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The Old Cart Shed

Winterborne Stickland, Dorset, South West England

Property details

6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Garden Open fire Pets welcome Family Isolated Gamesroom Pooltable Broadband / WiFi Romantic Near walks Near cycling Enclosedgarden Childfriendly Luxury Character Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed

Summary

The accommodation received positive feedback for its lovely setting, excellent facilities, and cozy atmosphere. However, issues included the en-suite door, a non-functional oven light, and a fly problem that detracted from the experience. Overall, guests appreciated their stays and showed interest in returning.

The property

The Old Cart Shed is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage set in a peaceful rural position in Winterborne Stickland, surrounded by open Dorset countryside. Converted from the former farm cart shed, the property has been thoughtfully finished to provide comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, while retaining plenty of character through its vaulted, beamed ceilings and well-proportioned living spaces. Arranged entirely on the ground floor, the cottage centres around a sociable open-plan living area that makes it easy for everyone to spend time together. The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering holidays, whether you are preparing a quick breakfast or a leisurely evening meal, while the dining area provides a relaxed space for sharing food and planning the next day’s outings. The sitting area is warm and inviting, with a woodburning stove creating a cosy focal point, ideal for cooler evenings after a day exploring the countryside. The Old Cart Shed offers three comfortable bedrooms, making it a good choice for families or groups of friends. The king-size bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the two twin bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with a bath and a shower over. Please note there are two low steps leading to the bedroom and bathroom corridor, with wheelchair ramps available on request. Outside, guests can enjoy an enclosed, private garden with a lawned area, patio and picnic bench, providing a pleasant spot for outdoor dining or a quiet moment with a book. There is also a larger shared front lawned area, along with a shared games room on site featuring a pool table, table football and air hockey, offering entertainment for all ages. Winterborne Stickland is ideally placed for exploring Dorset’s varied attractions. The nearby market town of Blandford Forum offers independent shops, cafés and riverside walks, while the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is on the doorstep, with miles of scenic walking routes. A short drive away, the Jurassic Coast awaits with its dramatic cliffs, historic seaside towns and renowned coastal paths, making The Old Cart Shed a well-located base for a memorable Dorset escape. Note: This property is in a courtyard with Refs. 18978, 19285, 905895, 905896 and 905898, together they sleep 28.

Exceptional, spacious rural barn conversion. Very high standard of furnishings and equipment. Beamed ceilings. Woodburning stove. En-suite facilities. Lovely walks close by. Blandford Forum 4 miles.

All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Two low steps to bedroom/bathroom corridor. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Electric heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Further fuel can be purchased from owner. Full bed linen, hand and bath towels for each bed space provided. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. EV charger available please download the "Pod Point" app for EV charging and payments. Covered bike storage. Enclosed, private garden with lawned area, patio and picnic bench. Further larger shared front lawned area. Shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times whilst on the premises due to nearby livestock. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Two low steps to bedroom/bathroom corridor. Wheelchair ramps available upon request. Note: Please us extensive footpath and farm tracks, and walk carefully avoiding crops

Practical information

Central heating: Partial
Isolated location: Yes
Check-out: 10:00
Shop: 5 miles
Pub: 1 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Heating: Electric
Floors: 1
Check-in: 15:00
Distance to supermarket (miles): 4 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Number of highchairs: 1
Open to enquiries about other types of animals: Yes
Parking spaces: 3
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Cot: Yes
Entertainment: DVD Player
Garden: Yes
Games room privacy: Private
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Patio
Games room fixtures: Pool Table, Table Football

Location