

Nature lodge in North Dorset District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this nature lodge rental

Located in Sturminster Newton in the Dorset region, Hilltop Farm has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities at Hilltop Farm

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Cleaning products

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

21.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

35.8 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

41.6 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

26.2 mi

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7.6Good

(120 Ratings)

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Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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7.6 / 10.0

Good(120 Ratings)

Nature lodge in North Dorset District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

21.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

35.8 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

41.6 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

26.2 mi

About this nature lodge rental

Located in Sturminster Newton in the Dorset region, Hilltop Farm has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.6 / 10.0

Good(120 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. The large, spacious kitchen was great, and having three bathrooms available was very convenient. The place was perfectly equipped, and the owner even provided essential toiletries like shower gel and shampoo (thank you for that!). Everything was very clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay here again.

9.0 / 10.0

Pleasant and convenient with pubs a short drive away.

Completely self contained and private, the hosts had provided everything you might need as far as I could see. The bed was very large and comfortable, plenty of extra bedding and towels. Tv in kitchen living area and one in the bedroom which takes DVD’s, unfortunately the wardrobe was too close to the tv to be able to fit one in.

Although it was a nice idea,a plug had been fitted into the bedroom that exudes a scent I discovered the following morning, having spent the night wondering where the smell was coming from that I disliked and was irritating my nose and throat.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing stay in Sturminster, Dorset

Comfortable little cottage like stay. Clean and well equipped. Temperature in the room was preset but wasn't too cold or too hot . Beautiful scenic surroundings

Not a single thing I disliked.

10.0 / 10.0

Recommended

The apartment was clean tidy and warm. Lovely location.

It was great. I had a lovely stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely.

Perfectly adequate and well appointed self contained accommodation. Everything worked

For me the radiators could have been on for longer due to my needing to dry work clothes. But the washing machine worked perfectly and was much better than the one I have at home. I didnt like to use the tumble drier as they are too expensive even if I wasnt the one paying for the electricity.

1.0 / 10.0

Disappointing and stressful - avoid!

We requested an early check in and this request was ignored. I was not sent the check-in details and had to chase for these myself. We arrived at the property 40 minutes after the check in time to find the last guest's dirty bed linen and towels on the floor. The place had not been cleaned since they left. We rang the manager and she did not apologise, telling us that it was a very stressful situation for her as she lived an hour away from the property and was a single mother. She told us we would have to leave again and that the property would be ready for us from 6pm, three hours after the published check in time. We did as she asked. When we returned, the beds were made but the house was clearly still very dirty as it was not possible to clean a house of that size in 2 hours. The freezer and shower were broken. The beds are very uncomfortable. There were no desert spoons in the house, only tea spoons and soup spoons. It seems that no one is keeping an eye on this place. In my view, it should not be let out. I asked for a refund, but this has been denied and the manager has not replied to my messages. I am currently following this up through Booking.

Almost everything!

1.0 / 10.0

Very poor

Nothing as we couldn’t enjoy it at all in the freezing cold.

Sadly we had a very bad experience at this house seeing in the New Year. We arrived late at 11pm and found a freezing house with no heating and no hot water. We found a faulty boiler. We spent the night cold trying to sleep in our clothes and hats. We contacted the owners in the morning and received no apology or support. We felt a refund was in order but even with the support of booking. com the owners have not supported this. A really horrible experience and not what you should expect for £170! If you go to stay here definitely arrive early to check the heating is working, something I don’t think we should expect to do. This has caused me a lot of stress since, a sad start to 2026.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely quiet self contained holiday let in a good location

Lovely little place everything needed for a self contained holiday comfy bed and nice bathroom area quite location spar shop just down the road clean and warm

Needed some lights outside

8.0 / 10.0

It was okay apart from the small mishaps of the shower and heating.

Location is good. Showers didn’t work in our room. Heating didn’t come on the morning we left and it was a very cold morning. As heating didn’t come on when we got up that morning, there was no hot water.

It would have been better if the weather wasn’t that cold and would not have an impact when the heating didn’t come on. Not having hot water to wash in the morning wasn’t ideal.

10.0 / 10.0

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and only wished that I was staying longer. Unfortunately because of the distance I would li

Everything. A super home from home experience, everything that I never expected and usually pack for such stays was available up to hand wash in the bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked with just about everything and the bedroom was massive just as described. I can go and on but put simply it is the best place I have ever been to. Well done hosts!!

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Peaceful quiet

Light up shelves,

The toilet leaked from the back.

10.0 / 10.0

Would recommend and use again!

Friendly welcome, nothing was no trouble. Would use again

Nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect relax and so dog friendly

Surprise spa bath, super clean, well stocked with tea and coffee, arrived late but Kerry v helpful. Amazing garden space will book again

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful retreat

Super comfy bed. Full size kitchen, so peaceful

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay, wish it was longer

Great house, lots of space, very comfortable.

5.0 / 10.0

Do not recommend

The property was acceptable, nice comfortable beds

Check in at 15pm and check out at 10 am. On the morning the roads and access to the property was closed because of Weymouth Ironman. The owner charged us one more night for couple of ours late check out. Highly disappointed

9.0 / 10.0

A nice place from town

two bedrooms spacious for 4 persons

NIL

9.0 / 10.0

Good value

Top quality cooking facility Bed was comfy

Would have liked some wine glasses

9.0 / 10.0

Total value

Chilled with two dogs. Space at rear for dogs.

8.0 / 10.0

Easy to find, great for a weekend away!

Really spacious airy place, garden is a great size! Loved the kitchen!!

The mattresses were super uncomfortable! Things like coffee/tea/sugar was provided but no salt/pepper or toiletries which would typically be provided in an air BnB

4.0 / 10.0

Dirty & smelly, needs a deep clean

Bed was comfortable, good location

Other than location and comfortable bed, everything else was disappointingly unpleasant. Upon entering the property we were overwhelmed with an intense damp smell, lingering in every room. Despite opening windows, the smell remained, by the second day my clothes smelt. Cleanliness was poor, pubic hairs around the bathroom and stained carpets. It was also a shame to not have any body wash in the shower. Unfortunately will not be returning.

6.0 / 10.0

Value for money.

Location. Dog loved walking the fields.

Large hedge over lodge banging on roof at night.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable accommodation.

The accommodation was comfortable and had good facilities. Everything was provided to make our stay enjoyable. The kingsize bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. There was a very good shower. The accommodation was in a good location, being a few minutes from the Green Man pub. Sturminster Newton is a short distance away by car.

As others have said, the bedroom was a bit dark as it backs onto a field and there are some brambles behind the building. The garden was a disappointment, being uneven and covered in artificial grass., There is also a high fence so you can't admire the views from the garden.

9.0 / 10.0

Great

Peaceful every thing we needed

8.0 / 10.0

needs to be checked on a regular basis The on the end bedroom mattress it wasn't a mattress just on the floor on the

Very spacious, it was all one level for some who is disabled

7.0 / 10.0

Not great didn’t believe I was charged £280 for 3 nights and it wasn’t cleaned properly and the pictures on website are

That it was out the way nice and private

It wasn’t cleaned properly if you look behind the 2 single beds headboard that are pulled together you will see some rubbish and dust that has been there for a while a few cobwebs and couldn’t open the small window in the room because it was full of brambles and branches all insects were coming in . Not great

10.0 / 10.0

A nice and tidy little cottage good enough for a family with young children.

The cottage is in a quite area and the little garden was a lovely touch. My som really like it.

The fact that the same farm share her postcode with other farms around. I knocked to other doors and called Kerry to find out I just passed the location. 😂

7.0 / 10.0

One night was fine

It was very good for our one night stay, had everything we needed including outdoor space for our dog

It was a little tired and unfortunately had a strong damp smell coming from the bathroom, probably from the shower. The bed was fabulous and the owner had thoughtfully provided a good selection books and games. It needs a do over but for one night it was perfectly fine, however the cleaning charge was far too high

4.0 / 10.0

Disappointing

A nice location and very quiet. The property was well equipped

There are two properties. We stayed in Ferns which needs a deep clean is dark and smells. Photos were misleading as it seems as though the 2 properties were lumped together. I can only assume that the other property is lots better. The windows in Ferns are quite small which makes it so dark. The 'summer house' should be closed or properly cleaned and furnished. I was not expecting animal faeces on the artificial lawn.

9.0 / 10.0

Great self-contained (dog friendly) lodge. Would recommend.

Hilltop Farm - lovely spot. Three of us (+2 dogs) had a great stay. The Ferns is a one bedroom lodge with sofa bed in kitchen or trundle bed under main bed. There is an enclosed small yard that we perfect for our 2 terriers and there are some good farm lanes immediately behind the property for a longer walk. The lodge was really well kitted out with fans, TV's, DVD fridge, freezer etc Good shower, plenty of storage space and room.

There was nothing bad at all. The satnav was about 200 yds out on the postcode, but it was easy to find. Its quite remote, but that was good for us. The parking is shared with the other lodge there, but it was no big deal.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent location at Hilltop Farm.

The location was ideal, very quiet. The accommodation was an ideal size for us, not too big. The bed was also very comfortable. We loved the private garden that we had and sat outside in the evening to have dinner.

There wasn't anything that we didn't like.

6.0 / 10.0

We had a good stay.

The location was good for where we had to go. Having bathing soap in the bathroom would have been good.

I had to clean the microwave oven before use, it had food spill all over the turn table.

9.0 / 10.0

Privacy and secluded

A beautifully secluded spot even though there is other accommodation you have your perfect spot.

Nothing to complain about

6.0 / 10.0

Ok-ish for 1 night

Spacious, quiet, has 3 bathrooms which we appreciated. Bed was comfy and we appreciatted there were 2 pillows, 1 soft and 1 firmer. Ok-ish for one night.

However we will not return as it wasnt that clean, hair in the shower, cobwebs, spiders on the walls, dead mosquito on tv, 3 moths in the small bedroom and 1 was under the duvet. Its not as bright as shown in the pictures. The garden is neglected. It could be a nice place if cleaner.

5.0 / 10.0

Not worth the money, needs good deep clean.

The bed

Dirty cups not washed properly, stepped inside property and faced with carpet not been hoovered, bathroom sink gritty taps mucky. Dirty around wardrobe. Looked at previous reviews and found numerous visitors had commented on chipped cup which was still there. Found dirty pans in cupboard including greasy frying pan. The whole place needs a deep clean, I would suggest a new cleaner is found. When was the owner last there. Then on way home find e mail telling to strip beds, we didn't pay £40 for cleaning that was not up to standard and didn't expect for that money paid to strip the beds which hadn't even been buttoned up properly. Not somewhere I would be recommending.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice relaxing stay away for the night

It had everything I needed. Bed was extremely comfortable

Nothing

5.0 / 10.0

Was nice surroundings and we were left alone and privacy was well respected

It was quiet and secluded

It was fully equipped

4.0 / 10.0

Disappointing.

Friendly children helped with the entrance gate.

Smelled damp and musty. Floors weren’t clean, gritty underfoot in kitchen area, carpets had scattered crumbs. Shower had mould and hair. Heating marginal and lounge fire boost didn’t work. Old bloodstain found on duvet after stripping bed.

10.0 / 10.0

It was a lovely stay and will definitely return.

The cottage was lovely and cozy. It's located in a serene quiet environment. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the 3 bathrooms were the icing on the cake.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this nature lodge has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hilltop Farm. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hilltop Farm pet friendly?

Yes! This nature lodge is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hilltop Farm?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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Hilltop Farm

Nature lodge in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities at Hilltop Farm

Map of North Dorset District

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Nature lodge in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Hilltop Farm pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hilltop Farm?

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