Yellowham Farm, Dorchester

Yellowham Farm, Dorchester: Yellowham Farm is a 4-star country house on the edge of Yellowham Wood near Dorchester, accessed via a half-mile private tarmac driveway. The property sits on 60 acres of pasture home to a handful of retired racehorses and a small herd of Dexter cattle, with ample parking available in the main parking lot. Garden, pastures and wildlife: A banked garden planted with meadow flowers, apple trees, wild oregano, and natural shrubs slopes from the house, while a woodland garden is just a few steps up from the parking lot. Deer, pheasants, and rabbits regularly visit, and outdoor seating plus a picnic area are located adjacent to the rooms. Rooms and layout: Guest rooms are separate from the main farmhouse, arranged on the ground floor in a quadrangle and accessed directly from the yard. Three standard rooms face the banked garden along one corridor; two superior rooms occupy a second corridor separated by a large sun lounge and dining room. All rooms have private bathrooms; some include a bath and soundproofing. Lounge and room amenities: A communal lounge and sun lounge with dining space are available. Rooms offer tea and coffee makers, electric kettles, TVs, hairdryers, work desks, showers, and wardrobes. Local attractions and travel: Athelhampton House, Max Gate, and the Roman Town House are each about 3 miles away. Monkey World is roughly 9 miles and Weymouth Harbor about 12 miles. Bournemouth Airport lies approximately 26 miles from the property. Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.