About this property
Historic Setting: Gutchpool Farm in Gillingham offers a bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and features a lounge, garden, terrace, and bar. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, minibars, and work desks. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy river views, and dine outdoors. The property also offers a bar, lounge, and free WiFi. Local Attractions: Bournemouth Airport is 51 km away, while Longleat House and Safari Park are 26 km distant. Other nearby points include Stonehenge (39 km) and Bath Abbey (47 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jennifer
Australia“My daughter and I stayed at Gutchpool Farm for two nights, to explore the area. The farm is a farm so there are sheep, pigs, horses and fowl to see and a beautiful property to walk around. The host Rachel was incredible, and her breakfasts superb....”
Axel
Netherlands“Marvelous experience: a lovely host, tasteful interior, excellent breakfast, beautiful farm, good tips on restaurants etc., shop with (among other things) wool from own sheep (so now I will start a new knitting project). Best B&B we ever visited.”
Seathrún
Ireland“Breakfast was freshly prepared each morning, and Rachel was very attentive with ensuring we had all that we needed and there were no issues. The room was lovely, and well prepared, bed and pillows were excellent, it was our best nights sleep as...”
John
United Kingdom“A most beautiful country house. Delightful staff, wonderful food, total luxury. I can’t recommend it enough.”
Elise
Australia“Rachel is such a wonderful host. The farm is so peaceful and relaxing. From the well appointed rooms in all of the home, beautiful bathroom amenities, to the delicious breakfast. Close to small villages and sights. Live the knitting wool I bought...”
Chris
United Kingdom“Wonderful setting. Great hosting and was delicious.”
Bryant-stevens
United Kingdom“Rachel is very friendly and helpful, and makes a fantastic breakfast. The property is beautifully decorated and it was perfect for a long weekend away.”
Steve
United Kingdom“The breakfast was splendid. The location was a joy and all the facilities were in great condition.”
Tanja
Germany“Es war traumhaft idyllisch Countryside! Couldn’t be better! Thanks to Rachel our wonderful host!!”
Kristyn
United States“Lovingly decorated and so very comfortable, and the made to order breakfasts were delicious. In the middle of a working farm!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
10
Host review score
A charming and comfortable B&B in a private wing of a restored farmhouse in rural Dorset. Carefully furnished, with 3 large bedrooms, modern private shower rooms and a spacious guest sitting room with wood-burner for winter nights. In summer enjoy a sunny terrace or an enclosed private garden.
The property sits within its own land, by a river and away from any roads. All the bedrooms have lovely views over the farm, orchard and river or the courtyard garden.
While the farm is secluded, it is not isolated, and there is much to do and see in the area, with a good choice of excellent places to eat nearby.
The famous National Trust run 18thC landscaped gardens of Stourhead are only 10 minutes away and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stonehenge only 30 minutes away.
Bill and Rachel Hall welcome you to Gutchpool, where they have lived for the last 14 years since moving from Oxford.
Bill runs the family business from the barns, which makes environmental monitors for museums and art galleries, he is also a keen pilot, and has flown his single engine aircraft all over the world.
Rachel has slowly renovated the house, made a garden, created a wildflower meadow and planted numerous trees, including an orchard with predominantly old West Country apple varieties. She now runs the stables and the farm, and is building up a small flock of Dorset Down sheep. When time allows she also paints, writes and sews.
Languages spoken: English,Italian
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House rules
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Check-in
From 17:00 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
