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The Barn, Chedington

The Barn is a detached barn conversion cottage near to Crewkerne in Dorset. The cottage is all on the ground floor and sleeps four people in a double bedroom, a twin room and a family shower room. It also contains a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Outside is off road parking and a patio garden with furniture. Set in beautiful countryside, The Barn is a superb retreat on a working farm in West Dorset.

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Accommodation Details

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

A delightful detached, single-storey barn conversion cottage, located adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse on a working sheep and cattle farm in a rural location amidst the glorious West Dorset countryside. Situated near the villages of Chedington and South Perrott and close to the border with East Somerset, this West Dorset cottage offers small family groups or couples an enjoyable rural retreat in a lovely Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well-presented and comfortably furnished throughout, this West Dorset cottage features two good-sized bedrooms, the double having doors opening out onto the patio area, whilst the sitting room boasts a warming woodburning stove, a cosy place to snuggle up on a cool evening. The patio area of this Dorset cottage sits next to the farmyard where you will often see suckling cows with their young calves, or take in the extensive views beyond the farmyard across the surrounding lush countryside. A short stroll from this Dorset cottage takes you to the local pub serving real ales and good food, ideal for taking refreshment after walking the numerous byways in the area or the nearby River Parrett Trail. Visit the attractive towns of Crewkerne or Beaminster, both just a short drive away, or simply explore one of the numerous attractive villages close to your Dorset cottage. A little further afield is Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast where West Bay, the setting for Broadchurch, has a lively harbour and is well worth a visit, or explore Lyme Regis with its historic seafront and sandy beaches. Take a day trip to the family-friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester, both easily accessible from this Dorset holiday cottage. A wonderful opportunity to experience a rural holiday on a charming West Dorset working farm.

The village of Chedington is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where west Dorset borders south Somerset. The village offers glorious countryside and walks. The towns of Crewkerne and Beaminster are nearby, and the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Sherbourne are further afield.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Small enclosed patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 8 mins walk. Note: The water comes from a natural spring which is regularly tested. Note: This is a working farm with the farmyard next to the patio. There may be associated farm smells and sounds.

Location Details

The village of Chedington is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where west Dorset borders south Somerset. The village offers glorious countryside and walks. The towns of Crewkerne and Beaminster are nearby, and the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Sherbourne are further afield.

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.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Chedington is detailed below.

Wed 4th Moderate rain 11°C 3°C 24mph 2.0mm 1,026mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 13°C 8°C 25mph 9.8mm 1,014mb
Fri 6th Moderate rain 13°C 5°C 33mph 3.8mm 1,018mb
Sat 7th Light rain 8°C 5°C 36mph 0.3mm 1,009mb
Sun 8th Light rain 6°C 2°C 22mph 0.2mm 1,028mb
Mon 9th Broken clouds 5°C 2°C 23mph 0.0mm 1,029mb
Tue 10th Overcast clouds 5°C 4°C 23mph 0.0mm 1,029mb

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