Churn House in Dewlish | Stunning Dorset Group Cottage

About Churn House

Churn House is a spacious holiday lodge in Dorset, perfect for larger groups seeking a countryside retreat. This well-appointed property offers excellent group accommodation with multiple bedrooms and generous social spaces for everyone to gather together.

Located in the heart of rural Dorset, the area provides peaceful surroundings with rolling countryside views. The setting offers tranquil walks and easy access to both coastal attractions and inland market towns.

The lodge features multiple bedrooms sleeping up to 12 guests across comfortable twin and double rooms. There are two bathrooms, a bathroom and a shower room, for the group to share. The property includes spacious living areas with a kitchen/diner and a separate sitting room for relaxation.

Groups can explore Dorchester (8 miles, 15 minutes) with its Roman heritage sites. Weymouth Beach lies 12 miles away (20 minutes drive). The Cerne Abbas Giant is just 6 miles (12 minutes) for a quick group photo opportunity. Maiden Castle Roman fort sits 10 miles away (18 minutes).

Churn House combines rural peace with convenient group facilities. Perfect for family reunions, friend gatherings, or celebration weekends wanting Dorset countryside access.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with electric coal-effect fire
✓Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x tvs, stereo/cd, wifi
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available
✓Ample off-road parking
✓Private patio with furniture, shared enclosed courtyard with barbecue
✓Shared heated outdoor pool (open 15 april - 15 october), games room with table tennis, pool table and table football
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles
✓Note: this property has a security deposit of £150
✓Note: by prior arrangement, catering can also be provided and the games room can be converted into a conference room
✓Please note: ev charging point available (this is chargeable to you via a payg app - details will be provided by owner on arrival)

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Churn House

Spacious Group Accommodation

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms give everyone comfortable sleeping arrangements for larger groups.

Peaceful Countryside Setting

Rural Dorset location provides tranquil surroundings away from crowds with beautiful countryside views all around.

Kitchen/Diner and Sitting Room

The kitchen/diner lets the whole group cook and eat together without feeling cramped.

Easy Dorset Coast Access

Weymouth Beach and coastal attractions are just 20 minutes drive away for brilliant group day trips.

Historic Attractions Nearby

Roman sites in Dorchester and Cerne Abbas Giant provide fascinating group visits within short driving distances.

Perfect for Celebrations

Large social spaces and peaceful setting make this ideal for family reunions and special group occasions.

Getting To Churn House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Churn House by car, follow the A35 through Dorchester and take local roads towards the property. The lodge is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for multiple cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Dorchester South, just a short taxi ride away from the accommodation. From there, it's a scenic journey through the Dorset countryside.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

Dorchester South station (8 miles)

Easily accessible from the A35

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Hardy’s Cottage

Distance: 5.8 miles (14 min drive)

DT2 8QJ

Monkey World

Distance: 9.8 miles (22 min drive)

BH20 6HH

Cerne Abbas Giant

Distance: 13 miles (26 min drive)

DT2 7LA

Mays Wood

Distance: 5.4 miles (15 min drive)

BH20 7HU

Wessex Ridgeway

Distance: 4.9 miles (19 min drive)

Bulbarrow Hill

Distance: 5.8 miles (22 min drive)

DT11 0HQ

Antique Map & Book Shop

Distance: 3.5 miles (12 min drive)

DT2 8RU

Steeptonbill Farm

Distance: 5 miles (13 min drive)

DT11 0AT

Waitrose

Distance: 8.1 miles (18 min drive)

DT1 1BN

Dorchester South Station

Distance: 8.8 miles (20 min drive)

DT1 1QX

Moreton Station

Distance: 11 miles (21 min drive)

DT2 8BB

Bournemouth Airport

Distance: 24.5 miles (45 min drive)

BH23 6ED

Hardy’s Cottage

Distance: 5.8 miles (14 min drive)

DT2 8QJ

Monkey World

Distance: 9.8 miles (22 min drive)

BH20 6HH

Cerne Abbas Giant

Distance: 13 miles (26 min drive)

DT2 7LA

Mays Wood

Distance: 5.4 miles (15 min drive)

BH20 7HU

Wessex Ridgeway

Distance: 4.9 miles (19 min drive)

Bulbarrow Hill

Distance: 5.8 miles (22 min drive)

DT11 0HQ

Antique Map & Book Shop

Distance: 3.5 miles (12 min drive)

DT2 8RU

Steeptonbill Farm

Distance: 5 miles (13 min drive)

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Waitrose

Distance: 8.1 miles (18 min drive)

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Dorchester South Station

Distance: 8.8 miles (20 min drive)

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Moreton Station

Distance: 11 miles (21 min drive)

DT2 8BB

Bournemouth Airport

Distance: 24.5 miles (45 min drive)

BH23 6ED

Is Churn House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The rural Dorset setting provides excellent outdoor space for children to explore safely. Nearby attractions include Weymouth Beach with traditional seaside activities and Dorchester's Roman sites offering educational visits. The patio, courtyard and countryside walks make this property suitable for families with children of all ages.

Groups Will Love...

The living areas are the standout group feature at Churn House. The spacious kitchen and dining area allows the entire group to cook and eat together comfortably. The sitting room and games room provide flexibility for different activities, ensuring everyone has space to relax while maintaining the social group atmosphere throughout the stay.

Pet Friendly

Churn House welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The rural location provides excellent walking opportunities directly from the property. The countryside setting offers safe areas for dogs to exercise off-lead. Local footpaths and bridleways provide varied walking routes suitable for different fitness levels and dog breeds throughout the surrounding Dorset countryside.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Churn House

The Royal Oak

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 7JQ

Red Lion Inn

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT2 8QJ

The Greyhound

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DT1 2DZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Churn House

How many people does Churn House sleep?

The barn accommodates up to 8 guests across four bedrooms, with double rooms two of which can be set up as twins. This makes it perfect for larger family groups or friend gatherings.

Is Churn House pet friendly?

Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at this property. There are countryside walks directly from the lodge perfect for dog exercise.

What cooking facilities are available for groups?

The property features a fully equipped kitchen with large dining area suitable for group meal preparation. There is cooking equipment for catering to 8 people.

How far is Churn House from the coast?

Weymouth Beach is approximately 12 miles away, taking around 20 minutes by car. The Dorset coast offers excellent group day trips with beaches and coastal walks.

What parking is available?

The property provides off-road parking spaces for multiple cars. This ensures all group members can bring vehicles without parking concerns.

Are there shops nearby for group supplies?

Local shops and supermarkets are available in nearby market towns within a short drive. Dorchester offers the closest major shopping facilities about 15 minutes away.

What indoor space is there for groups?

The living space includes a kitchen/diner plus a separate sitting room. This provides plenty of room for groups to spread out or gather together.

What attractions are suitable for large groups?

Dorchester's Roman sites, Cerne Abbas Giant and Maiden Castle all accommodate group visits. These historic attractions are within 20 minutes drive and offer group-friendly facilities.

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Churn House Reviews

Adrienne

We all had a wonderful time at Churn House. So much room. Swimming pool and Games room were well used.The children loved visiting the animals at the end of the day. Everything we needed for everyone. Good base to explore the surrounding area. Just perfect.

We arrived at churn house, we were instantly disappointed to notice the condition of the property. It was tired and run down and didnt feel welcoming especially the lack of attention to detail no hand soap in bathroom for example the lounge was dirty and dusty and needed a deep clean our kids feet were brown when walking on carpet so spent the whole holiday in crocs because of the dirty carpet. The sofa was completely gone and needed replacing we spent most our time sitting outside to avoid going in there. The bedrooms were clean but the showers were mouldy and the lack of water pressure made it near on impossible to wash hair in the trickle of a shower. The swimming pool was the best part of the property. It was a disappointment but we tried to enjoy our holiday by staying out more in the days and sitting outside swimming in evening. We wouldnt recommend based on this or recommend to family or friends.

Awesome holiday cottage, probably the best that we've ever rented. We were extremely lucky with the weather so were able to make best use of the outdoor sitting and dining space, and the pool was fantastic. Bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen facilities were all excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to book again if in the area. The only minor niggle is the poor state of the equipment in the games room, the pool table is broken and unuseable, air hockey was also damaged, snooker table was okay but don't forget to take your own chalk. Local Pub the Oak was okay, but they were struggling to keep the cellar cool on the hot days making the ales on tap a bit hit and miss, Food was good though. On the last night we found the Rivers Arms nearby, wonderful little pub with amazing character and very good reasonably priced food.

A great find! A fantastic place to stay with the family idyllic location yet close enough to lots of activities to keep everyone happy. The heated pool and games room entertained us for hours. Vicky and her family were perfect hosts very welcoming and always on hand to answer any queries we had.

This is our 9th year of staying at Churn House and the neighbouring Manor Farm Barn for our annual craft weekend, and the 15 of us had a wonderful time. The owner was quick to address the minor issues we had we needed more chairs in the games room, and a couple of the rooms were lacking coat hangers. Despite the wet weather we managed some short walks in the village and enjoyed a couple of meals at the local pub.

Churn House which is part of Manor Farm was warm and comfortable, lovely comfy beds and lounge. The kitchen was supplied with all the appliances and utensils that we required for a family of seven, we all enjoyed the games room. Our aim was to relax and this is exactly what we were able to do. The village was pretty and we had some nice walks and a nice welcome at the local pub where we enjoyed great food, drink and company

We had a great stay at Churn House. Lovely cottage with space for all but a cosy feel as well. Games room is a wonderful addition with lots of options and a full size snooker table. Lovely to see the farmyard animals.

Rachael

Beautiful cottage and location, the owner friendly and accommodating. Very well equipped cottage. Great games room and swimming pool, these definitely made how stay more enjoyable.

Graeme

We've stayed in lots of rental cottages, and this one get high marks. Spacious, characterful, quiet, private. We enjoyed the games room with fullsized snooker table, pool and table tennis. Plus the heated pool. There are many interesting places to visit with an hour's drive.

Jeannette

This cottage gave every thing we needed. We loved the how the bedrooms were great layout and the beds were the best we have compared with the other cottages we have too. The owner was on site and it was a pleasure meeting her. My husband used the swimming pool and he loved it the pool was warmer than outside . We loved it that we have booked it for the 2026 . Jeannette Jenkins

Absolutely loved our stay here, lovely welcome from Vicky upon arrival, House has loads of rustic charm , really well laid out so everyone was not in each others pockets, fields behind churn house were within a 2 minute walk, so great for walking the dogs. Pub also a 2 minute walk along the quiet road, had a meal here,and food was great sold Thatchers cider, so a bonus nice little beer garden and dogs very welcome. Games room at Churn house was great too a good choice pool, snooker, air hockey, table tennis etc .Pool area clean and tidy was warm when we got in, beds very comfortable even hairdryers in each room, facilities in kitchen were great, as we needed for nothing in the way of pots pans utensils etc. even an air fryer, gated area outside for dog and lovely seated area ,was lovely to walk around farm and see the animals. Nick and Karen

The accommodation was perfect for us as a family of 8. First time weve been able to sit and enjoy meals together when on holiday! It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The added touch of fresh flowers, biscuits and chocolates when we arrived gave a very warm welcome! The pool and games room were shared with our neighbours but accessed by all on a daily basis. Very happy holiday had by all!!!

Thomas

Had a wonderful week with family 3 generations at Churn House house was extremely comfortable, equipped with everything you could need or want. Plenty of space and comfort. Excellent welcome. Playback even better than expected and swimming pool wonderful and also heated a great place to holiday whatever your age, also a good base for touring the area. Peace and quiet, with chickens, donkeys and goat on site, very friendly. Owners friendly and available .but not intrusive.

Brilliant house for family and friends to get together. Comfortable. The Flies in kitchen were a bit of an issue, but a bug zapper is installed. The pool and games room were a big hit. Friendly pub a stones throw away. Definitely recommend

Churn house was a beautiful location, warm & welcoming. Vicky checked in via telephone on arrival and answered any questions throughout duration of stay. Couldn't have been more accommodating. Comfortable beds fit for a king! The kitchen well equipped and our children loved the games room. Being just of the farm Court yard we woke to an idealic setting & said hello to donkeys, sheep and Cockerell each day. A darling buds of May setting ! Thank you for precious time at Churn House

Churn House is a fantastic location to escape from city life. Dog friendly so walk out the door into the countyside. A working farm with friendly donkeys and an brilliant games room to amuse the children. There is a fantastic dog and children friendly pub The Oak 5 mins walk away with large tasty portions. Everyone in the village very friendly hopefully we will return for our third visit New Year 2025 as NO fireworks

We stayed at the very charming Churn House over Christmas lovely olde worlde feel & lots of character, lovely touch waiting when we arrived a beautiful real Christmas Tree & in kitchen bottle Fizz & box of assorted biscuits. Beds were super comfortable slept very well, house was immaculate & well equipped with everything we needed. ur dogs loved the surrounding area for walkies. We loved our stay, would highly recommend. The host Vicky was so lovely

Unbelievable place to stay. Lovely character about the place, games room is incredible. Will try and return in summer to use the pool!

Annette

A brilliant holiday facility and location. The warm pool was enjoyed by the 3 generations, particularly lucky to have a dry mostly sunny week. Delighted to have a large utility room to dry towels and have extra storage. I was concerned the kitchen might be dark but with 2 skylights it was a lovely light room. The children particularly enjoyed watching tractors, horses and the children waiting for the school bus from the kitchen window! We loved the free roaming chickens in the car parking area and stroking the friendly donkeys and horse. We were delighted to find a full size snooker table which our 12 year old loved. The air hockey was also an unexpected bonus. Communication with Vicky was excellent.

What a lovely place to stay. Accommodation had everything we wanted. The pool and the games room were a big hit too. Superb tranquil location too. We had a wonderful holiday and would highly recommend.

We had the most wonderful week. Plenty to do on wet days with the games room. Pool was used every single day as was a beautiful temperature, great way to start the day. A few very minor issues but were sorted speedily and without question. Lovely place to stay and will definitely recommend. Thank you.

Angela

Wonderful cottage in a stunning location. We had everything we needed for a family holiday.Lots to see and do locally and our host was helpful and welcoming Having a heated pool was amazing three generations enjoyed that!Would highly recommend Churn House the best holiday cottage we have stayed in.

Really nice place to stay. Less than half hour to all the attractions. Swimming pool and games room we're great. Good value for money and great communication with the owner. Recommended. The only downside was that the place is looking a little tired and in need of a makeover soon. However we had a great time. Thanks

Yvonne

Nice cottage set in the countryside. Local pub. Half hour drive to Weymouth Beach. The plus side having a heated pool and games room. Our granddaughter really enjoyed the pool. Comfy beds and all modern facilities. We were lucky with the weather. The only downside was the furniture in the lounge sofa and chairs could do with an upgrade.Some of us found it difficult to get up from them as seats worn and low down.

Richard

Thouroughly enjoy this place

Alison

Had a very enjoyable five days with friends heated pool a lovely bonus the ... Had a very enjoyable five days with friends heated pool a lovely bonus the cottage was lovely and very well equipped the only thing I would say is the carpets need a deep clean and the sofa in the living room either needs replacing or again a deep clean but overall a lovely place to stay and relax the pub is literally in eyeshot of the cottage and the food was amazing

Joanna

Churn House suited us perfectly and we were very relaxed and comfortable. Ideal centre for us and our friends and dogs to be walking The Jubilee Trail through beautiful, very rural countryside. In a totally perfect world it would've been nice to have had a cafetiere for our coffee.

Anthony

We loved our time at Churn House. The games room was a great place as the weather was not on our sidethe house was lovely and warmbeds were very cosy and comfortable as was everything else about the house.3 generations snuggled down and completely relaxedthank you all..p.s.our granddaughter even enjoyed a birthday swim.. much to her delight.

Michael

An excellent property for our familys once in five years get together. Plenty of space for eight, plus one dog. Very comfortable beds and set in glorious countryside.

Louise

We stayed at the property over Christmas. Lovely Christmas tree to welcome us, everything we needed in the property. Great games room. Do not think pictures do it justice. Would highly recommend it & also fantastic local pub a couple of minutes down the lane.

Sheridan

Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Pool and games room exceeded expectations. Local pub very close and served good food.

We had the best week at Churn House. It was so well equipped, it had everything we needed and more. Location was beautiful, the pool was heated to a lovely temp and kept the kids entertained all week, it was clean and had a lovely shallow end for smaller children. Our first time in Dorset and location wise it was perfectly situated to get to all the main attractions. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!

Christine

Lovely property. Excellent swimming pool. Attentive and professional hosts. Mrs Booth came round immediately to fix a problem with the pool temperature. Great pub in the village, and a couple of nice walks from the house,. Dogs and children thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. Only small negative is the access roads to the village are all very narrow, so a lot of patience and courtesy were needed to negotiate trips out. On the whole, the best cottage we've ever had as a big family group.

Thomas

Great property and facilities. Set in a beautiful village with a fab local pub. We loved the games room, pool, very fresh and delicious eggs thanks ladies!

Fantastic property and stay, definitely recommend for both families or groups of friends. I will be returning!

Loved the location. Really close to a local pub Oak of Delwish, which is a family run pub so friendly and dog friendly. Anything we needed form the accommodation was dealt with very quickly. I would definitely return. We were sad to leave and would consider coming for longer next time

Churn house is very homely and clean. Vicky was very helpful with any questions. We met the beautiful donkeys which made our little 1 year old very happy. The games room was absolutely brilliant fun. we did not expect a full size snooker table. Definitely will be on our list for a return visit.

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Churn House, Dewlish

About Churn House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Group Accommodation

Peaceful Countryside Setting

Kitchen/Diner and Sitting Room

Easy Dorset Coast Access

Historic Attractions Nearby

Perfect for Celebrations

Getting To Churn House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Churn House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Royal Oak

Red Lion Inn

The Greyhound

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Churn House Reviews