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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
48 Customer Reviews
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"We could not have wished for a better cottage."
Everything about the place was perfect and met our needs. The location and surrounding garden with a backdrop of woodlands and fields made it special to wake up to such a beautiful setting. The level of comfort was 5*. We’ve brought back happy memories of our stay at Barn Owl Cottage.
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"A lovely and comfortable cottage."
Very well maintained and in a beautiful location. It contributes so much to a holiday when you have nice accommodation.
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"Beautiful property, much bigger than the photos suggest, spotlessly clean, all the facilities you need to make an enjoyable stay."
Fantastic location, most places we wanted to see were within or just over an hour a way. Highly recommend.
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"A super home from home and so close to so many wonderful places to explore."
Thank you to Paula and family.
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"A beautiful cottage with everything you could need for a lovely stay."
The outside seating areas were very private and set amidst well kept gardens. The owner was also very helpful even offering us a lift to the pub when our car was out of action.
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"Very comfortable, spacious and high quality."
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"Barn Owl Cottage is well presented both inside and out."
It is set in peaceful and beautifully maintained gardens and offers a comfortable base from which to visit many places.
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"Barn Owl cottage is beautiful, it provides everything you could possibly need and more , I would recommend it to anyone."
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"Beautiful cottage."
Very well equipped, very modern and new. Service was good and we received a warm welcome and we received (besides the flyers and booklets within the cottage) good extra advice for nice walks and cities to visit. The beds are not soft. That's the only thing I can think of that could be improved, although knowing that this is very personal indeed.
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"Lovely cottage."
Cosy, warm and comfortable and decorated beautifully. Great location for lots of attractions/cities/activities. Paula, the host, is super-responsive if you have any issues and is very willing to help.
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"There is nothing i can add it was a perfect stay"
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"Extremely satisfied, spotlessly clean, a lovely place."
Would highly recommend.
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"This is truly a 5 star accommodation and would recommend it highly."
After staying in many cottages in the UK this is definitely the best appointed and we could not think of anything that it lacked. The kitchen and living room are well equipped and the huge bedroom is equivalent to any 5 star hotel room we have stayed in. The garden and outside seating areas where beautiful with plenty of sunshine or shade. A choice of decent local pubs and scenic walks made staying in this area most enjoyable and we look forward to returning.
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"Paula was a perfect host every thing thought of we loved it so much we would like to live in it if it were possible best cottage yet and we have had some real nice places."
As far as Sykes is concerned you described the place perfect
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"The cottage was lovely."
Only a suggestion. The tvs are smart. However you couldn't use this feature for streaming because they weren't connected to WiFi. We along with many people use streaming services.
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"Ideal location for a short break - much to do that is close by and we could happily have stayed for longer."
The accommodation is spacious and immaculately clean with some nice personal touches included, it’s very quiet with all the mod cons you need for a perfect weekend away.
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"We had the most wonderful relaxing week; everything was just perfect for us."
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"First class accommodation in excellent location."
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"We enjoyed a fabulous week in this beautiful and stylish property."
Everything you could possibly need was supplied, from the lovely toiletries, to the large fluffy bath sheets and the gowns. And, for us, the bonus was the use of an EV charger. I would have no hesitation in recommending Barn Owl Cottage to anyone or, indeed, returning ourselves at some time in the future.
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"The cottage & garden was perfect."
Everything you needed was there with no expense spared. Loved the cat and the chickens! It was so peaceful surrounded by trees and woodland yet so close to all the places we wanted to visit - Longleat (20 mins by car) Stourhead (NT, 15 mins) Stonehenge (NT, 20 mins) Lacock (NT, 40 mins) Shaftesbury (10 mins) Find Gold Hill there (Hovis advert) & the museum (free) is lovely Salisbury (30 mins, use the P&R at Wilton) Wardour Castle (EH £6 entry, 15 mins) Weymouth & Portland (1 hr) Dont use the P&R, it's expensive & there's plenty of parking there. If yr National Trust (NT) members the 3 places above are included in yr membership. Villages we recommend to visit - Tisbury (lovely coffee shop & deli), Hindon (good pubs) & East Knoyle (support the village shop) + lots more This was a memorable stay for us. The cottage was absolutely beautiful. Quality toiletries, fluffy cotton towels & robes, comfortable BIG bed, pint of milk in fridge, all washing & cleaning products + breakfast condiments eg jam, honey etc all provided. The garden had a Lutyens style bench plus table & chairs surrounded by lavender, roses & delphinium filled flower beds. Paula & family are great hosts & provided a perfect place to stay. Book it, you won't be disappointed!
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"This property is one of the best we’ve stayed in."
It was furnished beautifully and the cleanliness was of the highest standard.The bed and bed linen were very comfortable. Super king size but can be split into twins. The owner Paula was very welcoming and was there by phone for any help or information. The location was very peaceful and private . The area is very rich in destinations to visit. Would certainly book again and recommend to anyone who wants a peaceful getaway
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"Barn Owl cottage is just as we had expected - warm, comfortable and well equipped, with a lovely English country garden."
The owner, Paula, is friendly and welcoming. The property is set in a beautiful location, close to lovely countryside walks and interesting villages and towns and we particularly enjoyed our visits to nearby Shaftesbury, Hindon and Stourhead.
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"Barn Owl cottage is probably the best that we have ever stayed in."
It is exceptionally airy and spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished to the highest standard. It is set in a peaceful, quiet courtyard with views across to woods and fields, where we saw deer during our stay. The owner, who lives on site is available if needed, friendly and unobtrusive. The location is excellent for exploring the surrounding area, with several pubs in the immediate area within ten minutes drive, including the one in East Knoyle itself, which is Good Beer Guide listed. Shaftesbury, which is close by, remains an unspoilt market town with excellent friendly local shops. Highly recommended, and we hope to return.
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"Outstanding holiday cottage - the quality is exceptional and we loved the overall design too."
Beautiful fabrics and attention to detail with the furnishings, we also appreciated extras such as bath robes and quality toiletries. Barn Owl Cottage was the perfect base to visit local attractions such as Stonehenge, Bath, Salisbury, Longleat, and the many historic homes and gardens in the area. We would also recommend the Lamb in nearby Hindon for food. Paula was also very friendly and accommodating, perfect host. Thank you for your hospitality.
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"We had a wonderful stay at Barn Owl Cottage!"
The place is spotless! It's equipped with everything you could possibly think of. The rooms are nice and cozy, but also quite spacious and warm. Decorated stylishly and with great taste! Our host, Paula was very kind and welcoming!
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"A second wonderful stay hosted by Paula."
Great peaceful location. The gardens are kept beautifully and despite being November we sat out on our private patio with a glass of something! High quality furnishings, very comfortable, with a well equipped kitchen, and lovely extra touches you didn’t know you needed. Definitely recommend.
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"A really lovely cottage - stylish and comfortable."
Absolutely immaculate - great attention to detail. A warm welcome from the owner and her lovely team.
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"5* accommodation, good location, excellent support from the property owner."
Highly recommended!
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"Barn Owl cottage was just perfect for us for a weeks stay in the area, it was beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable, and peaceful."
Just what we needed for a week away. The WiFi was of a sufficiency which allowed us to do some necessary work, which was perfect. Paula, the host, was present if required but not at all intrusive and the cottage was placed centrally enough for us to get out and explore the area with a short drive to the places we wanted to visit. Not often we have found properties that tick all these boxes, so really delighted to have found this gem.
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"Very quiet location, and close to plenty of places to visit within a 30-mile radius."
Plenty of effort made by the proprietor and Sykes to make sure how to find the farm - there are three farms on the same road and all have the same postcode, which confuses satnavs more than a little . . Their advice worked for us.
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"Being able to fully relax in this beautiful well equipped and exceptionally clean cottage with a very helpful friendly host Paula who gave is lots of local information about where best to go."
We visited Longleat Safari Park & had a fabulous day. Swanage seaside resort & took the steam train Salisbury & it's amazing Cathedral, Stonehenge, Frome & beautiful Sherborne which is a must do.
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"We had a lovely week in Dorset."
The cottage was beautiful, in stunning grounds. Paula, the owner, was very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were exceptional. We couldn't have asked for more.
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"A lovely, spacious and well appointed cottage hosted by a most friendly, helpful and obliging owner - Paula."
We would return and would recommend that friends and family stay there when in the area
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"The place was spotless and had absolutely everything we needed."
Lovely soaps and shower gels (I have been converted to Bramley products). Owners very helpful - there is a phone to connect to them for anything we needed. Bed huge and so comfortable. Location more central than we thought and went to Salisbury and Glastonbury and the New Forest with easy drives - Shaftsbury was a sweet market town. The local pub - Fox and Hounds - lovely food and atmosphere.
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"We had high expectations, but the cottage still managed to exceed them."
It is in a fantastic location, with beautiful gardens too, and everything inside the cottage is of very high quality, and so comfortable - we slept so well! There are walks from the door, but we made the most of the location to visit lots of places. We did a walk around Hindon, two miles away (used the booklet in the cottage), and had possibly the best Sunday lunch ever at The Grosvenor in Hindon. We also visited Wells, Bath (fabulous lunch at Cappadocia) Frome (great town trail from map at TIC), Sherborne (Castle and village), Cranborne (village trail and gardens), and Shaftesbury (including Gold Hill). We did a lovely walk from Win Hill to Pollard Royal and back. Also had a fantastic evening meal at The Forrester at Donhead St Andrew. Fantastic cottage, excellent location, and great host - would recommend very highly, and look forward to a return.
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"From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by Paula, the owner."
The property itself is absolutely pristine and meticulously maintained; hard to believe it's not brand new. Large spacious lounge/kitchen dining area in muted colours made for a very restful space. The bedroom likewise is large and spacious with plenty of storage space. Fixtures and fittings, towels and robes were of premium quality which added to the pleasure of staying there. Ideally located for the "sights" of Wiltshire and Dorset whilst being located on a small single track road, so we were easily able to appreciate the quietness and the large carefully tended garden area without any traffic noise, save the odd tractor. A very nice touch was that Paula brought us some flowers & a card in case we had been disturbed her family visiting her house.....to our embarrassment we hadn't! But a really lovely thought. Apart from the usual visits try the 5.5m walk starting from the village church, the sights are quintessential England in summer. Another beautiful walk starts in Shaftsbury (6m). I cannot recommend Barn Owl too highly.
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"Lovely location, very peaceful and quiet at night."
Only sorry not to hear a barn owl (but I’m sure they were about!). Beautifully furnished. Lovely gardens. The local pubs served good food and there is plenty to do and see in the area. A very enjoyable week.
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"Absolutely stunning is the only way to describe this cottage."
Top quality furniture and fittings. The well kept gardens were a pleasure. He owner was very welcoming and was on hand if you needed anything. Would absolutely recommend this cottage.
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"We have stayed in many self catering places."
This was the best. Host, location and setting all perfect. Graham and Irene. From Warrington UK.
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"A wonderful oasis of peace surrounded by beautiful gardens."
The only sounds were those of the country……birds singing,horses neighing and the occasional tractor passing by. The owner was there to meet us with useful advice about the local area and helpful hints about her lovely cottage garden. The cottage was beautifully decorated , spotlessly clean and well equipped, We even had vertical fans and as we were there in the hottest week in June, they were well used. It would have been our preference to sit outside to eat, amongst the roses but the weather was so hot that we opted for the cool interior of the cottage.. The cott age was sited close to many ‘sights’ including Stonehenge,Longleat,Stourhead and other little picturesque villages and towns such as Shaftesbury. A real treat if you want peaceful luxury !
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"The setting and cottage itself was magnificent and as a result, we thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay."
Paula, the owner was extremely nice and while not in any way intrusive, extremely friendly. Strongly recommend.
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"The cottage was superb, a beautiful place to stay, not just inside but with a wonderful garden and outlook too."
Paula and her family were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Everything was luxurious. It was a wonderful holiday. Additionally this is great location, being very near many significant tourist attractions such as Stonehenge, Stourhead and many lovely Dorset and Somerset towns.
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"We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage."
Good weather meant that we made full use of the garden. It was also great to watch the horses in the field across the road and to walk into the village for ice creams.
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"This is a lovely place to stay."
Pristine and tasteful and comfortable. We really appreciated how spacious the accommodation is (not always the case in cottages for 2) and the lovely private garden/terrace area. Our only complaint is Friday change-over. Road are much worse on a Friday and especially the Friday of a bank holiday weekend. We prefer Saturday change-overs.
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"We loved the accommodation - really comfortable and well equipped, with luxurious touches such as nice toiletries and bathrobes that gave a boutique feel."
The bed was heavenly. And the outside space is great too, with a well-planted garden and view to fields and woods. Would highly recommend.
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"Barn Owl is a very well set up cottage and met all expectations from reading the write up."
It is clean and comfortable. The area is good walking country, and we could even do some walks from the cottage without taking the car.
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"A gem of a cottage- beautifully restored and furnished, comfortable and peaceful, with views across to the fields and woods."
We loved it here! It was still early season for the lovely garden, but we enjoyed the scent of the spring flowering Clematis wafting through the windows and watching the plentiful bird life. Paula, the friendly but discrete owner, was on hand in case of problems ( there weren’t any!) We enjoyed a local walk past bluebell woods and visited an exquisite spring NGS open garden in the very pleasant nearby village but the cottage was also ideally placed for venturing further afield. We walked and visited gardens in Somerset and Dorset as well as Wiltshire. Mrs G Challen
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"Very well positioned to visit places north, south, east or west and in a quiet peaceful location overlooking fields and woodland."
The barn has been exquisitely converted into very spacious self catering accommodation in a modern way with clean quality furnishings and equipment. The host is most welcoming and helpful.
Summary
- All-ground-floor
- One super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Underfloor central heating and electric log effect stove
- Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave, shared laundry facilities, TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Secure off-road parking
- Electric car charging point
- Garden and patio dining area with BBQ
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1 mile
- Note: This property does not accept children
- Note: Anti-allergy bedding available on request
- Note: Check in time will be between 4pm and 9pm, Check-out 10am.
The property
Light and airy rooms, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, offer an open plan living space with a fully fitted, well equipped kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Comfy furniture, TV and an electric log effect stove, make it the ideal place to relax on a chilly winter’s night.
Our guests who visit in the summer, can enjoy their colourful private garden and terrace to ‘chill out’ and dine al fresco.
The spacious bedroom has a super-king size bed (which can be twin beds if preferred) made up with fine quality bedding, and large fluffy towels and robes add a touch of luxury to the bathroom which has a large shower, WC and basin.
Treat yourself and your loved one to a wonderful Wiltshire break at Barn Owl Cottage.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1051281, together sleeping up to 4 guests.
Park Farm Cottages
Set within 28 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland, the beautiful Georgian farmhouse and old barns at Park Farm, have been lovingly restored over 7 years. The once derelict 18th century farm courtyard has been converted to provide two exceptional, one bedroom cottages, with delightful private gardens, and luxury accommodation for adults. The owners pride themselves on their efforts to helping the environment. Unlimited hot water and the underfloor heating are supplied from a renewable energy biomass boiler, and an electric car charging point is available for guests in the large secure parking area. Park Farm is located on the outskirts of the village of East Knoyle on the Wiltshire/Dorset border. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottages are well positioned for exploring the wonderful countryside of the Cranborne Chase, Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale and the dramatic Jurassic Coast. The ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, with Gold Hill of the Hovis Bread advert fame, is nearby. The Cathedral cities of Salisbury and Wells, and Bath with it’s famous Roman Baths are perfect for a day trip. The popular visitor attraction of the world renowned Longleat Safari Park is just 6 miles away. Many National Trust, English Heritage and Royal Horticultural Society properties, including Stonehenge, Stourhead and Sherborne Castle are within easy reach.
About the location
EAST KNOYLE
Shaftesbury 5 miles; Gillingham 7 miles.
The two rural communities of East and West Knoyle, the former being the birthplace of Sir Christopher Wren, sit on the Wiltshire side of the Dorset border and are also close to the border with Somerset. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, the gentle rolling West Wiltshire downland is dotted with picturesque villages and lovely walks, with the impressive house and gardens at Stourhead just a short drive away. Close by, there are opportunities for sailing available at Shear Water, which borders the Longleat Estate, well-known for its Safari Park and stunning stately home. There are numerous places of interest worth visiting nearby, including mystical Stonehenge, the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury and the impressive city of Bath. This is a delightful rural base from which to explore this fascinating area.
No children or infants permitted at this property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter