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Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

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Traditional stone barn in the beautiful Blackmoor Vale.
Patio ideal for al fresco dining
Beautiful rural views from the garden
Dining
Private kitchen
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

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Horsington, England
  • Popular LocationHaynes International Motor Museum19 min drive
  • Popular LocationStourhead19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLongleat Safari and Adventure Park40 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)74 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

Courtyard Barn is rated 5* gold by visit England and is perfect for holidays with your family or friends. If you are looking for relaxation and tranquillity in a peaceful rural setting overlooking fields this lovely barn is for you. Lois Farm is situated in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the border of Somerset and Dorset there are many well-known places to visit close by for all ages. Lambs in the fields during spring and summer. Family friendly with baby equipment available to borrow, toys and a safe fenced garden. In the colder months the wood burner makes the living room a warm and cosy place to be, we provide the logs.

There is a large games room with table tennis and table football. . The barn still retains many of the original features. We are only few miles south of Wincanton and ideally placed to visit many well-known attractions including Bath, Longleat, Wookey Hole, Wells, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes Motor Museum, Sherborne and many beautiful National Trust properties and gardens.

The barn will comfortably sleep 6 (plus cots) in three double bedrooms one of which is downstairs. All bedrooms have zip and link beds so can be set-up as either super kings or twins. We use only Egyptian cotton for linen and provide towels. The modern and well-equipped kitchen/diner has cream shaker-style units luxurious granite work surfaces and a slate floor. It is very well equipped including an American style fridge/freezer. The double doors open onto the lovely south facing patio and garden overlooking fields is ideal for al-fresco meals, relaxing in the evening sunshine and watching the sunset.

Property manager

Tanya Peatroy
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small child/baby equipment available to borrow.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fire risks including candles, firepits, fireworks, lanterns are not permitted. Drone and unmanned vehicles are not to be used on or from the farm.
Guests are not permitted to use domestic power sockets to charge an electric or hybrid vehicle, including electric bikes and scooters.
You are welcome to walk around the farm but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times and not enter any field with animals.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Templecombe

Located in Templecombe, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gartell Light Railway and Hauser and Wirth Somerset are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Melbury Vale Winery and Avalon Vineyard. Travelling with kids? Consider Mill on the Brue and Royal Bath and West Showground. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding nearby.
Map
Horsington, England

What's nearby

  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 17 min drive
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 19 min drive
  • Stourhead Garden - 19 min drive
  • Stourhead - 19 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virginia Ash - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Something Else Fishy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Nog Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. located?

This family-friendly Templecombe holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gartell Light Railway, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mill on the Brue and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Global Images Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy (Margaret) D., Bourbonnais, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, clean accommodation.
Very clean and comfy. Well equipped. The hosts Tanya and Chris were delightful. When weather was poor they took a grocery order for us and drove into town to shop. Who does that? Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fam. d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday in a very beautiful area
Heerlijke vakantiewoning: ruim, gezellig ingericht, werkelijk ALLES is aanwezig! Prachtige tuin en uitzicht. Tanya en Chris zijn erg aardige beheerders: je kon hen alles vragen en waren erg attent met kleine dingen: een welkomstpakketje, tomaatjes uit eigen kas, extra handdoekenwissel, enz. Loïs Barn ligt wel wat afgelegen maar binnen 5-10 minuten ben je in Wincanton met o.a. de Lidl en Morrison's. In de (wijde) omgeving is veel te zien en te beleven, b.v. de cathedralen van Wells en Salisbury, de prachtige landgoederen Sherborne Castel en Stourhead, de zuidkust (met o.a. Lulworth Cove en Durdle Door), Bath, Shaftesbury met Golden Hill, Cheddar Gorge, enz. Heerlijke vakantie gehad: echt een aanrader als je van historie en het prachtige landschap van Engeland houdt
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, cozy and character abound
This is truly a gem of a property. This is a great place to explore the English countryside from. Communication was impeccable. The description and pictures were spot on. The place is easily found on Google maps and while it should be obvious, you'll need your own transportation. You're away from it all while being right in the middle as well. Meeting the farm animals was the cherry on the top. I hope we can find our way back to the countryside and if we did, we'd return here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven.
Everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot fault anything at all. Our hosts, Tanya and Chris were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent central location for many tourist attractions within an hour away. The cottage was bright and beautifully decorated. Very peaceful with good walking to. We would definately go back and recommend it. Nice dark skies if you like looking at the stars. The horses were an added treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Courtyard Barn is a lovely place to stay. It has everything you could need, is very comfortable and beautifully clean. Fresh flowers and a welcome pack are an added bonus. The outside space is peaceful and private. The local pub serves good food. Overall, what could be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helena W., Morristown, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful countryside setting accessible to many attractions
Bright, clean and welcoming farmhouse cottage. Spacious, airy and very well equipped. High quality furniture and finishings.. Delightful setting and outdoor courtyard. Friendly, accommodating owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

5 Star***** Four Adults, Three Nights Stay, to return again one day.
We decided to have a long weekend away Friday to Monday. Wanted no more than a couple of hours drive from home, a barn conversion, wood burner, peace and quiet, and somewhere scenic. Found Courtyard Barn, it has the aforementioned, and more. The drive was pretty, and straightforward, the barn has the scenery, and is so very peaceful. Set within Lois Farm. It has privacy and lovely views at the back of the property over fields and open skies. On arrival, Tanya greeted us and kindly gave us a tour. It felt so homely, super clean, light & bright, fresh flowers were a nice touch, beautifully furnished with three spacious bedrooms two bathrooms. Our trip was to give my folks a change of scenery, and to celebrate mums 75th birthday. I enjoyed the kitchen/diner as a room, super views and sunsets, preparing & cooking supper with every kitchen utensil and gadget to hand. The radio was most welcome too, Thank you. Being here in January, we made good use of the wood burning stove and it was easy to get going and kept our toes toastie. I had not realised until leaving on the Monday, how relaxed I felt. Personally I had slept so soundly, the beds just perfect in size, the quality bed linen, and the peaceful location. The owners Tanya and Chris have made this home from home, they are friendly, helpful and thoughtful. We drove away feeling somewhat sad, as we all said that we could have stayed longer and that we would like to return, perhaps in the warmer weather. It is worthy of its 5 stars and it has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. The four of us had a very enjoyable and most memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Great place to relax and unwind
The cottage is in a very quiet location backing onto fields with its own private garden. Everything inside was immaculately clean and tidy, no sticky glasses or cutlery! The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We had great weather and the barn really did look as good as it does in the photos. Handy for the stunning Stourhead National Trust property. Overall it was a great place to spend a relaxing weekend.

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