The Old Barn

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

Stourton Caundle near Stalbridge, Dorset (Ref. 1189732)

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