Guests say
Churchill Cottage is a charming, historic property set on a tranquil working farm near Sherborne. Guests consistently praise its cosy, comfortable atmosphere, friendly and accommodating hosts, and the excellent on-site café serving delicious breakfasts and cakes. The cottage is well-equipped and ideal for families, dog owners, and those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with easy access to Dorset attractions. While some mention the bathroom layout and fishing pond as minor drawbacks, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and well-presented on arrival, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The peaceful rural setting, proximity to Sherborne, and access to Dorset attractions are frequently praised. Some note the need to drive and the lack of a nearby pub, but overall the location is highly regarded.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with quality beds and a welcoming atmosphere. The log burner and spacious layout are particular highlights.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a highly rated on-site café and enclosed garden. Some mention the bathroom layout and fishing pond as areas for improvement, but most find the facilities excellent.
Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. While thoughtful touches and excellent service are noted, no specific mention of gifts is made, so guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
Churchill Cottage is full of character and is situated amongst 300 acres of a working farm - it’s a true rural retreat.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Single) Adult (Double)
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet.
Initial logs for wood burner(s) included. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Large enclosed garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced lake in the grounds, 100 yards away.. Situated on a 300-acre working sheep and beef farm in the beautiful surroundings of the north west Dorset countryside, and only 5 miles south of the delightful abbey town of Sherborne, these three holiday homes offer a great location to get away from it all. The Farmhouse (UKC2911), which sleeps up to twelve guests, and the smaller wing of the property, Churchill Cottage (ref DQR), which sleeps six guests, have an interconnecting door allowing for both to be booked together (sleeping 18 guests) or independently.
The Farmhouse and Churchill Cottage have interesting historical connections, having once been owned by John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and the highwayman John Clavell respectively. The Farmhouse offers its own games room with a pool table, and a dining area seating 18.
The properties are ideal for a family or groups who might wish to get away from it all, and their location lends itself for some fine country walking and cycling. Visit Sherborne with its abbey, castle, fine character shops, cafés and inns. Within easy driving there are also many historic houses, such as Montacute House and Gardens and Stourhead House and Gardens to name just two. For family outings Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes Motor Museum, with its fascinating classical car collection, are worth a visit, and slightly further afield, the ever popular Longleat House and Safari Park is great for a day out.
The south coast resorts of Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis, on the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, beckon, with plenty of water activities to enjoy, or going inland to south Somerset, one can take in the Clarks Village Outlet, Glastonbury Tor and the very popular Roman city of Bath with its many tourist attractions. Nearby, visit Cerne Abbas, famed for its chalk giant on the hillside, and just beyond is Dorchester, the county town with its many museums. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Churchill Cottage (ref DQR) and The Farmhouse (ref UKC2911) can be booked together to accommodate up to 18 guests.
Free WiFi
There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.
This property is situated on a working farm therefore pets must be kept on a lead and children must be supervised at all times.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (26)
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Robert Swales
Churchill cottage is a lovely place for a few days away also very affordable. A few things could do with updating but the cottage was charming and Mrs Rich made our stay very comfortable.
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Laura McCluskey
Had a lovely peaceful holiday. Was lovely seeing all the animals. Plenty of places to visit. The owners were really nice and the cottage was very comfortable and had everything you needed.
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Deborah Reynolds
Lovely accommodation and owner. Disappointed that the pond advertised for fishing on site had only one fish, this was an attraction to book this place.