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The Old Forge - Holton

Holton, near Sherborne, Somerset
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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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: OC-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 large glass windows giving panoramic views across the garden, and french sliding doors to open the house during fine weather. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric AGA with four ovens, microwave, coffee machine, 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 handy WC. There is also a snug at this end of the house with views over the garden and a Smart TV. Back into 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 seating and a BBQ. 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
  • 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available
  • Open fire (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge, Smart TV in the snug
  • Private secluded garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Hot tub can be hired in to property - (an additional charge is payable direct to the owner to cover energy costs)
  • 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
  • 2 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 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julia 12th May 2026

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We enjoyed a fabulous long weekend. Beautiful house with an amazing garden . Plenty of space for our multi generational family getogether ages 2 to 75. Very peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful countryside but close to many interesting places. The whole family agreed they would want to stay there again.

Reviewed by Kathryn 28th April 2026

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Lovely house in a wonderful location. Beautiful garden with amazing views. Perfect for a family weekend.

Reviewed by Lynn 16th January 2026

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Reviewed by Vivienne 12th December 2025

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Our 2nd visit. Loved the comfort of the house with log fire and Aga and perfect for our dog to run around in the garden. Family gathering loved by all in your beautiful home. Hope to return. Thank you Vivienne and all the Wiegand family

Reviewed by Freddie 10th October 2025

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Reviewed by Audrey 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Lyn 22nd August 2025

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Such a beautiful home from home. Warm and welcoming but with enough space for the whole family to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. House was wonderful and the garden gorgeous. Seeing the deer an added bonus as was the chinook low flying over. A blissful week.

Reviewed by Dean 20th June 2025

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The property and the garden is large and nice and secluded with character.

Reviewed by Laura 16th May 2025

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Lovely farmhouse with lots of character, although large still very cozy. Attention to fixtures and fitting very high with good quality linens etc.

Reviewed by Gill 2nd May 2025

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A gem. The garden or field as our grandson called it, kept us all enthralled and busy. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and the beds so comfortable. We never went out as there was so much going on in the garden.

Reviewed by Jean 4th April 2025

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We loved it. Delightful, spacious house with beautiful, comfy, eclectic furnishings. The garden is so tranquil with great views. Everything is good quality. Kitchen & utility very well equipped - ample place settings and bakeware plus two fridges and a freezer. Quality towels, mattresses & bedding; very comfy. And 5 toilets - 3 up, 2 down! Great acRead morecommodation with so many rooms. It met our family needs perfectly - 7 adults aged 26 to 89. So glad we chose this. Lovely walks & towns locally. Hide

Reviewed by Graeme 14th March 2025

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This beautifully appointed house was exactly as shown in the photographs on the web site., if not better. It was spacious and extremely comfortable and we loved the large breakfast room with its beautiful views down the garden to fields and hills opposite. The heating and lighting were good and there was plenty of hot water.

Reviewed by Ben 27th December 2024

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Lovely House in a great location, nice walks from your doorstep (check when the local pubs are open before you set off)

Reviewed by Kaveh 16th December 2024

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Great t peppery and location. I would recommend it but needs to be cleaner

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.

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Plum Tree Retreat - Holton

Plum Tree Retreat - Holton

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