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Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne
Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

High-spec apartment, river views
Beautifully appointed 2-bed apartment with gorgeous views down the river Yeo. Close to 24hr amenities and countryside walks. A mill has stood at this point on the river since doomsday, +1000 years. The apartment compromises the old mill with its thick walls and small windows with a modern addition which is a bright living space with a a private patio overlooking the river below. The apartment is a tranquil place with the gentle white noise of the river flowing down the old mill water race.

Brock Barn
Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature in a recently renovated barn conversion. The open plan living arrangement gives you fantastic views of the countryside to enjoy the wildlife around you. Enjoy breakfast on the decking with no direct neighbours. But within a short drive you are in Sherborne Town giving all the amenities needed for a perfect stay away. Walking distance of a local country pub if you require. We pride ourselves on the luxury bedding for a great night sleep.

Character 1 bedroom country annex in West Camel
Enjoy this individual character property in the centre of the tranquil village of West Camel with countryside views and a stroll across the bridge to the village pub. Just off the A303 and 10 minutes drive from Yeovil and Sherborne and 45 minute drive to the coast it is an ideal location. The Fleet Air Arm Museum and Haynes Motor Museum are 5 minutes away and there are a number of National Trust locations within a short drive. Countryside river walks, castles & museums are all on the doorstep.

Cosy chalet bungalow & garden near Sherborne
Perfect get away set in beautiful Dorset countryside within the historic village of Yetminster. Self contained annexe fully equipped to make your stay comfy. A few minutes’ walk away is the village shop, a 16th century pub, and the Old School Gallery for lunch, coffee & cakes. You are welcome to relax in the garden or explore the stunning countryside, the Jurassic coastline (40 mins) or historic Sherborne (15 mins). A number of National Trust properties are also within an easy drive.

Little Gem Somerset Cottage
Little Gem Cottage is situated in the pretty village of West Coker just a ten minute drive from the A303. The village has a grocery shop, butcher, restaurant, pub, children’s playground and lots of walking all close by. The cottage is the perfect retreat and base to visit all Somerset and Dorset has to offer. There are two double bedrooms offering accommodation for upto 4 guests. The cottage garden is the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine by the fire pit.

Modern & spacious house in the countryside.
The Pavilion is a modern, purpose built holiday house in the quiet Somerset village of Yarlington. It has all the conveniences: Wood burning stove, underfloor heating, Washer & tumble dryer, Iron & ironing board, fast fibre optic broadband and a charging station for an electric or plug in hybrid car, but sadly the mobile phone signal is very poor. The house is next to the pub and a stones throw from the church. The Newt and Hauser Wirth Gallery in Bruton are within a 15 minute drive.

The Yard House Cottage 1
A newly furnished house within the heart of Sherborne tucked off the bustling Cheap Street. Although in the heart of Sherborne this is a very quiet property. The lounge, kitchen and diner are well equipped with everything you might need. There are 2 bedrooms one with twin beds and one with a kingsize bed. There is one bathroom with a walk in shower, there is no bath. We are within walking distance of all the Sherborne schools, the two castles and the railway station and bus stops.

The Little Stable at Flo’s Cottages
Boutique retreat on the edge of East Coker, a village immortalised by TS Eliott. Converted stable only 2K from town in a rural setting. A bolthole for couples or those working in Yeovil. A fully equipped kitchen, living area, shower room & EV charger (extra charge). Enjoy the patio for evening sun, or grab a blanket, snuggle up & enjoy a beautiful starry evening after a day out exploring our little corner of Somerset. Please note the pool is closed from 8/9/25.

The Parlour, Duntish Mill Farm, EV Charging
The Parlour is a 3 double bedroom cottage which is part of Duntish Mill Farm that has recently been lovingly renovated. There is open plan living with vaulted ceilings and a cosy log burner. French doors that lead onto a large private patio area. Located in an AONB of Dorset, we are surrounded by plenty of stunning countryside centrally located between the historic towns of Sherbourne and Dorchester, which is also only a short drive away from the Jurassic Coast.

Delightful one bed accommodation near Sherborne
Little Dyke Head is the guest annexe to Dyke Head, built in approx. 1880 and originally part of the Leweston Manor Estate. The accommodation is newly remodelled and provides all facilities for short or extended stays in lovely rural Dorset. The grounds to Dyke Head are surrounded by woodland and apple orchards and there are many walks from the house. We are an hour by car to the Jurassic Coast.

Luxury Roundhouse with log fired hot tub
A bespoke, luxury roundhouse, with log fired Skarsguard hot tub & stunning views of the Blackdown Hills and surrounds. Nestled above the Somerset Levels. The Good Life’s roundhouse is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy some quiet time in the country. Come for a romantic getaway, just the two of you, unwind & destress, with luxurious and private surroundings.
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Destinations to explore
- New Forest National Park
- Bournemouth Beach
- Weymouth Beach
- Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
- Stonehenge
- Longleat Safari Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Principality Stadium
- Southbourne Beach
- Boscombe Beach
- Brean Beach
- Exmoor National Park
- Mudeford Quay
- Cardiff Castle
- Lyme Regis Beach
- The Tank Museum
- Roath Park
- Cardiff Bay
- Durdle Door Holiday Park
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Bath Abbey
- Beer Beach
- Bournemouth International Centre
- Bute Park





