Butterstakes Barn
- Reference Number
- H317
- Location
- Sedgehill, Dorset
- Sleeps
- 2 + cot
The idyllic setting of this secluded retreat, hidden away in a secret valley at the end of a long driveway, would be hard to beat. This is a small well designed, stone and timber clad barn standing some 50 yards from the main house but still affording a good degree of privacy to its guests - a place to relax and unwind in a really peaceful setting with long views from the barn across the owners’ fields and woodland beyond. Guests can also enjoy a game of tennis on the owners’ hard court or even arrange some private clay pigeon shooting.
Situated some 4 miles to the north of the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, right on the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, this area offers some of the finest and most unspoilt countryside in the south of England, with superb opportunities for walking and cycling and with a whole host of interesting places to visit - the World Heritage city of Bath and the cathedral Salisbury are both 45 minutes drive, the world-famous, National Trust gardens at Stourhead and the magical ruins of Old Wardour Castle are about 20 minutes and South Dorset’s magnificent Jurassic coastline is reachable in an hour.
Closer to home, the surrounding villages offer a wide choice of excellent pubs and eating houses while Shaftesbury provides for all local shopping needs.
Comments from previous visitors
"We have had a "Top Time", from the first welcome, to all the suggestions for eating to your concern for our privacy and comfort. The barn and surroundings are so peaceful... the local area is cycling heaven.... we couldn't have had a nicer stay." Mr & Mrs Matthews, August 2011.
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. It was exactly what we wanted: peaceful, comfortable and like a home. It is a great location with easy access to a lot of interesting sightseeing adventures." Christopher Green, London, August 2011.
Accommodation
Butterstakes Barn comprises a large and highly attractive open-plan living space. Stable door entrance into the main, double height living area comprising, at one end, a sitting area with wood-burning stove and French windows leading to the garden and, at the far end, a fitted kitchen and dining area with oak refectory table. A steep, open tread wooden staircase leads directly up to a large galleried bedroom with 5 ft double bed. Downstairs there is a separate shower room/wc and a further storage ‘wet room’ for coats and wellies.
A garden area at the back of the barn makes the most of the wonderful views and gives access to the fields beyond and to a small lake. A barbecue is provided.
Services
- Woodburning stove - 1st basket of logs provided
- Gas fired central heating included in rent April - September, thereafter £25 per week or £20 per short break, payable at the cottage
- Electricity, bed linen and towels included in rent
- Travel cot
- Flat screen TV (freeview)
- DVD player
- Wi-Fi Broadband
- Auto washing machine
- Ample driveway parking
- Two village shops 1 mile
- Pub 1 mile
- Not suitable for small children or elderly guests - steep open-tread stairs
- Non-smokers only
- Sorry no pets (owners have a dog)
