Cottage Holidays in Yeovil

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In a lovely rural location 5 miles north of the quaint historic abbey town of Sherborne in Dorset is this well presented self-contained studio wing of the owners’ home. Ideally located for enjoying walking, the village pubs, and visiting many of the nearby attractions in South Somerset. Glastonbury Tor, Wells Cathedral city, Longleat, Stourhead House and Gardens are all within easy driving, not to mention the many historic houses. Slightly further is the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Popular farm deli/café nearby. Shop 400 yards, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

All on one floor: Living room with wooden floor/dining area/kitchen/bedroom area with double bed. Shower room with toilet.

Elec heaters, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Digital TV. Video. DVD. CD. Elec cooker (2 ring hob). M/wave. Use of owners’ w/machine. Shared enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Shared BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Friday to Friday. NB: Unfenced pond in garden. Price: £161 - £364 per week

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Set peacefully in East Coker, South Somerset, near the Dorset border, this single-storey detached converted stables is ideally situated to explore many attractions in both counties. Golf and fly fishing are available locally, and the famous World Heritage Jurrasic Coast with Westbay and Lyme Regis for wonderful scenery and walks is within easy driving distance. This holiday cottage is only 3 miles from Yeovil, a busy but pleasant market town, and 8 miles from Sherborne with its quaint shops, abbey and castle. Yeovilton Air Museum and many historic houses are nearby. Glastonbury, Cheddar and Bath are all easily accessible for days out. Shops 1 mile, restaurant and pub ¼ mile.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

NSH, elec and bed linen inc. Parking (1 car). DVD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Washer/dryer. Patio and furniture. Welcome tray. No smoking. Price: £188 - £383 per week

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This recently converted detached barn is situated on a 10 acre small holding working farm, dating back to the 16th century. Located in the last parish in Somerset, it makes an ideal base for touring the whole of Somerset as well as Dorset with a wide range of attractions to suit all tastes which include Roman Baths, Longleat Safari Park, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Clarkes Village at Street, Cheddar Gorge, National Trust properties and gardens and much more. The Dorset coastline is a 25 mile drive and offers a range of sheltered coves and sandy beaches. The regional town of Yeovil is less than 1 mile away and offers a range of leisure facilities, cinema, shops, pubs and restaurants. Explore the land with large communal grounds with sheep, chickens and horses and a pleasant stream running through.

The accommodation which is arranged on the top floor with occasional horse/sheep stabling below and offers two bedrooms: 1 double with roll top bathroom with WC and 1 twin with shower room and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: very large feature farmhouse style room with exposed beams and stonework. Offering flatscreen TV, FreeSky, DVD, Freeview, woodburner (free logs), cooker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. Amenities: shared parking. Bed linen and towels included. Electric by key meter with first £30 included. Dogs welcome. Stabling available for 2 horses. Location: beach 25 miles, 5 star restaurant 200 yds, pub and shop 1 mile. Price: £300 - 640 per week

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A charming, self-contained wing of the owner's 17th century stone farmhouse, set in 100 acres of farmland with picturesque views over the countryside and 142 acre reservoir where fishing and watersports such as kayaking and yachting are possible. The accommodation gives the feel of a warm and welcoming farm cottage which has been lovingly furnished to offer all the comforts of modern living whilst retaining original character, such as flagstone flooring and exposed stone walls. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring both Somerset and Dorset and is only 4 miles away from the market town of Yeovil that is situated in the South Somerset countryside. The surrounding area offers delightful rural walks, with the nearby Norman church being well worth a visit and the pretty village of East Coker, beloved by T. S. Elliot. For those who wish to stay closer to home, you may wander freely around the farm and explore all it has to offer including ducks, hens, guinea fowl, sheep and horses. There is also a field and stabling available at an extra cost.

The accommodation offers one galleried bedroom: with king-size double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC. Lounge/diner: with sofa bed, electric fire, TV, DVD and hi-fi. Kitchen: with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, table top freezer and washer/dryer. Outside: enclosed garden with lawned area and patio with outdoor seating and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen, towels, electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Location: beach 15 miles, pub and shop walking distance. Price: £240 - 525 per week

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In a lovely village location 3 miles from Sherborne market town, this lovingly restored ancient Grade II listed former Mill retains character features such as oak beams and floors. Adjacent to the owners’ cottage, it is a delightful detached holiday home for four to enjoy many places of interest within easy driving: World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove; seaside resorts Weymouth, West Bay, Chesil beach, Lyme Regis; Yeovilton Air/Haynes Motor Museums; Cerne Abbas Giant, legendary King Arthur’s Camelot, Glastonbury Tor and Wells Cathedral. Shops 2 miles, pubs serving food 1 mile.

Open plan, spacious living/dining room with wood-burning stove, French windows and well-equipped kitchen. Low beams and oak floor throughout. External access to lower ground floor: Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV, en-suite shower room and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove (avail Oct-Mar) - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail at cost
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Three Freeview TVs
• DVD
• CD
• M/wave
• W/machine and t/dryer (in utility)
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Terrace with patio, furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (2 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• No smoking
• Unsuitable for children
• Friday to Friday

Price: £363 - £899 per week

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Village location/Good walking area

In the small village of Queen Camel, South East Somerset near the Dorset border, this end terraced holiday cottage offers attractive, well presented accommodation from which one can explore this delightful area.

On your doorstep you can visit the many historic houses and gardens, the Haynes Motor Museum, Yeovilton Air Museum and the quaint Dorset town of Sherbourne with its abbey and castle.

Within easy driving distance is Bath, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Stourhead and the popular south coastal resorts of Lyme Regis and Weymouth. Excellent walking area.

Shop 100 yards, pub/restaurant 50 yards.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). NSH and elec inc (£20pw Oct-Apr). Bed linen and towels inc. DVD. CD. Elec cooker. M/wave. Washer/dryer. D/washer. Freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. BBQ. On road parking. No smoking. NB: There is a small pond in the garden 15 yards from the property. Price: £249 - £570 per week

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This delightful 200-year-old cottage nestles in an idyllic setting on the Somerset/Dorset borders. Standing as one of a pair, furnished and equipped throughout to a high standard, the cottage is the perfect location for a family holiday or romantic retreat. It is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful scenery with its many attractions including historic Sherborne, Yeovilton Air Museum, the Jurassic coast, Stourhead House and Gardens, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Bath, Bristol Zoo, Longleat House and Safari Park, Haynes Motor Museum, numerous NT properties, as well as good walking, cycling, golf and fishing. Pub in village. Shops 2 miles.

Living room and dining room, each with flagstone floor. Well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Conservatory. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Digital TV
• DVD (small library)
• Radio/cassette/CD
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• D/washer
• Small freezer
• Large enclosed, lawned garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Secure cycle store
• No smoking

Price: £333 - £817 per week