Two Holiday Cottages at Hembury Mill – The Mill and Cider Barn
Get away from it all in our beautifully restored Mill which still has its original machinery, or the former Cider Barn next door. The holiday accommodation has been sympathetically converted to a high standard, combining historic character with modern convenience and style. Enjoy a family holiday in our unspoilt and peaceful rural setting.
Our smallholding is tucked away down a private track, near the dramatic slopes of Eggardon Hill with its distant views of the Jurassic Coast and the Marshwood Vale. Both holiday properties have the use of a large outside space and orchard with facilities for ball games, swings and wild play in the stream and pond – perfect for children young and old with an interest in nature and wildlife.
In spring, you can watch the antics of our lambs, and we also have pigs and chickens – just ask if you’d like to help with feeding the animals.
Nearby Askerswell village has a lovely pub for lunches or evening meals, or you can venture to Bridport for more places to eat and shop. Fossil-hunting at Charmouth is another popular local activity, or why not visit the lovely beach at West Bay, made famous by TV’s “Broadchurch”?
The Cider barn is lovely with a great log burner perfect place to enjoy long walks with a great pub walking distance
27 Nov 2021
Jez A.
Lovely little cottage in which we stayed with our 3yr old and 1yr old. Cot was provided and they had a high chair. Woodburner was lovely in the evenings as it was getting cold, but was very toasty when the...read moreLovely little cottage in which we stayed with our 3yr old and 1yr old. Cot was provided and they had a high chair. Woodburner was lovely in the evenings as it was getting cold, but was very toasty when the central heating came on. Very well located for all the Dorset sites (Lyme Regis 30m in one direction, Lulworth cove etc 30m in the other direction).read less
19 Nov 2021
Toby
A very tranquil spot, with excellent walking from the door. Comfortable and warm.
12 Nov 2021
Sheila
A lovely, welcoming and comfortable place to stay, tucked away in a small valley. A beautifully converted barn with a great mixture of old and new. Just be aware though that the phone signal can be weak...read moreA lovely, welcoming and comfortable place to stay, tucked away in a small valley. A beautifully converted barn with a great mixture of old and new. Just be aware though that the phone signal can be weak but personally we didn’t mind that. No problem with the wi-fi. We had a very relaxing holiday.read less
30 Oct 2021
Dan
We had a great time and my daughter loved the orchard swing and slide. Oh and the pigs, she loved saying morning to them every day. Really enjoyed the barn and would highly recommend to anyone.
09 Oct 2021
Cathy
We spent a lovely ten days as an adult family at Hembury Mill, which is a really interesting house in an idyllic location. The orchard is a beautiful place to sit and read while listening to the water. ...read moreWe spent a lovely ten days as an adult family at Hembury Mill, which is a really interesting house in an idyllic location. The orchard is a beautiful place to sit and read while listening to the water. The nearest beach at Burton Bradstock is brilliant for swimming and there are numerous beaches and places to visit nearby. The Spyway pub, with good food, is a short walk across the fields and there are lovely walks in the countryside and the village.read less
25 Sep 2021
Angus
The cottage is in a lovely location, with a big garden to relax in with swings, slides, and nice places just to sit. A short walk up through the fields to the pub is nice too. Shaun was a great...read moreThe cottage is in a lovely location, with a big garden to relax in with swings, slides, and nice places just to sit. A short walk up through the fields to the pub is nice too. Shaun was a great host, friendly and helpful. It's a good base to explore the Jurassic coast, with lots of walks and beaches within a 20 minute drive.read less
18 Sep 2021
Chris
lovely place, great location, perfectly peaceful, a beautiful fee days away in the mill..
07 Sep 2021
Claire
Lovely peaceful location with a great pub within a short walk. Great beaches within a 15 minute drive, we particularly liked Burton Bradstock as it was so close, clean and unspoilt with plenty of parking and a brilliant restaurant/cafe -...read moreLovely peaceful location with a great pub within a short walk. Great beaches within a 15 minute drive, we particularly liked Burton Bradstock as it was so close, clean and unspoilt with plenty of parking and a brilliant restaurant/cafe - The Hive.read less
04 Sep 2021
Stephanie
We stayed in the mill for a week and had a fabulous time. The kitchen is very well equipped with sharp knives, a range of pans, plenty of cups and plates, and a good size freezer. It was very clean,...read moreWe stayed in the mill for a week and had a fabulous time. The kitchen is very well equipped with sharp knives, a range of pans, plenty of cups and plates, and a good size freezer. It was very clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable weeks stay. The garden was lovely; my child enjoyed the zip wire. Check in was seamless and the hosts gave us lots of time and space to enjoy our free time. Thank you!read less
21 Aug 2021
Miriam
We had a great stay at the cider barn. Ideal for a small family. Our 6 year old loved playing in the shared garden - complete w swings, slide, zip line and chickens. The cottage is well appointed w...read moreWe had a great stay at the cider barn. Ideal for a small family. Our 6 year old loved playing in the shared garden - complete w swings, slide, zip line and chickens. The cottage is well appointed w comfortable beds, stocked kitchen and comfy lounge. Great location for exploring the coast. Would happily return!read less
14 Aug 2021
Kate
We had a wonderful weeks stay at the Cider Barn. We found it to be extremely homely and very well equipped and clean upon our arrival.
The garden was wonderful - we all enjoyed the space and my son loved the...read moreWe had a wonderful weeks stay at the Cider Barn. We found it to be extremely homely and very well equipped and clean upon our arrival.
The garden was wonderful - we all enjoyed the space and my son loved the zip line!!!
It was the perfect base for exploring the coastline - we loved the relaxed atmosphere of West Bay and the privacy that could be found along Hive Beach.
Also very much enjoyed the relaxing sound of the water from the mill and the river.
Thank you Shaun and family for a wonderful holiday!read less
07 Aug 2021
John
Great location. Great for the kids, especially the garden. Nice and clean. Great experience.
31 Jul 2021
Stephanie
Beautiful house, great location and a stunning garden. Highly recommend for a wonderful family holiday!
31 Jul 2021
Geoff
Wonderful watermill home in beautiful countryside, epic scenery and perfectly placed to visit all of West Dorset.
We loved staying here.
17 Jul 2021
Rebecca
Lovely accommodation in a great location - my two young children loved fossil hunting in Lyme Regis, the Dorchester Dinosaur Museum and the beach at West Bay, as well as having chickens, pigs and cows to see and a park...read moreLovely accommodation in a great location - my two young children loved fossil hunting in Lyme Regis, the Dorchester Dinosaur Museum and the beach at West Bay, as well as having chickens, pigs and cows to see and a park on their doorstep! The waterwheel provided additional entertainment.
The barn was spotlessly clean and the welcome basket with bread, cereal, milk and tea was a nice touch - the upstairs was cosy and the downstairs beds were comfy… also had a lovely warm shower every morning.
The stairs were quite steep and I think I’d be concerned with a very young child, but my two-and-a-half-year-old was fine. Also, bring the kid’s wellies for the garden bit - it’s a bit muddy in places. 🙂read less
10 Jul 2021
Fran
A great place to stay to explore Dorset. The house is totally unique and the garden is beautiful and fun for children. Would highly recommend. Lovely host too!
26 Jun 2021
Gareth
A characterful place in a delightful location with lots of nice touches.
It is a mill! With a turning water wheel, a stream and mill pond in the garden and the old machinery still in situ throughout the cottage. This creates...read moreA characterful place in a delightful location with lots of nice touches.
It is a mill! With a turning water wheel, a stream and mill pond in the garden and the old machinery still in situ throughout the cottage. This creates a unique ambiance which is enhanced by the fixtures and fittings. It is comfortable to stay in with lots of nice details like kitchen knives that actually cut, a really good bbq and a large oven and hob that is a pleasure to cook on.
Friendly and helpful hosts, beaches within easy reach, a good pub a short walk across the fields and plenty of good restaurants nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.read less
19 Jun 2021
Robert
A wonderful stay - the cider barn, and the property itself, is beautifully restored, and provided everything we needed for a great stay. It's a fantastic location too, tucked away in a beautiful little village, yet still very easy to...read moreA wonderful stay - the cider barn, and the property itself, is beautifully restored, and provided everything we needed for a great stay. It's a fantastic location too, tucked away in a beautiful little village, yet still very easy to get to all sorts of things to do.read less
12 Jun 2021
Nikhil
Really amazing setting and beautiful barn conversion. Shaun and Jude were lovely hosts and we loved the welcome basket with fresh eggs, bread, etc. The barn is well equipped and has a great atmosphere. We had a small child with...read moreReally amazing setting and beautiful barn conversion. Shaun and Jude were lovely hosts and we loved the welcome basket with fresh eggs, bread, etc. The barn is well equipped and has a great atmosphere. We had a small child with us so highly recommend a white noise machine if you have one as, being an old building, it is a bit creaky in some places.
Had a lovely week at the Cider Barn and would go again! Thanks.read less
29 May 2021
OUR COVID PROMISE
If we cannot host your confirmed stay due to coronavirus lockdown measures put in place by the government in the location of the cottage, we will offer to move your stay to other dates or offer a full refund.
If you cannot travel to us for your confirmed stay due to coronavirus lockdown measures in your area put in place by the government, we will offer to move your stay to other dates or offer a full refund.
THE MILL
Sleeps 2-6 in 3 Bedrooms
CIDER BARN
Sleeps 2-4 in 2 Bedrooms
BOTH PROPERTIES
5 Miles to Jurassic Coastline
Outskirts of Picturesque Village
Village Pub 0.5 miles by Footpath
Bed Linen and Bath Towels
Welcome Pack on Arrival
Wifi Internet Access
One Acre of Garden with Orchard and Pond
Children’ Play Area with Slide
Outside Seating and BBQ
Sorry, No Pets
RENOVATED COUNTRYSIDE BARN
Cider Barn and The Mill are situated in a secluded and peaceful setting within a sheltered West Dorset valley. Both the Cider Barn and The Mill have been lovingly restored by the current owners, who are dedicated to maintaining and preserving its history.
Great spot hidden away in nature. There is a great garden with a river, pond and even a zip wire. Inside is very cute with exposed beams and a wonderful log burner. Well equipped kitchen as well. We all enjoyed...read moreGreat spot hidden away in nature. There is a great garden with a river, pond and even a zip wire. Inside is very cute with exposed beams and a wonderful log burner. Well equipped kitchen as well. We all enjoyed our stay here.read less
Alistair
03 Jan 2021
STAY IN A RESTORED WORKING WATERMILL
The Mill dates back to 1724 and has all the original machinery including two sets of millstones, original scales, and historic artifacts and bygones from the day. In fact, it is the only working watermill with original machinery in Dorset. Set within 7.5 acres with an acre of gardens and an orchard, the location is rural yet within walking distance of the village of Askerswell which has a church and lovely village pub.
This is the perfect rural and beach(close by) escape in a gorgeous part of Dorset. The water mill is immaculately clean and very comfortable. The well utilised kitchen is brilliant and the wood burner and seating areas are perfect for...read moreThis is the perfect rural and beach(close by) escape in a gorgeous part of Dorset. The water mill is immaculately clean and very comfortable. The well utilised kitchen is brilliant and the wood burner and seating areas are perfect for winter evenings. Just be a little careful with the low beams if you are over 6ft but we all managed to avoid them most of the time in the twin room.read less
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