Notes from the host
Gothic Folly Indr Pool S West In a rural location
Sleeping 16 in 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, Rower Fort is a unique group accommodation for families and friends, for holidays, reunions milestone birthdays and celebrations. Pets are welcome. Rower Fort stands out as a holiday cottage with a real difference and is perfect for all ages.
The Fort offers exclusive use of the beautiful Moroccan inspired indoor heated pool and the roof top hot tub where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Just 8 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic coast, you can see the sea from the Fort through Axe Valley as the River Axe flows into it.
Our recent Visitor Book comments:
July 2026 "Rower Fort is an absolute beauty enjoyed by 100% of the group".
July 2026 Thank you for a wonderful stay, an absolutely beautiful place. So many wonderful things to discover inside. Georgina & Mark were wonderful hosts, very welcoming and always there if we needed anything".
June 2026 "Georgina & Mark go above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay".
"Wow! The word doesn't do Rower Fort justice. What an incredible experience, from arrival to departure we were both overwhelmed and enchanted by this superlative location, and the warmth and generosity of wonderful hosts Georgina & Mark. We had the best sleeps ever in amazing beds with beautifully soft linen. Lazy evenings by the log fire and cozy breakfasts in the incredible kitchen with its huge homely table and Aga. We cannot recommend Rower Fort highly enough; you have to experience it. Very many thanks to Georgina & Mark - we will definitely be back'. The Carnaghans, July 2023
"This was a gathering of family and friends to help us celebrate our 50 years of marriage and our 70th birthdays. It found us in this ideal setting of Rower Fort with excellent company and the very best of hosts. Attentive, thoughtful and considerate hosts. Thank you Georgina & Make and family" Nina and Family,
"Visited Rower Fort for a 70th birthday and it was the perfect venue! Loved the pool, hot tub and the beautiful house. Everyone had a fantastic time. We went to the Stockland Fair and even entered the 'Egg Catching', great fun! Wonderful holiday and great family memories created. Thank you". Lynsey and Family
"We brought our family here for our 50th wedding anniversary. The family arrived, we had lots to eat and drink - the sun came out and WOW! What a lovely place! Lots of room for 14 of us so we didnt trip over each other. The children just couldnt stay away from the pool. The views are simply amazing. I have to admit it took me a while not to get lost in the house. It is the most amazing place to stay and I am so glad that we booked it. Mark & Georgina thank you so much. This has been an anniversary to remember. I wish I didnt have to go home now". Jenny, Ian & family
"A wonderful family weekend to celebrate a 50th birthday. Perfect venue, amazing views and where else but our own castle in which to watch a Royal Wedding! Sun, fun and family warmth. Thank you for letting us stay in your home xxx" Richard, Family & Friends
"Well - what can we say about the hosue that has everything? So many delights, so many surprises. We had just such a memorable weekend. Thank you for everything". Nick, Philippa and friends
"Thank you very much for making our festive season very joyful in your stunning quirky home! We have all loved it very much and couldnt have asked for anything more. Your hosting has been to the highest of standards and nothing was ever too much. Wish you the happiest of years. Thank you" Caroline & Family
"Where do I even begin? Mark and Georgina were absolutely incredible, from start to finish. I stayed at Rower Fort with a group of friends for my 30th birthday. The Fort (personally I call it a castle), is so much more than the photos show, if that’s even possible. The kitchen, and lounge spaces couldn’t be more homely and accommodating, the bedrooms are absolutely superb, beautifully decorated, with the comfiest mattresses I’ve ever known. I honestly don’t think any of us have ever spent more time in water, whether that be the swimming pool - divine, I recommend bringing inflatables! The roll top baths - bring bubbles, or the hot tub - I’m not sure which was best, watching the sunrise with a cup of tea, or the sun set with a glass of champagne. From start to finish, our stay was magical, with the little touches from Mark and Georgina making our time even more spectacular. We’re already plotting a way to come back!" Natasha & Friends
"A fabulous weird and wonderful place. A Brilliant week with family. Lovely hosts and lots of memories made with our children who loved hide and seek, the pool and the hot tub. Thank you so much" S & V and Family
"We could not have picked a better location for our small wedding celebration. RF is a beautiful property set in picturesque English countryside. Our family of 15 enjoyed a splendid time together for meals at the long table,great for conversation amongst big groups, and swimming together in the beautiful indoor pool. The hot tub is also not to be missed, especially at night when the stars are out. M & G were amazing and responsive hosts - from giving directions to our next destination abroad to lending my brother goggles for the pool, to showing my family the incredible tank that sits on the property - they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome"
A.S. New York USA
"Beautiful house! We all had an amazing time celebrating a 30th Birthday! Beds were so comfy. Hot tub with views were fantastic, and we loved the swimming pool. Loved the quirkiness of the house, finding new things every day. Georgina was a great host, very helpful and she made us incredible Birthday Brownies complete with candles! Really hope to come back one day" Sarah & Friends
"Thank you for a wonderful weekend in your beautiful house. The decor and facilities are fabulous, especially the pool and hot tub" Huge thank you Georgina & Mark for being so helpful & welcoming. We'd love to come back". Tom & Friends' birthday celebrations,
"Amazing 70th birthday celebration with all our children and grandchildren. Party of 14 in all. Mark & Georgina, you have an amazing place here and your kind hospitality knows no ends. Thanks for a brilliant week. Martin & Family
"Georgina & Mark are brilliant - helped us when we needed them and so very kind when one of our gang was unwell. The house is wonderful, so relaxing and felt so easy to be here. Its hard to leave this place - amazing weekend thank you!" David's 50th birthday
"Great find for my surprise 60th weekend. Quirky, great great views and a kitchen table even bigger than ours! What a fantastic place - love the decor and wonderful moroccan influence. Loved the views from the hot tub. Hope to return with children, great fun." Sue & family,
" Beautiful views, fun in the hot tub even in the rain! Fascinating house, beautiful setting, hot tub and pool key assets to our enjoyment for a long Bank Holiday weekend" Mr & Mrs A & Family
"Just right for grandchildren, dogs & those a bit older! Unique & quirky and very comfortable. It made for a superb location for a real family Xmas. Thank you for all your help"
"What an amazing place you have here! From Water polo to beer pong we did it all and had such fun. The views are incredible. I could sit in that hot tub for endless hours looking out. Every room is full of quirky surprises and it suited us perfectly. Hopefully we will be able to visit and stay again soon..." DS
"What an absolutely wonderful place. It is stunning! Iwas taken away for the weekend as a surprise and what a surprise. The Fort is fabulous. The beds are really comfortable, the pool and the hot tub were amazing and Mark & Georgina were great hosts (really enjoyed the Moroccan vegetables). Being in the hot tub when it was raining up the top of the trees was incredible and the stars and night were twinkly. Thank you both". K, K & L
"We went to Rower Fort with 13 immediate family members ranging from 5 years to 67 years. We never expected to please everybody all of the time, but Rower Fort did! Never a dull moment, always something to look at in the house, the pool and Jacuzzi were excellent. Georgina, Mark and their son, were so friendly it made for a very laid back week. The large kitchen table was the highlight every morning and evening. If you are looking for something different you wont be disappointed!!"
Phil & family
"Thanks to Georgina & Mark for a fantastic stay. The property is wonderfully quirky and your family are amazing hosts. We had a superb time".
"Ab Fab place. Eclectic in the main!"
"The house is wonderful - so many artistic itmes, thank you so much for letting us share it"
"What a way to celebrate a 60th birthday - had a fab time, spa & pool amazing. Thanks for wonderful time"
"Great house with everything you need. Superb pool and best positioned hot tub ever with splendid views. Owners very welcoming and helpful. A well enjoyed weekend" Dawn & family,
"A wonderful week in a perfectly sized house - with amazing views...loved the way it feels. luxurious but not precious."
"Possibly the best placed jacuzzi on Planet Earth"!
Rower Fort is a unique property for family holidays, reunions, weddings, special occasions and celebrations. Sleeping up to 16 it stands out as a holiday 'cottage' with a real difference. The combination of the traditional farmhouse and part castellated folly tower, complete with battlements, is eclectic in style, original and imaginative. On top of the folly tower you will find the most remarkably sited hot tob you'll ever come across, from which you can enjoy the panoramic views by day and shooting stars by night. With ample living accommodation and a large kitchen table to seat 16, family and friends can sit, relax, chat and socialise.
Hosted by Georgina Hughes
