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All the facilities available here at Rudge Farm Cottages – we think there’s something for everyone, young and old.

 
 

Leisure Facilities

Set in 20 acres of beautiful meadows and woodland, Rudge Farm Holiday Cottages offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views across the Dorset countryside.

Whether you prefer to relax by the meadows, take a gentle row around the lake, or explore our picturesque woodland walk, there’s something for everyone.

For the more active, we have a range of leisure facilities, including an all-weather tennis court, a full-sized five-a-side football pitch, and an outdoor playground. Our games barn and information room provide plenty of indoor entertainment, from table tennis and a pool table to board games and puzzles. Little ones can enjoy our jungle gym soft play, swings, and sandpit, while nature lovers can meet our friendly farm animals or try a spot of fishing by the wildlife lake.

With easy access to local golf courses, horse riding, and West Dorset’s many family attractions, Rudge Farm is the perfect countryside escape for all ages.

Our leisure facilities at Rudge Farm Cottages include:

  • All weather tennis court
  • Information room
  • Indoor Jungle gym soft play
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Swings
  • Board games & puzzles
  • Sandpit
  • Outdoor playground
  • Skittle alley
  • Rowing boats
  • Boating/Fishing and wildlife lake
  • Wifi
  • Onsite shop
  • Full sized 5 aside football pitch
  • Farm animals

Find out more about the facilities at Rudge Farm Cottages below.

Step Outside: Big Walks & Little Explorers

Alongside all of our other fantastic facilities at the farm, we’re delighted to offer two brand new guides to help you make the most of your stay. For our younger guests, the Rudge Farm Activity Booklet is a fun-filled companion designed to guide children around the farm, helping them meet our wonderful animals while enjoying treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, stories, and more. A physical copy of the booklet is waiting in each cottage, ready for little adventurers to dive straight in!

For our avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, we’ve created a dedicated Rudge Farm Walking Guide. This comprehensive guide includes woodland trails around the farm, scenic local walks, and bridle paths that start right from our doorstep—perfect for exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding Rudge Farm.

Both guides are available digitally through the smart TVs in your cottage, making them easy to access whenever inspiration strikes.

Our Animals

Outdoor play area and swings to keep the young ones entertained

Swing & outdoor play area

Enjoy fishing or boating on our lakes below the farm

The Lake

Play a game of tennis on our picturesque court

Tennis Court

Shop

Sandpit

Fantastic games for all the family

Games Barn

Play a game of football on our full sized 5 aside football pitch

Football Pitch

Walk around the farm through woods, streams and enjoy views across the valley

Woodland Walk

Information about local attractions, library, games and toys

Information Room

Onsite – Laundrette

Laundrette

What Our Guests Say...

Just spent a long weekend here and must say thoroughly enjoyed it. Stayed in Carter's cottage, lovely and warm and cosy and spotlessly clean. Went with our daughter and one year old grandson. Perfect for families so much there to do - would love to go back in the summer months although weather was kind to us sunny but cold. Very well equipped all you could possibly want with good local pubs.

Susan, Surrey

Lovely weekend - The cottage is absolutely amazing, much more than expected!! We had a lovely weekend in Dorset and stay there just made it perfect... clean, friendly staff and really beautiful place!! We’ll come back soon!!

Linda, Shropshire

Family birthday weekend - Fantastic place to stay. Beautiful views, gorgeous spacious cottages and very modern and clean. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay. Absolutely perfect. Very well equipped with everything you need. Would definitely recommend.

Sarah, Cardiff

If your looking for a peaceful holiday in the deep countryside this is perfect.The wildlife is great with so much to see and the most wonderful walks on your doorstep.Pigsty cottage was excellent for us and the view from the cottage was stunning.

Toby, Carmarthen

We stayed in 'Pigsty Cottage'. So beautiful, we had our own little veranda & stunning views overlooking the lakes & surrounding countryside. A short drive to Chesil Beach. The cottage is well equipped & comfortable. A jug of milk & a selection of tea & coffee was a lovely welcome!

Maryann, Kent
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