Barnyard

Sherborne, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.6 mi

Single-storey cottage with level access throughout
Private hot tub screened for privacy in enclosed garden
Games room/office with desks and ethernet for working holidays
Registered smallholding with horses, sheep, ducks, chickens and guinea pigs
Good base for exploring the Jurassic Coast and market towns

Barnyard is a single-story dwelling near Sherborne, South West England, Dorset, with level access throughout and space to sleep 6. The open-plan living area boasts a vaulted ceiling adorned with oak beams, while the living room is equipped with comfortable sofas and a large Smart TV, with French doors opening onto the patio and hot tub area, discreetly screened for privacy. A games room / office is equipped with desks, high-speed internet, PC screens and a games console. Barnyard is a registered smallholding with horses, sheep, ducks, chickens and guinea pigs, and guests can sample our free range eggs found in Barnyard's welcome basket. It's an excellent base for exploring the Jurassic Coast, with its iconic landmarks like Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, with Chetnole station 0.6 miles away.

How far to…

Station: 0.6 miles
Sherborne Museum: 5.5 miles
Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre: 5.9 miles
South Somerset Heritage Collection: 7 miles

Accommodation on site

Cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Hot Tub
✓ Disabled Access
✓ WiFi
🚆 Near a Train Station

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Events from Skiddle

Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy

The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 12.4 mi

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Sat 14 Nov · 10:00

eat:Yeovil Christmas festival of local food and drink

Eat:Yeovil, Yeovil · 5.3 mi

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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00

Ultimate weekender

Chicago's, Yeovil · 5.1 mi

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Thu 24 Dec · 18:00

Christmas Eve

The Cave Lounge, Yeovil · 5.2 mi

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Sleeps: 6
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Chetnole 0.6 miles
Yetminster 1.4 miles
Thornford 2.5 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.5 mi

Sherborne Museum

Museum in Dorset, England, UK

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Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7 mi

South Somerset Heritage Collection

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Beaminster Museum

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Crewkerne Museum

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Ilchester Museum

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