Set within the grounds of a rural working farm, Kingfishers provides an authentic opportunity to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of some of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire's most iconic locations.
This lovely kitchen is perfectly set up for a lazy start at the breakfast-bar or whipping up a feast for lunch or dinner.
The wood-burner and exposed brickwork make for a really rustic and cosy experience.
The large luxury bedroom leads seamlessly to the main living space.
This stunning conservatory is the perfect place to drink in the rural landscape beyond. Lots of comfy seating, a dining space and even a bed for your four-legged friend.
You enter into this stunning open plan kitchen/lounge/diner which is flooded with natural light. A wonderful place to relax and switch off. There is a door off the kitchen that connects to the owners' property, which will always remain locked.
The living area is particularly lovely with scavenged furniture, a wonderful wood-burning stove and a cosy place to eat. Sit for a moment and feel the sense of calm, it's a real delight.
Leading off the lounge is a large conservatory space with expansive views over the garden and fields beyond... Note that there is a small step down into the conservatory.
The striking roof lantern lets the light pour in.
The luxurious bedroom has a sumptuous king-size bed and luxury linens to help you drift off into blissful slumber...
The hand picked vintage furniture is perfectly juxtaposed within the modern clean space.
Plenty of storage and a wonderful en suite shower-room.
A crisp and spacious shower area styled in kingfisher blue with a rainfall showerhead to help you unwind and refresh after a day exploring.
The en suite fixtures have been tastefully selected in striking kingfisher blue.
Why not just spend the day with your feet up, a warm drink and a book.
There is plenty of private parking for two cars to the right of the property. Note that there is one small step up into the front door.
Beyond the private garden you will find expansive grounds that you are free to wander with your four-legged or two-legged companions!
The property is at the end of of a small terrace of converted farm buildings and with its own private garden you will feel wonderfully tucked into the local landscape.
Kingfishers is within the grounds of a wonderful working cattle farm and tucked onto the end of the other converted barns.
Iconic Golden Hill or
Fashionable Bruton is always worth a visit for stunning architecture and fantastic eateries. On the outskirts you will find the fabulous Hauser and Wirth farm shop with its world famous art gallery and installations.
Beautiful and very nearby, Sherborne was recently voted the
Castle Cary is steeped in history and has a wealth of quaint shop, pubs and tea rooms.
The Longleat estate and Safari Park needs little introduction - just a short 30 minute drive brings you to this magical place.
Trendy and arty Frome is just 30 minutes away and probably has Somerset's most eclectic mix of shops, eateries and retailers. Time your visit with their famous Sunday markets.
Set within the grounds of a rural working farm, Kingfishers provides an authentic opportunity to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors on the doorstep of some of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire's most iconic locations. - Thumbnail Image
This lovely kitchen is perfectly set up for a lazy start at the breakfast-bar or whipping up a feast for lunch or dinner. - Thumbnail Image
The wood-burner and exposed brickwork make for a really rustic and cosy experience. - Thumbnail Image
The large luxury bedroom leads seamlessly to the main living space. - Thumbnail Image
This stunning conservatory is the perfect place to drink in the rural landscape beyond. Lots of comfy seating, a dining space and even a bed for your four-legged friend. - Thumbnail Image
You enter into this stunning open plan kitchen/lounge/diner which is flooded with natural light. A wonderful place to relax and switch off. There is a door off the kitchen that connects to the owners' property, which will always remain locked. - Thumbnail Image
The living area is particularly lovely with scavenged furniture, a wonderful wood-burning stove and a cosy place to eat. Sit for a moment and feel the sense of calm, it's a real delight. - Thumbnail Image
Leading off the lounge is a large conservatory space with expansive views over the garden and fields beyond... Note that there is a small step down into the conservatory. - Thumbnail Image
The striking roof lantern lets the light pour in. - Thumbnail Image
The luxurious bedroom has a sumptuous king-size bed and luxury linens to help you drift off into blissful slumber... - Thumbnail Image
The hand picked vintage furniture is perfectly juxtaposed within the modern clean space. - Thumbnail Image
Plenty of storage and a wonderful en suite shower-room. - Thumbnail Image
A crisp and spacious shower area styled in kingfisher blue with a rainfall showerhead to help you unwind and refresh after a day exploring. - Thumbnail Image
The en suite fixtures have been tastefully selected in striking kingfisher blue. - Thumbnail Image
Why not just spend the day with your feet up, a warm drink and a book. - Thumbnail Image
There is plenty of private parking for two cars to the right of the property. Note that there is one small step up into the front door. - Thumbnail Image
Beyond the private garden you will find expansive grounds that you are free to wander with your four-legged or two-legged companions! - Thumbnail Image
The property is at the end of of a small terrace of converted farm buildings and with its own private garden you will feel wonderfully tucked into the local landscape. - Thumbnail Image
Kingfishers is within the grounds of a wonderful working cattle farm and tucked onto the end of the other converted barns. - Thumbnail Image
Iconic Golden Hill or
Fashionable Bruton is always worth a visit for stunning architecture and fantastic eateries. On the outskirts you will find the fabulous Hauser and Wirth farm shop with its world famous art gallery and installations. - Thumbnail Image
Beautiful and very nearby, Sherborne was recently voted the
Castle Cary is steeped in history and has a wealth of quaint shop, pubs and tea rooms. - Thumbnail Image
The Longleat estate and Safari Park needs little introduction - just a short 30 minute drive brings you to this magical place. - Thumbnail Image
Trendy and arty Frome is just 30 minutes away and probably has Somerset's most eclectic mix of shops, eateries and retailers. Time your visit with their famous Sunday markets. - Thumbnail Image

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Kingfishers

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Great care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in north Dorset it is a prime spot to venture out from by car, or on foot, to some of the most popular locations the counties have to offer.

Kingfishers is positioned at the end of a short row of newly converted outbuildings within the grounds of a working farm, ensuring a truly rural and authentic space. There is a small step up to the front door and then it's mostly set on one level, you'll enter into a welcoming open plan living, kitchen and dining space with its exposed brickwork, featuring a wonderful wood-burning stove. You will immediately feel at home and look forward to cosying up on the sofa after a day exploring the local countryside.

You have a choice of living space, as beyond the open plan living-room you will find a spacious conservatory with lots of natural light and a great spot for your four-legged friends to bed down. There is a small step down into the conservatory with beautiful rural views over the enclosed, private garden and patio space, complete with outdoor seating for you to soak in the surroundings and while away the hours in this blissful slice of farming life.

Heading back inside you will find a large bedroom off the open plan living space with a glorious king-size bed. From here, is a well-crafted en suite with a large shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and a handheld attachment.

The property is surrounded by open countryside for you and your canine companions to roam and explore to your hearts' content. There are also two well positioned private parking spaces outside the property and a long private road/track to Kingfishers, some parts of which are unmade with a few bumps; guests with low-slung vehicles may want to take a slower pace.

Features

  • Decorated for Christmas
  • Single-storey
  • Private parking
  • WiFi
  • Dogs welcome
  • Open fire/wood-burner
  • Linen and towels included
  • High chair available
  • Near a pub
  • Eco Cottage
  • Enclosed garden
From £235 for a shortbreak to From £336 for a week.

Located 3.8 miles NW of Shaftesbury

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