Skip to content
Isle Of Purbeck, Dorset

The Bakehouse

The exterior of The Bakehouse, Dorset
The exterior of The Bakehouse, Dorset | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The bedroom at The Bakehouse, Dorset

The Bakehouse

A charming, rustic conversion, this holiday cottage has wonky beams and countryside views.

Grid of 15 images
The sitting room at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The bedroom at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The exterior of The Bakehouse, Dorset
The sitting room and dining area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The dining area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The kitchen at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The bedroom at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The bedroom at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The shower room at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The shower room at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The outdoor eating area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The outdoor eating area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The surrounding area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The surrounding area at The Bakehouse, Dorset
The surrounding area at The Bakehouse, Dorset

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A charming, rustic conversion, this holiday cottage has wonky beams and countryside views.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
003012
Acorn rating

About The Bakehouse

Step inside The Bakehouse to a beautifully renovated country cottage. Wonky beams, a log effect gas stove, and a large upstairs bedroom with exposed timber cruck frames add to its rustic charm. Sitting in a former farmyard across from a 16th-century farmhouse, it boasts views over the reed beds and surrounding countryside. 

Wander down the gravel path that borders the cottage and take in the scene from Middlebere Farm Hide, the best point from which to observe the upper reaches of Middlebere Lake. Walks around here will lead you through a special landscape of old oak woodlands and vast expanses of open heathland abundant with wildlife. 

Just down the road from the cottage is the market town of Wareham. Enjoy its traditional pubs, shops selling local produce and, of course, its weekly markets. You’ll be just a 20 minutes’ drive to the golden dunes of Studland Beach. Hike up the headlands for panoramic views of Old Harry Rocks and the rest of the bay. 

The Bakehouse is opposite Middlebere Farmhouse (sleeps six, dog friendly) and North Cottage (sleeps three, dog friendly). Multiple cottages can be booked together for a group of up to 11 guests. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Find information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Open plan beamed kitchen/dining/sitting room with inglenook fireplace with a log effect gas stove.

First floor layout

One bedroom (1 double) and shower room.

More information

Heating: LPG heating included.

Parking: There is parking available at the entrance to the property.

Garden: There is a lawned area to the front of The Bakehouse, which is shared with The Farmhouse and North Cottage. The Bakehouse has its own table and chairs. 

Utilities: Washing machine and drying facilities shared by all three cottages. There is an ice box provided. 

Bike Store: There is a bike store that is shared between Middlebere Farmhouse, The Bakehouse and North Cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Your top three questions answered