The Stable House | Sherborne | Birch Hill | Dorset And Somerset

Customer rating

4.8★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

71 Customer Review(s)

Margaret
June 2026

“Beyond impressed!”

Such a special place to stay - The Stable House is beautiful inside and out. Perfect for our relaxing family holiday, perfect for our two dogs - especially the gorgeous, spacious garden. The whole place has a unique, happy vibe; could not recommend highly enough, just hope we are lucky enough to stay again one day. Very clean from top to bottom, wonderful facilities and extremely comfortable beds! Thank you for our memorable holiday.

Such a special place to stay - The Stable House is beautiful inside and out. Perfect for our relaxing family holiday, perfect for our two dogs - especially the gorgeous, spacious garden. The whole place has a unique, happy vibe; could not recommend highly enough, just hope we are lucky enough to stay again one day. Very clean from top to bottom, wonderful facilities and extremely comfortable beds! Thank you for our memorable holiday.

- Margaret, June 2026

We absolutely love to read such wonderful feedback and are so pleased to hear that you have all had such an enjoyable and relaxing holiday in beautiful Dorset! We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Deborah June 2026

“My family group of 6 adults, 1 infant and 1 child had a fabulous stay to celebrate a birthday.”

Everything from the information, the owners extra assistance, location and surroundings, to the wonderful facilities was just perfect for us all. We thoroughly enjoyed the indoor and outdoor games, hot tub and the barbecue. The garden was spacious and shady which was needed in some very hot weather. We would not hesitate to recommend this holiday home.

- Deborah, June 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so glad to hear that you and all of the family had a wonderful birthday celebration! Property Owner
Howard June 2026

“Generally, we were very happy with the accommodation and had a lovely family get together at Stable House.”

It was very useful to have the 3 bath/shower rooms with 7 people staying. We also made good use of the garden, hot tub, patio area, table-tennis table and pool table. The kitchen / dining area was well equipped, though we thought a bread bin might be a useful addition, and we felt that it would be useful to have more cupboard space in the kitchen for food storage. Cleanliness was generally fine, wouldn't say 'spotless', and there was a faint doggy smell on arrival (but to be fair, there had been a lot of rain the week before and we were expecting a dog friendly property). I must stress that the above are minor comments, and didn't really detract from our very enjoyable week away.

- Howard, June 2026

Many thanks for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve what we offer our guests. We are sorry to hear that the house had a faint doggy smell. We will renew the room scenters in an effort to rectify this! Most of our guests do bring dogs with them, particularly as we are such a rural property. Property Owner
Victoria June 2026

“We loved staying here!”

The super king size bed was so comfy, the living room was a lovely space to relax in and the kitchen/diner was great with everything we needed. The jacuzzi was brilliant and we spent so much time winding down after some great local dog walks. Our dog absolutely loved the big garden and we could relax knowing she couldn't get out (I'd be more careful with small breeds though). We hope to come back as we didn't get to visit all the sights and tourist spots nearby because we were enjoying the house and garden so much. We hope to return with some friends next time as the other bedrooms were also lovely.

- Victoria, June 2026
Heather May 2026

“This was a lovely place to stay, it had everything we needed and more!”

I'd like to thank the owner for mowing the footpath for us so we could walk the dogs behind the road.

- Heather, May 2026

Many thanks for your positive feedback. Rob loves to mow so he was more than happy to help! Property Owner
Luke May 2026

“Lovely home with perfect grounds.”

Listing made it quite clear it was on a farm, so we expected some noise, but it was perfectly quiet, we didn't hear anyone!! Very secure with the electric gate.

- Luke, May 2026

Ma y thanks for your feedback. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your peaceful stay! Property Owner
Kevin May 2026

“Super house and facilities.”

Great location. Will definitely return

- Kevin, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to beautiful Dorset in the future! Property Owner
Jessica April 2026

“Thank you for a lovely stay!”

The property was very clean and comfortable, equipped with lots of games and things to do. The location is very peaceful but just a short drive from Yeovil and Sherborne where there is lots to see and explore. We would love to return in the future!

- Jessica, April 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are very glad to hear that you had a good stay and look forward to welcoming you back to beautiful Dorset! Property Owner
Laura December 2025

“The stable house is stunning, it literally made us all gasp with excitement as we entered and started to explore.”

The house was dressed up for Christmas, the tree was beautiful and grand. Major hits were the pool table and hot tub. The welcome pack was such a great touch and one we were so thankful for. The location is perfect, from becoming a hermit for your stay or venturing to the very near local pub that also has an open fire room. This was one of our best Sykes stays so far and we’ve done a few. The owners really do think of everything you may need. We are hoping to book again for the warmer weather.

- Laura, December 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are genuinely thrilled that you enjoyed it all so much and look forward to welcoming you back in the summer. Property Owner
Dawn December 2025

“Lovely accommodation, well equipped.”

Very comfortable. Welcome chocolates, biscuits, milk and orange juice was a lovely touch. Secure garden for the dog.

- Dawn, December 2025

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
Amy November 2025

“Such a lovely house!”

This was our 3rd visit and every stay has been brilliant. It's the perfect place particularly if you have a dog - our pup loved running around in the garden which is completely enclosed and dog safe. There's loads of local places to explore like the Nine Springs park and Frome which are beautiful! We hope to be back again in the future.

- Amy, November 2025

Thank you for your love.y feedback. It’s so wonderful to hear that humans and dogs all had a great stay! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas! Property Owner
Amanda October 2025

“A great property which suited our party very well.”

Plenty of utensils, cups, plates, glasses etc - lovely large mugs which were great!! The whole house had a homely feel to it, which was also lovely and warm and spacious. The pool table in the lounge was an added bonus with many a tournament had by our party! We had 2 dogs who found the large enclosed garden great for pottering about it. The courtyard area with the hot tub is delightful especially when you turn the outside garden lights on - so pretty! All beds were comfy and bedrooms spacious. Of the 4 bedrooms, 1 is ensuite, with the other 3 bedroom sharing a large bathroom down the landing. The other bathroom is downstairs near the back door which was useful when coming in from the hot tub. Plenty of car parking too. I would have no hesitation in booking this property again.

- Amanda, October 2025

We are so pleased to hear that humans and dogs alike enjoyed staying at The Stable House! We look forward to welcoming you all back to Dorset in the future. Property Owner
Anamarie October 2025

“A long weekend with girlfriends.”

This house was perfect, very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. We loved the hot tub with the fairy lights. We were lucky with the weather and spent a day in lovely Sherborne and another at Montacute House (National Trust). There’s clearly so much more to do both at the house and around and about. We had a very enjoyable time. Thank you for this fabulous property.

- Anamarie, October 2025

Thank you for such positive feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the house and this particularly lovely part of Dorset! Property Owner
Samantha October 2025

“The house is really lovely, charming and characterful.”

The location is also really lovely. It was perfect for our family get-together, and everyone really enjoyed being there. What was a little disappointing was that upon arrival, we discovered that certain elements of the kitchen were not in good condition. The cutlery drawer, the utensil drawer and the Airfryer were in a pretty disgusting state. We had to wash all the cutlery and utensils and clean out the drawers themselves. The Air Fryer also needed to be thoroughly cleaned before use. The Ensuite bathroom was also not completely clean. There were hairs in the shower and around the loo. This slightly detracted from our stay.

- Samantha, October 2025

Thank you for the feedback regarding issues of cleanliness. We have taken these comments very seriously as we pride ourselves on the quality of this property. We will be paying particular attention to our cleaning going forward. Property Owner
Jessica September 2025

“Really lovely property.”

It was very spacious, there was plenty of crockery, trays, cutlery etc for a large group. We enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor space, and it was a short drive from the lovely town of Sherborne. We would love to stay again.

- Jessica, September 2025

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We look forward to welcoming you to The Stable House again! Property Owner
Darren September 2025

“What a lovely place.”

Definitely recommend

- Darren, September 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are very glad to hear that you would recommend The Stable House! Property Owner
Caron July 2025

“The house was absolutely perfect.”

The pool table and table tennis was a massive hit with our kids. And chilling in the hot tub at the end of the day in the pretty courtyard was just lovely. Everything had been thought of. There was enough kitchen utensils and cutlery, and chairs for everyone in each room. My kids had great fun using all the cushions to build a pillow fort in the living room. Beautiful location. Couldn't recommended this place more. Plus I accidently left some clothes behind and the owner was so helpful.

- Caron, July 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It’s great to hear that the children all had a fun time both in the house and in the garden. We were very happy to help with returning the clothes! Property Owner
Danielle July 2025

“We absolutely loved our time at The Stable House, we'd definitely come back :)”

- Danielle, July 2025

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We look to forward to welcoming you back to beautiful Dorset soon! Property Owner
Sally July 2025

“We loved this cottage.”

Surpassed all our expectations and so many extra touches really added to the stay. Beautifully done out and really spacious The owners couldn’t have been more helpful

- Sally, July 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It really does mean a lot to us to know that our guests have a wonderful stay! Property Owner
Neville June 2025

“Beautiful house Very well kitted out The owner was responsive and helpful to any queries We particularly loved the outside eating area, gorgeous big equipped garden and very warm hot tub.”

- Neville, June 2025

We are so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay at The Stable House. Dorset is a very beautiful place to visit, particularly in this incredible weather! The outside area is newly refurbished so it’s great to know that you liked it! Best wishes Sarah Property Owner
Rachel May 2025

“Beautiful house and garden.”

Really clean and well equipped. Loved the outdoor table tennis table! Very dog friendly. Owner was charming and helpful

- Rachel, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We try very hard to be dog friendly and are so glad that you agree! Property Owner
Elizabeth February 2025

“Stable House was perfect for a family winter holiday.”

Ample space and the pool table a real bonus also the hot tub much enjoyed by us females !! The enclosed garden was safely explored by our 2 dogs as well. The house was lovely, clean and very well equipped.

- Elizabeth, February 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback. It’s always nice to know that all of our guests, both human and dog, have enjoyed their stay! Property Owner
Lynne January 2025

“Perfect property for a large family get-together Facilities were just right with the pool table being a winner !”

Owners nearby to help with any queries Great location for exploring Somerset and the Dorset coast

- Lynne, January 2025
Shirley October 2024

“This was an amazing place,loved the hot tub and pool table had many hours of fun .”

Was greeted by Sarah and was made to feel very welcome straight away. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a lovely holiday. The house it self was absolutely lovely and equipped with everything you could ever need for a lovely holiday. Definitely a 10 out 10

- Shirley, October 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback! Property Owner
Penny September 2024

“The Stables is a lovely combination of old and new.”

The new kitchen area is fabulous and the old lounge is cosy with the added bonus of the pool/football tables. The hot tub and garden are a delight, shame weather wasn’t better to enjoy both more. I would worry about the deep stone steps for young children or older people though to get to and from the house but ok for us. We had a lovely time. The little extras on our arrival were an added bonus, thank you Sarah.

- Penny, September 2024
Janet August 2024

“Many thanks for a fabulous house!”

Beautifully kept and very spacious. Perfect for a family Golden Wedding celebration!

- Janet, August 2024
Healy June 2024

“The house is beautiful, and very well equipped.”

It was just perfect for us as a family holiday base. The beds are amazingly comfortable and everyone slept well. We loved the large safe garden and the jacuzzi. We were fortunate to have a week of lovely weather and enjoyed visits to Monkey world and Weymouth and Sherbourne. The Abbey is beautiful.

- Healy, June 2024
Annie June 2024

“The 2 bathrooms upstairs were all at one end of the first floor and most of the bedrooms were the other end.”

Consequently people walking up and along on the first floor at night. Otherwise it was lovely and very comfy

- Annie, June 2024
Gaynor May 2024

“We had a lovely stay.”

The house and garden is beautiful. Could have easily stayed for longer. Will definitely be returning

- Gaynor, May 2024
Emma April 2024

“A beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting.”

The Stables had gorgeous furnishing with everything that we needed. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

- Emma, April 2024
Beverley March 2024

“Had a lovely experience at The Stable House”

- Beverley, March 2024
Cathy January 2024

“We had a fantastic stay at The Stable House.”

It was the perfect place to celebrate hubby’s 50th Birthday. Facilities and layout are fantastic. Hot tub and pool table were well used and we had 16 people playing charades in the living room on Saturday evening. Very spacious! Lovely pubs and dog walks nearby. Easy access to big supermarkets, shops and takeaways in Yeovil only 10 minutes by car!

- Cathy, January 2024
James December 2023

“Everything was good thank you,very well facilitated great location, big comfortable bedrooms showers were very good.”

Very cosy and warm loved the log fire.

- James, December 2023
Jackie December 2023

“We had a lovely stay in The Stable House which was warm and cosy for our December booking.”

The owner had put up a Christmas tree which was a lovely touch. The house was very well equipped for the seven of us, the beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of seating in the living room. The owner gave us a tip for a Christmassy place to visit nearby which was very useful. Would highly recommend for a family get together.

- Jackie, December 2023
Gillian December 2023

“Lovely stay a little issue with the heating in one room and flooding outside the front door and car park— Will need wellies next time!”

- Gillian, December 2023
Heidi September 2023

“We had just the best family time together celebrating 3 milestone Birthdays.”

The house is so spacious, has comfortable beds, is tastefully decorated, very clean, has everything you need and great facilities in terms of oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, washing machine, a line to dry the clothes on and even clothes pegs :). Nice personal touches with local biscuits, honey, juice and milk to welcome us, even doggie treats for the pets! We all enjoyed the pool table and table football and not a day passed where neither were not used! The garden is a real treat for humans and doggies alike. The hot tub a wonderful bonus. We are thinking of returning again one day we enjoyed it all so much and it worked well for us as a group of parents, grown up children, a grandchild and 2 dogs. The only added extra which might help future guests is some plastic glasses/flutes for outside. Highly recommend The Stable House.

- Heidi, September 2023
Pat August 2023

“Lovely house we enjoyed our stay very much.”

Pub nearby served exquisite food. Comfortable beds, gorgeous kitchen. ( more teaspoons needed) Ages from 77 to 14 we all enjoyrd our stay. Will do it again.

- Pat, August 2023
Pauline July 2023

“Fabulous accommodation and excellent customer service from Sykes.”

Perhaps an additional saucepan/serving dish would have been useful but we managed. Will definitely us Sykes again.

- Pauline, July 2023
Joanne June 2023

“We were a group of 6 adults, 1 baby and 3 dogs who all had a wonderful stay at The Stable House.”

It was well equipped, really spacious and very comfortable. The location is very quiet despite having the working farm behind. It has a beautiful secure garden which our dogs loved exploring, while we spent time in the hit tub. Approx an hour away from the coast, 10 mins from Yeovil and Sherborne. A lovely base to travel from or just stay and chill for a few days. Finally great communication from the owners, we felt very well cared for during our stay.

- Joanne, June 2023
Jude June 2023

“The stable house is a lovely well equipped property.”

Although a working farm there are no animals its grain. A few trucks come and go but really doesnt impact on the garden which is fabulous and very secure if you have dogs. The hot tub has a maintenance guy who comes a couple of times a week. We would thoroughly recommend this property for a quiet stay in the countryside.

- Jude, June 2023
Shani May 2023

“Beautiful idyllic setting hidden away with lots of space, rooms and facilities to use.”

Hot tub was a huge hit, very clean and tidy, would highly recommend.

- Shani, May 2023
Elizabeth May 2023

“Great property!”

Had everything we needed for our stay for our big group. The small extras of milk, juice, dog biscuits, info leaflets etc were very much appreciated. Great location, visited bath, longleat safari park, and the Jurassic coast which were all under an hour away. Fell in love with the castle grounds in Yeovil. Thanks for a great stay!!

- Elizabeth, May 2023
Clare May 2023

“The cottage was lovely and fully accommodated our needs the only small niggle was that it would be helpful to have a few more kitchen utensils such as small sharp knives, measuring jug, additional frying pan.”

It seems a bit petty as I’m typing this because the facilities were great just when you are cooking for a lot of people it would have been handy to have these extra bits but we managed fine , it’s just a small thing we noticed.

- Clare, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly add an extra frying pan and another measuring jug to the kitchen. We will also update the sharp knives. Property Owner
Alexandra March 2023

“We enjoyed our stay very much”

- Alexandra, March 2023
Jade March 2023

“Absolutely beautiful house and grounds with absolutely beautiful people that run it.”

The lady went out of her way and well above expectations. The house itself is a stunning comfy cosy place to be and the interior is gorgeous. There’s loads of books, board games and just about everything you could ever need for a holiday in the country. There’s so much information there as well so what ever you’re looking for long walks, country pubs, nearby areas to visit the lot. Thank you for such a lovely stay we will definitely be returning.

- Jade, March 2023
James January 2023

“Sarah the host was very informative about locations to visit.”

Very good communication from them before and during the stay. There was also plenty of handy guides in the property to assist in your holiday

- James, January 2023
Sophie December 2022

“We stayed for a lovely long weekend over NYE.”

We were a group of three couples, and four children. Plenty of space for us all, never felt too crowded! The cottage is beautiful, very cosy and well kept. The bathrooms were newly furnished and the bedrooms were lovely. We loved the kitchen/ dining space, this allowed us to cook as well as entertain the children/ be in the same room! The hot tub was perfect, the festoon lights in the garden over the hot tub are a nice touch! Once we were done in the hot tub, we loved coming into the lounge, sitting by the log fire playing board games - perfect weekend away! The welcome treats were a nice personal touch! We would strongly recommend staying at The Stable cottage! Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

- Sophie, December 2022
Alison October 2022

“We were a family of 5 adults with 2 dogs and stayed October half term for a week.”

The accommodation was fabulous. Beautiful inside and out. Very clean on arrival. Great facilities and well equipped with games and reading books. Hot tub was well used as well as pool table and football table. All showers and kitchen has been upgraded and were fabulous. A spacious property. Beautiful bedrooms with comfortable beds. The only improvement for me personally would be a secure garden for my dog. Although partially gated my dog could escape through the hedge being a beagle! So needed to stay on a lead. However it is beautiful, very quiet and private, and it would have been lovely to go in summer months to enjoy the garden and outdoor seating. Highly recommend.

- Alison, October 2022
Joanne October 2022

“We stayed as a group of extended family for the weekend to celebrate a big birthday.”

The cottage was lovely and clean. It has recently been refurbished, so had a new kitchen and an extra ensuite shower room. The hot tub is close to the back door and in a secluded area with easy access to the downstairs shower. All the little extras are really appreciated; milk, orange juice, cake, flowers, local honey and dog biscuits. Our dogs loved running round the back garden then falling asleep in front of the log fire. Everyone enjoyed using the pool table and there were plenty of squishy sofas to relax on. It really feels like a home from home. We had a slight problem finding the place. We had put the Stable House Mudford into Google maps and it took us to a pair of cottages down the road. We realised this wasn't the right place after pulling into someone else's drive. On Google maps Evans and Pearce Mudford takes you to the correct location. I would definitely recommend this cottage and will probably book again in the future.

- Joanne, October 2022
Gareth September 2022

“Excellent accommodation, beds really comfortable, all really clean.”

Cake, milk and orange juice supplied on arrival all very welcoming. Thank you very much.

- Gareth, September 2022
Raelene July 2022

“The Stable House is a beautiful property with a big garden and plenty of ...”

The Stable House is a beautiful property with a big garden and plenty of facilities, loads of space for a party of 8 plus a baby the only issue we had was the steps in the garden but it just meant we had to keep a closer eye on the little ones so didn't cause us too much of a problem, on arrival there was milk and orange juice in the fridge, fresh flowers and a delicious cake waiting for us, Rob and Sarah were amazing even coming and replacing half the water in the hot tub with cold so we could cool everyone off in the heat wave, they couldn't have been more accommodating, communication was spot on, there were loads of games and toys and the pool table made the boys very happy, I would definitely recommend this property and will certainly be back in the future

- Raelene, July 2022
Gerry June 2022

“The cottage was beautiful and spacious with really comfortable furniture.”

Everyone commented on the size and comfort of the beds! The HOT TUB was to die for and got a lot of use. It was kept in tip top condition all week. Really nice and appreciated touches were the coffee beans and grinder, the dog biscuits and the welcome pack. The garden was large and very usable with shade provided by a large cherry tree complete with edible cherries. There was enough room for everybody to have their own space but still interact when wanted. Although there is a rather small shower cubicle downstairs, there really needs to be a large family shower in the main bathroom. This did not detract from the great time we had. Sarah (the host), was so kind and thoughtful and went out of her way to be helpful. Overall a great holiday cottage that we will certainly look to use again. Thank you Sarah.

- Gerry, June 2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Stable House. At the end of September we are having the downstairs bathroom completely replaced and upgraded, with a larger and better shower. We will also be adding an en-suite with a large shower to one of the bedrooms so that the property will have three bathrooms . The kitchen is also being replaced! Property Owner
Leah June 2022

“We had a really lovely stay.”

The house was perfect for us with the hot tub and pool table being great extras. The bedrooms were all really lovely as was the upstairs bathroom and garden. The owner left milk, orange juice, a cake and dog biscuits. This was a really lovely touch. We will definitely keep the property in mind for future trips. I did leave a little note at the property but unfortunately we couldn't get the coffee machine to work and the dishwasher wasn't cleaning properly. It didn't dampen our stay but just thought you would want to know for future guests.

- Leah, June 2022
Donna April 2022

“We had a lovely few days at the stable house.”

All the facilities and amenities were great. Little extras, cake, fresh milk/ juice/ coffee beans and dogs biscuits were left for our arrival- nice little touch. The garden is all enclosed and it’s safe for the dogs to explore whilst enjoying the hot tub. Not a criticism but the only thing we found- 3 of our group had cut our fingers and couldn’t work out how- on the last day we realised it was from the bathroom locks, both had a bit missing and had sharp metal. Once we realised we put some tape over the sharp edge and it wasn’t a problem. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again we had a lovely time. Thank you

- Donna, April 2022
Thomas April 2022

“The stable house is beautiful, hugely exceeded our expectations!”

It was exactly what was required for us, 8 adults and a dog. The only suggestion I could make is that it could possibly do with an extra shower. It didn't bother us too much but just the one proper shower downstairs might not be ideal for large groups of adults. Other than this cannot fault the property, everything is as described or even better! We did have an issue with the hot water during our stay, not the fault of the hosts. Rob and Sarah were fantastic, on site within 15 minutes of me contacting them, they fixed it short-term and arranged an engineer to come and rectify the problem properly, all on a bank holiday weekend! This service went above and beyond what I expected, they were a delight to deal with. I can't recommend the Stable House enough.

- Thomas, April 2022
Philip March 2022

“Great location for sightseeing and walking, with a good sized well equiped garden and hot tub for spending time on site.”

Accommodation is nicely decorated and spacious, with open plan kitchen dinner and large family room. Our only critism is the size of the ground floor shower cubicle, which is tight, and the absence of a proper shower unit in the first floor bath room. However, we realised there was only one proper shower unit before we booked and accept the facilities had been fairly described. The hosts Rob and Sarah were easy to contact and were a delight to deal with. We had a most enjoyable stay at The Stable House.

- Philip, March 2022
Denise March 2022

“We came to The Stable House with friends for the weekend and had a really enjoyable stay.”

The house is very comfortable with beautifully decorated bedrooms and lovely homely touches. The hot tub was lovely and warm when we arrived and we enjoyed using it in the evenings especially with the outside lights overhead, however both evenings it was windy and did start raining which cooled it down somewhat! The beds were extremely comfortable and the pool table in the lounge was great. My only criticisms would be that for a property that sleeps 8 there was only one small stand up shower cubicle downstairs. There is a huge bathroom upstairs and the roll top bath was beautiful, but not especially practical for that many people (we did run out of hot water on a couple of occasions, especially when we all wanted to shower/bathe after the hot tub). Also, due to the layout of the 4th bedroom, there was no option to be able to push the twins beds together to make a double, which would have been nice as there were 4 couples staying. Despite this, it was a lovely property and I would consider staying again.

- Denise, March 2022
Dawn March 2022

“A beautiful place to stay, lovely touches to detail with the fresh milk, orange juice biscuits and cake on arrival, also tea, coffee and sugar so no worries about packing them.”

Would definitely stay again, just be mindful that it's 3 double beds and 2 singles if your having to share, it wasn't a problem for us but some parties might find it. All in all we loved it ❤️

- Dawn, March 2022
Robert February 2022

“We loved it hear and would def stay again”

- Robert, February 2022
Felicity February 2022

“Had an amazing 4 night break here.”

The house is so much bigger then the pictures. Beds were very comfortable no complaints from any of the party. Building work didn't hinder at all. The hot tub was a massive hit all round but the kids especially loved it. We came home on storm day and were a bit worried, the owner allowed us to stay latter to wait for the worst to pass and even tried to help with alternatives for the night. We would love to come back here but will make it during warmer months to make full use of the outside facilities.

- Felicity, February 2022
Keith January 2022

“We had a wonderful weekend with our grown up kids & our grand doggies at The Stable House.”

It was everything we wanted & more, spacious yet homely. The small touches like cake & dog treats were very nice. It was a lovely place to relax. Some nice walks locally & The Rose & Crown was a great country pub to walk to. We all had an amazing time & would highly recommend.

- Keith, January 2022
Charlotte December 2021

“This was a lovely homely and cosy place to stay, me and my family enjoyed evey ...”

This was a lovely homely and cosy place to stay, me and my family enjoyed evey minute, the owner was welcoming and made you feel very relaxed every little detail in the property was thought about, lots of small festive touches were made too, which made our stay perfect being winter, the hot tub provided us with hours of fun, and the bedrooms were extremely cosy and comfortable too, highly recommended and would love to return again

- Charlotte, December 2021
Naomi December 2021

“Such a comfortable cosy house and loved the little extras which were supplied.”

The house was beautiful and had everything that we needed, very comfy beds too. Only one thing which would have made it even better would have been an enclosed garden as half of the hedge didn't have a fence and our dogs would have been running off to explore into the field if we didn't keep an eye on them in the garden. Overall though we had a very happy and relaxing short break, thank you!

- Naomi, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a relaxing break. The rest of the garden will be fully fenced by the end of January so that it is totally secure for all dogs! Property Owner
Sarah December 2021

“The stables was absolutely amazing.”

Just as the listing said. Everything from the cupcakes to the chocolates to the hot tub…. Just perfect. Spotlessly clean and welcoming. Thank you so much xxx

- Sarah, December 2021
Chris November 2021

“Excellent property!”

Everything it says on the website and more!

- Chris, November 2021
Louise September 2021

“The owners were very responsive when we had requests or queries.”

The house was in a great area and felt like home. The welcome back was much appreciated and the decor is fantastic as is the beautiful garden and hot tub. Even though it is on a working farm with renovations taking place it was so quiet and peaceful.

- Louise, September 2021
Lucy August 2021

“Wonderfully quiet and peaceful location.”

.gorgeous house, extremely well equipped. Better than we could have hoped for

- Lucy, August 2021
Steven July 2021

“What a fantastic stay we had in Stable House.”

We were a family group of 6 adults and 3 young dogs. The bedrooms were all large so no arguing over them. Super comfy beds. Everyone loved using the hot tub and pool table. The dogs had great fun playing in the large garden. All the facilities you could need - little notes dotted around the house which made the stay very easy. Bean bags and bbq for the garden were a nice surprise as they were not mentioned in the description. Only downside was no easy walks (that we found at least!) from the cottage apart from along a quite busy lane - but to be fair the dogs either played in the garden or were so tired from their days out that it wasn’t actually a problem! Would definitely recommend and would love to come back! Thank you!

- Steven, July 2021
Claire July 2021

“What a fantastic holiday home - beautiful and spacious with lots of extra little touches that made it all the more special, such as fresh flowers, dog biscuits, milk and local biscuits and cake.”

The owners had left lots of information on what to do in the local area and we had a wonderful week’s stay.

- Claire, July 2021
Cath July 2021

“A fabulous place to stay, with everything you could possibly need provided for you.”

The hot tub was a lovely way to end a day spent out and about, especially when the weather was very hot whilst there.

- Cath, July 2021
Carl July 2021

“This farmhouse is an absolute gem.”

It is comfortable and spacious, and the hosts were keen to provide anything we asked for. The hot tub and pool table means regardless of weather you can have a perfectly entertaining evening in, but if you wish to explore there are plenty of nature walks. Sherbourne is nearby and has all the local amenities.

- Carl, July 2021

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
wine chiller, air fryer
TV, WiFi, pool table, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Outdoor table tennis
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Enclosed garden with lawn and courtyard with seating and hot tub
Three well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Please note: The property is situated on a working farm
Strictly no Sunday arrivals.

The property

The Stable House is a detached cottage in Hummer near Mudford in Somerset.

Hosting four bedrooms; three doubles and a twin, along with a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room, this property can sleep up to eight guests.

There is a kitchen/diner, a utility, and a sitting room with a woodburning stove.

To the outside, there is an enclosed garden with lawn and courtyard with seating whilst off-road parking is available.

The Stable House is a glorious holiday home for a family escape to Somerset.

The Anchor Farm Houses

The Anchor Farm Houses consists of a contemporary barn conversion and cottage resting near Sherborne in Dorset. This collection offers idyllic accommodation within well landscaped gardens on a working farm, with alluring woodburning stoves and indulgent hot tubs, making it an ideal base for groups or families, while the surroundings enjoy rural countryside where you can test out your clubs at the Sherbourne Golf Club, visit the historic 17-th century Mudford Manor, or enjoy leisurely strolls along the River Yeo. If you don’t fancy cooking, the welcoming Half Moon Inn and The Rose & Crown are nearby and offer traditional pub lunches in a charming setting. Venture over to Montacute, where you can explore the National Trust sites of Montacute House and Park Covert, as well as the Montacue Radio Toy Museum and Abbey Farmhouse. Further afield you will find Shaftesbury, home to the Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust, Castle Hill, and the Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival. For an escape to Somerset with a difference, look no further than The Anchor Farm Houses.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

SHERBORNE

Yeovil 6 miles.

The ancient town of Sherborne lies on the delightful banks of the River Yeo set amidst glorious unspoilt countryside and boasts many picturesque buildings, ancient Inns and quaint shops. Probably best known for its beautiful abbey and two stunning castles, one of which is relatively “new”, only dating back to 1594 and boasting superbly landscaped gardens, Sherborne makes an ideal place for a day of sightseeing or a quiet afternoon stroll. A short drive will take you to the stunning house and gardens at Stourhead and the sublime Dorset Heritage Coast, whilst just across the border in Somerset is the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, offering stunning displays of historic aircraft, including Concorde. A fantastic location for all the family.

Note; There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £450 for this property.

Arrivals on a Friday or a Monday only thank you

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beyond impressed!”

“My family group of 6 adults, 1 infant and 1 child had a fabulous stay to celebrate a birthday.”

“Generally, we were very happy with the accommodation and had a lovely family get together at Stable House.”

“We loved staying here!”

“This was a lovely place to stay, it had everything we needed and more!”

“Lovely home with perfect grounds.”

“Super house and facilities.”

“Thank you for a lovely stay!”

“The stable house is stunning, it literally made us all gasp with excitement as we entered and started to explore.”

“Lovely accommodation, well equipped.”

“Such a lovely house!”

“A great property which suited our party very well.”

“A long weekend with girlfriends.”

“The house is really lovely, charming and characterful.”

“Really lovely property.”

“What a lovely place.”

“The house was absolutely perfect.”

“We absolutely loved our time at The Stable House, we'd definitely come back :)”

“We loved this cottage.”

“Beautiful house Very well kitted out The owner was responsive and helpful to any queries We particularly loved the outside eating area, gorgeous big equipped garden and very warm hot tub.”

“Beautiful house and garden.”

“Stable House was perfect for a family winter holiday.”

“Perfect property for a large family get-together Facilities were just right with the pool table being a winner !”

“This was an amazing place,loved the hot tub and pool table had many hours of fun .”

“The Stables is a lovely combination of old and new.”

“Many thanks for a fabulous house!”

“The house is beautiful, and very well equipped.”

“The 2 bathrooms upstairs were all at one end of the first floor and most of the bedrooms were the other end.”

“We had a lovely stay.”

“A beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting.”

“Had a lovely experience at The Stable House”

“We had a fantastic stay at The Stable House.”

“Everything was good thank you,very well facilitated great location, big comfortable bedrooms showers were very good.”

“We had a lovely stay in The Stable House which was warm and cosy for our December booking.”

“Lovely stay a little issue with the heating in one room and flooding outside the front door and car park— Will need wellies next time!”

“We had just the best family time together celebrating 3 milestone Birthdays.”

“Lovely house we enjoyed our stay very much.”

“Fabulous accommodation and excellent customer service from Sykes.”

“We were a group of 6 adults, 1 baby and 3 dogs who all had a wonderful stay at The Stable House.”

“The stable house is a lovely well equipped property.”

“Beautiful idyllic setting hidden away with lots of space, rooms and facilities to use.”

“Great property!”

“The cottage was lovely and fully accommodated our needs the only small niggle was that it would be helpful to have a few more kitchen utensils such as small sharp knives, measuring jug, additional frying pan.”

“We enjoyed our stay very much”

“Absolutely beautiful house and grounds with absolutely beautiful people that run it.”

“Sarah the host was very informative about locations to visit.”

“We stayed for a lovely long weekend over NYE.”

“We were a family of 5 adults with 2 dogs and stayed October half term for a week.”

“We stayed as a group of extended family for the weekend to celebrate a big birthday.”

“Excellent accommodation, beds really comfortable, all really clean.”

“The Stable House is a beautiful property with a big garden and plenty of ...”

“The cottage was beautiful and spacious with really comfortable furniture.”

“We had a really lovely stay.”

“We had a lovely few days at the stable house.”

“The stable house is beautiful, hugely exceeded our expectations!”

“Great location for sightseeing and walking, with a good sized well equiped garden and hot tub for spending time on site.”

“We came to The Stable House with friends for the weekend and had a really enjoyable stay.”

“A beautiful place to stay, lovely touches to detail with the fresh milk, orange juice biscuits and cake on arrival, also tea, coffee and sugar so no worries about packing them.”

“We loved it hear and would def stay again”

“Had an amazing 4 night break here.”

“We had a wonderful weekend with our grown up kids & our grand doggies at The Stable House.”

“This was a lovely homely and cosy place to stay, me and my family enjoyed evey ...”

“Such a comfortable cosy house and loved the little extras which were supplied.”

“The stables was absolutely amazing.”

“Excellent property!”

“The owners were very responsive when we had requests or queries.”

“Wonderfully quiet and peaceful location.”

“What a fantastic stay we had in Stable House.”

“What a fantastic holiday home - beautiful and spacious with lots of extra little touches that made it all the more special, such as fresh flowers, dog biscuits, milk and local biscuits and cake.”

“A fabulous place to stay, with everything you could possibly need provided for you.”