The Old Tack Room

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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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

Miss Summers
July 2019

“The old tack room is a lovely little cottage in a small quiet village, it’s so nice and peaceful but also within short drives to the sights of Dorset.”

Susie was so accommodating of our two greyhounds and there are lots of nice walks and dog friendly attractions around.

Susie was so accommodating of our two greyhounds and there are lots of nice walks and dog friendly attractions around.
Mr Walker June 2019

“Everything was to an excellent standard”
Mr Catty May 2019

“Really lovely cottage just as advertised.”
Mrs Fraser May 2019

“Really enjoyed our stay at "The Old Tack Room".”

.. Lovely garden and views, we were lucky with the weather and travelled to coast and country. Bella our cockerpoo loved the garden and we were happy she was safe. Sue the owner was friendly and on hand if needed. Accommodation and amenities were well catered for. Satellite would have been a bonus!.. a very pretty area to stay and should we holiday this way again it would be our choice of cottage.
Mrs Hinton April 2019

“Our small break in Dorset staying in the wonderful Tack Room was delightful.”

If you are looking for clean, well equipped rural accommodation then look no further. The Tack room was extremely clean and equipped with everything that one should need in self catering accommodation. Sue the lovely friendly owner was on hand if needed but never obtrusive. Teddy our lab enjoyed his morning ramble in the nearby meadows and the birds nesting and feeding were a sight to behold. We arrived on a Sunday and left Wednesday, which meant we were unable to test the local pub as it was closed Sunday evening along with Monday and Tuesday days. I would definitely recommend.
Mrs Butler March 2019

“We really enjoyed our stay in the Old Tack Room.”

The cottage was well equipped and comfortable, and we had a great time. It was good to be able to let our dog out into the enclosed garden without any worries! We would return there again.
Mr Gemmell February 2019

“We had a great time and the cottage was excellent.”

Would recommend it to anyone with pets and will definitely use it again in the future.
Mrs Mudd January 2019

“The Old Tack Room was lovely, me, my husband and our 2 dogs had a wonderful, relaxing break.”

The Ibberton Pub was great too, super food. The only thing I would say is that the sight needs to update the pictures as there is a lovely new kitchen and new flooring, a great refurbishment. Thank you.
Mr Caruso - Phillips November 2018

“Although raining most of our time in Dorset we always looked forward to getting back to The Old Tack Room as it was comfortable and cosy and very relaxing.”
Mrs Tucker September 2018

“The Old Tack Room was warm, clean and comfortable.”

The paddock to exercise the dog in (on a lead if sheep in field) was useful. Several walks from cottage. In all a lovely holiday.
Miss Penny June 2018

“Brilliant facilities relaxing place and the owners were great.”

Would happily return and recommend it
Mrs Underdown May 2018

“Had a lovely time in the depths of Dorset, relaxing and felt quite chilled.”

Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury and Blandford near by. Will certainly return when we feel in need of a retreat
Mr & Mrs Firmstone December 2017

“Everything was as expected and what the nice young lady of Sykes told us on the phone.”

Would have wished to see the owner at arrival already.
Sandie E L November 2017

“Absolutely excellent place, clean and beautifully decorated, everything you could want for a holiday, in great position”

This is an iydillic holiday location, the property is well kept well equipped and very peaceful. Lots of excellent walks on the doorstep but within easy access to most of Dorset’s attractions. The garden is beautiful and secluded, the dogs were safe and enjoyed playing outside. For a peaceful getaway we couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, owners are friendly and helpful but don’t bother you at all.
Mrs Lloyd November 2017

“It is not dog friendly.”

List of rules for dog owners as you enter property. Dogs cannot be left unattended which makes it difficult to go out in the evening. Local pub was closed for winter break. Would have been helpful to know this. Woken at 6.30am each morning by owners dogs being let out, setting off sensor light and barking. Their dogs also left excrement in door way of holiday property.
Mrs Peacher September 2017

“Lovely cottage in an ideal spot.”

Everything met our expectations and it was nice to be able to take our dog too!
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2013

“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.
Lee Hewitt December 2012

“Excellent cottage”

Brilliant location and superb cottage in the country. We visited the Great Dorset Steam Fair and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2011

“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 May 2010

“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
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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.

Summary

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.
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.

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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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The Old Tack Room

Ibberton near Sturminster Newton, Dorset (Ref. 2980)

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Features

“The old tack room is a lovely little cottage in a small quiet village, it’s so nice and peaceful but also within short drives to the sights of Dorset.”

“Everything was to an excellent standard”

“Really lovely cottage just as advertised.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at "The Old Tack Room".”

“Our small break in Dorset staying in the wonderful Tack Room was delightful.”

“We really enjoyed our stay in the Old Tack Room.”

“We had a great time and the cottage was excellent.”

“The Old Tack Room was lovely, me, my husband and our 2 dogs had a wonderful, relaxing break.”

“Although raining most of our time in Dorset we always looked forward to getting back to The Old Tack Room as it was comfortable and cosy and very relaxing.”

“The Old Tack Room was warm, clean and comfortable.”

“Brilliant facilities relaxing place and the owners were great.”

“Had a lovely time in the depths of Dorset, relaxing and felt quite chilled.”

“Everything was as expected and what the nice young lady of Sykes told us on the phone.”

“Absolutely excellent place, clean and beautifully decorated, everything you could want for a holiday, in great position”

“It is not dog friendly.”

“Lovely cottage in an ideal spot.”

“peacefull with lovely countyside views”

“Excellent cottage”

“Tranquil beautiful setting”

“Quick Break in Dorset”