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Higher Burton Barn

Higher Burton, near Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A delightful family cottage in a rural setting you will be able to relax in the enclosed garden overlooking fields and countryside beyond
  • Perfect for visiting the county town of Dorchester for pubs and restaurants
  • An ideal base for exploring Dorset's Jurassic Coast and the Dorset countryside

 

Property code: OC-DC075

This property is a delightful two-bedroom barn conversion with plenty of charm on the edge of the village of Charminster. This bright and airy property has superb vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, and is crossed by a public footpath, making it ideal for walkers. Its proximity to the local pub (under 1 mile), shop (1 mile) and the coast (10 miles) makes it an enviable location for family or friends to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Climb three steps to the porch and enter the barn into a large hall with space for your coats. To the right, there is a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a comfortable double bedroom that has soft, peaceful decor for a great night’s sleep. To the left of the front door, the open-plan living area welcomes you with oak floors and wood beams, inviting you to sink back into the cosy sofas in front of the wood burner. Fix yourself a snack in the kitchen area and eat at the table by the window on a sunny day. Head up the stunning open-tread spiral staircase to a small gallery (with a low beam) that looks over the living area, and a twin bedroom with small single beds that’s perfect for kids – just watch their heads in the eaves! Outside, a large L-shaped garden with trees and shrubs backs onto fields for pretty views and offers plenty of space for children and dogs to play.

This property is in an ideal place for you to visit Dorchester, only 2 miles away, as well as the coast. Osmington Mills (10.5 miles) is great for a coastal walk, while Weymouth (11 miles) has a Sea Life Centre and the Jurassic Skyline, giving you 360-degree views in a glass gondola that slowly rises above the resort.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin (can be made into a double on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge with ice compartment
  • Woodburner (logs included October - end of April)
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Garden with outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking available for up to 3 cars
  • Central heating and electricity included
  • Wi-Fi included 
  • Shop 1 mile
  • Pub within a mile
  • Coast 10 miles
  • Regret no children under the age of 5
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jo 3rd January 2026

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Higher Burton barn cottage is such a lovely place to stop. Great location for walks with the dog and everything is close by Dorchester is 5 mins away and you can get to the sun inn pub in 2 mins driving. The barn has everything you need and everything has been well thought out by the owners it's like a home from home and the lovely little touches wRead morehen we arrived were very much appreciated Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 20th December 2025

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We have had a wonderful stay over Christmas 2025. The Barn was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The Barn was perfectly situated in a quiet location, a short and pretty walk across the fields to town. The accommodation itself was very clean, and comfortable and was well equipped. Communication with owners and housekeeping was excellent. We had aRead more lovely visit & will definitely be back & recommend to others! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 22nd November 2025

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Reviewed by Malcolm 1st November 2025

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Back from the Barn and totally enjoyed our stay from day one, the owner phoned us to make sure we had all the information we needed and gave us some recommendations of places to visit and gave us phone numbers if we had any problems, the Barn was clean and lovely and warm there was fresh flowers and treats for us and our two dogs, this made us so wRead moreelcome and comfortable, thank you to all the team at the Barn. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 11th October 2025

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The Barn was perfect in every way. The owner clearly takes great pride in the presentation of the property & the service they provide & this is manifested in its many features. Great location for a relaxing holiday with numerous interesting places to explore.

Reviewed by Samantha 20th September 2025

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Great location for touring. Spacious but cosy. Clean with everything we needed. Dog loved the garden. Amazing views with peaceful countryside. Will return

Reviewed by Peter 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Gert 12th July 2025

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Beautiful and well equipped cottage, perfectly located to explore Dorset. Very kind host.

Reviewed by John 28th June 2025

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No issues at all. Best nights of sleep for years. Great location, i.e. remote but easy walks to pub or into town. Thank you for a welcoming start. I look forward to my next visit.

Reviewed by Colin 31st May 2025

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Beautiful barn in a lovely location perfect as a base to explore beautiful Dorset

Reviewed by Steve 26th April 2025

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Reviewed by Victoria 19th April 2025

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Higher Burton barn is a lovely peaceful place to stay. Well equipped, comfortable & very good location for walks.

Reviewed by Shirley 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Joyce 25th March 2025

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The most amazing and beautiful place to stay . The barn and its location are quite idyllic and spotlessly clean . Our host Jill does a wonderful job of making you feel welcome plus she is ever so helpful too ! Can thoroughly recommend this beautiful barn to anyone who is looking forward the perfect peaceful haven Would definitely give it 5

Reviewed by Andrew 21st March 2025

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A fantastic barn with a lovely enclosed garden, which is great for dogs. Nice setting overlooking open farm land, but close to good pub The Sun Inn a 15mins walk. Great log burner for the chilly evenings. Both owner and house keeper messaged us to checked in with us to see if everything was ok and if there was anything we needed. A great break, we Read morewill be back Hide

Reviewed by Mark 21st February 2025

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Very comfortable and warm cottage, secure garden for the dog, host and house keeper were very welcoming and helpful. I can highly recommend, and the dog loved the dog treats!

Reviewed by Allison 29th October 2024

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The Barn is delightful. The welcome items were so much appreciated. We had a fabulous short break and were so happy to come back in the evenings to snuggle up by the log burner. The large garden was doggie secure, which was a bonus, with great views over the glorious countryside . The Barn has the wow factor and we would definatly stay again, it haRead mored everything we needed, including access to netflix! Thank you Jill & team we really did'nt want to leave...praise in itself I think. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 19th October 2024

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The barn was in a lovely location that felt quite rural, but everything you need is close by. Spotlessly clean and equipped with all you could need, but what impressed us was the real homely feel, we instantly felt at home. Perhaps the welcome goodies helped

Reviewed by Mark 5th October 2024

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Upper Burton Barn is far enough from it all to be a tranquil oasis, yet near enough for that grocery item you forgot! The local Inn, The Sun Inn is lovely, theres a supermarket about a mile away, and Dorchester is not much further on. Access to attractions is easy, as it is a few minutes drive from the main artery roads of the area., nice countrysiRead morede walks abound, and Weymouth beach is 15-20 minutes drive. Weve been twice and are planning our return already, what more could I say! Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 28th September 2024

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Beautiful well equipped cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Garden was perfect for our 2 dogs, lots of sniffs. Easy access to the local area and beyond. Both the owner and housekeeper went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Karen 21st September 2024

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Amazing Barn in a lovely location. So clean and welcoming with lovely cake, biscuits and flowers to welcome us. The owner even got in touch beforehand to check if we needed to know anything beforehand. We would recommend this beautiful barn conversion and the local pub is within walking distance and is amazing too. We loved it and our dog Freddy diRead mored too. Hide

Reviewed by John 7th September 2024

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Ideal property for a quiet relaxing holiday venue that is in easy reach of many holiday attractions

Reviewed by Teresa 31st August 2024

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Very well equipped, clean, cosy and comfortable cottage set in a beautiful quiet location. Our two labradors enjoyed the large enclosed garden and country walks direct from the cottage door. The welcome pack on arrival was a real surprise and enjoyed by all of us. Great spot for visiting the Dorset coastline and surrounding villages. One of the besRead moret weve stayed in will definitely come back in the future. Jill and Nina were great both in contact to ensure all was ok. Teresa & Rhys Hide

Reviewed by Jacqui 10th August 2024

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Beautiful barn conversion with lovely views. Great garden to sit out in and secure for dogs. Walks from the door. A very relaxing and comfortable stay. Very welcoming and kind owner and housekeeper. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Gary 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Sally 6th July 2024

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Great quiet location in the countryside, so relaxing. The owner and cleaner made me feel so welcome.

Reviewed by Marian 29th June 2024

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A lovely find. We'd stay here again. A peaceful rural location. We were blessed with the weather, but the property is very comfortable and well equipped, with plenty of outdoor seating options. The Sun Inn is an easy walk away, and we enjoyed the roasts there - twice :) It's easy to get to the coast from this location, and there's loads to see and Read moredo in the area, British summer notwithstanding! Hide

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