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The Farmhouse At Coking Farm Fishery

Gillingham (4.5mls SW), Dorset
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious farmhouse decorated with care in a traditional and homely style
  • The fully enclosed garden is ideal for children and dogs
  • Set beside fishing lakes and boasting lovely views of the countryside
Property code: 80670

Set in the heart of the Blackmore Vale, midway between the historic towns of Sherborne and Shaftesbury, this is an ideal touring base. Both these towns offer something for everyone with a good selection of pubs, cafes and shops. Visit Shaftesbury’s famous Gold Hill, Sherborne’s beautiful Abbey and Castle. There is an abundance of routes suitable for walking within this picturesque landscape. Accessible attractions include Stourhead, Salisbury Cathedral, The Longleat Estate, Stonehenge and Haynes Motor Museum, the Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Weymouth, Monkey World and the Tank Museum.

A shared driveway leads to the private gated entrance into this semi-detached property. Once inside you are met with a generous hallway with a useful separate WC. There is a farmhouse style kitchen/diner to your left, which is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. A pantry houses the freezer. This sociable room has two dining areas, ideal for leisurely family meals. Heading back into the hallway you will find a utility room with washing machine and an inviting lounge with TV and wood burner. Stairs rise from the hallway to the first floor. There is a pretty twin bedroom set to the front adjacent to a family bathroom. There are three bedrooms set to the rear. The first a charming double with en suite shower room. The second also a double boasts a fantastic en suite bathroom/dressing room. The third is a light and characterful bunk room. All enjoy far-reaching views with large picture windows.

Heading outside via the hallway to the rear there is a patio with furniture and lawn with lovely views. To the front of the property, there is ample off-road parking and a further generous enclosed lawn.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 bunk room and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge
  • Enclosed lawned garden with patio with furniture
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Located on a working fishery with fishing lakes on site (must be booked in advance directly with the fisheries)
  • Pub 1.8 miles, shop 2.1 miles away
  • Henstridge Airfield located within 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by S 4th October 2024

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Superb accommodation, very comfortable with the all facilities you could want. Food available at the caf in the fish farm was very tasty and delivered to the door; a delivery of a cooked breakfast was the height of decadence! Safe and secure garden for dogs and children, central location for access to Dorset/Somerset as a whole. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by nicola 23rd September 2024

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Lovely farmhouse, very clean and well equipped. Lovely base for exploring rural Dorset.

Reviewed by Julie 7th September 2024

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We had a lovely 2 week stay at this beautiful house. It had a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and roomy bedrooms with good sized bathrooms. It was a perfect base to get to the beautiful surroundings and the enclosed, big garden was brilliant for the dogs.Sally and Gavin were very attentive when there was an issue and sorted straight awayRead more.The treats and wine were a lovely welcoming gift. Would definitely recommend and would return for another holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely stunning property nice and secure for the dogs and beautiful fishing lakes

Reviewed by Lou 2nd August 2024

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The farmhouse was beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. There were many thoughtful touches such as the books and kids games. Milk, biscuits and cake were waiting for us when we arrived, along with wine and a handy guide to the cottage. The garden is perfect for dogs and kids, with no escape routes and a lovely woodland area behind the cottagRead moree for some exciting walking adventures. We had a super holiday and hope to return one day. I would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 17th May 2024

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I only holiday in the UK with friends, family & dogs and this was by far the best place I've stayed. I'm an over-thinker & tend to pack too much but there's no need, everything is here. The garden is FULLY enclosed, an amazing welcome pack was provided, Sally was at the end of a phone for advice & help, lots of space for those coming with mixed houRead moreseholds. I loved the snug and the little utility room (great for dog feeding & drying wet walking gear). Beautiful cottage with a great feel about it. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 3rd May 2024

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Perfect for staying with a number of families. There were three families and we all had our own bathroom! Very handy. The house is very well equip which was great. There were so many rooms and the top room was a lovely surprise! A handy location for longleat safari park.

Reviewed by Geoff 29th March 2024

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Great Easter weekend with my family. The farmhouse was excellent, you could not want for anything. Lovely welcome basket provided. In a lovely countryside setting overlooking the fishery lakes. Within easy reach of pubs and restaurants. Recommended, would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Denise 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Alexandra 27th January 2024

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We absolutely loved Coking Farmhouse, it was very comfortable, had excellent facilities and great for entertaining. The location suited us all very well, nearby pub, The Ship had great food and atmosphere; good local dog walks; really interesting historic towns nearby such as Shaftesbury and Sherborne. We were left some generous lovely edible giftsRead more! Definitely will return! Hide

Reviewed by Chiara 29th December 2023

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We had the best time! The house is gorgeous, well equipped, clean and comfortably accommodated 7 people and 6 dogs! Definitely recommended, I hope to be back soon! Thank you

Reviewed by Cynthia 22nd December 2023

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The cottage was delightful in every way with everything you needed and more for a great vacation.

Reviewed by Sharon 1st December 2023

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Myself, husband, two young kids, grandparents and dog had the most wonderful weekend. The house was perfect for us. So much space inside and out. It had everything you could possibly need. The location was excellent for exploring all the surrounding little towns, plus Stourhead is only 20 minutes away. We wouldnt hesitate going back, but definitelyRead more for longer next time. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 17th November 2023

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Amazing cottage lots of space for 3 generations and 2 dogs....welcome pack very thoughtful and appreciated...lots of nice walks nearby and would definitely return and recommend.

Reviewed by Fiona 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Alice 21st October 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location. WiFi intermittent and very very slow.

Reviewed by Nicki 6th October 2023

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Very comfortable, clean and well-equipped house - a real home-from-home with generous welcome pack. Plenty of secure space for dogs and good to find somewhere which will take more than 2 dogs.

Reviewed by Christine 15th September 2023

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A wonderful cottage with plenty of space for the 8 of us and 2 dogs. We appreciated all the little extras including the cake and wine. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the view over the lakes. The garden is mostly lawn and safely enclosed. We can't wait to return.

Reviewed by David 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 11th August 2023

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A truly superb property and fully equipped with every item you might need. In fact it was better equipped than our own home. We will most definitely going to return .

Reviewed by Amanda 7th August 2023

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Lovely house with beautiful gardens Everything in there that you could possibly need. Loads of room for the occupants not to get on top of each other

Reviewed by Mark 14th July 2023

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My wife has very high cleanliness standards and it is not unknown for us to spend the first evening doing some cleaning. NOT IN THIS PLACE! This is a beautiful Farmhouse and Sally's attention to detail is second to none. Lovely welcome gifts on arrival including 2 pints of milk in the fridge so we can make a hot drink. This is our first family holiRead moreday with a dog and it is VERY dog friendly (right down to a supply of poo bags in the kitchen. We highly recommend it. Loved it and will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 7th July 2023

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The farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay. Clean, well equipped and with a fantastic garden which our dog loved. It is a good base to visit Dorset and Somerset.

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd June 2023

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Perfect venue for a 40th anniversary celebration with our children and 3 dogs. Love the country vibe and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend

Reviewed by Angela 16th June 2023

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The farmhouse had everything we could possibly need. We are 3 couples with 3 dogs and it was a very comfortable stay. The dogs enjoyed running around the large lawned garden whilst we sat relaxing. There was plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room and living room for all of us and the bedrooms were comfortable. Utility room and pantry with largeRead more fridge/freezer were very useful. There are many places to visit within easy distance, we all had a great time and have already booked again next year Hide

Reviewed by Ivan 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 31st March 2023

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A lovely, spacious and well equipped home with lots of extras in terms of crockery and cutlery etc. It was quiet and peaceful with pretty views. We enjoyed the welcome basket and Sally was very helpful. We would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Richard 14th February 2023

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Would highly recommend this cottage, everything was perfect. It feels like a home from home. The owners have done an amazing job to make sure you have everything you need. We will definitely be returning.

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