Barn in Dorset

About this property

Dorset's beautiful landscape of rolling chalk downland affords wonderful walking, there are a network of footpaths directly from the property. The property is nestled in a rural location with views across the fields where you can often see sheep and horses grazing. For fishing enthusiasts, guests can arrange with the owner to fish on either the privately owned 4 mile stretch of the River Frome or on the private fishing lake which is within walking distance from the property. The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. The towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many National Trust properties to visit. The popular seaside town of Weymouth with its sandy beach is a 20 minute drive and the harbour town of West Bay is a 30 minute drive. In addition to this there are many attractions including Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Monkey World, Hardy s Cottage and Abbotsbury Swannery. Entering the property from the enclosed terrace you are met by a beautiful lounge/kitchen/diner with an impressive apex ceiling, exposed beams, French doors, oak flooring and impressive chandeliers. Here you can relax and enjoy the countryside views while snuggled up in front of the wood burner. The property is always toasty and warm with underfloor heating throughout. Enjoy watching your favourite programme on the TV or take time to enjoy a DVD. The impressive kitchen is very well equipped and is perfect to try out some new recipes or cook some old family favourites. The kitchen has a Rangemaster electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is also a utility room with a useful cloakroom with WC. Leading from the lounge area are two of the four bedrooms, both are super king size zip and links (which can be made into a twin on request at time of booking) with TV s and spacious en suite bathrooms with a shower, bath and WC. Walking back through the lounge/kitchen/diner will lead you to the final two bedrooms again both super king size zip and links (which can be made into a twin on request at time of booking) with TV s and spacious en suite bathrooms with a shower, bath and WC. All four bedrooms are beautifully furnished, with luxury bed linen and boast countryside views. Venturing out of the large French doors from the lounge/kitchen/diner you will find yourself on the private south facing enclosed terrace. A perfect place to enjoy some outside dining with garden furniture, BBQ and fabulous countryside views. Head across from the terrace to the oak framed open summerhouse which has a table tennis table, comfortable garden furniture and a fridge an idyllic peaceful area to relax and watch the sun go down with a refreshing beverage. This property can be booked with property code 75243, please see 'need to know' for further details. Need to know: 4 bedrooms zip and link beds which are all made up as super king size (or can be made into a twin bed configuration on request at time of booking). 4 en suite bathrooms and 1 separate WC. Rangemaster electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood burner with a reasonable supply of logs (more can be purchased). TV in lounge and bedrooms. Travel cot and highchair are available on request. Ample off road parking available. BBQ available. Fly fishing on the privately owned 4 mile stretch of the River Frome can be booked and paid for directly with the owner, the owner can arrange for guests to have use of equipment and an instructor. Beach 11 miles, shop 1 mile and pub 2.5 miles. This property can be booked with Woodbury Meadow Stables (property code 75244) subject to availability, which sleeps 6. Please note electric vehicles cannot be charged from the property under any circumstances, the nearest EV charging point can be found in nearby Poundbury (approx. 6 miles away).

Accommodation

Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Increased accessibility, Internet access, Working farm, Games / Play facilities, Fishing on site / nearby, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Does not allow pets, Yes, Yes