Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath
About this cottage rental
This charming holiday home is set in the Courtyard of Wick Farm down a small lane off a minor road. It is delightfully quiet and secluded and yet within a few minutes of the small town of Tisbury which has shops and a railway station which has regular services to London, Waterloo. All the main rooms have views across the unspoilt Nadder valley. Tisbury is a great centre for walking and for exploring Dorset. The historic cities of Salisbury and Bath as well as Wilton are easily reached for days out and it is just over an hour by car to the stunning Dorset coast. The original stone arched door and windows are complemented by hardwood windows and maple floors throughout. The cottage is light and airy with an open plan downstairs and open tread stairs to the first floor. The newly fitted kitchen, double glazing and electric heating make this a great location for year round holidays for families or two couples. The stables look onto the Vale of Wardour which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are lawns in front of the building and a wooded bank to the rear and 10 acres of field surrounding the courtyard. Parking is right outside the door and you can walk directly onto the public footpath. Many years ago Wick Farm was an active dairy farm of some 400 acres. The present owners purchased the property in 1986 and have lovingly restored the farmhouse and surrounding buildings over many years. The oldest part of the farmhouse dates from about 1680 and The Stables are thought to have been built around 1800. Most of the buildings are constructed from the local Chilmark stone and though formerly thatched now have tiled roofs. There is still the old farm well (padlocked grill) and remains of the old bull pen. The stone troughs are now filled with flowers not water! During the summer months there may be sheep grazing the field but they are kept well away from the property by fences and a cattle grid. It is a thoroughly delightful spot,
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
££££
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(80 Reviews)
10.0
beautifully located, surrounded by lovely english contryside, plenty of good walks and pubs, warm welcome from anne, cosy cottage
5.0
We stayed for 4 nights, very peaceful, but also close to the village... The view is amazing, great part of the UK
5.0
We had a lovely time in peaceful surrounds. Tisbury is very conveniently located for many days out. We had a great dinner at the boot inn. The cottage was beautiful with lots of lovely touches.
4.0
We found this to be a very comfortable house for our party of three. The town is lovely and there are loads of attractions in the area.
5.0
Wonderful stay and beautiful clean place
4.0
Was very good.
Suggestions: better chairs for outside, a table for outside.
5.0
Clean, lovely size for a family of 4. Only half an hour to Longleat.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the stables, the house was perfect and the location great for trips to the surroundings. Also, you get everything you need in Tisbury, which is a small but lovely village. It's quiet and cozy and we found the beds comfortable.
5.0
The Stables at Wick Farm is both delightfully bucolic and functional for a short or longer term stay. The inside is modern and spacious with full appliances. The setting is on the edge of Tisbury village with its surprisingly interesting main street plus church and river. The village is also central for accessing area attractions and the Farm provides direct access to classically English country footpaths. Auto access is fine but you do need to be comfortable in the surrounding area with tight Englush country lanes. Overall, an utterly peaceful location with caring hosts.
4.0
We had a lovely relaxing break at this property which is surrounded by beautiful countryside. All the basic equipment was provided and the beds were very comfortable. My only criticisms are ones that have been mentioned in other reviews - the bathroom door hits the sink, the shower is awkward to use, but mostly it’s the poor quality bedding and towels.
5.0
very tastefully decorated guest house😊 in a very hospitable village. Thnkx
5.0
Stay while attending wedding
We stayed here while attending a wedding vat Ashley Wood Farm and it was lovely I wish we had more time to enjoy it.
5.0
Very nice place, highly recommend.
10.0
Very nice place, highly recommend.
5.0
Very nice, well equipped cottage
The table football game was a bonus!
We really enjoyed our stay at the stables.
Friendly owners, lovely area
5.0
A comfortable home
Very pleasant home, a short walk into the small town and some nice walks in the area.
5.0
perfect stay
We rented this charming cottage for 5 days. All went well: quiet location, nice accomodation, good and friendly communication, parking space... We were very pleased overall!
4.0
Quiet Country Location
We are a family of 4 (Dad, Mum + 2 teenage girls) and we had a comfortable week’s stay at 'The Stables'.
The cottage is located in the middle of the countryside, near the cute town of Tisbury.
If you like being far from everything, then this is ideal. Set in a quiet, remote location down tiny country lanes where you find mostly tractors and a few local cars, made driving very interesting.
If you want to disconnect from your mobile phone and TV for a week, it’s the ideal place as there are only a few terrestrial TV channels that can be received and our mobile network service did not work in the cottage, presumably, because of the stone walls (a short walk outside enabled us to soon pick up a mobile phone signal). The Wi-Fi was pretty good, though.
Everything you need for a basic holiday is here.
A full length mirror would have been nice and maybe a better shower unit but, other than these minor issues, our week’s stay was pleasant and comfortable.
5.0
Lovely rustic retreat
A lovely converted stable, ideal for us as a family of four with two young kids.
The location really is fantastic. A 10 minute walk to the idylllic village of Tisbury, only made longer by playing in the park and spotting the wildlife on the way there.
The accommodation had everything we needed and provided a great base for lots of outdoor pursuits and exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside.
5.0
Lovely long weekend
This is a good location for a country cottage, being out in the country but a short walk (across the fields and by the river) to the small town of Tisbury which is surprisingly well served by pubs, cafes and small shops. The cottage is very well presented and is nicely located within the owners' grounds which are beautifully well kept. Parking right outside the front door was a bonus.
5.0
Lovely cottage
The cottage is amazingly well equipped in a beautiful location.
5.0
The Stables, Tisbury
Very nice property, very spacious & everything you could need in a home from home. The location is a little out of the way, which is perfect if you want a break away from mobile phones & the hectic lifestyle, but also close to the village, which also has almost everything you could need. The owner & her husband are extremely friendly & will provide anything that might be needed (if possible). We would definitely stay here again, after spending a week of relaxing & journeying out to places of interest in the somewhat local area.
5.0
Ideal accommodation in perfect location
The cottage is absolutely ideal for anyone that wants a quiet breakaway with local shops a short walk away. The farm is just out the village, enough out for peace and quiet and close enough to walk to the amenities. The village has a range of shops and food places, and lovely setting for a walk. Salisbury is only 25 minutes away and Southampton and South Coast is little over an hour. Anne was brilliant from the start and even with the uncertainty of Covid things went perfect. We will be back for sure.
4.0
Lovely countryside
We stayed 3 nights in this lovely cottage. It was very clean and well equipped. Great position right in the countryside but on the edge of the town. Tisbury is charming and easy to get to via the footpath. We came here for the walking and there were so many surrounding footpaths and tracks that we didn’t need to use the car at all. The cottage was very comfortable but would be improved by better quality bedding. There were no curtains or blinds downstairs and there were a lot of spotlights! I was disappointed that no hand soap was supplied. The shower head needs to descaled or replaced. We would definitely recommend the Stables.
5.0
Beautiful Location
Perfect property for a relaxed time away. Would certainly recommend.
5.0
September Sunshine Staycation
Beautiful idylic farm location. Tranquil, peaceful and just the right place to recharge the batteries and get some fresh air in the lungs. Spacious property with everything you need for a few days away.
5.0
Lovely cottage in quiet location.
The cottage is located in a quiet spot. It has a well equipped kitchen. Beds are comfy. Well placed for walks and other local sites to visit.
5.0
A lovely property in a quiet location.
We had a very relaxing stay at this lovely property. The nearby village of Tisbury is a short walk away and had everything we needed for our stay, including a small Co-op, a good deli and green grocer/butcher. We had great fun with the table football and enjoyed day trips to Avebury, Shaftesbury, Stonehenge, the New Forest and Yeovil. We look forward to returning at some point in the future.
5.0
All great
lovely property with everything on hand for an extremely comfortable stay.
4.0
Lovely quiet hideaway
Tisbury and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. Our children loved driving through a field of sheep to get to the property! The cottage is comfortable and very clean. The table football was a big hit. We chose to visit Longleat, Bath & Bowood House (on the way home) but lots of other options nearby and a great spot for walking.
5.0
An excellent five days
A very pleasant stay. Everything was as it should have been, cooker, bedroom arrangements, parking all excellent.
5.0
Short country escape
Lovely clean property in a beautiful setting
5.0
Wonderful Stay
Can’t praise this property enough. We had a wonderful stay and wished we had booked longer. Cottage is comfortable and well equipped. Children loved the table football. Although Tisbury is a little remote, the likes of Stonehenge, Salisbury, Longleat and the south coast are all easily accessible. Anne very welcoming. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks again for a great stay.
2.0
Nice
5.0
A clean and well appointed property in a quiet part of a nice village
We were very happy with the communications from the owner and the facilities at the property. Tisbury is a good central point for enjoying the local area and the shops in the village were all friendly and have everything you could need.
5.0
Very comfortable and cozy converted stable.
We loved staying in this fantastic renovated stable. It was warm and cozy, very comfortable. Lovely hot shower. Anne was a terrific host.
5.0
Wonderful long weekend escape
We arrived at Wick Farm on a rainy November evening. Our friends had arrived earlier and, as we stepped through the door, we were welcomed into a lovely, warm, comfortable space. The Stables is a very well equipped property perfectly placed to explore the local area; byways, bridleways and footpaths abound in all directions. Just a short walk across the fields takes you to the village centre - great butchers, lovely deli and plenty of other local shops. We had a great weekend of cycling and exploring. Thank you to Anne and Nick who were so welcoming and helpful.
5.0
Beautiful Farmhouse setting
We had a nice stay at the Wick Farm in this space. We enjoyed the open floorplan of the community space. It just felt open and airy. We did not use the living room/TV/AV equipment so I can't speak to that. We enjoyed playing foosball every night. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking dinners. The small washer came in handy. You have to set your clothes on a drying rack to dry (sometimes this took 2 days) so plan accordingly. It's a farmhouse, as advertised, so expect spiders and know that furnishings are not new/plush. The bathroom ceiling is low on the sink side where it may pose an issue for taller folks. We are on the short side so this was not an issue for us. We never figured out how to lock the bathroom door and it took a while to air out the bathroom after showers. (There is no vent and the door doesn't open all the way.) Not big deals in our book. The owners were very pleasant. We felt like we were waking up in a postcard everyday with the sheep, goats, and pasture surrounding us. The Cooperative market is a short 10 minute drive away and had everything we needed for food and toiletries. It is a short drive from Stonehenge but over a 40 minute drive to everything else we did (Jurassic coast, Isle of Wight ferry). The country roads were beautiful, but some were very narrow and not clearly marked, so be prepared. It was very relaxing to go back to this peace-filled setting at the end of a day sightseeing.
5.0
Very comfy cottage. Great location in a very friendly village.
Everything a couple of oldies could need.
4.0
Excellent !
What a Surprise entering Tisbury through Fonthill Gifford Park !
From Tisbury Square, Follow Church Street ..Road Inclines quite steeply ..
Quarter of a mile over two cattle grids to ..WICK FARM STABLES
What a Beautful drive in this short distince .
The Owners,. Mr & Mrs Evans,. Happened to be there upon our arrival aprox,. 4.15 PM.
Beautiful and most relaxing place !
The Bathroom and toilet facilites have to be Addresed though!
1.The Door Banged against the sink unit !
2 THE SHOWER (MIRA SPORT) Needs Replacing !
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES !!
RUNS AND COLD INTERMITENTLY
We Accepted these on This Occasion.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in North Dorset District?
The average price for a rental in North Dorset District is £99 per night. This rental is £8 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Delightful 18th Century Converted Stables in quiet location with nearby footpath?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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