Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Sherborne (3.5mls N), Dorset

Enjoying an elevated position with stunning views, this imaginatively updated and beautifully renovated single-level barn conversion makes a fantastic getaway for families and friends. Offering stylish accommodation for up to six guests, this idyllic semi-detached property provides a tranquil holiday retreat perfect for discovering the area’s beautiful woodlands and quaint villages. Featuring a wood burner, underfloor heating and exposed beams, the property is a wonderful base for walkers and nature lovers discovering the countryside of Dorset and Somerset.

Entering this stunning barn conversion, the light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner provides a fabulous space for everyone to unwind. With a vaulted and beamed ceiling, large windows, Smart TV and a cheerful wood burner, the lounge is ideal for relaxing in at the end of a great day. The central dining area enjoys fabulous views and is perfect for sharing a fantastic meal that you can cook in the fully equipped and stylishly designed kitchen.

There are three cosy en-suite bedrooms, which all open out into the garden: a twin room with 1920s-style beds, a king-size room with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom which can also be accessed from the hall, and a super-king-size room. Outside, the fully enclosed garden features a lawn with a patio, outdoor furniture and a BBQ, providing a lovely spot for a morning coffee or a glass of wine as you admire the scenery. Set on the outskirts of the pretty village of Corton Denham, the property offers plenty of chances for nature lovers to spot deer and birds of prey.

The historic market town of Sherborne (4 miles) has plenty of great places to eat and drink and is home to Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Castle and Gardens. Also nearby are the Fleet Air Museum, Haynes Motor Museum, Montacute House and Lytes Cary Manor (all within 13.5 miles).