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The Old Barn

Stourton Caundle near Stalbridge, Dorset (Ref. 1189732)

Dream Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x studio-style twin with kitchen area, dining area and sitting area
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Oven, hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power, e inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, gravel, picnic bench and furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.5miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

Stalbridge 2.6 miles.

The Old Barn is a welcoming pet-friendly house tucked away in the village of Stourton Caundle, Dorset.

With a pub and bowling alley on-site, along with an enclosed garden, it provides a charming base for families looking to explore this beautiful part of the county.

Step inside and discover a characterful retreat set beside an owner-run pub, where food, drinks, and evening entertainment are all conveniently close at hand.

The open-plan studio-style living space combines twin beds with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting space, offering a versatile layout for families or friends travelling together.

Prepare everything from leisurely breakfasts to evening feasts in the kitchen, complete with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, and electric oven and hob, before enjoying a morning coffee at the breakfast bar.

Come together around the dining table, featuring a traditional church pew, to share stories from the day before settling onto the Chesterfield sofa for a relaxing evening in front of the Smart TV.

When it's time to unwind, freshen up in the shower room with its walk-in shower before retiring for the night.

A separate double bedroom provides a peaceful place to rest, while a second shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC ensures added convenience for busy mornings.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden features both lawned and gravelled areas, creating a lovely setting to enjoy the fresh Dorset air.

Dine alfresco at the picnic bench, relax with a drink on the outdoor seating, or let your canine companions roam safely before heading next door to the pub for a meal or a game in the bowling alley.

Guests can also enjoy the outdoor beer tent to the rear of the pub, where plentiful seating and an outdoor bar create an inviting social space to make the most of the on-site facilities.

For those eager to get out and explore, a range of local walking trails can be found nearby.

Visit The Tank Museum, home to remarkable military vehicles, interactive exhibits, fascinating First World War displays, and family-friendly events throughout the year.

Spend a day at the National Trust's Stourhead, where a grand 18th-century mansion sits within more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, lakes, parkland, and ornamental waterways.

Venture further into the Dorset National Landscape to discover dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, rolling countryside, and ancient woodland, offering endless opportunities for scenic walks, fossil hunting, and adventures along the Jurassic Coast.

After days spent exploring, return to the comfort of The Old Barn.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

STALBRIDGE

Sherborne 8 miles; Wincanton 9 miles; Shaftesbury 12 miles.

Stalbridge, Dorset's smallest town, dates back to Saxon times and can be found within glorious North Dorset countryside in the lush Blackmore Vale, used as a backdrop to Thomas Hardy's “Tess of the D'Urbervilles”, adjoining the border with Somerset. The town, with its central attractive conservation area and 15th Century market cross still retains much of its olde worlde timeless character, with a number of quaint shops and inns. The town makes an ideal and peaceful centre from which to explore this lovely area. Within an easy drive can be found historic Sherborne, famous for its abbey and castles and once home to Sir Walter Raleigh, a wealth of National Trust properties including the beautiful house and gardens at Stourhead, and the town of Shaftesbury. With the cathedral cities of Wells and Salisbury, mystical Stonehenge and the Dorset Coast all easily accessible, this location has plenty to offer at any time of the year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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