The Cart Barn

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Mary
April 2024

“Lovely property in a magical setting.”

Everything we needed. Rare to find a property with not one one but two superking beds.

Everything we needed. Rare to find a property with not one one but two superking beds.

- Mary, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Cart Barn. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and your right, it's a magical setting. We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Gary March 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at the Cart Barn!”

We were two couples travelling from Canada visiting family in the area and found the property perfect for our needs. We found the property very well equipped. The owner is very easy to work with and accommodated any requests we had. The property although secluded is minutes away from Tisbury and the other surrounding towns. Thank you so much for an awesome experience!

- Gary, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Cart Barn. It's lovely to hear that you all had a wonderful time visiting family close by, we do hope you managed to do a bit of site seeing also during your stay. We would love to welcome you all again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Laurie February 2024

“We loved our seven day break at the Cart Barn.”

The clever open plan design maximises the space on the ground floor and the large windows ensure that the main area is beautifully lit (even during a horribly grey February). The upstairs rooms are also very well planned and, like the living areas, benefit from stylish furniture and tasteful artworks. The location is lovely, close to Tisbury on the Wiltshire/Dorset border.

- Laurie, February 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted that you loved the property and its location. We hope we can welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Martin November 2023

“A great property in a lovely setting.”

We will be sure to return.

- Martin, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your stay at The Cart Barn. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Susanne October 2023

“The Cart Barn is a lovely cottage with a nice garden - perfect for a quiet retreat or as a base to explore the area and the world heritage sites nearby.”

The owners were very welcoming and provided us with lots of suggestions for what do do and see. The converted barn was well equipped and felt warm and cosy. We particularly loved the welcoming cake and fresh flowers on arrival.

- Susanne, October 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that you loved the cottage and its garden and appreciated the welcome goodies. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Marion September 2023

“Beautiful, peaceful house and lovely garden which our spaniel had a wonderful time in.”

Very comfortable beds and everything you could want from this delightful place. The welcoming and helpful owners, the fresh flowers and cake and the huge bag of apples we came home with were much appreciated.We were reluctant to leave and look forward to having our next holiday there.

- Marion, September 2023
Susan September 2023

“The owners, Claire and William, were very welcoming and on hand nearby.”

The fresh flowers and cake were appreciated together with advice on places to visit. The bedrooms were light and airy given the high temperatures we had. The setting is very rural and idyllic with a beautiful enclosed garden enjoyed by the dog. There are very pleasant countryside walks from The Cart Barn which is perfect for anyone seeking tranquillity with Salisbury, Stourhead, Shaftesbury and other tourist attractions not far away.

- Susan, September 2023
Clare August 2023

“The cottage is in a delightful setting and very secluded.”

Masses of natural light through the windows, and the kitchen was well appointed. The garden was safe for a toddler under supervision. The main things marring our visit was a 13.5 tog duvet in the height of summer, and both sets of settees were very uncomfortable. The corner unit would struggle to seat two people, let alone the four adults the cottage caters for. The owners were very welcoming. If the comfort issues were addressed I would certainly come back.

- Clare, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The settee is being replaced however it will be of a similar size due to the size and layout of the barn. The other points are being reviewed. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Angie July 2023

“Claire and William were absolutely fantastic couldn't have wished for more attentive people.”

Lovely fresh flowers eggs and even picked fresh blackberries when they found out I had a head cold to provide vitamin c for recovery. Speedy attention when the boiler cut out The only things I would say would be the mattresses quite hard and summer weight duvets be available and the couch in the TV area uncomfortable needs new padding for seating other wise Will everything wonderful. Will come back again

- Angie, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback and comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again! Property Owner
Eric July 2023

“We had an excellent stay.”

The cottage is beautiful and very well situated because it combines nature with sufficient things to see. The owners are really nice and helpful. We are considering returning on one of our next holidays.

- Eric, July 2023

Thank you for the kind feedback,m we're pleased to you hear you appreciated the warm welcome and look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner
Amanda June 2023

“We very much enjoyed our stay at the Old Cart Barn.”

The conversion has all been done to a great standard with bespoke and quirky features and with a lovely homely rustic feel. It is well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The secluded garden is so peaceful and relaxing with just the sounds of the countryside and we were fortunate to have lovely warm weather to enjoy most of our meals there outside. Claire and William the owners were there to greet us and were so knowledgable and interesting to talk with about the local area. They left fresh milk and eggs from their hens for us on arrival. During our stay we really appreciated their quick response to resolve a hot water issue, one of the benefits of having the owners close by on hand. We would love to book this cottage again in the future.

- Amanda, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at The Cart Barn. It's lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the barn and the area and such amazing walks from your door to. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Hideaways. Property Owner
Sally June 2023

“Quiet, private, well-equipped, peaceful and dog friendly.”

We had a lovely stay here in sunny June, enjoyed great walks nearby, read our books and sat in the garden and fed the blackbirds our strawberries. Bliss. Chris, Sally and Evie the JRT

- Sally, June 2023
James June 2023

“Lovely cottage, lovely location, all of us, including the GSD settled in and starting relaxing within a day.”

Just what we needed.

- James, June 2023

We're so pleased you all felt so rested after a wonderful stay at The Cart Barn. We'd love to welcome you back. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner
Chris May 2023

“The Cart Barn is wonderful.”

In a secluded spot and surrounded by countryside, it has been restored to a very high standard and has all you could possibly need - the owners have thought of everything . From the gorgeous linen with luxurious pillows and duvets to the lovely curtains and stylish cushions on the sofas. The owner is unobtrusive whilst being at the neighbouring farm and on hand if needed. The area is lovely and unspoilt and there are lots of footpaths straight from the door. This is a very “high end” property and our week here was a joy - we have booked again for next year!

- Chris, May 2023

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you had such a wonderful time at The Cart Barn and also enjoyed the surrounding areas. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. Best wishes Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
David April 2023

“A fabulous short stay - just 4 nights - but more than enough to re-charge severely depleted body-batteries!”

A lovely cottage, we were sorry to have to leave so soon. Thank you.

- David, April 2023

We're so glad you enjoyed your stay even if it wasn't long enough! We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
Kevin April 2023

“Lovely place.”

If you seek a peaceful location where the only noise is birdsong. This is the place for you. Not far from Longleat too

- Kevin, April 2023

Thank you for this lovely feedback and we're delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Cart Barn (together with the birdsong!). We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
Dina March 2023

“We had a great time at the Cart Barn.”

The cottage is very charming and offered everything we needed: beautiful views, calm surroundings, comfy beds and a very pretty area to explore. During the days we went to Salisbury, Frome (highly recommended!), Winchester and other places nearby. At night, we slept like logs. Claire and William were lovely hosts. We even got some fresh eggs from them! We would recommend visiting Frome.

- Dina, March 2023

Thank you for the excellent feedback, we're delighted to hear you've had a wonderful holiday. Best wishes, HideAways Property Owner
Ian March 2023

“We had a super relaxing time at the delightful, spacious & quiet 'Cart Barn'.”

A rather quirky & pleasant place to stay for the much needed peace & quiet we were looking for. All very clean & nice upon arrival with a lovely fresh cake to welcome us. The kitchen was very well equipped which included a microwave, dishwasher & washing machine & being open plan made it feel very light, spacious & airy. Both bedrooms felt roomy with luxury superking size beds with quality bedding & both en-suites well equipped & clean. Easy off road parking for 2 vehicles. Nearby walks were welcoming with our small dog with the country lanes being non existent from traffic & lovely views from the somewhat rural location. Claire (the owner) popped in to greet us & was very lovely, friendly & welcoming. We would definitely recommend The Cart Barn to anyone looking for tranquility.

- Ian, March 2023

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're delighted you (and your dog!) enjoyed your stay and all the local walks. We hope to welcome you again for another relaxing break! Best wishes Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
Jennifer February 2023

“A lovely stay in the beautiful barn.”

Perfect for us and out 2 year old boy who loved all the space and the garden. The rooms are spacious as lovely super king sized beds!

- Jennifer, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time away at The Cart Barn and we hope to be able to welcome you again in the future! Best wishes, Hideaways. Property Owner
Jackie January 2023

“Perfect property for a peaceful rest.”

We loved our week and will hopefully be back for more of the same. Frosty walks, excellent pub food and a toasty warm comfy cottage.

- Jackie, January 2023

We are so pleased you had a good stay and enjoyed simple pleasures whilst you were at The Cart Barn. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes HideAways Property Owner
Sally December 2022

“A beautiful, unusual property.”

An exceptional conversion maintaining the character of the original building. Very comfortable and well appointed. Everything was of a high quality, lovely towels and luxury bed linen. And there were flowers in every room. A lovely touch especially in the depths of winter. Thank you. The owner was friendly and helpful and it was a pleasure to spend a week here. Just one point...the property was difficult to find as the whole hamlet has the same postcode. Perhaps the owners could consider using What3words which would enable people to easily locate The Cart Barn.

- Sally, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments. Best wishes, Hideaways Property Owner
Ben October 2022

“A lovely property in a great location - beautifully furnished with all the facilities we could require.”

Clare and William were great hosts with good knowledge of the local area and wildlife. Highly recommended, thanks!

- Ben, October 2022

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you loved the cottage and location. We hope to welcome you again. Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
Martin August 2022

“A great place to stay.”

So quite and peaceful. We will return.

- Martin, August 2022

Pleased you had a great stay and found it quiet and peaceful. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes, Hideaways. Property Owner
Ann July 2022

“The property was lovely, and the flowers in the rooms was a lovely touch.”

Unlike some rental properties, it was well equipped, especially with towels, tea towels and kitchen equipment, and the garden furniture was great.it is in a lovely location; the only slight drawback was a neighbours pet lamb which was allowed to go on bleating rather a lot on a couple of days, but apart from that, we loved it thank you. Ann Veale

- Ann, July 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're pleased you found The Cart Barn comfortable and enjoyed the location. Hideaway Cottages Property Owner
Tina June 2022

“The Cart Barn was above and beyond our expectations; with a wonderful feeling of warmth and peacefulness in a beautiful setting.”

The jugs of fresh flowers from the garden and gifts left for our arrival were so welcoming. A huge thank you to William and Claire for so willingly accommodating our needs and for making everything so easy. It was hard to leave, even the dog didn’t want to go, refusing to get in the car, most unlike him!

- Tina, June 2022

Thank you for your kind words and we're delighted you (and your dog) enjoyed your stay at The Cart Barn.We hope to welcome you again. Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Phil April 2022

“Very friendly and helpful hosts.”

The property is beautifully appointed with quality fittings, furnishings, and tastefully decorated. We particularly appreciated all the little details such as quality bedding. The setting was wonderful; in a small hamlet surrounded by the most beautiful countryside. It was a very peaceful week. Would definitely recommend!

- Phil, April 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and we're delighted that you had a peaceful and enjoyable stay at The Cart Barn. We would love to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Andrew April 2022

“Really enjoyed staying here.”

The barn is light, spacious, airy and comfortable. It’s really peaceful and the surrounding area is lovely.

- Andrew, April 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found it comfortable and peaceful. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Catherine February 2022

“A lovely property in the heart of the countryside with peace and quiet in abundance.”

This was perfect for our needs and just a really love setting. The owners were directly on hand if needed but left us to our own devices. We loved the Cart Barn and it was brilliant for two couples.

- Catherine, February 2022
Gillian November 2021

“A truly delightful and stylishly decorated property which fitted the bill for a week in the the lovely county of Wiltshire with family guests and a dog.”

- Gillian, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Martin October 2021

“Lovely property in a great rural location.”

- Martin, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back any time in the future. Property Owner
Julie August 2021

“Very enjoyable break August 2021.”

Fabulous property, has all you need for a great stay. Great location, very relaxing.

- Julie, August 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave a feedback, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner
Sara August 2021

“Lovely cottage and in a perfect setting for relaxing, peace and quite, whilst still being able to access great days out and pubs/restaurants.”

The whole family loved The Cart Barn, including or 7 year and 18month old. Thank you Claire & William.

- Sara, August 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that your whole family enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner
Steve July 2021

“The quality of accommodation was excellent and the location was perfect for our holiday needs”

- Steve, July 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback about your holiday. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and were pleased with the quality of your accommodation. Property Owner
Simon December 2019

“This is a truly brilliant place.”

The interior is exceptionally high quality both in design and furnishings but also robust enough to handle my children. Really wonderful stay.

- Simon, December 2019

We are glad you had a wonderful stay! Hideaways Cottages. Property Owner
Emma April 2019

“An absolutely brilliant location, with competent and friendly owners willing to go the extra mile.”

Would certainly recommend as it very much is an English utopia.

- Emma, April 2019
Erika April 2019

“A peaceful spot with pleasant views.”

- Erika, April 2019
Mr Angus

“The house is beautiful, clean and well presented.”

We had the perfect amount of space and the garden is gorgeous. A perfect stay.

- Mr Angus,

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super king size bed (6ft) with en suite Bathroom with cast-iron roll top, basin and WC, 1 x super king size bed (6ft) with ensuite shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Utility.
Central heating
Electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge, washing machine
TV with Freeview, DVD player, WIFI
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Garden and patio
Ample off road parking
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4 miles, pub 1.5 miles.

The property

The Cart Barn is a stylish and imaginative conversion from a former cart shed.

Set in peaceful surroundings in the depths of beautiful, rolling countryside, this is a breath-taking place where you truly unwind and relax.

The Barn is nestled in an attractively landscaped garden beyond a line of pleached pear trees.

With plenty of contemporary style, the interior offers an uncluttered and practical living space.

The glass fronted entrance, created from the original bays of the cart shed, is a particularly special feature of the building and floods the ground floor living area with light.

In recent years The Cart Barn has been featured in The Times "50 Best Cottages" in recognition of the exceptional holiday experience it offers!

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About the location

RIDGE

Chilmark 1.8miles; Tisbury 2.2 miles; Shaftesbury 10 miles; Salisbury 12 miles

Situated in the small village of Ridge and close to the village of Chilmark. The nearby character village of Chilmark sits on the Wiltshire side of the border with Dorset, 2 miles from the bustling small town of Tisbury. Chilmark village boasts numerous attractive stone and thatched cottages, many made from local Chilmark stone, which was used in the construction of Salisbury's 13th century cathedral. The surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and gently undulating chalk downland provides wonderful walking opportunities, while there are also many delightful places to visit, such as picturesque Stourhead, historic Shaftesbury, Longleat, ancient Stonehenge, or the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury. This great location has plenty to offer at any time of the year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely property in a magical setting.”

“We had a wonderful stay at the Cart Barn!”

“We loved our seven day break at the Cart Barn.”

“A great property in a lovely setting.”

“The Cart Barn is a lovely cottage with a nice garden - perfect for a quiet retreat or as a base to explore the area and the world heritage sites nearby.”

“Beautiful, peaceful house and lovely garden which our spaniel had a wonderful time in.”

“The owners, Claire and William, were very welcoming and on hand nearby.”

“The cottage is in a delightful setting and very secluded.”

“Claire and William were absolutely fantastic couldn't have wished for more attentive people.”

“We had an excellent stay.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay at the Old Cart Barn.”

“Quiet, private, well-equipped, peaceful and dog friendly.”

“Lovely cottage, lovely location, all of us, including the GSD settled in and starting relaxing within a day.”

“The Cart Barn is wonderful.”

“A fabulous short stay - just 4 nights - but more than enough to re-charge severely depleted body-batteries!”

“Lovely place.”

“We had a great time at the Cart Barn.”

“We had a super relaxing time at the delightful, spacious & quiet 'Cart Barn'.”

“A lovely stay in the beautiful barn.”

“Perfect property for a peaceful rest.”

“A beautiful, unusual property.”

“A lovely property in a great location - beautifully furnished with all the facilities we could require.”

“A great place to stay.”

“The property was lovely, and the flowers in the rooms was a lovely touch.”

“The Cart Barn was above and beyond our expectations; with a wonderful feeling of warmth and peacefulness in a beautiful setting.”

“Very friendly and helpful hosts.”

“Really enjoyed staying here.”

“A lovely property in the heart of the countryside with peace and quiet in abundance.”

“A truly delightful and stylishly decorated property which fitted the bill for a week in the the lovely county of Wiltshire with family guests and a dog.”

“Lovely property in a great rural location.”

“Very enjoyable break August 2021.”

“Lovely cottage and in a perfect setting for relaxing, peace and quite, whilst still being able to access great days out and pubs/restaurants.”

“The quality of accommodation was excellent and the location was perfect for our holiday needs”

“This is a truly brilliant place.”

“An absolutely brilliant location, with competent and friendly owners willing to go the extra mile.”

“A peaceful spot with pleasant views.”

“The house is beautiful, clean and well presented.”

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The property

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About the location

RIDGE