Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 12 - Salwayash, Dorset

Tucked between the picturesque Dorset villages of Salwayash and Waytown, and perched on the edge of the stunning Marshwood Vale—part of the Dorset National Landscape -Marles Farmhouse offers the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comfort. This detached, stone-built gem is surrounded by rolling green fields and approached via peaceful, wooded lanes; secluded and tranquil, with no nearby neighbours (the friendly owner lives discreetly on-site in a converted dairy), it's a true countryside retreat. Lovingly refurbished in 2015 and thoughtfully updated since, the farmhouse blends original 19th-century features - thick stone walls, exposed beams, and a characterful fireplace - with eco-conscious modern upgrades with solid wall insulation, solar panels with battery storage, biomass heating, EV charging, and water heating systems - all designed to tread lightly on the planet.

Inside, the heart of the home is a huge, stylish kitchen with gleaming granite surfaces, a range cooker, and a spacious dining area perfect for gathering everyone together. After dinner, kick back in front of the cosy wood-burning stove in the sitting room, or head to the family/games room, complete with table football, TV/DVD/Blu-ray, and a Bluetooth-connected sound system - if you feel like a singalong, there's even a piano for musical evenings. The layout is ideal for all generations, with a twin bedroom and a shower room on the ground floor, perfect for guests with limited mobility.

Two staircases lead to five more bedrooms upstairs - all with peaceful views of the garden and fields. There are two king-size rooms with en-suite showers, two flexible twins (which can convert to doubles) and a room with bunk beds - two further bathrooms round out the upper floor. Step outside to a sunny rear terrace with picnic benches and a BBQ - ideal for lazy lunches or evening drinks.

In the front the enclosed cottage garden overlooks sheep-dotted fields and a chicken coop (don't worry—no cockerel!), offering a serene setting for morning coffee or wildlife watching - you might spot deer, foxes, owls, or bats. Kids will love the climbing frame, swings, and open-fronted garage with a table tennis setup. Scenic, spacious, and wonderfully private, Marles Farmhouse is a fantastic base for exploring the very best of Dorset; from countryside walks straight from the front door to beach days at West Bay or Charmouth, and fossil-hunting along the Jurassic Coast to watersports in Weymouth.

Note: Currently the local pub is temporarily closed, hoping to open again in time for Easter

Accommodation Summary

Six bedrooms. First Floor. 2 x king-size double with en-suite shower room.

2 x twin (zip/link can be 6 ft double on request). 1 x adult bunk room. 2 x bathrooms with bath with shower, basin and WC.

Ground Floor. 1 x twin with Smart TV & DVD. 1 x shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen with large dining area range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Large utility room with plenty of storage, American” fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine and bread maker. Sitting room with wood burning stove and music system.

Family/games room with wood burning stove, Smart TV, DVD, music system and piano

Facilities

Wifi throughout the house. External ping-pong room. Underfloor and radiator central heating.

2 x wood burning stoves (wood is provided). 2 x cots. 2 x highchairs.

Off road parking for six cars. Electric vehicle charging point 7.4Kwh (charged at cost). Enclosed garden.

Charcoal barbecue. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Pub and a Cider tap room less than 1 mile from property.

Note: Check-in time 4pm. Note: No Smoking/Vaping in the property. Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly