Premium #33049

Contemporary Countryside Escape, UK

House • Manston United Kingdom

    6 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    1 Bathroom  
    Pets welcome
  Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

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Listed  July 2024
Views  338

General overview

Set in beautiful North Dorset countryside The Barn is a contemporary 3 bed single storey space with a large private garden and terrace and lots of parking. The Barn is within the grounds of our main house but isn't overlooked and offers lots of privacy. You'll certainly feel like you're in your own little world. The Barn is in a perfect spot for exploring Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Accommodation summary: Sleeps 6, 3 beds: 1 super-king, 1 king and 1 double. Over 1100sqft of floorspace.

The space

Sitting near the Somerset and Wiltshire borders The Barn offers over 1100sqft of space across a single floor with a striking double height main living living/dining space - perfect for gathering everyone together. Large double doors bring in plenty of natural light throughout the day. The 3 bedrooms offer a variety of options with the primary bedroom having it's own lounge/seating area as well as direct access to the garden and terrace and garden views from the king-size bed. The second bedroom has a super-king bed and lots of storage and the third is a cosy double with acoustic panelling for a great nights sleep. Between the bedrooms is the family bathroom and there is a handy w/c off the main living space. The Barn has a great size private garden for games and relaxing as well as a large patio space with seating and fire pit. You may even see Daphne, the peahen who spends time around the house. Outside is ample private parking and security gates all surrounded by the stunning Dorset countryside and farmland. The Barn also benefits from lovely sunset views. The property has secure gated access.

Guest access

The Barn is single storey but has a small step to get in and out and a couple of steps up from the living area to the bedrooms & bathroom.

Notes

The property is situated in the perfect spot for exploring the surrounding area on foot or by car. There are countless footpaths which link you to beautiful villages like Hinton St Mary, Hammoon & Child Okeford (with its amazing village shop!) as well as towns like Sturminster Newton along with lots of lovely country pubs.

Features


Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Cycling

Accessibility

Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

As you leave the property there are numerous footpaths to take you across the fields and farmland to the stunning local villages, hamlets and pubs. The quiet roads are also perfect for exploring by bike. There is lovely pub within walking distance and lots of others within a 5 minute drive. In terms of amenities you have all the major supermarkets in Shaftesbury and Gillingham - both just 10 minutes away. We are spoilt by a range of excellent farm shops very close by and our favourite is Udder less than 10 mins away. You are only 30 mins by car to a huge range of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire's favourite destinations like Frome, Bruton, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Milton Abbas, Cerne Abbas, Shaftesbury (with its famous "Hovis Hill"), Blandford Forum and Warminster. Add on 15 mins and you are on the Jurassic Coast at locations like Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth and inland to favourites like Bath, Longleat, Stonehenge & the cathedral city of Salisbury. Other great locations under an hour away include Sandbanks, Swanage, Studland, Wareham and Bournemouth as well as attractions like Monkey World and the Tank Museum. The Dorset Show Ground is 10 minutes away and is home to a wide range of equine and equestrian events. Numerous National Trust sites are nearby such as Stourhead, Kingston Lacey, Montacute House and the new and stylish Newt near Bruton.

Getting to my home

You can get a direct train from London to Gillingham station (under 2 hours) and then a 10 min taxi or the property is well connected by the A303 and A350.

Nearest airport

Bournemouth is the nearest airport - 45 mins drive. Bristol is also quite close by as well as London Heathrow (under 2 hours).

Getting around

Less than two hours from London by train and with great links by road. Major road connections are close by via the A303 and A350.

Map of Approximate Location

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Hayley

We are a professional couple who enjoy the outdoors and seeing the world. We have done lots of Air BnB rentals with our property but are new to exchanges. We are experienced travellers, do not smoke and will treat your home with love and care. We've been known to leave homes we've stayed in cleaner and tidier than on arrival...according to feedback! We dont have any children so aren't bound to school holidays...in fact we would rather travel outside of those times if possible! We appreciate calm and quiet but also enjoy the buzz of a new city. We love exploring as well as sitting in a cafe watching the world go by. Hayley is allergic to cats...much to her disgust!
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