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The Piggeries - Tamworth

Corton Denham, near Sherborne, Dorset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Stylish, contemporary barn conversion with beautiful open-plan space in which to unwind
  • Situated in a tranquil rural position with beautiful views over rolling countryside
  • Ideally placed for touring Somerset and Dorset with a host of great attractions within easy reach
Property code: OC-65854

Situated in a slightly elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Corton Denham on a no through lane, this stylish, semi-detached property has views across the beautiful Corton hills. The area is brimming with wildlife, including deer and birds of prey, and offers the perfect base for guests wanting to get away from it all. The village pub is within a mile, making it the ideal pit stop during long walks through the picturesque countryside. For history lovers a visit to Sherborne with its historic abbey and castles is a must, before exploring the many independent shops and restaurants on offer. Other attractions easily accessible include the Air Museum at Fleet, Haynes Motor Museum, plus a wealth of National Trust properties and gardens.

On entering this single-storey barn conversion you will find a stunning open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. This is a wonderful space to relax and socialise, with its vaulted ceiling and large windows, which together give the room a fantastic light and airy feel. The lounge area has a wood burner, Smart TV and a cosy seating area. The dining space is adjacent where there are far reaching countryside views to enjoy whilst having leisurely meals. The kitchen area is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A utility room is just next door and houses a washing machine. Each of the three bedrooms benefit from doors which open out to the enclosed garden. The Master bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed (which can be made up as a twin on request), with an en-suite bathroom with a bath, handheld shower and WC. The king-size bedroom has a Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, also accessible from the hallway. Completing the accommodation is the twin bedroom with 1920s style beds which has an en-suite shower and WC.

Heading outside from the lounge or dining area you will find a patio with garden furniture and a BBQ, the ideal spot for al fresco meals and drinks. Beyond here is a fully enclosed lawn with views across the surrounding countryside. There is off-road parking for two cars on the gravelled area to the side of the property.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request), 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, handheld shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Kitchen - electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Welcome pack supplied
  • Smart TV in lounge (no digital channels, only on demand using the internet)
  • Underfloor heating throughout the property
  • Table tennis table can be set up in the dining area and neatly folded away when not in use
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, Furniture and BBQ
  • Decorated for Christmas
  • Pub 10 minute walk, shop 4 miles, beach 22 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside 44051
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Anna Lowe

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracy 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Lois 1st June 2026

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Peaceful location with amazing views & a welcome breeze in the may heat. It was lovely to be able to open the doors to the outside to make the most of it. Cottage is comfortable & well equipped for a week away. We had a great time & loved listening to the birds. We found the under counter fridge was fine for our needs. The freezer is small but veryRead more welcome for ice & ice lollies which were needed last week. Welcome pack & toiletries were great. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 14th April 2026

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Great location if you are after peace and quiet, this is my second stay here and I loved it just as much as the first time. The beds are comfy and the bathroom facilities clean and well maintained. The main area of the house is nice and open, a great social space for the family. The provision of the table tennis facilities is great, everyone can giRead moreve this a go in the front room/ kitchen area. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie 11th April 2026

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Beautiful barn conversion. Comfortable beds and plenty of space for everyone (Dogs included). Lovely touches for Easter including delicious hot cross buns and had a lovely cooked breakfast with the fresh farm eggs and bacon on Easter morning! Property has everything you need and is well equipped. Certainly never got tired of those countryside viewsRead more and so peaceful and quiet. We also enjoyed at least two great places to dine within 5 minutes drive. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Richard 21st March 2026

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Beautiful cottage with gorgeous country views. Modern, clean, comfortable, roomy. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Sue 28th February 2026

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Reviewed by Sarah 30th January 2026

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Reviewed by Loretta 12th December 2025

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A beautiful property with outstanding views and perfect for a family get together. The welcome pack was truly lovely full of locally produced items, that immediately made you feel welcomed. The only minus for us was the small fridge, we couldnt fit our weekly shop in it. We loved walking in the local area, and the pub in the village has a coffee shRead moreop thats open from 8am - 12noon, perfect for early dog walks. Hide

Reviewed by Melinda 31st October 2025

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We had a lovely time at the Piggeries, Tamworth Barn. Great welcome food pack and their local own coffee was much appreciated. Toiletries were of a premium quality and smelt lovely. Barn itself was warm cozy and very well presented. Having the added bonus of table tennis kept us all entertained also.

Reviewed by William 24th October 2025

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beautiful cottage in a lovely area stunning views

Reviewed by Kevin 27th September 2025

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Very peaceful and quiet location, well equipped and comfortable with some great walks from the front door

Reviewed by Christine 12th September 2025

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We loved the wonderful views from this cosy, warm and quite comfortable cottage. The large living and kitchen space was great for our party. We did have problems with the Tv to start with, not being very au fait with tech. It was easy to reach other places of interest especially Sherborne with all its sights- Abbey, Museum, Castles, interesting shoRead moreps, and beautiful buildings. The owner Amy was very helpful trying to sort out a few initial problems. Hide

Reviewed by S 29th August 2025

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A wonderful location with stunning views, clean well equipped a place where you cannot fail to relax and let the world just pass you by.

Reviewed by Robert 8th August 2025

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A very well designed and equiped house in a spectacular and beautiful location

Reviewed by Lynn 1st August 2025

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What a fantastic little getaway very dog friendly and plenty of room as we took dog crates for two of our dogs which fitted in the boot room. Sherborne is a gem of a place with the most amazing little shops.

Reviewed by Debbie 27th June 2025

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27.06.2025 - 04.07.2025 If you are looking for the most beautiful and tranquil holiday destination then this is it ! Situated in the rural countryside with the most amazing views this accommodation is breathtaking! The lounge/kitchen/dining area is spacious, comfy, and well equipped. (Nb the fridge & freezer are small), bedrooms are all spacious anRead mored tastefully designed. (The shower gel, hand cream & hand wash supplied are luxurious & to die for - so nice I went and bought some in Sherborne)! Hide

Reviewed by Linda 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 23rd May 2025

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Such a spacious and fabulous place for a family get together. Each couple had their own space, with bathroom and own access to the garden. The communal area was huge and very comfortable. We visited both local pubs on foot, and enjoyed our visits to the coast ( Hive Beach and Ringstead Bay). The quiet and peace (apart from birdsong) was lovely and,Read more as a family, we are already talking about when we might come back. Hide

Reviewed by M 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Tracy 9th May 2025

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A wonderful place in a tranquil location with spectacular views and only a 15 minute walk to the picturesque village and village pub. The property is spacious, comfy and beautifully appointed with luxury touches. We enjoyed cooking, eating and relaxing in the superb open plan living space. Our dogs loved mooching in the garden (chicken wire and posRead moret and rail prevented our spaniel and large retriever from escaping) and lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. A real gem! Hide

Reviewed by Shay 30th April 2025

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Fantastic location and views, a lovely spacious property. No tv reception but we watched via the apps.

Reviewed by Vicky 21st March 2025

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Absolutely lovely! We stayed for a week with friends. On arrival, we were greeted with an amazing complimentary welcome pack: flowers, cake, bread, etc.too much to list. The property itself was outstanding; plenty of room, comfortable, and clean. Everything you would need for your stay was there, finished off with the best view. We booked to returnRead more next year before we left. Hide

Reviewed by Jozef 1st March 2025

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We had a wonderful week at The Piggeries! The cottage is extremely comfortable and the views are stunning. You can enjoy lovely walks in the area. The weather also cooperated with a few beautiful sunny days. In short, an absolute must if you want to completely relax for a few days. Thank you for the hospitality in all respects.

Reviewed by Susan 21st February 2025

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Very comfortable stay, beautifully furnished and decorated, great surrounding countryside. Interesting places nearby.

Reviewed by Karen 17th January 2025

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We had a wonderful relaxing weekend in this beautiful house.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th January 2025

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A lovely comfortable property. Despite the cold January weather, the underfloor heating and log burner kept the place really cosy and warm. Kitchen was well equipped and the welcome pack was very generous and made us feel at home very quickly! Lots to do in the area, including Haynes motor museum, Fleet air arm museum, Bruton Sherborne, Stourhead, Read morealong with local walks. Recommend the Digby Tap in Sherborne for a solid no nonsense pub lunch and Queens Arms for a special occasion. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 18th October 2024

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Great location in a tastefully decorated home. If you want to unwind, this property is perfect. We were welcomed with soft lighting, some essentials and absolutely lovely cake. We walked around the entire area with our 2 dogs and only ever took the car out to the supermarket. 5 star experience.

Reviewed by Leonnie 12th October 2024

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We really loved our stay, the house was perfect for our family. Having an en-suite with each bedroom is ideal, and the living space was cosy and perfect for us all to gather for meals and evenings by the TV (or trying and failing to light the log burner!). Gorgeous rural location, with the Dorset coast within reach and also great Somerset towns likRead moree Glastonbury and Wells. And highly recommend the nearby Mitre Inn for reasonably priced pub fayre and a genuinely warm and dog-friendly welcome. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 4th October 2024

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The Piggeries was amazing accommodation. It is out in the countryside so quite remote. WiFi was hit and miss but owners had Netflix on TV. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Deborah 20th September 2024

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This is a spacious and comfortable property with spectacular views over the countryside. Although it appears isolated Sherborne and its abbey, castle, restaurants and shops are only a 10 minute drive away. We particularly liked the large open plan kitchen/lounge/diner, perfect for socialising with our friends. The owners were friendly and went out Read moreof their way to make sure we had all we needed. The welcome pack with its local oroduce was much appreciated, as were the lovely toiletries. Hide

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