Langton Herring, Weymouth, Dorset

Higher Farm Cottage is a delightful period detached house situated in an idyllic setting within this highly sought after village close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

The Property - The cottage dates back to the late 17th century and is listed Grade II of architectural or historic importance with a host of character features typical of its age and type including inglenook fireplace with bread oven, exposed beams and window seats.

Constructed with attractive stone, brick and rendered elevations under a slate roof, the cottage has been subject to comprehensive modernisation, whilst retaining the original character and charm.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors with a welcoming reception hall, double aspect kitchen/dining room with French doors opening to the rear garden and enjoying a south facing aspect, extensive range of cupboards with wood work surfaces, electric range cooker and integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Attractive stone tiled flooring runs throughout the room.

There is a delightful sitting room with inglenook fireplace, original bread oven and multi fuel stove, again with a double aspect and window seat, beamed ceiling and oak flooring. There are built in cupboards opening to reveal a bar and a range of shelving.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles all with built in wardrobes and a modern fitted shower room. On the second floor , there are a further two double bedrooms with storage and a bathroom.

Outside - Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden enjoying a south facing aspect with paved sun terrace and stone boundary walls, stocked with a range of shrubs, apple trees and vegetable garden. Spacious lawned gardens extend to the front and side of the cottage together with 2 useful stone outbuildings comprising a utility room with cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and sink unit and a storeroom with workbench and shelving. There is a separate detached stone outbuilding for logs and additional storage . The cottage benefits from its own allocated parking area for 2 cars which is accessed via Shop Lane. There is a right of access from the parking area to the cottage.

Situation - Langton Herring is a village and civil parish in the County of Dorset. It is 5½ miles north-west of the coastal town of Weymouth and is prudently set on a ridge above the Fleet, the Fleet being a brackish tidal lagoon behind Chesil Beach.

The village is home to a renowned public house "The Elm Tree Inn" so named because of a large elm tree that once stood near the site and to the Church of St Peter a small ancient Gothic building of stone. Nearby are the coastal resorts of Bridport, Weymouth and Portland. The County Town of Dorchester can be found within 10 miles and both Weymouth and Dorchester provide rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

There is a wide range of sporting facilities in the vicinity including golf at Weymouth, Bridport and Dorchester (Came Down) and sailing at Weymouth and Portland. There is outstanding walking and riding across the surrounding countryside with the opportunity of taking in the breath-taking views along the stunning coastline.

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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired central heating system.

Local Authority
West Dorset District Council Tel
Council Tax Band F

Broadband - Superfast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area. Please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Agents Note - Grade II Listed.

Photos taken in June 2026