Meadow View Barn

66 Customer Reviews

• "Meadow View Barn is a lovely property."

  It is ideally situated for driving to some of the seaside towns and visiting local attractions such as Monkey World and the Tank Museum.

  Reviewed by Thomas4.7★Jun 2025

• "Very clean and comfortable."

  Well equipped if you want to stay in to eat. Stairs have a bend in them with handrails. Maybe not the best for those with mobility problems. Nice and quiet, with an enclosed courtyard style garden, but no view which you might expect from the name. Ideally situated for visits to Dorset sites. We wouldn't recommend the 2 pubs in Bere Regis but Wareham is not far away by car.

  Many thanks for your feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay. While the courtyard garden doesn't have a view, you can see the meadow from the house. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★May 2025

• "We had a lovely stay and it was perfect for our family of three."

  Comfortable and clean with all you needed in the kitchen and a real bonus was the desk on the upstairs landing as my husband had to work from home. We were lucky to have such good weather and the outside garden was a great sunspot with great table and chairs and the plants made it a very pretty place to sit. Lovely area and close to Wareham which has plenty of cafes and eateries and the river. We found both the owner Peter and Dreams Cottages very helpful and would be very happy to come again!

  Reviewed by Dina5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely location and delightful village."

  People very friendly with excellent local shop and two good pubs within walking distance of the barn. Easy to travel to local hotspots by car. Barn interior well put together with a modern look, like in an interior design magazine. A delightful stay, many thanks

  Thanks for the great feedback and good to hear you liked Bere Regis. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2024

• "We've had a wonderful week in the lovely Meadow View Barn."

  The property was spotless and well maintained with everything there that we needed. The location was perfect too, we visited Corfe Castle, Ludlow Cove, Swanage and The Air Fleet museum. We will definitely return in the future.

  Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Meadow View the Barn was a perfect location to explore Dorset."

  We took our 1.5 year old with us who unfortunately found some broken glass on the floor when we got there under the dining room table, thankfully we took it off him before any harm was caused otherwise the place was spotless. We were also a bit disappointed that there was no washing up liquid, sugar or washing machine tablets it's the first place we have stayed where these weren't provided. Aside from that we had a lovely week despite the not so great weather.

  We are pleased to hear that you had a good holiday but very upset about the glass. We have always provided washing up liquid, sugar and washing machine tablets so will speak to the housekeeper to make sure these omissions do not happen again. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna4.7★Aug 2024

• "Loveky accommodation, well equipped and very clean and well maintained."

  Handy for all of the local attractions.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Meadow View Barn during our visit to the UK from New Zealand."

  A lovely, cosy house with great facilities close to our family and local attractions. Could have done with a few more dishwasher tablets to last the week. Overall very nice house and hope we can visit again!

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Jul 2024

• "An excellent well equipped cottage/barn conversion in a quiet location."

  I can’t think of anything that was wrong with it. Excellent communications from the host. Highly recommend. Two pubs within five minutes walk. We used the Royal Oak, warm welcome and good food. Bere Regis is an excellent location for exploring Dorset from the Jurassic Coast to Poole, Bournemouth and Brownsea Island. Would certainly consider staying here again if we came back to Dorset

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2024

• "Fantastic property, had everything we needed for our family trip away."

  Great location, ample space for the 3 of us and problems we identified were very quickly rectified (nothing that impacted our stay, just general wear and tear problems) which is all we could ask for. Looking forward to visiting again in the future.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2024

• "A great few days at this lovely little place."

  Very clean and well appointed, in a quiet location. Excellent communication from the owners, and overall a place I would certainly stay at in future. Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Mitch5.0★May 2024

• "The property was located in the centre of Bere Regis village and only 5 minute walk to a well stocked local shop and 2 pubs The property has been well looked after very clean and tidy, nicely decorated and warm."

  Good size master bedroom and reasonable second bedroom. Every convenience supplied. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we are sure that we will re-book in the future. Thank you.

  Many thanks for your great feedback and look forward to your return to Bere Regis. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2024

• "Absolutely gorgeous, the house is fabulous."

  This has been an annual trip for the past 4 years and we have stayed in four different places, this is our best one yet.Thank you for making it so comfortable and thinking of all the little details, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback and hope to see you again for another Dorset trip. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Apr 2024

• "We had a lovely time at the barn."

  Just a few niggles. There was long dark hair in a big ball in the double bedroom. A few dust webs on ceilings. Because the barn is popular the rugs in all the rooms needed refreshing(not replacing )the second bedroom was a little claustrophobic, really only suitable for young children, teenagers. Saying all this, we would definitely stay again. Loved the good quality furniture and fittings too. I would give 4.5 stars if available.

  Reviewed by Jill4.4★Mar 2024

• "We stayed at Meadow View for a few days over new year (sorry for the late feedback), wish we could have stayed longer!"

  A beautiful property in a peaceful location, we honestly couldn't fault anything. The Christmas decorations were a nice touch! We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to book Meadow View again.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2023

• "A beautiful place to stay."

  .. comfortable, well equipped and tastefully furnished. The location was ideal for us with easy access to coast and countryside. Downsides... don't think there were any. Parking was fine, easily found space close by for our additional vehicle.

  Many thanks for your great feedback - we are delighted to hear that you had a good stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Antigone5.0★Nov 2023

• "Such a lovely place."

  So warm and cosy and light.all very tastefully done with everything you need .a beautiful courtyard garden which we didn't have chance to use but will do next time

  Thanks for your lovely comments and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay, despite the stormy weather. Hopefully you can use the garden next time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Natalia5.0★Oct 2023

• "My only minor complaint would be that for an accommodation if this quality the bathroom towels really let it down."

  The bath towels were small and of not great quality.

  Thanks for your 100% score. We always welcome feedback and suggestions so we can make improvements and plan to change the towels. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2023

• "Beautifully presented clean and feeling very fresh."

  Only slight complaint - nicer and larger towels would add a luxurious feel.

  Reviewed by Timothy5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had an amazing stay at Meadow View Barn."

  The cottage was clean, comfortable and a real home from home. By far the best place we have ever stayed. The location was perfect for exploring the area with young children as everywhere we wanted to go was within half an hours drive.

  Thanks for the great feedback and pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at Meadow View Barn and exploring the area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely clean and comfortable property in a friendly, quiet village within walking distance of 2 x pubs, 1 that serves good food and 1 that is just for drinking, there is also a well equipped local store."

  The property has a small enclosed private courtyard which is great for relaxing if the sun shines, which we were lucky to have the whole week we were there. Very impressed.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jun 2023

• "Absolutely great place to stay, high quality furnishings and decor, with everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay."

  Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely barn conversion beautifully kept, clean and everything included."

  Secluded private west facing garden perfect for evening drinks as the sun goes down! Would definitely recommend and we would go again without hesitation.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely week with the grandchildren."

  A very practical but comfortable place to stay. Also a good central base to explore Dorset. The private outdoor space was a lovely little sun trap for late afternoon activities. Everything you need in the property and lovely quality bedding is always a bonus. Also, great to have a downstairs toilet.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Apr 2023

• "Very clean and comfortable."

  We enjoyed our stay. Nice walk round the nice village. Friendly shop nearby

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful house, just everything you need."

  Good base for Dorset explorers. Parking was tricky for a big car but manageable. Beds were comfortable, house was nice and warm very comfortable. Definitely going back again.

  Thanks for your great feedback and pleased to hear you enjoyed your Christmas break in Meadow View Barn. Look forward to welcoming you back. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barton5.0★Dec 2022

• "Extremely lovely property."

  Would highly recommend it'

  Reviewed by A5.0★Dec 2022

• "Wonderfully clean, tastefully furnished and extremely light and airy accommodation."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Meadow View and thanks for the great feedback. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Nov 2022

• "A pleasant and well equipped property - everything you need for a good holiday."

  The only thing we struggled with was the television. Not being the owners of a Smart Tv we found it difficult to navigate and ended up watching tv on our IPad. Some simple but clear instructions would be useful, but this is just a minor criticism.

  Reviewed by Anna4.4★Nov 2022

• "Beautiful property."

  Felt very homely and we really enjoyed our stay. Really well equipped and some lovely additional touches like the heated towel rail in the bedroom enhanced our experience. Location is perfect for exploring Dorset. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2022

• "The property was amazing, could not have wanted for anything."

  Very clean and well presented. Exactly as it appears in the listing. Definitely recommend it to anyone.

  Thanks for your lovely comments and recommendation and glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Oct 2022

• "This is our second visit to Meadow View Barn and it didn't disappoint!"

  The cottage is always very clean, comfortable and well maintained. We would be very happy to stay here again if visiting the area.

  Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the great feedback. Hope you will return for another visit sometime. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Allan5.0★Sep 2022

• "This is a lovely cottage in a perfect jumping-off place for sightseeing and walking."

  Just a few small things would have made it even better. (1) A separate bin for recycling, please, to save having to schlep to the village car park. (2) A tiny thing, but a tea-strainer in the kitchen for those of us who prefer to avoid teabags. (3) Some heating in the bathroom.

  We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We will certainly sort out a tea strainer and are also looking at our recycling options. There is underfloor heating throughout the property so the bathroom warms up when it is switched on. Hope you come back to do some more exploring. Regards Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clive4.4★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was lovely and in a very good location."

  My only comment is that it was quite dusty in places with a few cobwebs. The bin in particular was dirty and most of the crockery had to be washed before I could use it. Possibly the people before me didn't clean it properly but this should have been checked in between guests.

  Reviewed by Alison4.4★Aug 2022

• "We were really happy with the accommodation at Meadow View Barn & the extra little touches didn’t go unnoticed!"

  It was the perfect location as we were in the middle of everywhere we wanted to visit so all days out were no longer than 30 mins in the car I would 100% go back to this property & would defo recommend to others

  Reviewed by Georgina4.7★Aug 2022

• "Excellent and quiet out of the way property, ideally situated close to the A35 to explore all that Dorset has to offer both on the coast and inland."

  We spent a total of three consecutive weeks there on two separate bookings, out and about most days, and still only managed to do half the things on our to do list as there is so much to do and see in Dorset. Bere Regis as a base is a charming village for a stroll around with country walks to hand. The village has two pubs and a very well stocked village store. The larger supermarkets are about a 15 minute drive away and easily accessible, especially Tesco in Dorchester. The property is light and airy, spotlessly clean, plentiful linen, and very well kitted out all round (we especially appreciated the fan during the heatwave!) The garden accessed through the patio doors is well stocked with pot plants, not overlooked at all, and was a much appreciated quiet little haven on our rest days. We regularly watered the plants in the evenings, which was a pleasure, not a chore. It all truly felt like a little ‘home from home’. Our host Caroline and her ‘property managers’ are extremely proactive with their guests and on hand to deal with any issues, eg, the iron broke during our stay and Caroline immediately ordered a replacement on Amazon on next day delivery. Thank you! The property has an Air Source Heat Pump for heating and hot water. There was plentiful hot water - no problems at all. Didn’t put the heating to the test being mid summer. Access, or, rather, reversing off the drive can be a little difficult initially (even in our relatively small car). The trick is, to reverse off the drive onto the lane going downhill, and then drive approximately 40 metres up the hill, do a three point turn using the field gateway access on the left, and you can then drive back down the hill past Meadow View to the High Street. Caroline alludes to this issue in the ‘Property Manual’. Once mastered, it is not a problem. We highly recommend this property and would definitely return Booking through Sykes is excellent. This is the third booking we have made with them. All their staff have been a pleasure to deal with throughout.

  Thanks for the great review and pleased to hear you enjoyed your three week stay in Meadow View Barn. Thanks for watering our pots and we hope you will return to do the things you didn't get round to. We use the same technique to get out with a decent sized car but just carry on up the hill and loop down to the high street at the next turning. Kind regards Caroline & Peter Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had an excellent stay here."

  The accommodation was well equipped and comfortable. Beer Regis is a very good location for various places of interest. Brownsea island in Poole harbour, Wareham, and Lawerence of Arabia places all within easy distance. Loads of walking also. Recommended

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2022

• "The property is situated in a friendly village, which is ideal for visiting the Purbecks and south Dorset area."

  The village has a great village store and two good pubs. The staff were very friendly and the Royal Oak staff were also very accommodating and the food was excellent. The property is situated in a lovely, quiet location, providing a peaceful retreat. The entrance to the drive is quit tight and a lip at the end of the drive made it quite tricky reversing out. The cottage provided all the furniture and equipment we needed for our break and the private patio garden was an ideal place for morning coffee or early evening drink. The sofa and king size bed were both really comfortable. The bed provided a great nights sleep. All the equipment, such as cooker and microwave had instruction books available, which is really useful when using equipment you’re not accustomed to. Although the cottage details said towels were included, it was disappointing that they were small bath towels rather than larger bath sheets. There were one or two areas which could have been cleaner, such as the bathroom extractor and 1 or 2 drawers which had hairs in them. It was useful having a heated towel rail, but it’s a pity it wasn’t fixed into the bathroom rather than being free standing in the bedroom, which made the room too hot, so it had to be moved to the landing. It also meant we had to remember our towels before taking a bath or shower. It would be useful if, when advertising cottages, it was made clear they were run by a company rather than privately, as I feel in such cases cottages lack the personal touches.

  Glad you enjoyed your stay and liked Bere Regis. Thanks for your comments - always useful to get feedback so that we can make improvements. When the weather is fine, there is a pull-out washing line in the garden for towels.. Meadow View Barn is privately owned and family run - we just market it through Dream Cottages. We hope that you will return to stay at the barn again. Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol4.4★May 2022

• "The Barn was beautiful, we absolutely loved staying there."

  It’s well thought out layout and home from home extras made it a pleasure to stay in. It was great to have a dishwasher, a washer-dryer and even a hairdryer for our convenience. We had one or two little niggles but nothing that greatly detracted from the enjoyment of our holiday. The beds were beautifully dressed but the mattresses on the Super King Size seem to dip in the middle - I wasn’t uncomfortable on them but my husband was. The underfloor heating downstairs was great but we had a bit of a struggle getting the upstairs warm enough unless we left the hall door open. I did leave a card with feedback for the owners but forgot to mention that the heater in the hall wasn’t working. I also forgot to mention the noisy, creaky floorboards on the landing - not really a problem during the day but if you have children who are light sleepers it could be an issue. Overall I would still recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Apr 2022

• "This cottage is I guess a very new conversion and as such sets a very high standard- it has all the comforts one could ask for and is set in a pretty village with good pubs and a shop."

  It is well located to take advantage of the many attractions in the area.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jan 2022

• "Immaculate holiday cottage."

  Everything has been well thought out for the needs of the user. If I am being picky then perhaps a plug socket that incorporates a USB. Thank you for providing a lovely property to stay during our break. Milk in fridge was a nice touch.

  Good to hear you enjoyed your stay David and thanks for the positive feedback and suggestion. Always looking at improvements and happy to replace one of the plug sockets with a USB version. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2022

• "The place was basically fantastic, well provisioned, spotlessly clean."

  The furnishings well comfortable and up to a high standard. The only downside would be the sometimes intermittent Wi-Fi, but it was Christmas and the local area was probably being pounded with all the new toys. But the bottom li e was it was brilliant.

  Glad you enjoyed Christmas at Meadow View Martin and thanks for your great feedback. Sorry about the Internet. We have never had any problems but will check it out. As you suggest, probably a lot of online gaming, calls and shopping going on. Peter & Caroline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Dec 2021

• "Excellent cottage I would highly recommend."

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely, clean, well presented cottage."

  Everything you needed was provided, I enjoyed my stay very much. Local shop had everything you needed and local people where very friendly.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Dec 2021

• "A lovely cottage, modern with nice furnishings and the under floor heating is great."

  We had a great stay, everything was as described. We did manage to park a VW Transporter van outside but you would need to be confident with reversing. The cottage is compact but was perfect for the 3 of us (2 adults, 1 child).

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Oct 2021

• "Great location for touring around Dorset."

  Bere Regis had nothing to commend it especially the pubs.

  Reviewed by Philip4.4★Sep 2021

• "A very pleasant stay in this modern holiday cottage."

  We would certainly recommend this staycation as it met all our requirements and was a very peaceful setting.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was nicely decorated and had a well stock kitchen, with some thoughtful touches to make day one easier - such as dishwasher tablets."

  Unfortunately it wasn't that clean when we arrived and we had to vacuum up piles of dust - it was generally clean just not to that high a standard.

  Reviewed by Neil3.8★Aug 2021

• "We love Meadow View , it’s light, airy and thoughtfully equipped."

  The very private courtyard is ideal for eating outdoors and the beautiful planting makes it very attractive for relaxing after a day exploring the area. Definitely going back!

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a good location for exploring Dorset."

  The courtyard garden is a real sun trap!

  Reviewed by Victoria4.1★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated in a great village, close to amenities."

  Great walks, children's park and nature reserve on the doorstep. Would recommend the Drax Arms pub. Cottage had everything we needed for the week with all places we wanted to visit no more than a 40min drive away. Only very minor points were the drive was awkward to back out of and the master bedroom bed seemed short. I would definitely stay again though, dorset is a gorgeous location.

  Reviewed by Samantha4.4★May 2021

• "Very enjoyable."

  Excellent property - at last a shower as good as ours at home. Nice location - very well positioned for visiting places of interest. Certainly would return next year if available.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2021

• "A delightful property, well positioned in the middle of the village with a lovely private garden."

  It was very clean, well equipped. Bed was very comfortable. The only negative comment would be the difficulty reversing our estate car out of the drive into the narrow road and the combination lock for the garden was a bit tricky! Otherwise an excellent property which we would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★Apr 2021

• "Great location for a family break with lots of great attractions within easy reach."

  Cottage was really comfortable - underfloor heating, large sofa, spacious bathroom, downstairs cloakroom. The main bedroom is large with a king size bed and large wardrobe. The second bedroom is small but fine for children and the owners have packed in lots of storage. The parking space is a good size but actually quite difficult to access due to the narrow lane. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Eleanor4.7★Oct 2020

• "We arrived at 11pm to an amazing little barn ."

  Well presented ,clean and minimalist but an a bundance of home comforts.there was everything we needed and was a very pretty village. It was very restful week for us and thtoughly enjoyed our stay 15 out of 10 well done the information we were given was very informative

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Sep 2020

• "An extremely light and airy property, practical and thoughtfully equipped."

  It’s well situated for the coast and for visiting this beautiful part of Dorset.

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Sep 2020

• "Meadow View Barn is a beautifully designed holiday home in the pretty village of Bere Regis."

  Bere Regis is a great location and an easy drive to many beautiful beaches, Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour. We enjoyed The Etches Collection Museum at Kimmeridge Bay, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and cliff top walks to Old Harry Rocks and Dancing Ledge. Barbara and David

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2020

• "The barn was comfortable and clean, tastefully furnished and well appointed."

  The location is quiet, but perfectly located, near the local shop and pub, with some lovely walks nearby. A perfect base for heading further afield in the car to explore Dorset too. The host was a pleasure to deal with. The neighbours were friendly and kind, but unobtrusive. We enjoyed a wonderful stay and we hope to return.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2020

• "What a lovely property to stay in."

  Exceptionally clean, and well furnished. Attention to detail was noted immediately. Information pack was well detailed. Welcome goodies was a lovely touch and in every room, thought had been put in as to what could make our stay more comfortable. We felt so relaxed there and will definitely want to come back to visit again.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Feb 2020

• "Meadow View was perfect for our stay, unfortunately, are stay was not a holiday but a very sad time arranging a funeral however this accommodation made everything so much better for us."

  We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jan 2020

• "This property was absolutely lovely, so clean and well kept."

  Slept like a baby in the beds ( I never sleep well) . It has been decorated fantastically, I would 100% recommend to everyone

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jan 2020

• "Lovely new barn conversion and central for many day trips out."

  Clean, convenient to shops and pub for food and parking too. Only observation is that another or bigger towel rail (maybe heated) in the bathroom would be better than the current single rail. Beds exceptionally comfortable and difficult to leave in the morning!

  We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Meadow View Barn and we had the same thought so there is now a heated towel rail provided. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Evelyn4.4★Sep 2019

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Meadow View Barn."

  It was centrally located to the places we were visiting. The barn was extremely nicely decorated, seemingly very recently refurbished. Everything was clean and even little things had been thought of and provided, like washing power and liquid, sponges, even milk and biscuits! The neighbours were also very friendly and kind.

  Reviewed by Lara5.0★Aug 2019

• "Lovely stay in this well appointed cottage."

  Lots of attractions close to Bere Regis, Corfe Castle, Tyneham Village and RSPB Arne to name but a few.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Aug 2019

• "It is a beautiful lodge which is lovely and clean."

  However We both feel that it would of been nice to be told that there is a shared driveway with the property near by.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Jul 2019

• "Very well designed accommodation."

  Fitted out in modern style to a high standard. All facilities worked well. Quiet but convenient location.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2019

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