Corner Barn

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

16 Customer Review(s)

“A couple of points: the shower room has a rusty (metal)soap tray so we left our soap on the floor whilst having a shower.”

We left a note to tell the owners to replace. The toaster had crumbs so had not been cleaned. We did not use it and used the grill instead. Also put this in the note. ...

We left a note to tell the owners to replace. The toaster had crumbs so had not been cleaned. We did not use it and used the grill instead. Also put this in the note. A few points that they might like to observe: They need to get stronger lighting as the open plan area was quite dark I ended up putting a bedroom lamp on the kitchen units! The slate shingle was difficult to walk on where the parking was its possible without strong shoes on to slip, sandals were difficult to walk on it. for your information: Hedge End is a good 4 miles to drive to so anyone wanting to be close to amenities might find it a drag to drive to Blandford Forum, there is no local shop now in Winterborne Stickland, I understand from locals the local shop closed down 2 years ago. Google unfortunately shows the shop! Apart from that we enjoyed our stay at the barn and the milk and cake when we arrived was a nice gesture.( I see below you ask would we like you to publish our feedback we have put the above for your information so they can correct the rusty tray and dirty toaster! so they might not want that on...

- Mr Clayton, September 2019
“Well what can I say.”

... we had the most fantastic holiday staying in the corner barn. Our children loved the games room. Corner barn was very well equipped a lovely place to stay will recommend to friends and family. The weather was kind to us too. Lots of places to visit such as Bournemouth, Weymouth where we could spend time on the beach with our children and dog. We also visited Swanage railway where we enjoyed a ride on the steam train, we also visited Durdle door for the first time and was amazing to see, Lyme Regis was lovely too. Hedge end farm was in a good location so we could get from place to place very easily by car.

- Mrs Lea, August 2019
“A spacious and well equipped cottage.”

- Mrs Staples, July 2019
“Corner Barn is a perfect holiday home.”

Comfy, warm, clean and everything has been thought of. The small fully enclosed front garden was perfect for our two dogs imbetween lots of lovely long walks. There is a bridle path just across the lane from the cottage that leads up into beautiful woods which was carpeted with bluebells when we visited. The surrounding countryside is all stunning and we grew up in Cornwall and live in Devon so thought we had the monopoly on breathtaking views. We are already trying to identify a week to return to this cottage.

- Mrs Johnson, May 2019
“Lovely clean cottage.”

Milk in the fridge and cake on the table when we arrived were a welcome surprise.

- Mr Slade, February 2019
“Corner Barn was a real treasure.”

It was larger than the photographs suggested (we couldn't find a way to capture the size in photos either!) and the owners had thought of everything. From a cake, coffee, tea and milk waiting for our arrival, to a comprehensive booklet of cottage information and tips on local places to visit, we wanted for nothing. The cottage was well-stocked with all basic household items, and there was even a hosepipe outside to rinse down a muddy dog after a day out. It made an excellent base for us to explore the area. The building seemed well-insulated so we didn't use the wood stove or electric heaters, nor could we hear any of our neighbours. All in all, a lovely place for a relaxing getaway. The TV has spare HDMI ports and the WiFi strength was perfect so we connected a tablet and had family movie nights in the evenings after long days of hiking and swimming along the nearby coast.

- Ms Adams, August 2018
“Corner Barn was the perfect holiday cottage.”

I would highly recommend this property to families in particular. The games room was great feature and kept the children entertained for hours. The cottage is in a beautiful location and accessible to many local attractions. We had a great holiday in Dorset with great accommodation.

- Mrs Purdy, July 2018
“Corner Barn is part of the Hedge End barn conversions and is utterly delightful!”

The cottage came with a secure, fenced grass area (with a picnic style table) making a safe place for the dog to wander before his daily walks (great walking right on the doorstep too). The cottage itself was very comfortable, with everything you'd need for an enjoyable stay. We made use of the games room (Big Barn) for table tennis and billiards/snooker/pool (?) The cottage is well placed to explore both Dorset and Devon, although some of the country roads can be a bit narrow!. We'd love to come back with our daughters and their families, as it suits all ages (the play equipment in the Big Barn is great for small children) and families with dogs. The opportunity to buy rapeseed oil and flour produced by the farm was another bonus, as was the lemon cake and milk ready for our arrival. Thank you for a great mini-break!

- Mrs Nicholls, June 2018
“Relaxing Stay in a Beautiful Barn Conversion”

Three of us stayed in The Corner Barn whilst the rest of the family (6 of them + dogs) stayed in The Old Cart Shed in March. The courtyard is a lovely idea to enable smaller or larger groups staying to get together. Our barn was beautiful; the decor looked like it had been only recently refurbished when in fact it had been completed a few years ago. Everything was spotless, the rooms cozy and comfortable, although we only stayed for a long weekend (we wish it was longer) everything is supplied to make it feel like a real "home form home". The milk in the fridge and cake and bread on the table when you arrive is a perfect touch. We enjoyed a walk taking a path directly across the road from the barn where you can admire the amazing scenery and say "Good Morning Daisy" to the local cows. The onsite Games Room offers pool, table tennis, table football and air hockey for the big kids and a plethora of toys for the little ones. The Barn(s) are set in a lovely remote location but close enough to amenities like supermarket and town to stock up on supplies. We will definitely be back.

- Nick H, April 2018
“Perfect holiday location - the owners and their staff have gone over and above to ensure the guests feel welcome.”

- Mr Hamilton, March 2018
“Quality of bedding and beds could be better.”

Shower in ensuite not hot enough. Dog poo in car park.

- Mrs Emery, March 2018
“It was brilliant even in the winter!”

Already recommended it to a number of people.

- Mrs Richmond, January 2018
“By far the best self catering accommodation we've stayed in.”

An extremely high standard which is not what we were expecting for a dog friendly cottage. Would recommend over and over!!!

- Ms Walsh, November 2017
“The corner barn was fantastic.”

Spacious. Great facilities. VERY clean. Loved the play barn facilities and the gardens being enclosed was a godsend with having a dog. Parking was great too. We felt at home as soon as we walked through the door. All items were provided in the kitchen which was lovely and spacious and made cooming easy. We definately will return.

- Mrs Patten, November 2017
“Mrs”

This is a beautiful place with lovely bluebell woods across the road. The accomodation is lovely and the cake awaiting us on arrival, with milk in the fridge and a pre-stock of tea and coffee was over and above any expectations. As birders I always make a list of birds seen from or around a property. Just 4 days in and I am already at 50 species, with raven and spotted flycatcher as star birds but supporting cast of bullfinch, yellowhammer, buzzard and a full set of mixed woodland species.

- Marke21bc, May 2016
“Ideal location for touring”

We stayed for two weeks in October 2014 initially with a friend then relatives arrived from abroad. Contact was made with the owner who left spare sheets for the out of sync bed change. It is ideally suited for visiting the Jurassic coast and Glastonbury, Stonehenge and many other 'must see' places. The Cottage has everything to make for a good stay. I have only given 4 out of 5 because the Sykes info is inaccurate. The twin room has the shower the double has a hand held shower over the bath. This cannot be attached to a wall so made for a bit of spillage on the bathroom floor. The chair and settee were both very uncomfortable which would have been ok if the table had had chairs around it with back support. It did not it had 2 benches. All in all a lovely place to stay but I would suggest the owner spends a night in each of the cottages to gauge any snags for themselves. Twin beds are at right angles to each other so not ideal for a couple.

- Wendy S, December 2014
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Hedge End Farm Cottages

Winterborne Stickland 1 mile. A cluster of six impressive, imaginatively-converted, single-storey barn conversions, nestling in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in an idyllic rural location a mile from the picturesque village of Winterborne Stickland, 4 miles from Blandford Forum. Grouped around an attractive grassed courtyard on the owner's 1350-acre working farm, these Winterborne Stickland cottages have been sympathetically converted to an extremely high standard, and where possible, feature many original oak beams and vaulted ceilings. Each of these Winterborne Stickland cottages has its own charm and character, all boasting cosy woodburning stoves, and most offering en-suite facilities. Outside each Winterborne Stickland cottage is a private garden area, as well as attractive shared lawns to the front, and use of a shared games room in one of the larger barns on site; a super place to have fun after your day out. With a variety of accommodation on offer at these Winterborne Stickland cottages, up to 28 people can enjoy the delights of this lovely rural location, from the glorious country walks across the nearby Bulbarrow Hill, one of Dorset’s highest points, to the stunning Jurassic Coast, an easy drive. These luxurious Winterborne Stickland cottages provide an excellent rural base from which to explore this stunning area.

The property

Corner Barn is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum.

The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, and a twin with en-suite bathroom.

The open plan living area has a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.

Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey.

Corner Barn is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Electric heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Further fuel can be purchased from owner
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Covered bike storage
Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench
Shared front lawned area
Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Dogs to be kept on a lead whilst on the premises due to nearby livestock.

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About the location

WINTERBORNE STICKLAND

Blandford Forum 4 miles.

The attractive village of Winterborne Stickland is located beneath the majestic Dorset Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Winterborne Stickland is situated in the peaceful, chalk-streamed Winterbourne Valley, which boasts spectacular views from Bulbarrow, one of the highest points in Dorset. The centre of this charming village features several picturesque cob and thatch cottages including the 17th century inn, and a 13th century church, whilst the surrounding countryside offers wonderful rural walks. Just 3 miles away is the pretty village of Milton Abbas, with its beautiful Benedictine abbey and exquisite, whitewashed, thatched cottages, often featured on Dorset picture postcards. Tour the striking Georgian architecture, visit the fascinating Fashion Museum, or sample real ale at the local brewery at nearby Blandford Forum. Alternatively, explore the colourful market and array of shops, pubs and restaurants at Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester, or enjoy the delights of the scenic Jurassic Coast, both within easy driving distance. You are truly spoilt for choice at this wonderful location.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A couple of points: the shower room has a rusty (metal)soap tray so we left our soap on the floor whilst having a shower.”

“Well what can I say.”

“A spacious and well equipped cottage.”

“Corner Barn is a perfect holiday home.”

“Lovely clean cottage.”

“Corner Barn was a real treasure.”

“Corner Barn was the perfect holiday cottage.”

“Corner Barn is part of the Hedge End barn conversions and is utterly delightful!”

“Relaxing Stay in a Beautiful Barn Conversion”

“Perfect holiday location - the owners and their staff have gone over and above to ensure the guests feel welcome.”

“Quality of bedding and beds could be better.”

“It was brilliant even in the winter!”

“By far the best self catering accommodation we've stayed in.”

“The corner barn was fantastic.”