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The master bedroom has a king size pine double bed, the second bedroom has twin divans. All bedding is provided in the price. The white bathroom has a bath with electric shower. Back downstairs, the fully equipped kitchen-diner includes an in-built cooker, washer-dryer, dishwasher and microwave. Both the downstairs rooms have flagstone floors.
More views of inside
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The cottage is situated in a small courtyard opposite the owner's house. There is off road parking for one car. The owners have a selection of pets including chicken and Shetland ponies, which are kept in the field next to their house.
More views of outside
The barn is well known locally as a landmark because the east end is formed by a high wall of historic interest. According to local tradition this was built by Napoleonic prisoners (1805-1815) so their officers held at the Windmill Inn opposite could play the Basque game of pelota. However, there are several such walls in Somerset and Dorset which were used for the game of fives, very popular in this area at the time. The wall is in the style of fives walls built during the 1700's, so it may be even older than currently thought.
The barn in the 1950's
Views of the surrounding area
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North Cheriton is a small village designated as a conservation area. There is an ancient pound and village stocks (no longer in use!) sited next to the church of St John the Baptist. It is an ideal base for walking with lots of circular walks using country lanes and footpaths. The walks can include a visit to a local pub. There are two, each serving food, which are found in approximately ¾ mile and 2½ miles.
Local attractions include the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford, and Shaftesbury with the famous Gold Hill.
The market town of Sherborne, with its Abbey and two Castles, is just six miles away. Many events such as Sherborne Country Fair and the Half Ironman UK Triathlon are held in the grounds of the new Sherborne Castle.
There are many National Trust properties in the area including Stourhead with its gardens designed by Capability Brown, Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor, and Barrington Court.
At Longleat, there is the famous safari park as well as a beautiful stately home and garden.
Nearby are the Bath and West Show Ground at Shepton Mallet, and Wincanton Racecourse.
The small town of Wincanton is just 2 miles away and has two supermarkets: the nearest one, Morrisons, is by the junction with the A303. It also has a post office, pubs, restaurants, a wide selection of take-aways and a leisure centre. About 2½ miles away, the village of Charlton Horethorne has a general stores selling newspapers and good quality local produce.
Local sporting and leisure facilities include an indoor pool and gymnasium at Wincanton Leisure Centre and tennis at Wincanton Sports Ground. There are several local golf courses. Horse riding is available at Horsington (2 miles) and Sherborne (7 miles). Yeovil (12 miles) has ten-pin bowling, swimming and a multiplex cinema.
Further afield are some lovely sandy beaches, Weymouth, Swanage and Lyme Regis to name a few, and West Bay is great for sea angling.
We kindly request that you do not smoke in the property.
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Holiday Accommodation:
Downstairs:
Sitting Room. Kitchen/Diner.
Upstairs:
Bedroom 1 with king-size pine bed. Bedroom 2 with twin divan beds.
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC & washbasin.
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Facilities: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Colour TV, DVD Player, VCR, Radio/CD/Tape Player,
Wood-burning stove, Dishwasher, Full Central Heating, Washer-Dryer, Parking for 1 car.
Electricity & Heating inclusive.
Duvets provided. Bed Linen provided. Cot and Highchair provided on request. Nearest Pub ¾ mile (Holton). Shops 2 miles. Restaurants 2½ miles. Post box 30 yds. Phone box in village 500 yds. Bus stop ¾ mile through village. |
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