Kingfishers
6035 - New3.8 miles NW of Shaftesbury | Sleeps 2 + cot* (no children from 1 to 9)
7 Nights from £403
Features
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Dogs welcome
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Open fire/wood-burner
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Enclosed garden
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Private parking
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Near a pub
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WiFi
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Linen and towels included
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Single-storey
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High chair available
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Bedroom details
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KingGreat care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in north Dorset it is a prime spot to venture out from by car, or on foot, to some of the most popular locations the counties have to offer.
Kingfishers is positioned at the end of a short row of newly converted outbuildings within the grounds of a working farm, ensuring a truly rural and authentic space. There is a small step up to the front door and then it's mostly set on one level, you'll enter into a welcoming open plan living, kitchen and dining space with its exposed brickwork, featuring a wonderful wood-burning stove. You will immediately feel at home and look forward to cosying up on the sofa after a day exploring the local countryside.
You have a choice of living space, as beyond the open plan living-room you will find a spacious conservatory with lots of natural light and a great spot for your four-legged friends to bed down. There is a small step down into the conservatory with beautiful rural views over the enclosed, private garden and patio space, complete with outdoor seating for you to soak in the surroundings and while away the hours in this blissful slice of farming life.
Heading back inside you will find a large bedroom off the open plan living space with a glorious king-size bed. From here, is a well-crafted en suite with a large shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and a handheld attachment.
The property is surrounded by open countryside for you and your canine companions to roam and explore to your hearts' content. There are also two well positioned private parking spaces outside the property and a long private road/track to Kingfishers, some parts of which are unmade with a few bumps; guests with low-slung vehicles may want to take a slower pace.
Venturing away from Kingfishers you will find you are in an excellent location to reach some of the most beautiful and well-known attractions, sites and towns that Dorset and Wiltshire have to offer. Shaftesbury, with its famous "Hovis Hill", is only 15 minutes away, as are the stunning Stourhead Gardens, whilst fashionable Bruton and Frome are less than 30 minutes' drive. Castle Cary and The Newt are also nearby, as well as Longleat and Tisbury - plenty of choices for adventuring on your doorstep.
If travelling via public transport, Gillingham is also directly connected by train, being less than two hours to London Waterloo.
Ground Floor
Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas. Smart TV and wood-burner. Electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment and slimline dishwasher
Conservatory
Bedroom with king-size double bed (5'), TV and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin
Kingfishers is within the grounds of a working cattle farm so occasional agricultural noise may be heard and a narrow part of the River Stour runs through the extensive grounds of the farm so please be mindful of children wandering alone. *A cot is not provided, bring your own travel cot.
More Information
- Dogs welcome
- High chair
- Arrive/Depart Monday
- Short breaks available
- Wood-burner/Open fire
- Private parking for 2 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 1.5 miles
- Patio furniture
- Air source heat-pump (partial under-floor)