About the property
1 OF 4 BARN CONVERSIONS, FURNISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD, SITUATED IN A COURTYARD SETTING AND SURROUNDED BY PEACEFUL GROUNDS
Set within the peaceful grounds of the owner's farm and located a short drive from Sherborne, these delightful barns have been converted and furnished to a high standard and are situated in a courtyard setting. The design of the cottages gives the feel of a warm and welcoming farm cottage, most with woodburners and all with delightful, detailed finishing touches. The grounds offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside as well as two large lakes which attract a wealth of wildlife including herons, badgers, kingfishers, woodpeckers and swans. At the bottom of the gardens and beyond the lakes is a gate, which leads directly onto a network of footpaths where you will be free to walk and take in the stunning scenery. The area itself is beautiful and offers a wealth of attractions to suit all tastes including pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. There are many National Trust properties and gardens that are all well worth a visit including Stourhead, Montacute Kingston Lacy, Corfe Castle, Hardy's Cottage and Studland Beach and Nature Reserve. In addition to this the towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many attractions to visit including Monkey World, The Tank Museum, a Sea Life Centre, Abbotsbury Swannery and Longleat. For golf enthusiasts, there is a golf course 300 yards away but if golf is not your game there are many other country pursuits within easy reach.
All the properties have ample parking. Bed linen, electric, towels and central heating included. Lake fishing 4 miles. Beaches at Lyme Regis and Weymouth within a 35 minute drive. Village shop 0.5 mile, 2 pubs 0.5 mile .
The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bathroom with shower over and WC, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite wet room and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner with TV, DVD, video and woodburner. Kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Regret no pets. Suitable for disabled.
Other properties at Folke Manor Farm include FOLKI, FOLOW, and FOLWR.