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Head inside to the charming open-plan living area
Plenty of seating in the lounge area
Relax by the cosy wood burner and Smart TV
Beautifully presented in a contemporary yet characterful country style
Enjoy leisurely meals with friends and family
Light and airy kitchen/dining area
Cook up a storm in the stylish kitchen area
Step outside to the decked veranda
Light and airy, dual aspect king-size bedroom
Charming king-size bedroom
Twin bedroom
Contemporary bathroom with shower over bath and WC
Enjoy al fresco meals and drinks on the covered veranda
View of the property which is on the far right hand side
The covered veranda overlooks the paddock and countryside beyond
Admire the views across the paddock
Looking towards the entrance to the property
Looking towards the front of the property on the far left hand side
Sherborne's historic abbey
Visit Sherborne's two castles, the Old Castle and the New Castle
Head to the Jurassic Coast and explore the many fossil rich beaches
1 / 24  Head inside to the charming open-plan living area
2 / 24  Plenty of seating in the lounge area
3 / 24  Relax by the cosy wood burner and Smart TV
4 / 24  Beautifully presented in a contemporary yet characterful country style
5 / 24  Enjoy leisurely meals with friends and family
6 / 24  Light and airy kitchen/dining area
7 / 24  Cook up a storm in the stylish kitchen area
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10 / 24  Step outside to the decked veranda
11 / 24  Light and airy, dual aspect king-size bedroom
12 / 24  Charming king-size bedroom
13 / 24  Twin bedroom
14 / 24  Contemporary bathroom with shower over bath and WC
15 / 24  Enjoy al fresco meals and drinks on the covered veranda
16 / 24  View of the property which is on the far right hand side
17 / 24  The covered veranda overlooks the paddock and countryside beyond
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19 / 24  Admire the views across the paddock
20 / 24  Looking towards the entrance to the property
21 / 24  Looking towards the front of the property on the far left hand side
22 / 24  Sherborne's historic abbey
23 / 24  Visit Sherborne's two castles, the Old Castle and the New Castle
24 / 24  Head to the Jurassic Coast and explore the many fossil rich beaches

Toller - The Hide

Sherborne (6mls S), Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented former barn converted in a contemporary yet characterful country style
  • Covered veranda with views over the paddock and countryside beyond
  • This property benefits from a wood burner and good road links to explore the region
Property code: 80735

The peaceful, rural village of Middlemarsh is the ideal choice for those seeking relaxation as well as easy access to local attractions. Nearby Sherborne is rich in history and home to an Abbey, which dates to Saxon times, two castles and renowned schools. Its pretty centre has a great range of independent shops, ideal for an afternoon spent browsing. Dorset’s county town, Dorchester, is 11 miles to the south and has two cinemas, plus a long high street lined with numerous coffee bars, shops and eateries. This part of rural Dorset has many picturesque walks and cycle routes to enjoy, taking in landmarks such as the Cerne Abbas Giant, which is carved into the chalk hillside high above the village.

From the shared courtyard a private entrance door leads into this end of terrace, L-shaped, single-storey property. Once inside you are met with a welcoming hallway leading to the striking lounge/kitchen/dining room on your right which has high ceilings, exposed beams and is light and airy. This cleverly designed open-plan space has a lounge area with wood burner for those cosy nights in relaxing and watching your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. Cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen area which has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a dining table to sit and enjoy leisurely meals together. Heading back into the hallway you will find two charming bedrooms, a dual aspect king-size and a twin, which both share the contemporary bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Doors from the lounge/kitchen/diner open onto a fantastic covered veranda with furniture and a lovely outlook over the adjacent paddock and open countryside beyond. To the front of the property is a shared courtyard with parking for two cars. A small stream runs under the veranda and there is a pond across the driveway in the owners’ garden which is bordered with post and rail fencing, please take care with children.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • 55" Smart TV in the lounge area
  • Underfloor heating
  • Covered veranda with furniture
  • A small stream runs under the veranda and there is a pond across the driveway in the owners’ garden which is bordered with post and rail fencing, please take care with children
  • Off-road parking available for 2 cars
  • Shop 3.5 miles and pub within 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 27th September 2024

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This property is of very high standard the owners are really friendly. Leaving lifes essentials , tea coffee and nice bottle of wine. Its a place we know well always come back a perfect place to relax and chill Penty of friendly pubs serving good food give it ago

Reviewed by Adrian James 13th September 2024

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Excellent property in a quiet location, run by a very friendly and helpful couple.

Reviewed by David 7th September 2024

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A delightful well maintained property, very clean and comfortable. Great location , fully equipped and peaceful. Nothing missing, we loved it.

Reviewed by David 31st August 2024

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This was our second visit to Toller - The Hide. Welcoming hosts. We were not disappointed once again. Great location, luxurious property, all the comforts of home. Dorset teabags and milk waiting for us. New large screen high quality TV and high speed internet installed since our last visit. Sitting on the verandah watching the wildlife in the fielRead mored was a pleasure we had missed. Wonderful Sherborne just a short drive away. Hope to return in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Georgina 2nd August 2024

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Reviewed by Brian 14th June 2024

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The cottage (Toller) is very attractively presented, clean and tidy and had everything we needed to be comfortable and relaxed. It was nice to be able to sit outside and listen to the birds, though they were very hard to spot! On two evenings we watched a deer making its way across the field. Sherborne is easy to reach ( handy for stocking up on thRead moree way) and we particularly enjoyed a walk around the beautiful gardens of Sherborne Castle. There were no problems. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Jayda 7th June 2024

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Lovely cottage with great facilities, and the owner was very friendly! A nice location with good access to facilities and attractions.

Reviewed by Nicholas 24th May 2024

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Toller at The Hide is a beautifully decorated and well equipped barn conversion with a sensational covered decking area at the back of the property overlooking a wild meadow which catches the light beautifully at sunrise and sunset. The property is light, airy and spacious with comfortable beds and furniture, good quality kitchen appliances, and a Read morehuge flatscreen TV. It was a wonderful to wake up early or sit out late at night and listen to the birds and spot deer. Location good for exploring. Hide

Reviewed by Marie-Louise 19th April 2024

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Wonderful cottage, very clean, good beds, good shower, good lay-out. It was also very complete. It is so nice if there is hand soap, dishwasher tablets, kitchen paper, some toilet paper etc. And everything was there on arrival. The location is very good for touring around Dorset and Somerset. You do need a car because walking from the cottage is noRead moret really an option. The field bordering the veranda was great as an outlook from the cottage and we saw deer every day and a fox on some days. Great! Hide

Reviewed by Philip 10th November 2023

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This warm and cosy property is ideally situated for visiting West Dorset and Somerset. We had a great week exploring the area and saw the local deer and woodland birds right on the doorstep! Everything was superb.

Reviewed by Lisa 13th October 2023

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Lovely property, comfortable and spotlessly clean, lovely views. It was a perfect location for us to visit the County.

Reviewed by Deb 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Mrs 1st September 2023

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Very comfortable, airy and spacious. Everything we needed. Loved breakfast every morning on the terrace and maybe a glass or two in the evening watching the deer. Well situated for lots of things to do - beautiful gardens, the coast and delightful Sherbourne 10 minutes away

Reviewed by Luke 25th August 2023

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Beautiful location and space. A modern interior but felt homely and rural. Loved everything about it.

Reviewed by Stuart 11th August 2023

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Very well appointed and comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Carolyn 6th August 2023

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Absolutely perfect! So well-equipped with everything you could possibly want, comfortable beds, good bed linen and spotlessly clean throughout. Great location to explore the area.

Reviewed by Leon 19th May 2023

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Beautiful property, clean and well equipped. Scenery from the porch was delightful, lots of natural wildlife to be seen.

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Head inside to the charming open-plan living area
Plenty of seating in the lounge area
Relax by the cosy wood burner and Smart TV
Beautifully presented in a contemporary yet characterful country style
Enjoy leisurely meals with friends and family
Light and airy kitchen/dining area
Cook up a storm in the stylish kitchen area
Step outside to the decked veranda
Light and airy, dual aspect king-size bedroom
Show 12 moreCharming king-size bedroom

Location

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