Situated in the picturesque countryside of Sherborne, Somerset, this spacious holiday home accommodates up to 10 guests and is located near the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is conveniently positioned between the villages of Maperton and Holton, with a country pub nearby. This location serves as an ideal base for exploring the scenic and historic counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Nearby attractions include the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wincanton races, Sherborne Castle, Stourhead house and gardens, Longleat Safari Park, and the historic towns of Wincanton, Sherborne, and Shaftesbury.
The 19th-century detached former farmhouse features a spacious entrance hall leading to the lounge, dining room, and kitchen/breakfast room. The lounge is a cozy space with an open fire and Smart TV, while the dining room offers a flagstone floor for special meals. The kitchen/breakfast room boasts a vaulted oak beam ceiling and French sliding doors opening to the garden. Additionally, there is a utility room, snug, and second cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms including a king-size room with an en suite, two double rooms, a twin bedroom, and another king-size room with an en suite. A family bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the upper level.
Outside, the property features a large two-acre enclosed garden with a gently sloping lawn, mature shrubs, and trees, providing ample space for relaxation and children's play. A former vegetable garden and a patio area with a table and chairs offer additional outdoor amenities. Ample off-road parking is available at the front of the house. For those looking to explore further afield, Templecombe train station is located 3.5 miles away and offers a main line from London to the South West. With its convenient location and charming features, this holiday home is the perfect retreat for a countryside getaway in the South West of England.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!