A delightful holiday property, near Sherborne in Dorset, located close to famous attractions. Pet friendly, sleeps 5 with the addition of a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, parking and WiFi.
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Accommodation: Front entrance to porch leads into the hallway. Living room with Woodburner, corner sofa and two armchairs, Flatscreen 43inch TV and DVD. Sliding doors lead to patio. Kitchen diner equipped with Aga (not operational), Zannussi electric oven and ceramic hob, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, slow cooker and washing machine. Dining table and chairs. Ground floor Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6inch double bed and 3 ft single bed. Adjacent Shower room with WC and handbasin. Stairs lead to Bedroom 2 with 4ft 6in double bed and en-suite family bathroom with mixer taps, hand basin and WC.
This delightful holiday property is quietly tucked away in a peaceful location, not far from the picturesque town of Sherborne and conveniently located near many historic attractions. Nestled by a quiet country lane in the peaceful hamlet of Milborne Wick, this generous sized cottage is perfect for all guest parties who are seeking something special from their country holiday. Well equipped and comfortably furnished, guests staying at the house will appreciate the easy layout and plentiful living space. Gardens border the property and seating on the patio allows a view of surrounding fields and grazing cattle, whilst offering parking for up to 2 cars on the private driveway. The pretty village of Milborne Port is just 5 minutes in the car, so you are never far from local amenities and main access routes from which to enjoy your memorable days out.
The area offers something for everyone. Children will love Longleat House and its drive through Safari Park, where the monkeys and lions share an up close experience with visitors. Smaller children will be in awe of the big, exciting Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum whilst big kids will appreciate the forever expanding Haynes Motor Car Museum. Besides the nearby Sherborne castle and gardens there are a number of historic houses to explore, such as Montacute, Barrington Court and Forde Abbey. And for all those whose seek garden splendour there is the beautifully kept Stour Head where you can easily while away the hours. View the impressive Stonehenge and plan a walk up to the famous Glastonbury Tor. Spend a day in the city of Bath, with its iconic Roman spa and impressive architecture, easily viewed from one of the open top bus tours. For those guests seeking some thrill and excitement, Wincanton Racecourse is a fun day out and the Horse Welfare attraction is a new visitor destination worthy of attention. And a holiday wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the seaside, and the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast is not far away.
Outside
Patio area with seating and views of the garden and surrounding countryside. A pet should be accompanied when in the garden.
The garden is fenced but in varying heights, children should be supervised whilst in the garden.
The local area
Choose a holiday in Sherborne and you’ll find yourself in one of England’s most beautiful towns. Set near the Somerset border in Dorset’s rolling countryside, this ancient market town is picture perfect, its narrow streets filled with honey-hued Ham stone buildings and medieval architecture.
The town is jam-packed with history, with the stunning Sherborne Abbey taking centre stage, as well as a historic Almshouse and two castles. Visit the crumbled ruins of the old castle, dating back to the 12th century and now managed by English Heritage, or spend the afternoon exploring 16th century Sherborne Castle, a stately home built by Sir Walter Raleigh boasting beautifully landscaped gardens, designed by Capability Brown. After visiting the sites, head to Sherborne Museum to learn all about the local history.
One of the highlights of a holiday in Sherborne is whiling away hours dipping in and out of shops that line the pretty high street, ‘Cheap Street’. The town is packed with independent shops selling gifts, antiques, crafts and more, plus there are weekly markets laden with local produce and frequent antique fairs. And with tea rooms, coffee shops, bistros, pubs and restaurants, there are plenty of places to refuel.
Sherborne also boasts a busy events calendar; from film festivals, craft fairs and literary events to the Sherbone Abbey Music Festival, no matter what time of year you visit, there’s always something happening in this vibrant town.
From countryside walks to glorious gardens, country houses and motor museums, there’s so much to see and do nearby. Kids and adults alike will love the classic cars and bikes at Haynes International Motor Museum, as well as the iconic aircrafts at Yeovilton’s Fleet Air Arm Museum. Enjoy days out to Montacute House, Barrington Court and the stunning gardens of Stourhead. For fossil hunting, ice creams and beach days, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is not far away, while Glastonbury Tor, Stonehenge and the roman city of Bath are all easily accessible from Sherborne.
Parking
Private drive leads to the house with parking for multiple cars.
Electric vehicles: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels, full fibre Wi-Fi, electricity and central heating and first basket of logs. A stair gate, travel cot and high chair are available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
Pets: One well behaved small dog welcome in public areas of property only (not bedrooms). Two will be considered – please call the office. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
No Smoking/Vaping
Telephone: Mobile reception mixed.
Local Facilities: Shops and pubs 1.5 miles in Milborne Port. Sherborne 10 mins drive in the car with all facilities. Yeovil town 8 miles.
Property Facilities: Please note that the Aga is not operational.
Electric vehicles: Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Short breaks: Are available in low / mid season if booked within 4 weeks of the arrival date.
