Shippon Barn

89 Customer Reviews

• "A fantastic cottage with a very sweet owner."

  We will definitely come back here next year. Thanks for your hospitality Carol.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Dec 2024

• "We had a lovely time in the holiday property."

  It was very comfortable, extremely clean and we had everything that we needed. The cream tea, tissues, cereals and milk and tea were a thoughtful and much appreciated addition. We would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2024

• "We had a lovely week at Shippon Barn."

  Very clean, good facilities & a generous welcome pack. Shippon Barn is in a great location being only 2 miles from Yeovil & near to other towns such as Sherborne & Dorchester & National Trust/ English Heritage places of interest. The coastal towns of Weymouth & Lyme Regis are also less than an hour away. I would recommend Shippon Barn as a place to stay when visiting Somerset & Dorset.

  Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Oct 2024

• "Shipping barn was the most perfect place to stay ."

  From the welcoming home made scones and the thoughtfully basket of home made jam and teas and coffees to the clotted cream and pint of milk left in the fridge for us .this place was luxurious and it was so quiet .if you are thinking of booking shipping barn please don't hesitate book it it will be a happy memory etched on our hearts .the owner was lovely too .Thank-you for allowing us to take our two little dogs too .

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Oct 2024

• "The barn was home from home, immaculately kept, very comfortable and warm."

  The barn was a great location, rural but close to everything. Carol introduced herself a lovely lady and kindly provided scones, jams and cream for us. Also dog treats and ball for my dog. I would definitely stay here again, it is a 10/10 property.

  Reviewed by Martine5.0★Sep 2024

• "A peaceful setting ,in an area of huge interest,from artistic venues like The Newt and The Sherborne to stunning scenery of hills,sea and valleys."

  Charming owners ,a place to return to many times .

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Sep 2024

• "We had a very comfortable week at Shippon Barn."

  It's right in the Somerset countryside, but everything you need is on your doorstep, and it was immaculately clean. The weather turned unexpectedly cold but the owners were very quick to respond to our request for more logs and extra heating. The little garden is enclosed but the fencing is low and a larger dog than ours would easily jump over it.

  Reviewed by Jaclyn5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very welcoming with complimentary milk and scones, clotted cream and homemade jam which were delicious."

  Great location and close to the half moon pub. Will definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful place so relaxing and lovely."

  So quite we have booked up for next year

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Aug 2024

• "Beautiful property set in rural location but not far from main town of Yeovil."

  Very comfortable place with lots of appliances. Not exactly wheelchair user adapted but more suited to a disabled person who is not wheelchair bound. Owners very approachable and happy to help with providing a homemade ramp for easier access. Very enjoyable stay, dog safe in the little garden too.

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Aug 2024

• "The barn feels very homely and welcoming, with everything we needed."

  We particularly appreciated the scones and home made jam.

  Reviewed by Grant5.0★Aug 2024

• "Arrived to a warm welcome, the holiday home is immaculately presented with thoughtful welcome packs."

  There are soooo many extras that you really feel like you are at home. The location is secluded and peaceful, it was a joy to watch the bats flying around at night and the bees visiting the flowers in the garden. This quickly became one of my happy places and I am looking forward to returning. Only one slight negative the master bedroom bed is very squeaky and if you turn over at night you wake your partner, this however is negated by the how wonderful the whole experience was for us. Thank you for your hospitality.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jul 2024

• "First class accommodation in rural Somerset, close enough to several places of interest such as Sherborne, Yeovil, Wells, Glastonbury, West Bay and Lyme Regis to name a few."

  The accommodation has all you need for a relaxing holiday. On arrival, we were greeted by Carol, the owner, and a complementary cream tea that included home made summer fruit jam - delicious! Great attention to detail, very well appointed, down to all the necessities in the kitchen, cleaning products, dishwashing tablets etc. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Laurent5.0★Jul 2024

• "Absolutely loved our stay."

  So comfortable a home from home. Everything there. Scrumptious scones with a cute little welcome pack. Spotlessly clean. I was hoping for a comment book to put my feedback in so other people that stay can read them. But highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautifully clean holiday let and everything we would require in the kitchen."

  Beds comfortable and shower adequate for our needs. Pillows and bedding all need replacing and the duvets are in a sorry state, as are the towels, luckily we had brought our own towels. It would have been a nice gesture from the host to introduce herself on arrival, rather than waiting until the last moment as we were about to drive home.

  Reviewed by Mark3.4★Jul 2024

• "Would recommend."

  Very peaceful and people very freindly

  Reviewed by Veronica5.0★Jun 2024

• "A real home from home the owner kindly brought us a fan when the temperature soared to 30degrees."

  The welcome pack and homemade scones were a lovely touch,also a special doggie pack full of goodies,my border terrier especially loved the ball which she brought home and is still playing with. I would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cottage was delightful and spotless, the property owner had thought of everything including gestures such as a torch in the bedroom a night plug in the main area so one was not completely in the dark when visiting the bathroom."

  A lovely welcome pack plus treats for our collie and a clean bed and bowls for her. Also a very quiet and relaxing spot We hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely and homely cottage."

  Every thing you need is there. Hosts welcoming and friendly.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★May 2024

• "We had a really lovely stay at Shippon Barn."

  The welcome hamper and afternoon tea with homemade scones and jam were a nice surprise to be greeted with. The property was absolutely spotless, very comfortable and well equipped. There was lots to do in the area, we wish we’d had more time to explore. We’ll definitely be back and hopefully for longer next time.

  Reviewed by Libby5.0★Feb 2024

• "We have a wonderful weekend away at Shippon Barn!"

  The place is clean, tidy and had everything we needed for our stay. The welcome package was a lovely surprise and the bottle of bubbles was a very thoughtful added touch for the birthday man - thank you. We hope to be staying again soon and have already been recommending you to our friends and family x

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2023

• "Fabulous cottage in a great position, rural but close to shops etc."

  Really well equipped and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the property to anyone thinking of a holiday in that area.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely property, well equiped."

  Welcome pack on arrival for both us and the dog.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely Quite location pretty garden welcoming cream tea impressed by eco facilities."

  Beautiful area loads of places to visit close by.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2023

• "The barn was lovely and the owners could not of been more helpful my husband was ..."

  The barn was lovely and the owners could not of been more helpful my husband was quite unwell as he had a back issue and was in a lot of pain so we had to come home after ten days but the barn was lovely

  Reviewed by Hilda4.4★Jun 2023

• "Idyllic location great for a relaxing holiday."

  So quiet and peaceful in the countryside but only a mile from Yeovil and all its facilities. Absolutely perfect, everything you need is included and a great base for touring the area. Would definitely recommend and hopefully visit again. So many places of interest within an hour or less of the barn. Perfect hosts, perfect location and amenities. Definitely value for money and a desired holiday location.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Jun 2023

• "Very clean,and tidy ."

  With some nice extras. Very suitable for people who have a dog ,with a good Field at the front . We really liked it

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had the most amazing couple of days."

  The welcome pack for us and my dog was awesome. The freshly baked scones with homemade jam and clotted cream were an absolute treat. The location is super quiet and the property itself is very cute and quaint. We were welcomed by the owners who made us feel at home instantly. 100% would go back and cannot recommend enough. It’s set off enough from the hustle of the main road but close enough to shops too

  Reviewed by Eda5.0★Jun 2023

• "Thank you for another lovely stay at Shippon Barn."

  Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely quiet idyllic property."

  Private pretty garden, enclosed so it’s dog friendly. We had a lovely warm week so used the garden furniture every day. Fab decor inside with a well equipped kitchen. Carol & Glen were on hand if needed. Fab welcoming treat of freshly made scones, homemade jam and clotted cream! Along with milk and a basket of cereal and hot drinks selection. Also lovely welcome treats for our dog. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2023

• "Very much enjoyed our stay here."

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely barn cottage, set In beautiful un spoiled country side, bit of a small lane to get to the property but worth it for the peace and quiet whilst there."

  Hosts are very welcoming and the hot scones on arrival were just what was needed after a long drive.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful property and lovely welcome pack for both us and our dog."

  We really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★Apr 2023

• "A great break and base to explore Somerset."

  Accommodation was comfortable and the location nice and peaceful. Wonderful and welcoming hosts

  Reviewed by Guy5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a very relaxing stay at Shippon Barn."

  It was our 40th wedding anniversary while we were there and we couldn’t have found a better place to stay . We especially enjoyed the extra touches like the cream teas and the gift for our dog. We loved it there so much we’ve booked to go back again in September. It was also reassuring to know that the owners were close by if we needed them.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2023

• "Shippon Barn is a lovely place to relax and unwind."

  The owners are very helpful, a lovely welcome pack and scones that were very much appreciated and went down a treat with a lovely cuppa, even our dog got a welcome bag. We would love to make a return trip as there was so much we didn’t do,

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2023

• "We are a great stay."

  The barn is very comfortable, It is warm and well equipped with fast wifi. It is in a beautiful rural location but close to Yeovil and Sherbourne. It is perfect for dogs as there is an enclosed area and plenty of local walks. The scones and cream on arrival were greatly appreciated together with the doggy treats.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Feb 2023

• "Carol was extremely friendly and helpful."

  My family from Australia thoroughly enjoyed their stay in this property and I would certainly recommend this holiday barn.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a relaxing stay, it was a great location for shopping at Clarks Village and visiting the local towns, we were very grateful to the owner for the welcome basket and scones."

  I would advise a hand rail next to the shower and some simple marker strips on the shower glass as that would help eldery and disabled guests. We had a great time. Merry Christmas

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Dec 2022

• "A beautiful property."

  We had a really comfortable stay for two weeks between selling our old house and completing on our new one. As it was December Carol had decorated for Christmas - a lovely touch. Everything was immaculate and all necessities provided. Would highly recommend for both long or short stays. Thank you. Sheila and David

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Dec 2022

• "The owners were so kind, friendly & helpful and provided welcome pack for dogs & thoughtful things for the humans!"

  The accommodation was comfortable, cosy, super clean and so very well though out in terms of what was in the holiday home; there was nothing that we needed that wasn’t there. Perfect for dogs as lots of great walks around. Lots to do & see around and about & we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Can’t recommend highly enough & will be booking again.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Oct 2022

• "The cottage was immaculate and Glen and Carol were very helpful and kind."

  Everything you need was there,The garden was very safe for our large German shepherd. Could not fault it. So would recommend this Barn/Cottage to anyone. Rose and Lee

  Reviewed by Rose5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely property."

  Everything you need for a holiday. Owners there if you needed them. All the little extras were a nice touch (tissues, cereal, selection of hot drinks) and the homemade scones and jam with cream.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a warm welcome from the owners, who were always on hand to give advice about the area."

  It is a very peaceful setting ,a perfect place to relax and enjoy.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2022

• "A fantastic stay again at Shippon Barn, Carol and Glen are the perfect hosts."

  If we could give more than 10 out of 10 we would. Thank you and hope to see you again soon.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2022

• "Fabulous property with fabulous owners!"

  Quiet, beautiful location with lots to do near by. If I could give this property 10 stars I would! Thank you Carol for a wonderful holiday!

  Reviewed by Devorah5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely accommodation but lacking safety features in the shower room for disabled ..."

  Lovely accommodation but lacking safety features in the shower room for disabled people need to put in handrails in shower and possibly a seat but a lovely place

  Reviewed by Brian4.1★Jul 2022

• "This was a property with more than we could wish for."

  When the weather turned particularly hot, Carol offered us lighter duvets. Sheets were changed in the middle of the two weeks and we appreciated some fresh produce from their garden. While we were next the owners home, we had complete privacy. A wonderfully quiet location which was perfect for exploring Somerset

  Reviewed by Noel5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely place to stay only thing that was disapointing was the washer could do with been replaced."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2022

• "We all had a great stay!"

  The cottage was lovely and clean, very comfy and had everything we needed. We loved the dog welcome bag and will definitely be back! Thank you for an amazing stay!

  Reviewed by Luke5.0★Jun 2022

• "Excellent locations, fantastic Barn, modern, clean, excellent facilities and very attentative hosts; recommend this accommodation."

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Apr 2022

• "The barn is fantastic."

  It has everything you need and is very comfortable. The owner is very accommodating and left homemade scones with jam and cream which was a lovely touch. We definitely would recommend staying here

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Apr 2022

• "Excellently equipped property and spotlessly clean."

  Wonderful owner who was very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Apr 2022

• "The accommodation is stunning you could not want for anything inside the barn it has everything you need: Everything is high quality, comfortable and clean and environmently friendly."

  Homemade scones from Carol on arrival and is she is fantastic host and she was available if we needed anything but also gave us our privacy. My mum and i had a lovely trip we visited Wells and Yeovil nearby and would definitely recommend staying here.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fab cottage and hosts extremely caring."

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Mar 2022

• "Shippon Barn is a lovely cottage ."

  So clean & cosy with everything we needed . Including quality bed linen , towels & kitchen equipment . The owners were very helpful , even tweaking the wifi to improve our connection . The home made cream tea on arrival was very welcoming & as we were staying a fortnight , we got more treats in our second week ! We found many interesting places to visit nearby - Wells , Frome , Shaftesbury , Wareham etc & we loved Yeovil Country Park for dog walking . Would definitely stay here again .

  Reviewed by Max5.0★Mar 2022

• "This cottage was a joy."

  Lovely scones, homemade jam and cream to welcome us. The cottage was warm and very comfortable. All the furnishings, linen and cutlery etc were of excellent quality. Flowers on the table and lots of attention to detail. We lacked for nothing. We will certainly be back!! Thank you Carol for a lovely and restful stay.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Mar 2022

• "Very enjoyable stay and exceptionally nice owners, they couldn't have done any more to help us especially when there was a power cut!"

  (No fault of the property) Well equipped barn and doggie walks from the door. The cream tea to welcome us was an added treat.

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★Feb 2022

• "The host were friendly and scones were ready for us which was lovely."

  The barn was generally tidy, however the floor was not really clean, there were food crumps on dining chairs, and the plates and glasses were not all clean. The double bed was a bit springy and the twin room lost heat very quickly and cold at night. Heating control was complicated and electricity cut out during the night and reset the hot water control result in having cold shower. Location is good though, not too far from Yeovil town.

  Reviewed by Boris2.8★Feb 2022

• "Loved our stay at Shippon Barn, so well equipped and comfortable."

  Plenty warm enough for the time of year and always hot water. Lovely touch to have some Christmas decorations up when we arrived we would highly recommend this property!

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2021

• "The barn was well equipped and very comfortable."

  Would recommend to anybody who would like a holiday in Somerset the host were very welcoming and helpful.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Nov 2021

• "Shippon Barn was an absolutely perfect place to stay for us while visiting family in Yeovil."

  A self-contained, dog-friendly, quiet country cottage with secure small gravelled garden. It is a comfortable, well planned & well equipped property, we will most definitely return. We enjoyed the complementary cream tea which was left for us by Carol, & our little terrier made the most of the dog treats too. The paddock is useful also for the dog's exercise. All in all a very relaxed place to stay. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Oct 2021

• "On arrival there was home made scones, clotted cream and home made preserve, this was just the start to the most enjoyable, cosy and delightful stay."

  I would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely place to stay ."

  Well stocked kitchen. Milk in the fridge and home made scones clotted cream and jam which were a lovely thought. Very clean . Bed towel and bowls for our dog .

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Oct 2021

• "Most important were the comfortable beds."

  The extreme dark and quiet may not suit everyone buy I enjoyed it.

  Reviewed by Ken4.4★Oct 2021

• "Our second visit to this lovely property this year."

  This is a very comfortable well equipped holiday let. Carol, the owner, had baked us a cake because she provided scones, jam and clotted cream on our last visit and thought a change would be nice.. A thoughtful gesture. My husband and I highly recommend this property and the recently converted second property, Tom’s Barn, looks equally attractive.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2021

• "All good. Very well equipped and comfortable."

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2021

• "MATRESSES WERE UNCOMFORTABLE."

  GRAVEL DRIVEWAY WAS DANGEROUS AND SLIPPERY.

  Reviewed by Paul3.4★Aug 2021

• "A very nice welcome pack, home made scones, home made jam and cream along with milk and tea etc."

  Handy location near Yovil and there are a couple of nice country walks in the area. The wifi was intermittent, the bed was a bit creaky and some parts of the home are a little tired but overall a pleasant place to stay

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Jun 2021

• "What a fantastic spot."

  Super host who was incredibly welcoming. A field for the children to play in. Very comfortable accommodation, super bbq, we wanted for nothing.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2021

• "An excellent holiday let."

  We could not fault it.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely welcome from owner."

  Brilliant home made jam and scones as welcome. Spotless accommodation . Very COVID safe. Plenty of living space. Small contained patio area. Very pretty and well kept.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Apr 2021

• "Beautiful property."

  A lovely merge of modern with country farm. Perfect for a relaxing stay

  Reviewed by Kirsti5.0★Apr 2021

• "Our original booking was hit by first lockdown and we were resigned to losing our holiday and having to write off the rental."

  However, Sykes made it easy to move our booking to a later date and we have just been able to enjoy our break.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2020

• "A beautiful well maintained barn conversion in a secluded location with easy access to Yeovil and surrounding area’s."

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Oct 2020

• "I would prefer to be leaving the property at 11am and in the property by 4pm."

  Lt was a bit of a rush

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely clean cottage with very friendly owners."

  The whole place felt homely and it was lovely having a wood burner in the evening. We enjoyed our few days here.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2020

• "This lovely cottage gave us the peace and tranquillity of a small hamlet in the countryside - allowing us to chill out."

  Yet, when needed we were within easy reach of Yeovil and various Somerset attractions for mornings, afternoons or days out.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Aug 2020

• "It was a perfect place to bring our family and our dog."

  The barn had an enclosed garden, dog bowls and a dog bed which made it much easier. The barn is well equipped and in a beautiful location. The hosts were very accommodating and provided valuable information about the surrounding area. We would certainly recommend and hopefully return soon!

  Reviewed by Aaron5.0★Jul 2020

• "This is a lovely place ."

  Immaculate and homely, It’s very quiet and Carol was brilliant. The little touches - the homemade scones and taking the boys to collect eggs really made this place special. We had a lovely time and visited some beautiful beaches. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2020

• "Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"

  Carol welcomed us on arrival and even left us some homemade scones, which were delicious! The property was super clean, and was more of a house away from home than any other place we have stayed. Thank you!!

  Reviewed by Deanna5.0★Jul 2020

• "Carol was great from pre-holiday communication to our departure."

  We found a lovely cream tea waiting for us on our arrival which was delicious. The cottage has everything that you need with a lovely outside area to sit and relax, barbeque and dine. The location is ideal for visiting places such as Stonehenge, Glastonbury and even the Dorset coast which we travelled to twice, plus the many attractions around the Yeovil area. The accommodation is situated in a very quiet village with many lovely walks from the doorstep.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2020

• "Very clean and comfortable with everything you need."

  The owners were lovely together with the lemon drizzle cakes that were there to welcome us. Our dog was also provided for which was a very nice touch.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2020

• "Quiet location and with single track lane leading to the main road."

  Having television in bedrooms was much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Katrina5.0★Mar 2020

• "Very good lovely hosts and very cake."

  Cosy Barn conversion with well thought out furnishings. All made a lovely break

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Feb 2020

• "Very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a gorgeous setting, perfect for a young family and the owner made our late arrival very straight forward!"

  Thank you!

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Oct 2019

• "We enjoyed all the facilities that were available to us."

  There was a lot of leaflets to go through to help decide where to go, but a thought would be to list things like where the markets were on each day of the week. Also dog friendly pubs in the vicinity would be useful. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed our holiday.

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Sep 2019

• "Excellent cottage in superb condition with friendly and welcoming owners."

  Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to visit Somerset as a perfect base

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2019

• "Comfort , convenience , location ( for visiting family ) and pleasant friendly owners made this our second visit in eight months ."

  Expect we will be back again at some time .

  Reviewed by Leila5.0★Mar 2019

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