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Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

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Traditional stone barn in the beautiful Blackmoor Vale.
Patio ideal for al fresco dining
Beautiful rural views from the garden
Dining
Private kitchen

Overview of Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Horsington, England
  • Popular LocationHauser and Wirth Somerset17 min drive
  • Popular LocationStourhead19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLongleat Safari and Adventure Park40 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

Courtyard Barn at Lois Farm is perfect for holidays with your family or friends. If you are looking for relaxation and tranquillity in a peaceful rural setting overlooking farm land this lovely barn is for you. Situated in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the border of Somerset and Dorset there are many well-known places to visit close by for all ages. We have horses and ponies with cattle and sheep in the fields during the summer. We are family friendly with baby equipment available to borrow, toys and a safe fenced garden. There is a large games room with table tennis and table football. In the colder months light the wood burner for cosy evenings in. The barn still retains many of the original features.

Lois Farm is located in the beautiful Blackmoor Vale on the border of Somerset and Dorset, accessed by a quiet country lane and surrounded by stunning countryside. We are only few miles south of Wincanton and ideally placed to visit many well-known attractions including Glastonbury, Longleat, Wookey Hole, Wells, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes Motor Museum, Sherborne and many beautiful National Trust properties and gardens.

The barn has recently been fully refurbished and will comfortably sleep 6 (plus cots) in three double bedrooms one of which is downstairs. All bedrooms have zip and link beds so can be set-up as either super kings or twins. We use only fine Egyptian cotton for linen and provide towels and bathrobes.

The modern and well-equipped kitchen/diner has cream shaker-style units luxurious granite work surfaces and a slate floor. It is very well equipped including an American style fridge/freezer. The double doors open onto the patio with views over farmland.

The lovely south facing patio and garden overlooking fields is ideal for al-fresco meals, relaxing in the evening sunshine and watching the sunset. In the winter the wood burner makes the living room a warm and cosy place to be, we provide all the logs and everything you need to light the fire.

Property manager

Tanya Peatroy
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Small child/baby equipment available to borrow.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fire risks including candles, firepits, fireworks, lanterns are not permitted. Drone and unmanned vehicles are not to be used on or from the farm.
Guests are not permitted to use domestic power sockets to charge an electric or hybrid vehicle, including electric bikes and scooters.
You are welcome to walk around the farm but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times and not enter any field with animals.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Templecombe

Located in Templecombe, this vacation home is in a rural area. Gartell Light Railway and Hauser and Wirth Somerset are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Melbury Vale Winery and Avalon Vineyard. Traveling with kids? Consider Mill on the Brue and Royal Bath and West Showground. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking, and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 17 min drive
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 19 min drive
  • Stourhead Garden - 19 min drive
  • Stourhead - 19 min drive
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Virginia Ash - 11 min drive
  • Ship Inn - 17 min drive
  • The Phoenix - 19 min drive
  • Something Else Fishy - 12 min drive
  • The White Lion Inn - 16 min drive

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fam. d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Holiday in a very beautiful area
Heerlijke vakantiewoning: ruim, gezellig ingericht, werkelijk ALLES is aanwezig! Prachtige tuin en uitzicht. Tanya en Chris zijn erg aardige beheerders: je kon hen alles vragen en waren erg attent met kleine dingen: een welkomstpakketje, tomaatjes uit eigen kas, extra handdoekenwissel, enz. Loïs Barn ligt wel wat afgelegen maar binnen 5-10 minuten ben je in Wincanton met o.a. de Lidl en Morrison's. In de (wijde) omgeving is veel te zien en te beleven, b.v. de cathedralen van Wells en Salisbury, de prachtige landgoederen Sherborne Castel en Stourhead, de zuidkust (met o.a. Lulworth Cove en Durdle Door), Bath, Shaftesbury met Golden Hill, Cheddar Gorge, enz. Heerlijke vakantie gehad: echt een aanrader als je van historie en het prachtige landschap van Engeland houdt
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, cozy and character abound
This is truly a gem of a property. This is a great place to explore the English countryside from. Communication was impeccable. The description and pictures were spot on. The place is easily found on Google maps and while it should be obvious, you'll need your own transportation. You're away from it all while being right in the middle as well. Meeting the farm animals was the cherry on the top. I hope we can find our way back to the countryside and if we did, we'd return here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven.
Everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot fault anything at all. Our hosts, Tanya and Chris were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent central location for many tourist attractions within an hour away. The cottage was bright and beautifully decorated. Very peaceful with good walking to. We would definately go back and recommend it. Nice dark skies if you like looking at the stars. The horses were an added treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Courtyard Barn is a lovely place to stay. It has everything you could need, is very comfortable and beautifully clean. Fresh flowers and a welcome pack are an added bonus. The outside space is peaceful and private. The local pub serves good food. Overall, what could be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Peatroy

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