Welcome to our family run 4* quality self catering holiday Houses, Apartments, Cottages and Lodges.
A fantastic holiday hamlet with superb facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna, hot tubs, games room, childrens play area, coarse fishing lakes and outdoor table tennis all within the beautiful Dorset countryside. We can cater for small and large family groups and also for special occasions.
The Victorian Barn is a triple span barn conversion with the Holiday Houses & Apartments circumventing the perimeter.
The Victorian Barn was originally built in 1849 and lovingly restored to maintain many period features. The self catering accommodation is ideally situated for guests to visit the coast, local attractions and also enjoy the glorious Dorset countryside famous for Thomas Hardy.
The varying sizes of the Holiday Houses and Apartments within The Victorian Barn are completely self contained and each can sleep from 2-14 guests. Several of the properties can link together to accommodate larger groups of 22 +.
Cottages & Lodges:
Jasmine Cottage (sleeps up to 7), which is semi detached with Plumtree Cottage (sleeps up to 6) & The Lodge (sleeps up to 4) which is semi detached with The Stable (sleeps up to 4). These four properties are located within their own gravel courtyard. Total sleeping capacity 21 guests.
The properties can be hired together or individually.
Jasmine Cottage & Plumtree Cottage are traditional country cottages incorporating modern styling.
The Lodge & The Stable are both ground floor barn conversions, with The Lodge benefiting from large doorways making the property suitable for the less able.
The cottages & lodges benefit from super fast wifi & underfloor heating. The cottages also have ensuite bedrooms and 50 inch SMART TV's in most of the lounges.
The self catering accommodation is ideally situated for guests to visit the coast, local attractions and also enjoy the glorious Dorset countryside famous for Thomas Hardy.
The Victorian Barn and Dairy House Farm Cottages & lodges are located in the beautiful Blackmore Vale, within an area of outstanding natural beauty and nestling under Bulbarrow Hill, the second highest point in Dorset on a 65 acre farm.
Full availability and pricing can easily be located by clicking the BOOK NOW button on our website
Other Information
Supermarkets: We are within Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda and Waitrose delivery area.
Nearest train station: Sherborne approx 12 miles, Gillingham approx 15 miles - both with direct lines from London.
Catering: We can arrange for a professional chef to cater for your special meal.
Local
Eat and Drink
- Thyme after time Cafe - Sturminster Newton (5.4 miles) - We are a 'go to' destination Cafe in rural North Dorset. Our Cafe is found on an old farm wi...
- THE WHITE HORSE INN & BREWERY - HINTON ST MARY (5.5 miles) - RURAL AA RATED PUB SERVING LOCAL CUISINE AS WELL AS BREWING ITS OWN BEER.
- The Greyhound - Winterborne Kingston - Blandford Forum (8.2 miles) - Situated in the picturesque village of Winterborne Kingston & surrounded by the beautiful Dorset cou...
- The Kings Arms - Charlton Horethorne (9.1 miles) - Country Pub and Hotel in Sherborne Situated in the stunning location of Charlton Horethorne, The King...
- The Ship Inn West Stour - Nr Gillingham (9.4 miles) - The Ship is a privately owned informal country pub, retaining country pub values and atmosphere, whi...
See and Do
- Minterne Gardens Minterne Magna (7.1 miles) - As seen on BBC Gardeners' World, Minterne Gardens nestles in the Cerne Valley between Dorchester...
- Todber Manor Fisheries Sturminster Newton (8.2 miles) - Todber Manor Fisheries is set in the heart of the Dorset countryside and is the home of some of t...
- Activities in Dorset, Archery, Crossbows and Axe Throwing Dorchester Road (8.3 miles) - Woodland Weaponry – Outdoor Activities in the New Forest & Dorset In a rustic wood in Dorset you wi...
- Light and Land Ltd Gillingham (8.8 miles) - Light and Land are the UK's premier landscape photography tour company, as recommended in The Te...
- Sculpture by the Lakes Dorchester (10.1 miles) - Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset’s glorious countryside lies Sculpture by the Lakes, an oasis for art...
Shopping
- Todber Manor Fisheries - Sturminster Newton (8.2 miles) - Todber Manor Fisheries is set in the heart of the Dorset countryside and is the home of some of t...
- Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre - Near Wareham (12.6 miles) - With over 250 primates of 20 different species, Monkey World is the largest sanctuary of its kind in...
- Dorset Holiday Barns - Over Compton (Sherborne) (12.7 miles) - Meadow View Barn and The Shippens offer an escape to the Dorset countryside with modern 2 and 3 bed ...
- Fossil Beach - weymouth (18.5 miles) - Situated at the beach end of St. Mary' Street Weymouth, Fossil beach is a unique gift shop based...
- Bournemouth's Vintage Emporium - Bournemouth (24.1 miles) - Sitting amidst the central location of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth’s Vintage Emporium is a styl...