About this property
Okeford Fitzpaine 0.7 miles.
A delightful single-storey barn conversion, set in the grounds of the owners' 17th century thatched cottage, deep in the North Dorset countryside and close to the village of Okeford Fitzpaine, 2 miles from Sturminster Newton. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, this Dorset holiday cottage offers couples a perfect romantic, rural retreat. The Okeford Fitzpaine holiday cottage accommodation provides bright and cheerful open plan living, kitchen and dining areas, leading into the attractive bedroom, which offers flexible accommodation of either two single beds or a super king-size bed. From the kitchen, patio doors open out onto a private terrace with lovely views towards the adjacent farmland. Once outside the cottage, how about a swim in the attractive swimming pond, a lovely way to either start or end your day at this Dorset holiday cottage? The local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers superb walks, and you will be rewarded with fine views across the Blackmore Vale from the wonderful Bulbarrow Hill, one of Dorset's highest points, just a short drive from your Dorset holiday cottage. There is an abundance of attractions to suit all tastes easily accessed from this Dorset holiday cottage, including ancient Sherborne, historic Shaftesbury, Stourhead House and gardens, as well as Dorset's magnificent Jurassic Coast. A peaceful, rural Dorset holiday cottage to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Okeford Fitzpaine is a small village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a few miles from the market town of Dorset. This area is ideal for walking, the coastline, Thomas Hardy country and towns such as Sherborne and Shaftesbury.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One super king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric flame-effect fire.
Storage radiators with electric fire in sitting area.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Shared rear lawned garden with private patio and furniture.
Shared use of swimming pond.
One well-behaved dog welcome (to be kept on a lead at all times due to livestock).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Note: The owner has 3 dogs and there are donkeys and chickens on site.
This property does not accept children under the age of 8.
Reviews (75)
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Wendy
Simon and Fee made us extremely welcome and were available if needed but were not at all intrusive. We all had a fantastic break, even Pate (our dog) he made great friends with the owners dog and was made as welcome as we were, thank you so much for such an enjoyable few days
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Pam
Wake up to the sound of a woodpecker, robin and goldfinches to name a few. The large enclosed garden is mainly set to lawn and ideal for our cockapoo puppy who when we got home missed the freedom of not being on a lead. The owners Fee & Simon were very friendly and helpful and even offered us the use of the electric car charger. They have dogs of their own and left us a towel, poo bags and dog bowl to use. The village itself has a selection of pubs and a post office village stores. We used our drone in the garden and have sent the owners some lovely photos of their cottage and house. We would recommend this for a couple who like peace and quiet. A car is essential as it is a bit remote but we enjoyed this. We travelled to RSPB Arne, Weymouth, Nat Trust Kingston Lacey, Pallington Lakes (worth a visit) Blandfold Forum, Ferndown, Lulworth & Wareham so there are plenty of places to visit within 50 mile radius. Our thanks to Fee & Simon who helped make our stay perfect.
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Mary
It was warm, clean and comfortable with lovely views and the owners and their dogs were friendly and welcoming.