Modern barn close to Sherborne

4.8

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

House in South Somerset District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Meadow View Barn and The Shippens were converted in 2007 to give a modern relaxing environment retaining the character of the original structure. The barns are located in Over Compton, a quiet village about 3 miles from Sherborne and it’s wonderful Cathedral, old streets, individual shops and restaurants. There is a fantastic members only gourmet food and wine store a short walk from the barns. There is an award winning pub/restaurant (The Rose and Crown Trent) just 1.5 miles away.
The barns are in the perfect location to explore Dorset, either inland or the coast just a short drive away. There is a local train service to the City of Bath or Weymouth seaside.

Meadow View Barn sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms with a large open plan living space. The Shippens is a larger 3 bedroom property with en-suite to the main bedroom, Sleeping up to 6. The barns can be rented together for a total of 12 beds.

We have furnished the barns to a high standard with good quality furniture and bed linen. The kitchens are well equipped with good quality appliances. We welcome families of any age and can offer travel cots, high chairs and stairgates on request. The prices include electricity, WiFi, 100% Cotton bed linen and a welcome basket. There are 40" SMART TVs, Wii games console and Superfast WiFi.

The barns are south facing and have gravel courtyard the gardens that get sunshine all day and into the evening. There is a table and chairs on a patio perfect to unwind in the evening and take advantage of the charcoal BBQ. The gardens have a small picket fence with a secure latching gate. There is a dedicated off road parking space for each property (The Shippens has two spaces, Meadow view one space).

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

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Modern barn close to Sherborne

4.8

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

House in South Somerset District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of South Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(19 Reviews)

4.8

Oct 2021

Short Autumn break

Short Autumn break

Spacious property for 4 but maybe a bit tight for 6 adults. Everything that we needed we found. The walk to Trenchermans on a sunny day was breathtaking especially with the cyclamen round the church. Plenty to see without travelling too far.

4.8

Sep 2021

Lovely cottage, great communication with the owners prior to visit, excellent amenities in the cottage. Would love to visit again.

4.8

Sep 2021

Great stay

Great stay

Lovely cottage, great communication with the owners prior to visit, excellent amenities in the cottage. Would love to visit again.

4.8

Aug 2021

Fantastic week away

Fantastic week away

We had a great week at The Shippens. The property is fantastic. Very well equipped. We loved the outdoor area and felt very relaxed throughout our time there. Ian and Alison were excellent hosts who were very helpful with any requests we had. We will definitely be visiting again

4.8

Jul 2018

Well appointed barn in pleasant surroundings

Well appointed barn in pleasant surroundings

We are a family of six, ranging in age from 6 - 66 and all loved this barn. We were impressed with how well equipped the accommodation was and couldn’t find anything lacking. It was comfortable throughout but the two smaller bedrooms were very warm at night as we were lucky enough to be there during a very warm spell. The owners responded swiftly to queries both before and during our stay. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and would love to return ourselves one day.

4.8

Apr 2018

Fantastic weekend retreat!!

Fantastic weekend retreat!!

A hidden gem in deepest Dorset! A wonderfully spacious, comfortable, well equipped barn conversion that didn't disappoint. The pictures accurately depict this lovely setting & provided the perfect stay for the Easter bank holiday for me & my family. Everything was catered for by the accommodating owners. Spotlessly clean & modern, from the thoughtful welcome basket to all the numerous games, books & dvds provided for entertainment. A lovely quiet location, although a car is a must, but definitely will be hoping to return to revisit this beautiful barn.

4.8

Sep 2017

Aussies Abroard

Aussies Abroard

We enjoyed our time at the Shippens and found it quite convenient for our visits around Dorset and Somerset. The place was well equipped and apart from some used towels behind a bedroom door it was scrupulously clean. We would highly recommend to future visitors.

4.8

Aug 2017

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely part of the world.

4.8

Aug 2017

Sehr sauber, gut ausgestattet, gute Lage, Vermieter kann man jederzeit kontaktieren

Sehr sauber, gut ausgestattet, gute Lage, Vermieter kann man jederzeit kontaktieren

Sehr liebevoll Eingerichtet. Für 7 Personen sehr gut geeignet. Gute Lage mit netten und hilfsbereiten Nachbarn.

4.8

Aug 2017

The property was spacious, had everything you could need and was immaculate.

The property was spacious, had everything you could need and was immaculate.

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely part of the world.

4.8

Jul 2017

A fabulous destination, forms lovely base

A fabulous destination, forms lovely base

Our family of 3 adults and 3 teens had less than a week and we could have stayed much longer. The accommodation was very well equipped and any comments we made were quickly acknowledged with a promise to be rectified; everything was professionally handled. We loved the area, beautiful walks, village fetes, Sherborne a gem. Thank you for a holiday to remember.

4.8

Dec 2016

The Shippens

The Shippens

The Shippens is a beautifully presented property in a lovely village/hamlet close to Yeovil. The property was clean, well equipped and very welcoming. I particularly loved the basket of biscuits/crisps and chilled bottle of wine waiting for us. The beds were very comfortable too. I highly recommend this property and look forward to returning in the future.

4.8

Dec 2016

Relaxing and spacious

Relaxing and spacious

We had a great stay at the Shippens. The barn is lovely and spacious with everything you could want for a relaxing getaway. Beautifully decorated and very clean and tidy. We took a winter walk to the local deli and a trip to Sherborne Castle for their firework display which was excellent. Would definitely stay again!

4.8

Oct 2016

Rundum zum Wohlfühlen

Rundum zum Wohlfühlen

"The shippens" ist eine sehr komfortable und großzügige Ferienwohnung. Es war alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ein gefüllter Korb mit Leckereien erwartete uns gegen den kleinen Hunger und eine Flache Wein. Vielen Dank! Wir waren zu siebt dort (drei Erwachsene und vier Kinder) und es gab reichlich Platz für alle. Das Highlight für meine Jungs war die dort vorhandene Wii und das Sortiment an Spielen :-) Es waren auch reichlich Bücher, DVD´s und CD´s vorhanden. Wir kamen auch schnell mit den Nachbarn in Kontakt. Unser Fazit: * Die Engländer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit; * Die Landschaft Südenglands ist einzigartig und sehenswert; * "The Shippens" ist ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen und "sich zu Hause" fühlen. Sehr empfehleswert!

4.8

Aug 2016

Beautiful property and location

Beautiful property and location

Had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to go back

4.8

Aug 2016

A well equipped and comfortable holiday home.

A well equipped and comfortable holiday home.

We stayed for two weeks in July 2016 and found the Shippens to be very well equipped, comfortable and clean. There were 5 of us, Mum, Dad, Daugter and Grandparents. We found it to be an ideal base for us to explore the surrounding areas and plenty of room to relax when we got back each day. There were plenty of places to visit including the Haynes International motor museum, the Fleet Air Arm museum and Bovington Tank museum to name but a few. The Pen Mill Hotel restaurant was a favourite of ours, the carvery was excellent and reasonably priced ( but you need to book first to guarantee a place! ). We would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Alison and Ian couldn't have been more helpful, communication was excellent.

4.8

Jul 2016

Perfect for families

Perfect for families

We have just come back from a lovely holiday at the Shippens. It is as described with a large en suite bedroom, a small double and a twin suitable for 2 children. We had a baby with us and found everything to be very clean and well-equipped for a baby including high chair, travel cot, stair gate and utensils. The kitchen is well-equipped and we ate out in the courtyard every evening. Safe parking opposite the house was a bonus and the property is within easy reach of Sherborne, the seaside and other interesting places (30 mins to Clark's Village for shopaholics!) I would happily stay at the Shippens again.

4.8

Jul 2016

Relaxing and peacefull stay

Relaxing and peacefull stay

A beautiful barn in a quiet location with excellent amenities.

4.8

Jul 2016

Fantastic well thought out holiday barn.

Fantastic well thought out holiday barn.

We enjoyed a fantastic stay at The Shippens. We found it clean, beautifully decorated and well thought out with everything we could possibly need.

4.8

Jul 2016

Clean & comfortable home

Clean & comfortable home

A very clean home, comfortable beds furnished with high quality linens in a beautiful Village. A true home away from home. I highly recommend for those who are critical like me!!!!!

4.8

May 2016

Excellent

Excellent

We have long been fans of the adjoining Meadow View Barn and The Shippens is just as well thought out with exceptionally high levels of cleanliness, quality of fittings and equipment. Everything is there you would need plus so many extras such as an extensive DVD collection and a library of books. The large kitchen is especially well equipped. The bedrooms are roomy and the beds comfortable. The location is very rural and peaceful but still close enough to the nearby towns for convenience. There are some fantastic local walks. The owners are very communicative and helpful. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Somerset District?

The average price for a rental in South Somerset District is $152 per night. This rental is $211 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Modern barn close to Sherborne. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Modern barn close to Sherborne pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Modern barn close to Sherborne?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Modern barn close to Sherborne

House in South Somerset District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Modern barn close to Sherborne

House in South Somerset District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of South Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in South Somerset District?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Modern barn close to Sherborne pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Modern barn close to Sherborne?

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