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The Old Forge - Holton

Sherborne (7mls NE), Somerset
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful detached former farmhouse lovingly furnished set in a beautiful, secluded, rural location
  • Two acres of enclosed garden with suntrap patio great for outside games, al fresco dining or sunbathing
  • Perfect location to visit the charming popular counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
Property code: 79062

Situated in beautiful rolling countryside midway between the small villages of Maperton and Holton with a country pub. This is a great base from which to explore the scenic and historic counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Conveniently located to the historic towns of Wincanton, Sherborne and Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill. Countless day trips include Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wincanton races, Sherborne Castle, National Trusts Stourhead house and gardens and Longleat Safari Park. The historic spa city of Bath, Bristol and Wells, the smallest city in England are also well worth a visit. If you fancy a change of scenery take a trip to the Jurassic coast. Or, if you wish to explore further afield Templecombe train station is 3.5 miles and offers a main line from London to the South West.

This stunning 19th century detached former farmhouse sits at one end of a two-acre garden with views of the landscape beyond. Enter this beautiful property into a spacious stone flagged entrance hall which leads to the principle rooms the lounge, dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room there is also a useful cloakroom with WC. Step up into the welcoming lounge which is ideal for kicking back and relaxing in with a Smart TV, open fire, snuggle up sofa and chairs and a door to the garden. The elegant dining room has a flagstone floor and is ideal if you are enjoying a snack or sitting down to a special meal at the large table. From here there is a door and a step down to the kitchen/breakfast room which has a vaulted oak beam ceiling and panoramic views across the garden from the breakfast area and french sliding doors to open the house during fine weather. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric AGA with four ovens, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is also a large utility room with an electric hob and oven second dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and a second cloakroom with WC. There is also a snug at this end of the house with views over the garden and a Smart TV. Back to the hall and head upstairs to the five bedrooms. The first a triple aspect king-size room with views over the garden and surrounding fields with french doors opening to a Juliet balcony benefiting from an en-suite shower room with WC. The second and third bedrooms are doubles. The fourth is a twin bedroom and the final bedroom is a king-size with an en-suite shower and WC. There is also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC.

Outside there is a large two-acre enclosed garden which comprises of a gently sloping lawn fringed by borders and mature shrubs and trees, great for relaxing in with plenty of room for children to play. To one side on a higher terrace is a former vegetable garden. There is also a large patio area where guests will find a table and chairs. There is ample off-road parking available at the front of the house.

  • 5 Bedrooms - 2 king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WC's and 2 separate WC's
  • Electric AGA with 4 ovens and hot plates, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with electric hob and oven, second dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Open fire (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge, Smart TV in the snug
  • Private secluded garden with seating
  • Hot tub can be hired in to property
  • Property can be booked with annex - Plum Tree Retreat 83499
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Shop 3 miles and pub 0.5 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Katherine 6th December 2024

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Lovely location and beautiful house

Reviewed by Andrew 20th September 2024

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Fantastic house. Beautiful garden. Great location.

Reviewed by Richard 16th August 2024

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It's a beautiful house and garden. Excellently equipped and very comfortable. A good place for different age groups. The kids loved the spacious garden.

Reviewed by Reg 9th August 2024

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The property is well located, spacious and ideal for a family holidays. with good sized rooms and ample parking . The kitchen/breakfast room leads onto the terrace and gardens with outstanding views. It could be further enhanced with some additions and improvements but it is a good base for taking in the delights of Sommerset and beyond.

Reviewed by Andy 7th June 2024

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Lovely place for a group of friends to get together and cook. Old Inn in local village was handy. Great gardens and entertaining spaces. Plenty of room and parking and local walking. Beautiful house.

Reviewed by Lorraine 10th May 2024

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Beautiful setting. Lots of interesting local towns to explore. Gardens and house spacious and well kept. Great stay for multi aged guests.

Reviewed by Claire 23rd February 2024

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Beautiful house that met our needs perfectly. The kitchen space and lounge are both big enough to accommodate everyone in a really luxurious and relaxed setting. The beds and bedding are to die for. Well equipped with the most fabulous furniture and fittings. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Martin 9th November 2023

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A beautiful spacious property with an excellent mix of bedroom accommodation. Lovely outdoor space for the dogs to stretch their legs, and for us to sit if the weather had been a little better! We hope to return in the future.

Reviewed by Vivienne 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Mike 12th May 2023

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Fabulous house with an amazing kitchen/dining/patio garden space. Definitely recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Elspeth 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Janis 31st March 2023

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Really comfortable house and beautiful garden. Saw all manner of birds and wildlife. We had a superb family celebration holiday - 10 adults and a baby. There was plenty of room for all and the meeting point was the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room. The more formal dining room was used for celebration meals. Two fridges is brilliant and two cookers aRead morelso utilised for a Sunday Roast & all the trimmings! Kings Arms pub in the village and the village shop were excellent & Osip in Bruton was amazing! Hide

Reviewed by Maria 24th March 2023

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A super family birthday getaway house. Would definitely book again

Reviewed by Maxine 17th March 2023

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