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View towards the property nestled in a pretty gravelled courtyard setting
Explore the expansive shared grounds
A warm welcome awaits as soon as you step inside the cottage
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Charming open plan living space
Plenty of room around the dining table
Prepare your favourite meals in the well equipped kitchen
Head upstairs to the en-suite double bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Charming twin bedroom
Single bedroom with additional pull out bed
Enjoy a soak in the bath or take a refreshing shower
Looking towards the main entrance to the property
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings on the patio to the rear of the cottage
Pretty driveway leading to the cottages
Leisure facilities include a shared indoor heated swimming pool and children’s play area
Shared indoor heated pool
Two on-site lakes home to an abundance of wildlife
Children’s play area
Far reaching countryside views from the children’s play area
1 / 20  View towards the property nestled in a pretty gravelled courtyard setting
2 / 20  Explore the expansive shared grounds
3 / 20  A warm welcome awaits as soon as you step inside the cottage
4 / 20  Relax by the cosy wood burner
5 / 20  Charming open plan living space
6 / 20  Plenty of room around the dining table
7 / 20  Prepare your favourite meals in the well equipped kitchen
8 / 20  Head upstairs to the en-suite double bedroom
9 / 20  En-suite bathroom
10 / 20  Charming twin bedroom
11 / 20  Single bedroom with additional pull out bed
12 / 20  Enjoy a soak in the bath or take a refreshing shower
13 / 20  Looking towards the main entrance to the property
14 / 20  Enjoy the tranquil surroundings on the patio to the rear of the cottage
15 / 20  Pretty driveway leading to the cottages
16 / 20  Leisure facilities include a shared indoor heated swimming pool and children’s play area
17 / 20  Shared indoor heated pool
18 / 20  Two on-site lakes home to an abundance of wildlife
19 / 20  Children’s play area
20 / 20  Far reaching countryside views from the children’s play area

Greenfinch Cottage

Sherborne (2mls S), Dorset
Visit England rating: 4 stars
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Indoor swimming pool
Parking on site / nearby
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Far away from the hustle and bustle, tucked away in the beautiful rural Dorset countryside
  • Explore the expansive grounds on-site with two lakes which are home to herons, kingfishers and swans
  • Access to a network of footpaths from the doorstep and just thirty miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast
Property code: FOLWR

Set in the beautiful shared grounds of the owner’s farm, with three other properties on-site, this attractive barn conversion provides charming accommodation for up to six guests and one dog. Enjoying a delightful position in the heart of the Dorset countryside, the cottage is an ideal base for taking your family and your four-legged friend on long rural walks with picturesque scenery. In the grounds you will find two beautiful lakes and an abundance of fascinating wildlife. The property also offers a shared play area for children and a shared indoor swimming pool.

This spacious and comfortable property features a bright and welcoming open-plan lounge/diner where you can relax on the comfortable sofas in front of the Smart TV and warming wood burner. An archway leads you through to the stylishly designed kitchen. Upstairs, you will find three cosy bedrooms to unwind and recuperate after a full day of exploration of the local wilds with your hound. You can sit back and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from the private patio, and have a lovely breakfast to start the new day.

The bustling market town of Sherborne is under 5 miles away and offers plenty to see and do, with two historic castles and the impressive Sherborne Abbey nearby. This is an ideal area for dog owners, with miles of wonderful walks to discover, and plenty of dog-friendly pubs to relax in. The Elizabethan Montacute House (13 miles) is a fantastic National Trust property with extensive dog-friendly gardens and parkland. Cerne Abbas is just 12 miles to the south, while the popular beaches at Lulworth Cove and Bridport are both within 30 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single with additional pull-out bed
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath, and WC
  • En-suite bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC to the double room
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Wood burner with first basket of logs provided (extra logs can be purchased onsite at £5 per basket
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer
  • 1 dog welcome, dogs are politely requested to be kept under control on leads when out in the shared grounds
  • Shared indoor heated pool - each cottage will have a designated 2 hour slot each day (varying times) for the pool, with sole use of the pool - times will be displayed in the cottage on arrival
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles, beach 30 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Overall location
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Reviewed by Patricia 1st April 2024

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Lovely cottage and location. Pool great bonus for young kids. Shame about the rain! Would love to come back in the (dry) summer

Reviewed by Paul 29th December 2023

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Great location, nicely finished holiday let run by a friendly couple

Reviewed by Lorraine 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Steven 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Jo 2nd July 2023

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It was lovely, wish Id know no salt and pepper there! But we were gifted milk wine and biscuits!! It was gorgeous

Reviewed by Catherine 26th May 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Folke manor farm. The facilities are great and the setting so child and dog friendly. We loved the area and hope to return next year. Thank you

Reviewed by Karina 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Liz 20th March 2023

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Reviewed by Allan 23rd December 2022

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Great property in a group of 4. Plenty of parking. Great walks. Well equipped with an excellent log burner. Dog friendly. Pool was great although times are allocated. We recommend!

Reviewed by Colin 22nd July 2022

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Comfortable cottage making for a very enjoyable stay. Good location for visiting various Dorset locations.

Reviewed by Glen 27th May 2022

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Loverly quiet retreat if you want to have a quiet rest but theres not a lot of attractions around without a 50 min drive (beach etc )

Reviewed by Marie 13th May 2022

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Well equipped cottage ,greenfinch dark inside no views , Pool hired out at times ,someday unable to use it no notice . Grounds surrounding area pleasant.

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View towards the property nestled in a pretty gravelled courtyard setting
Explore the expansive shared grounds
A warm welcome awaits as soon as you step inside the cottage
Relax by the cosy wood burner
Charming open plan living space
Plenty of room around the dining table
Prepare your favourite meals in the well equipped kitchen
Head upstairs to the en-suite double bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Charming twin bedroom
Single bedroom with additional pull out bed
Show 8 moreEnjoy a soak in the bath or take a refreshing shower

Location

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