Meadow Barn at Bottle Farm

Axminster, Devon
Self-catering

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From
£80 - £230
per night
From
£500 - £1400
per week

A light, airy and comfortable barn conversion on a farm with stunning views over the Dorset/Devon border just five miles to the sea

Bed

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

£80 - £230 per night

£500 - £1400 per week

The Experience

Drive past the owners’ 17th-century farmhouse and into your own courtyard. Here you’ll find Meadow Barn and an attractive wooden store room opposite. Walk straight into an open-plan space with a double bed at one end, a sofa in the middle and the kitchen along one wall. It’s not huge but exceptionally high ceilings make it feel spacious. Big bi-folding doors and Velux windows let the light flood in and underfloor heating keeps you cosy.

You’ll find eggs from the farm hens, biscuits from Moores Biscuits down the road (makers of the famous Dorset Knob), a loaf of homemade sourdough and all the basics. Ask Alice about buying their homegrown meat and charcuterie – they also have a mate with a micro-brewery nearby and can do tastings. The gravelled garden round the back has a table and chairs and a firepit with logs (and marshmallows) provided.

You’re at the foot of the National Trust Lambert’s Castle for superb walking and views over the Marshwood Vale.

Meadow Barn at Bottle Farm - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Gazing at the uninterrupted rural views
  • Walking the five miles down to the coast, then maybe getting a taxi for the uphill journey back
  • Cooking home reared sausages (in season) on the barbecue
Meadow Barn at Bottle Farm - Gallery

You should know

  • Mobile reception is patchy
  • No children

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £80
Weekly price
from £500
Damage deposit
£300
1 Barn for 2
From £801 bed1 bedroom

Information

Special offer: 20% off all bookings for 2025 made in December. Enter the booking code SAWDEC2025 when booking at www.bottlefarm.co.uk AND £100 off stays of three nights or more this winter with code WINTER100

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. 2 nights on weekdays. 2 nights at weekends. 2 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

We loved staying at Meadow Barn. It was comfortable warm, well equipped. The owners Hugo and Alice gave us plenty of information and we were given all the information we needed for getting to the property easily. We will definitely stay again.

Dan, Wool

Amazing accommodation in a wonderful setting the complete stay was first class from the location to the amazing food we pre ordered from the farm

Ian, Birmingham

A beautiful barn in a tucked away secluded location. It was so clean and well thought out, and the hosts could not have been nicer. High recommend.

Alice, High Wycombe

Our third visit to Bottle Farm. We love the location and the stunning views across the fields, you really do feel a long way from urban life. The accommodation is great and very tasteful presented. You will be welcomed by a vase of flowers from the garden, eggs and homemade bread.

May, London

We had a fantastic stay in Meadow Barn. We loved everything about The Meadow Barn and really appreciated what Alice & Hugo have done to the place making so special. For the first time, we didn’t need TV. We just sat there marvelling the views and listening to the birds for hours! The Meadow Barn has become our favourite place to stay.

Tim & Yukari, Eastleigh

Beautiful setting. Lovely accommodation. Great sausages, charcuterie, ice cream and beer. Wonderful brewery a short walk away. Highly recommended!

Jon and Sally, Liverpool

Delightful bijou barn conversion in a beautiful rural setting with stunning far reaching views. The bathroom is large with a roll top bath as well as an excellent separate shower. The living area is as per the photos ie it is a bedsitting room, the bed was comfortable and the kitchen area was well equipped. There were lovely touches such as a starter pack of milk, bread and eggs and delightful vases of fresh flowers. highly recommended.

Brenda, Axminster

A lovely bolt hole very well located for visiting the Jurassic Coast. We were unlucky with the weather so could not enjoy what would have been stunning views from the barn nor the local walks on offer but we would return.

Mandy, London

We booked Bottle Farm as we needed to be away from home due to a kitchen refit. We wanted somewhere not too far from home, but comfortable and self catering. We thought both the barns looked lovely and took a while to decide which to book. We had a lovely, comfortable and relaxing stay. The barn had everything you could think of and that we needed for our short stay, so quiet and peaceful and in a lovely part of the country!

Rosie, Exeter

Delightful barn tucked away , very peaceful and beautiful views whatever the weather. The bathroom is luxurious and we really appreciated the underfloor heating. Accommodation is very comfortable, well designed and furnished. Everything needed was provided and easy to use. We loved the floral arrangements, rustic bread, bottled milk, eggs and handmade mince pies . We chose to purchase their own sausages and bacon - delicious and highly recommend. For us this visit was a great base for visiting family and friends however lots to explore and close to the coast so definitely plan to return.

William, Stafford

Warm, comfortable and peaceful with the most amazing view ( especially in the morning with the mist sitting in the valley) . Well placed for lots of beautiful walks, exploring and the local pork chops were delicious.

Glynis, Godalming, Surrey

This is a lovely place to stay, beautifully designed and with welcoming touches like fresh garden flowers and delicious bread and other basics. Although there is another, equally good looking barn nearby, both properties have private sitting out areas and the views are wonderful. We would love to stay again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the property.

Angela, Leeds

We had a lovely stay in meadow barn for 2 nights .just wished we could of stayed for longer. The barn was beautifully done with all the requirements for a very relaxing stay . A lovely outside area to watch the sun rise . Would thoroughly recommend the sausages and bacon that we bought of Alice and Hugo.

Anna, Weston Super Mare

Beautiful rural setting, delightful barns with all you needs to escape and relax for a few days. The barns were spacious, clean and cosy and we had a lovely break away. The handmade loaf of bread was delicious too!

Samantha, Lane End

We have just returned to London from the most idyllic holiday. Meadow barn is reached from a narrow, winding lane. On arrival we were greeted by hydrangeas and sweet peas decorating the room, and a gift of eggs and yummy bread. The barn itself was a perfect location, very quite, with a pretty private garden, only over-looked by cows. It was in a great position for us to travel from, to access countryside and beaches around. We hope to return... many thanks Alice.

Janine, London

A great stay at Meadow Barn, views were amazing so good to just open the curtains in the morning to admire the view from the bed with a cup of tea/coffee. Ideal location for exploring the local area, would especially recommend Forde Abbey and the Cottley Inn.

Alan, Guildford

We loved staying in the barn. We really appreciated how beautifully it had be done, as well as all the welcome touches like the bread and flowers. You live in such a beautiful place and I hope that we are able to return. My only regret was that as we weren’t travelling straight home we couldn’t take some of your delicious sausages with us!

Sharon & Nick, Clanfield

We both really enjoyed our stay at Bottle Farm and wish we could have stayed for longer, but will hope to visit again before too long. Everything was simply brilliant. We appreciated the extra thoughtful touches and really liked how you're using homemade and promoting locally sourced products. The sausages were delicious and the cullatello was excellent.

Lynn and David

Our stay was perfect in every way. The barn is charming and stylish and has everything you need. Alice was very welcoming and the hamper was a lovely touch. Gorgeous bread. It is very private and a really romantic place. The views are beautiful and having cows wander by added to the charm. The walks are fabulous. It had a super comfy bed which is always important. I also think it would be really cosy in the winter months. We will definitely go again.

Lizzie, Brighton

Foodies, nature-lovers, walkers, beachcombers and fossil hunters will be delighted. It's a relaxed and comfortable place to stay and from here you can explore this most beautiful part of Devon, right on the Dorset border.

Nicola, Sawday's inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Shave Cross Inn does good beer - it's just down the road. Thorncombe (two miles) is the nearest village, and you'll find good shops and weekly markets in Axminster and Bridport, plus two decent farmshops nearby - Millers and Felicity's. You can join the Wessex Trail at the end of the drive and the nearest beach is Charmouth (five miles) but Lyme is only seven.

Local points of interest from Hugo & Alice Shuttleworth

  • We make organic charcuterie on the farm. Try some Devon salami or culatello while sipping sparkling wine made by friends down the road, or a beer from the microbrewery which is just visible on the farm across the valley.
  • Bottle Farm sits at the foot of Lambert's Castle, a National Trust hill fort that rises over the Marshwood Vale with spectacular views to the sea. Walk on down to the beach at Charmouth if you are feeling energetic!
  • East Devon is a foodie hotspot - do a cookery course at River Cottage or Trill Farm, visit local vineyards and try a supper club or restaurant. We are happy to point you in the right direction for some hidden gems.
  • Bridport's bustling Saturday market is a great place to spend the morning - sipping coffee, checking out the antique and vintage quarter and soaking up its laid back atmosphere.
  • Go on a fishing trip with Harry May down at Lyme Regis, or hire a little motor boat from Simon at Beer and try your hand at catching some mackerel for the barbecue. At Charmouth you can learn to paddle board - or hunt for fossils on the beach.
  • Alice used to lead walking trips in Patagonia and off the beaten tracks of Spain. Now she is an expert on local walking routes and will happily show you where to go whether you want a gentle stroll or a serious hike.

Introducing

Hugo & Alice Shuttleworth

Hugo has a background in catering and Alice organised tours for the Alternative Travel Group - they were living in the Cotswolds but had a combined passion for food and the sea. Moving here seemed the obvious solution. They now have their own pigs, sheep and chickens on this very pretty smallholding. They're just in the farmhouse if you need them but will otherwise leave you to your holiday.