Dorset Holiday Barns

The Shippens Compton Road, Sherborne, DT9 4QS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>23</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
an open door to a patio with a table with an umbrella at Dorset Holiday Barns in Sherborne
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Dorset Holiday Barns in Sherborne
an aerial view of a house in a village at Dorset Holiday Barns in Sherborne
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Dorset Holiday Barns

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
23 reviews
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Situated in Over Compton, within 5 km from Sherborne, Dorset Holiday Barns features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a barbecue and garden views. Each unit features a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hairdryer. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also available, as well as a kettle. Sherborne Old Castle is 7 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 65 km from Dorset Holiday Barns.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carlo
    Italy Italy
    “I loved everything about this place: big living room with open space kitchen, top level of cleanliness, super nice bedrooms, comfy beds, modern bathroom, outside space with bbq. Quiet and beautiful surroundings, we went exploring the Jurassic...”
  • Fox
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was good for a breakaway. The shower was excellent, dishwasher and washer-drier were very good to have. The outside space had a table and chairs, we never used the BBQ as it was a short holiday, and rained a few afternoons/evenings. The beds...”
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely accommodation with original beams & rustic doors. Plenty of crockery, pots & pans etc for cooking & a barbecue in the front seating area. In a quiet rural location.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Alison and Ian

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Alison and Ian
Our adjacent barns have been converted to provide a modern comfortable interior while retaining some of the architectural features including exposed beams. The barns are furnished to a high standard, we provide 100% cotton bed linen, towels, electricity, WiFi and a welcome basket. There is a small courtyard garden to the front of each bar with outside seating and a BBQ. They are equipped with a 40" smart TV in the lounge and master bedrooms allowing you to use catch up services, Netflix and Amazon (using your own account). We provide free Fast Wifi.
We love to spend time in Dorset and enjoy the times that we get to stay at the barns ourselves. We took on the first barn in 2011 adding the second a few years later. Having stayed at many holiday properties we want to make sure we exceed our guests expectations. The barns are well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses to allow you to entertain without having to wash up all the time. We include a dishwasher and a washer dryer. We love to hear from our guests and constantly ask for feedback to continue to improve, we have been rated as 9.9 for our booking com reviews. We look forward to welcoming you to the barns, we are confident you will enjoy your stay.
The barns are located in a small village in between Sherborne and Yeovil. There are some great country walks including a short walk through the grounds of Compton House to visit Trenchermans our local food and wine store. Compton house was until recently a butterfly farm that produced the silk for Princess Diana's wedding dress. We have a traditional local pub around half a mile walk and a great gastro pub The Rose and Crown in Trent just 1.5 miles. There is something for everyone either exploring rural Dorset or days at the Seaside. Other attractions include Bath, Longleat, Wooky Hole, the Jurassic coast and more.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dorset Holiday Barns
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Game console – Nintendo Wii
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Dorset Holiday Barns takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dorset Holiday Barns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Dorset Holiday Barns

  • Dorset Holiday Barns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dorset Holiday Barns (subject to availability). These have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dorset Holiday Barns is 2.8 miles from the centre of Sherborne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Dorset Holiday Barns is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Dorset Holiday Barns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Dorset Holiday Barns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dorset Holiday Barns (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.