The Old Tack Room

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

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16 Customer Review(s)

“The old tack room was excellent ..”

The old tack room was excellent .. thoroughly enjoyed our stay...

The old tack room was excellent .. thoroughly enjoyed our stay...

- Ms Kent, July 2017

“Second visit Enjoyed the cottage ...”

Second visit Enjoyed the cottage and location as much as last time. Every thing we needed with the added peaceful village of Ibberton

- Mr Brimble, June 2017
“A perfectly lovely rural retreat ...”

A perfectly lovely rural retreat and ideal if you have a dog

- Mr Milchem, June 2017
“The cottage was beautifully ...”

The cottage was beautifully presented and the location was wonderful with exceptional views over the hill. Lovely walks from the door. We would go back!

- Mrs Sadler, April 2017
“Very comfortable,warm cottage. Much ...”

Very comfortable,warm cottage. Much appreciated welcome--- heating on, light on in hall, bottle of wine & roses from the garden.

- Mrs Gilbert, November 2016
“Lovely cottage. Location in a ...”

Lovely cottage. Location in a peaceful area. Hosts very friendly. Had an extremely relaxing break.

- Mr Brimble, September 2016
“I thought that the shower room and ...”

I thought that the shower room and only having one toilet was not up to a 4 star quality. There was a faint smell of damp in the twin bedroom.

- Mrs Lawrence, September 2016
“A lovely place, friendly (but not ...”

A lovely place, friendly (but not intrusive) people. This is a great base from which to visit the many fascinating places in that part of the world. We were blessed with gorgeous weather but there is a lot to do if it isn't so pleasant. Be prepared for narrow, winding roads! The cottage was exactly as expected, comfortable and well equipped. The twin room was a little cramped, better for children than teens or adults.

- Rev Pitman, August 2016
“The owners have provided a lovely ...”

The owners have provided a lovely environment to have a relaxing holiday. Everything is there that you need. The garden is superb and completely enclosed. The cottage is in a lovely sleepy village. It has excellent access to everywhere in Dorset and wonderful walks on the doorstep. We thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants peace and quiet.

- Mrs Kavanagh, July 2016
“This was a fantastic property; well ...”

This was a fantastic property; well equipped, clean, spacious and situated in a stunning location.

- Mr Skinner, March 2016
“Very clean, tidy and a wonderful ...”

Very clean, tidy and a wonderful place to stay.

- Miss Petersen, February 2016
“We had an excellent holiday a real ...”

We had an excellent holiday a real break away and near enough places of interest. The owners were very friendly only too happy to help. We hope to visit again in the future. A big thank you to the owners for our holiday.

- Mrs Edwards, October 2015
“peacefull with lovely countyside views”

The old Tack Room was very clean the wine on arrival was a nice welcome. The owners where very friendly. The garden was lovely with the patio furniture a peaceful place to sit any time of the day or night. The dogs had a lovely time lots of nice walks. The Pub just up the road was with easy walking distance food was ok.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2013

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“Excellent cottage”

Brilliant location and superb cottage in the country. We visited the Great Dorset Steam Fair and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Lee Hewitt, December 2012

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“Tranquil beautiful setting”

Very clean well apoointed cottage. Lovely garden, lovely of bird life visiting the owner's feeding station visble from the cottage. Good wlaks in the area and only 5minute walk from the pub which serves good ales and food. Great place for our dog and owners had thought of everything ilcuding doggie towels and poo bags! Would go again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2011

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“Quick Break in Dorset”

The cottage was beautiful and the birds in the garden unbelieveable and fascinating. The weather was not very kind and there was plenty of mud underfoot but we went to the Haynes Museum and the Fleet Air Arm Museum both of which were worth a trip. Every fascility that I can think of was in the cottage and a very high standard of furnishing and equipment plus wine and flowers on arrival. I would wholeheartedly recommend this cottage as a centre to tour Dorset

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2010

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A charming, single-storey former tack room, adjoining the owners' house, in the grounds of their small working farm and stables in the tranquil village of Ibberton, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Dorset's picturesque Blackmore Vale.

This charming cottage is well equipped and furnished to a very good standard, with lovely views to the rear towards Bulbarrow Hill, one of Dorset's highest points.

The area surrounding the cottage has many scenic country walks, with The Ridgeway trail passing close by.

Within an easy drive are ancient Sherborne with its abbey and castles, the attractive market towns of Sturminster Newton and Blandford Forum, Stourhead house and gardens, Milton Abbas and the stunning Dorset Jurassic Coast.

A superb Ibberton cottage for a relaxing break.

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Accommodation

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with extra large shower (off sitting area). Cloakroom with basin and WC (off hallway). Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with patio doors to private garden.

Amenities

Oil central heating
Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ
Drying cupboard
Two well-behaved dogs welcome at £15 per dog, per week
Paddocks and stables available for visitors' horses at £10 per horse, per day by prior arrangement with owner
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 5 mins walk.

About the location

IBBERTON

Sturminster Newton 5 miles; Blandford Forum 9 miles.

The attractive little village of Ibberton, nestling beneath the ridge of Bulbarrow Hill, is located within the Blackmore Vale, a short drive from Blandford Forum in glorious North Dorset. The surrounding countryside, celebrated by Thomas Hardy, who wrote 'Return of The Native' in nearby Sturminster Newton, is now a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with superb scenic walks and a haven for wildlife. There is plenty to see and do within an easy drive, including Stourhead House and Gardens, the fabulous abbey and castles at Sherborne, the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury, as well as the bustling market town of Dorchester. Just a little further afield, the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury, and the popular seaside resorts of Bournemouth and Weymouth provide great days out. A super, peaceful holiday base from which to explore this lovely part of the country at any time of the year.

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