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2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Goathill, near Sherborne
- Sherborne Abbey8 min drive
- Sherborne Castle13 min drive
- Haynes International Motor Museum21 min drive
- Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
2 bedroom accommodation in Goathill, near Sherborne
Original features enhance this early 19th century lakeside cottage with views across the lake from the cottage garden.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Single Bed Available Upon Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river and lake within the grounds.. Dating back to the turn of the 19th century, this charming lakeside holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ farmhouse and is set amidst 300 acres of picturesque working farmland and countryside. Well-equipped to Visit Englands ‘4 Star’ standard, it retains many original features such as exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with bread oven. It also boasts a pretty cottage garden with lovely views across the lake, home to a variety of birds. Historic Sherborne, 4 miles, has two castles and interesting antique and book shops.
There are myriad attractions throughout Dorset from the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth to pretty villages with thatched cottages. Don’t miss a visit to Lulworth Cove with the famous Durdle Door natural archway shaped into the a rocky outcrop. Poole is also popular, having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Enjoy a variety of water sports, or a gentler approach to unspoilt woodland and coastal walks.
Gold Hill is also worth a visit made famous by the popular TV advertisement for Hovis bread. Today apart from its quaint ‘chocolate box’ appeal, it is also home to the annual cheese run where locals and visitors alike race up the incredibly steep hill carrying a cheese roll weighing around 8 pounds.
Sandbanks, a narrow spit of land just south-west of Poole is known not only for its award winning beach, but also home to some of the most expensive properties in the world where you may also see ‘local’ celebrities.
For a more rural adventure, the New Forest National Park is a special place to visit all year round where wild ponies roam freely.
Tennis, riding, golf and sailing locally. Shops and good pubs 1 mile.
There are low banisters at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Single Bed Available Upon Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river and lake within the grounds.. Dating back to the turn of the 19th century, this charming lakeside holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ farmhouse and is set amidst 300 acres of picturesque working farmland and countryside. Well-equipped to Visit Englands ‘4 Star’ standard, it retains many original features such as exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with bread oven. It also boasts a pretty cottage garden with lovely views across the lake, home to a variety of birds. Historic Sherborne, 4 miles, has two castles and interesting antique and book shops.
There are myriad attractions throughout Dorset from the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth to pretty villages with thatched cottages. Don’t miss a visit to Lulworth Cove with the famous Durdle Door natural archway shaped into the a rocky outcrop. Poole is also popular, having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Enjoy a variety of water sports, or a gentler approach to unspoilt woodland and coastal walks.
Gold Hill is also worth a visit made famous by the popular TV advertisement for Hovis bread. Today apart from its quaint ‘chocolate box’ appeal, it is also home to the annual cheese run where locals and visitors alike race up the incredibly steep hill carrying a cheese roll weighing around 8 pounds.
Sandbanks, a narrow spit of land just south-west of Poole is known not only for its award winning beach, but also home to some of the most expensive properties in the world where you may also see ‘local’ celebrities.
For a more rural adventure, the New Forest National Park is a special place to visit all year round where wild ponies roam freely.
Tennis, riding, golf and sailing locally. Shops and good pubs 1 mile.
There are low banisters at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Sherborne
Sherborne is home to this cottage. Yeovil Country Park and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gartell Light Railway and Badger Watch Dorset. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South West Survival or Huish Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.

Goathill, near Sherborne
What's nearby
- Sherborne Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
- Sherborne Old Castle - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
- Sherborne Castle - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
- South West Survival - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
- Haynes International Motor Museum - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ecco Gelato - 7 min drive
- Virginia Ash - 8 min drive
- The Digby Tap - 8 min drive
- George Hotel - 7 min drive
- Something Else Fishy - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
19 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Tracey Angela
26 Oct 2020
A lovely cottage with a great fire burner.
Tracey Angela
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10/10 Excellent
Claire
19 Oct 2020
Lovely top notch property in a lovely location, all good quality and well presented.
Claire
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10/10 Excellent
Dawn
12 Oct 2020
Lovely comfortable cottage in a superb rural location.
Dawn
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8/10 Good
Alison
6 Oct 2020
The only problem I think we had was possibly the location in North Dorset but I think that was more
Alison
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10/10 Excellent
Stephen
27 Sept 2020
Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful location on a working farm.
Stephen
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10/10 Excellent
Kornelia
18 Sept 2020
We had a really wonderful stay , everything you needed was there for you.
Kornelia
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10/10 Excellent
Carly
18 July 2020
Lovely cottage stay, beautiful location and lucky to see deer grazing in the fields.
Carly
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10/10 Excellent
katherine
7 Oct 2019
Absolutely gorgeous place.
katherine
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10/10 Excellent
Glen
3 Oct 2019
This is a very well equipped and comfortable cottage.
Glen
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10/10 Excellent
Janette
24 Sept 2019
Peaceful cottage in a beautiful setting.
Janette
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10/10 Excellent
Richard
17 Aug 2019
Beautiful location, very clean and well equipped.
Richard
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10/10 Excellent
Lulu
6 July 2019
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Lulu
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10/10 Excellent
Vickie
16 June 2019
Our second stay and not our last.
Vickie
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10/10 Excellent
Nick
4 June 2019
Beautiful location and great house.
Nick
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10/10 Excellent
Robyn
24 Apr 2019
This was our seventh visit to the wonderful farm cottage.
Robyn
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10/10 Excellent
23 Apr 2019
A lovely cottage and beautiful farm setting.
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