Welcome to The Old Cart Shed. This single-storey barn conversion is set round a grassed courtyard near Winterborne Stickland, and sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Further fuel can be purchased from owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Dogs to be kept on a lead whilst on the premises due to nearby livestock.
Location
The Old Cart Shed is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, two twin bedrooms and a bathroom. The open plan living area has a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. The Old Cart Shed is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area.
Winterborne Stickland is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering good walks and superb views. Take a visit to the market town of Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy. Within an easy drive lies the Jurassic Coast with sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage and cliff top walks along the South West Coastal Path.
Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.
Reviews of The Old Cart Shed
"We absolutely loved the place! It was far enough away from everywhere so it was quiet but still close enough to all the main places we wanted to visit. The accommodation was everything we wanted and then some! We would definitely come back!"
Reviewed by Miss Fletcher on 30/07/2016
"Super accommodation. Extremely well equipped and the fenced off garden made it very easy with the dog, meaning we could truly relax. A good location to explore the beautiful county of Dorset."
Reviewed by Mrs Brown on 23/07/2016
"The cottage was amazing, a very high standard and with attention to detail. The games room was great! It is situated in a lovely part of Dorset with great walks only 5 -15 minutes away. Will recommend to everyone I speak to!"
Reviewed by Mr Skelton on 01/03/2016
"Liked the spaciousness of the barn (the brochure did not do it justice), the nice roomy bedrooms and the wow factor when you first entered the barn. The pool and table tennis tables in the games room kept our 15 year old grandsons busy most days."
Reviewed by Mrs Elkins on 31/12/2015
"The cottage was very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. The games room was a great bonus, particularly for the children when the weather was poor."
Reviewed by Mr Hartley on 17/11/2015
"Lovely bright, clean accommodation with ample car parking. The games room was ideal for the children and for the men in the evenings. Fairly central Dorset location so not too far from attractions. "
Reviewed by Mrs Cook on 31/10/2015
"Fabulous, a home from home, would recommend."
Reviewed by Mrs Puncher on 11/04/2015
"The house was spacious and furnished/designed in a very practical way - we loved having lots of wardrobe and drawer space. We greatly enjoyed the walks going directly from the front door. It was the perfect place for a family Christmas."
Reviewed by Mrs Davidson on 28/12/2014
"A family holiday to Dorset with Grandparents, parents a child under 5 & a dog Our stay at the Old Cart Shed surpassed all expectations, we were over the moon with the standard of the cottage, it's location and the local pubs & restaurants (as recommended by the welcome folder in the cottage) The rooms were great sizes (much bigger than we had expected) the beds comfortable, good quality towels in the bathrooms, the living room furniture was cosy & spacious and the quality of the kitchen ware was excellent! We were also very lucky to have such lovely "neighbours" during our week's holiday and fantastic weather - ice-creams on the beach in the sun on the 1st of October!!! We will definitely being booking to stay here again - thoroughly recommended especially for those of you with dogs looking for a good quality holiday"
Reviewed by rainbowjules on 20/12/2014
"This was, by far, the best property we have ever stayed in. The house, setting and furnishings were superb. We will definitely be back."
Reviewed by Mr Macarthur on 20/10/2014
"We all thought the cottage was really good quality and very comfortable, the room sizes were much larger than we expected. We appreciated all the little touches, like the great quality kitchen equipment and the very useful book suggesting places to eat and visit. "
Reviewed by Mrs Wakefield-Burke on 06/10/2014
"Spacious, excellently furnished barn conversion in a peaceful location but within easy access to the coast. We have already booked again for next year. The games room was most definitely an added bonus and my family enjoyed playing pool, table tennis, air hockey and table football. We are already recommending this property to friends and acquaintances. Thank you to the owner and her team for giving us a holiday to remember!"
Reviewed by Miss Lane on 13/09/2014
"Just enjoyed a brilliant weeks holday with family and friends. The barn is well equipped and beautifully furnished. The layout of the barns is fantastic. Will definitely be coming again."
Reviewed by Catepat55 on 30/08/2014
"A spacious, comfy and well equipped holiday home. A very relaxing & enjoyable holiday."
Reviewed by Mrs Prince on 16/08/2014
"I was particularly impressed with the amount of space in the cottage, as the pictures on the website did not do it justice! The overall quality of the place was excellent, even down to towels and bedding. The games room was a great hit with us and the kids! The pint of milk and welcome cake were a lovely touch. We will definitely be recommending!"
Reviewed by Mrs Field on 12/08/2014
"A quality holiday property just as described in the brochure."
Reviewed by Mr Ball on 04/08/2014