Guests say
Uplands is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its cleanliness, homely feel, and beautiful location. The presence of friendly hosts and a variety of farm animals adds to the charm. While some guests found the beds firm and the decor dated, the spacious accommodation and stunning views from the balcony are consistently appreciated. The property serves as a peaceful retreat and a good base for exploring the local area.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the property, describing it as clean, tidy, and well-maintained, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently highlighted as great, with beautiful views, nearby walks, and proximity to local attractions. Some guests wished for closer amenities, but overall the location is highly regarded.
Comfort receives positive remarks for spaciousness and homeliness, but some guests found the beds to be quite firm. The balance of opinions suggests a good level of comfort with some room for improvement.
Facilities are generally seen as adequate and even roomy, but several guests noted that some aspects are dated or tired. Maintenance issues like blunt knives and the need for updates in some areas slightly lower the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A first floor self-contained eaves apartment, above the owner's property, in the small village of Over Compton, just 3 miles from both Yeovil and Sherborne on the border of Dorset and Somerset. Comfortably furnished throughout this holiday apartment near Sherborne offers couples and small family groups an idyllic rural holiday base. It benefits from two bedrooms, including a double with en-suite facilities as well as a decked balcony offering lovely views across the nearby paddocks, a super place to sit and relax after your busy day out. There are lovely walks in the countryside surrounding the holiday apartment, whilst the nearby historic town of Sherborne is a great place to explore with its castle, ancient abbey and numerous fascinating local shops, plus a wide choice of inns and restaurants.
Just a short drive from your Dorset apartment are Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes Motor Museum and Montecute House which are all well worth a visit. Shaftesbury, Salisbury and the Dorset coast are also easily accessible making this super Sherborne holiday apartment a wonderful place to stay at any time of year.
On the banks of the River Yeo, the ancient town of Sherborne lies amidst glorious, unspoilt countryside and boasts a wide selection of picturesque buildings, ancient Inns and quaint little shops. With two castles, beautiful landscaped gardens, a well known Abbey and lovely winding lanes, Sherborne makes a fantastic destination for a day trip, or as a base for a longer stay. The
Accommodation
All first floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC and doors to decked balcony, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Small fitted kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Balcony with furniture.
Patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 10 mins walk.
Note: The owner has 2 dogs and there are horses, hens, a peacock and guinea fowl on site.
Please Note - This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
Please note - This property does not accept night workers.
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Haynes International Motor Museum
Reviews (50)
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Owen
Our recent visit left much to be desired, but there were some positives. There is plenty of instant hot water and the bed was comfortable, so it was somewhere to sleep. On the downside, the property is tired and lacking some basic cleanliness. There were plenty of cobwebs showing a lack of dusting. I know it's the countryside but we live in a country village and don't have cobwebs everywhere. Although the bed was comfortable, I wish we hadn't removed the duvet cover and pillowcases before we left, the staining on the protectors wasn't pleasant. The biggest issue however was the smell of stale cigarette smoke rising up the stairs. When I mentioned it to Suellen, she said she didn't know why as they don't smoke downstairs, but it was horrible. Finally, the dogs downstairs are noisy and set off other dogs in neighbouring houses during the night, so not very peaceful.
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Jamie
If you are looking for peace and tranquility a view out of the main bedroom to die for this is definitely your place. I have loved being here for the last 3 weeks and only left due to a future booking make me leave. I will defiantly be coming back Sue is a great land lady 10/10
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Jason
Large lounge area, plenty of space in the bedrooms, found the place nice and clean, good Wi-Fi reception, friendly owners, beautiful surroundings, what more could you want!