Ryecross Farm Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Reviews

Mr Dover
September 2018

“The long drive off the main road to the property needs some maintenance, we have a small car and the ruts developing at the top of the drive caused our car to catch the centre of the track if we did not drive really slow.”
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Mr Matthews July 2018

“I can recommend this holiday location for people wanting a very peaceful and ...”

I can recommend this holiday location for people wanting a very peaceful and steer free atmosphere my wife and I and her father had a great holiday
Mr Wade June 2018

“The cottage was in a lovely location would been nice to have a washing machine especially when you stay for two weeks.”

Great places to go and visit .owners were nice and welcoming.
Mr Hunns May 2018

“There was no shop in half mile distance of the cottage as expected from the details.”

The farm was stated as non working but work was going on so there was noise at times. There was only one toilet roll to last all week. There were no proper cleaning scrubs for the pots and pans just a dish cloth. There were no toiletries supplied. Other cottages we have used through your site have been much better equipped. There was no information on walks etc around the cottage just the leaflets for major attractions. Having said all that the bed was comfortable as was the sofa and chairs in the lounge.
Mrs Pope July 2017

“A lovely property.”

Well located just outside Shaftesbury with lovely views of the countryside. The photos don't really do the location justice.
David R October 2016

“Excellent cottage, beautiful views!”

Our break here was great. The cottage is well placed for access to a beautiful part of the country. Many excellent places to visit and great walks to be had. We saw some fantastic sunsets over the hills and valleys just sitting in the sitting room. The only slight reservation is that exiting the property onto a busy, narrow road with high hedges was a little nerve-racking, otherwise I would have given 5 stars.
malcolmkayes December 2011

“Great short break”

Cottage was very good, in a quiet location, with lovely views and easy access by car to Shaftesbury and other Dorset attractions. November weather was kind - sunny. Gold Hill, Shaftesbury (location of Hovis advert) is worth visiting with good eating places at the top and bottom of the hill! Also walked around Shear Water (towards Warminster) and had a fascinating visit to the Cafe at Compton Abbass Airfield - good value with a good view of light aircraft activity. Also went to Bath Christmas Fayre - very crowded and parking not easy.
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2010

“A pleasant week in Dorset”

Ryecross was a clean well;appointed and comfortable cottage with avery pleasant outlook over the Blackmoor Vale. We enjoyed our very much in the local area and beyond to the coast. It helped to have good weather, but the cottage was of such a standard that if we had to stay in all day it would have been equally enjoyable. The only minor complaint was the lack of a large frying pan. Instructions for the microwave would have been helpful.

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile

The property

A charming detached, stone-built cottage nestling in the grounds of the owner's non-working farm, just half a mile from the pretty town of Shaftesbury, and surrounded by fields.

Converted to a high standard, this cosy property offers well decorated and furnished ground floor accommodation, including a sunny sitting room with dining area offering unsurpassed views down Blackmoor Vale toward Poole and the coast.

Perfectly placed for touring the splendid Dorset countryside and coast, there are also several famous visitor attractions within easy reach.

Private carp fishing is just 100-yards away by arrangement.

The perfect get-away-from-it-all retreat.

Accommodation

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin. Small, fully fitted kitchen. Living room with dining area and patio windows with lovely views over Blackmoor Vale.

Amenities

Oil central heating
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, TV, DVD player, radio, stereo/CD player
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Shared use of garden with private and secluded seating area with garden furniture and lovely views
Private fishing by arrangement
Ample off road parking
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pubs 0.5 miles
Note: No children under 12 yrs
Note: Fishing is on a 0.5 acre lake and the carp are quite large
Fishing is charged at £12 per day, and guests must supply their own rods and tackle etc

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About the location

SHAFTESBURY

Salisbury 21 miles; Bath 30 miles.

One of Dorset’s prettiest and most historic towns, Shaftesbury is perched on a spur of rolling green hills, and the views in all directions are without comparison. Lush green meadows, woodland glades and outstanding architecture are all within a short walk. One of the best vantage points is from Gold Hill (Ridley Scott's famous Hovis advert was filmed here) with its quaint, cobbled and very steep street. Visit the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey (a place of great pilgrimage from the 11th century) or navigate the intricate and ancient lanes. Bath, Salisbury and Sherborne are all under an hour away, or drive through the stunning countryside of Blackmoor Vale down to the coast at Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. A beautiful area, that still carries the flavour of the very best of the English countryside.

Region Information

Note: No children under 12 yrs.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season