Ryecross Farm Cottage

We had a great stay at this lovely bungalow.

Our hosts were very warm and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. They had kindly left biscuits and chocolates, which were greatly appreciated. We would happily stay there again.

Very impressed with the property- cottage was very clean.

Although the main A-road was not far away, we had no noise problems- very quiet at night. Wonderful views of the countryside from the lounge. Thanks to Angela and Garry for the goodies left for us. We had a well deserved break from the daily routine.

Property in nice location but APPALLED at the disgusting mattress in the double room urine etc stains all over both sides of it .

After complaining to the owner they changed it for one in their house after saying they didnt know it was like that ?? but unfortunately it was very firm . The fridge is very old and has parts broken to use in the door . Toilet dirty when arrived also VERY VERY dirty on floor and behind the toilet. Mould in wardrobe on walls in double room made me wheezy also some in bathroom , skirting boards need good clean throughout. Owner has very over powering air freshers around i had to take out but obviously in there to disguise the damp smell. Microwave i didnt use as it NEEDS to be cleaned and rust on aswell .Dirt behind microwave too ,radiators very dusty etc. Windows need good clean inside aswell as outside. Not enough cutlery plates etc be nice if it was matching too .NEEDS VERY GOOD DEEP CLEAN have pictures to prove all this .

Ryecross farm cottage is a great place to stay for a holiday, very clean all round, beds comfortable and all the utensils in the kitchen you need.

Plenty of walks close by. The owners are very friendly and easy to talk to. All major supermarkets a short drive away, and other places to visit are Gold hill, Longleat, good all round. Thank you

The bungalow was lovely and the views were beautiful.

A quiet and peaceful location with lots to see and do in the area. We enjoyed the box of biscuits. Thank you

We love it in the bungalow.

It's one of the best places to stay. No worries about parking when you get there.

The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

Despite being close to the A350, there is very little road noise and nothing to disturb the peaceful environment. It is furnished to a very high standard. The views from the patio across the valley are stunning, whatever the weather. Only a few minutes drive from Shaftesbury, which is well served for supermarkets, takeaways etc. It is an excellent touring base - we visited Poole, Salisbury, Dorchester, Blandford and Bath (if visiting Bath, I would recommend using the park and ride). All in all, we loved our stay here and hope to return some day.

Lovely cottage,very quiet and beautiful views.

A really comfortable cottage, with gorgeous views, and well situated for travel in the surrounding area.

This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage.

It is fairly small but has good facilities. Very warm and homely, very convenient for getting about to see local attractions. The owners are very warm and friendly

Nice views advertised but couldn't see them due to the hedge.

Mattresses ok...but pillows were a health hazard. 3 piece suite too low for the older customer to get out of. We resorted to sitting in the lounge in our camping chairs. Descent from step down from lounge onto 'patio' very dangerous. No consideration was given to recycling. T.V. controls had no instructions on how to use them.

Although the kitchen was described as small we had to find the toaster which was hidden in what at first we thought was the fan cover, also the bedding on the main bed did not appear to have been ironed

We had a wonderful holiday at your beautiful cottage.

It was so peaceful and has great views, we especially loved the cows as our neighbours!

Quiet and peaceful with lovely views.

So handy for visiting many local attractions. Yes, the kitchen was small but had everything you needed. We had a great week and would recommend to family and friends.

Beautiful setting with lovely views and only a couple of minutes drive to Shaftesbury and other amenities.

A very warm welcome from Angela and Gary. Thanks for a great week.

We were very comfortable and warm during our stay would thoroughly recommend Ryecross Cross farm

An ideal base for discovering Shaftsbury and the South Coast.

Lovely bungalow with views down the valley. The only minor criticism would be the kitchen is a bit small. Overall it was perfect for our stay.

Lovely place suited us perfectly

Warm and comfortable bungalow.

We joked about the Isle of Wight Ferry arriving with the hooting from the hot water taps (just had to turn them on quick and fast). Lots of hot water and good shower. Lovely scenery all round and convenient for local country parks and houses. Shaftesbury being so close was really good with its handy shops and petrol station, not to mention Gold Hill.

Quiet location looking out to wonderful views over the owners 30 acres.

Very clean and comfortable property with it's own area to be able sit out in the large well kept garden which is a credit to Mr and Mrs Martin.. I wouldn't hesitate to book this property in the future.

The hospitality offered is excellent and without equal in my opinion The cottage is furnished to a high standard.

It is equipped with everything you need Very quite, picturesque, rural area

A lovely, warm cottage with superb views.

The owners', Angela and Gary, were very welcoming and many thanks for the biscuits and flowers on arrival. Shaftesbury, and the surrounding area, is very interesting with wonderful vistas.We had a great holiday. Jill & Gerald

Lovely cottage in an idyllic rural location

I enjoyed my stay at Ryecross cottage.

The owner was welcoming and helpful. The accomodation was warm and comfortable The location as in a nice setting, beautiful views. It was accessable to local attractions in Dorset

Very warm and cosy.

Cottage centrally placed for visiting friends and local towns.

Good facilities. Excellent shower! Wonderful views. Very peaceful. Would certainly go back.

We had a lovely holiday.

The cottage was very comfortable and warm. The owners were very welcoming and greeted us upon arrival and told us of the best attractions to see and if they saw us after our day out would come and have a chat, which made us feel more welcome. The only little fault I could find is there is not much room down one side of the double bed as there is a dressing table there. Other than that I would recommend it. It is

Delighted with our stay at Ryecross Farm Cottage.

Very well appointed, comfortable, very clean and well equipped. The welcome box of lovely biscuits on arrival was a generous surprise. Peaceful, tranquil and perfectly situated for exploration of this lovely part of the country. Shaftesbury was an excellent base, with all amenities and most interesting history. The owners were extremely welcoming and supportive. Very generous hosts. Couldn’t have asked for more. Will return in a heartbeat.

Though we enjoyed our stay there, it really would have been nice to be able to have our grandsons and son stay over night.

When I booked it, I had not noticed “can not bring Guests back for overnight stays. Nor was it clearly indicated on the site that “No Children” were allowed. Though We understood the reasoning from the Martins, it was disappointing. However we made do, and had a great stay. The Cottage is convenient to the area we were visiting. It had two bedrooms, clean and comfortable and good parking. We love seeing the deer in the field, a variety of birds and even a rabbit visited. Another amenity of a Washer/Dryer would have been very helpful as well; especially, since it was a rainy week and we were visiting from the US. Mr and Mrs Martin were both very nice and chatted with us when we saw them. The cottage was welcoming and Mrs Martin had left us some cookies (biscuits) along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Clean and comfortable cottage.

I had to use the heating one morning and it was fast and effective. Good location for access to key Dorset sites. Easy drive to the coast. No sound from (not very busy) A350 but not somewhere where you could go out of the gate for a walk.

We both really enjoyed staying at Ryecross Farm.

The setting was glorious. The shower was really powerful, the internet was reliable and we were able to watch our fire stick with no problems. If there had been blackout blinds on the bedroom windows, I would have given five stars for comfort.

We had a great time at Ryecross Farm Cottage.

The place was spotlessly clean and there was a a welcome pack of assorted biscuits which went down well with a nice cup of tea after our journey. The views out from the cottage are stunning and despite being just off the A350 it was very peaceful and quiet. It is in a great position for exploring north Dorset we will definitely be booking again for another stay in the not to distant future.

The perfect base to explore this picturesque part of Dorset.

Peaceful and quiet with wonderful views and comfy beds. The cottage has everything you could wish for, we had a lovely stay, thank you.

Absolutely gem of a self catering cottage, with wonderful views.

Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Gary & Angela, our hosts, were very welcoming. Lovely touch of fresh flowers and delicious biscuits were left for us. We will definitely use again when we need to visit Shaftesbury

Had an enjoyable week at the cottage.

It is so very quiet with lovely views. As we were there the first week in March and had snowfall it was important that the cottage is very cosy and warm. The beds are particularly comfortable. Although the kitchen is quite ‘compact’ it is was adequate for our needs with all necessary utensils. We cooked every day. The Wi-Fi signal is strong enough for a fire stick. Would highly recommend this cottage.

What a lovely quiet peaceful location with wonderful views over the countryside.

All round a very comfortable cottage with all that you could need, small kitchen but we found it to be perfectly functional. In a good location for touring around with lots of easily reachable attractions both coastal and inland. We really enjoyed our stay.

Nice cozy cottage.

Kitchen is small but quite adequate,after all you only need one person to cook at a time.It’s a holiday cottage not for full time residence.I would have no qualms about returning.

A lovely bungalow in picturesque setting.

Very quiet location. Kitchen was very small although well equipped - no workspace for preparing anything other than simple meals. Very clean and comfortable throughout. Made very welcome by the owners and appreciated the flowers and biscuits.

We had a lovely break at Ryecross Farm cottage.

It was very comfortable and beautifully quiet, which we appreciate. The welcome biscuits were a nice surprise when we had our first cuppa after unpacking the car. Memories? The view and the owls. Lovely to have the lounge window open when the evening was warm and just watch the dusk descend.

The cottage was lovely with beautiful views and very quiet.

The fresh flowers and biscuits were a very thoughtful.

Comfortable cottage with stunning views and friendly neighbours.

We had stayed at Ryecross Farm five years ago so it was good to be back in a very comfortable setting again.

The views are spectacular from the living room and it was a pity that it was not really warm enough to sit out on the patio. Everything was fine although it does take a while to adjust to the small kitchen - the draining board is useful as a working surface. I could have done with proper oven gloves as carrying a hot casserole from the oven to the dining table with just an oven mitt and a tea towel was somewhat scary! All in all a good week and I can recommend the Half Moon for Sunday carvery lunch.

All just fine.

Peaceful, clean, and well equipped.

The cottage was lovely in a beautiful setting.

The owners were lovely and friendly. Nice & comfortable . The only downside is that the kitchen was tiny for 4 people . All in all we had a great stay

Ryecross Farm was just what we needed for a short break away.

The bungalow was well fitted out, and with a nice sitting area at the back, looking out onto wonderful country views all around it. Would recommend it for a visit. So peaceful too.

Lovely property, great views, and tucked away down the drive.

Entrance is quite hidden and easy to pass. Not easy to enter onto main road from property. Owners close by which I found handy for issues or information. Alot of wildlife and great privacy for garden. Slight shortage of hooks in bathroom etc. Very close to large Tesco and not far from Shaftsbury.

We had a brilliant week at Ryecross Farm Cottage.

The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and there are plenty of places to visit nearby. We enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast at Ye Olde Two Brewers Inn and days out in Sherborne and Shaftesbury. The Orchard Park Garden Centre near Gillingham is also worth a visit. Our hosts, Mr and Mrs Martin, were very welcoming and on hand if needed. The accommodation was fresh and clean and catered to our needs. Although the kitchen is tiny it had everything we required. The only suggestion we would make is to hang the fridge door the other way round! We would definitely return, thank you.

It was difficult and frustrating making contact with the owners regarding key collection etc as they had requested contact 48hrs before arrival, and despite leaving a number of messages they failed to get back to us until the night before, by which time I had rung Sykes for assistance.

Also the directions to the property are inadequate and need to be more specific. Thanks to the comments of a previous reviewer we were able to locate the cottage. However, the cottage itself was peaceful, comfortable and warm with wonderful views over the Dorset countryside. The kitchen is very compact but manageable for a short break, although a dish drainer would have been useful. There was no departure or recycling instructions which needs to be addressed.

Lovely location, very peaceful and yet conveniently near to the interesting town of Shaftesbury with its independent shops and a variety of restaurants.

The cottage was very comfortable and within easy distance to so many NT attractions, lovely little towns and beautiful countryside. It was a great place to return to in the evening to relax and enjoy the peace an quiet.

We had a lovely time in this cosy cottage during storms Dudley and Eunice.

The view was great too and would be even better in summer. Carol

Rycross Farm Cottage is a tranquil and relaxing location for a break.

The owners are very friendly and helpful and are nearby, but not intrusive. I arrived at dusk, and a welcoming light had been left on which made me smile. The cottage is bright and warm and the kitchen, although small, is very well equipped. Beds are comfy and broadband reliable. The views across the countryside are spectacular and I saw birds of prey and a couple of deer in the garden. There is also outside seating for visits with better weather. If the peace and quiet gets too much, the historic and busting town of Shaftesbury with its independent shops and Thursday market is only a few moments drive away. There is also a Tesco and a soon to be opened Lidl in town. For those coming from the south, if you find your way to the A350 from Blandford Forum and head north, you will reach a place called Cann. Pass straight through and as you get to the point where the 30mph returns to 40mph, indicate left and take that first turn which is almost on top of the speed limit sign. Rycross Farm isn't signposted from this direction and, if you miss the turn , it's probably safest to carry on to the first Shaftesbury roundabout and come back. This was my first post-pandemic cottage holiday and, if anyone is concerned about doing the same, you can choose this venue with confidence. It is clean and obviously loved. You can be as isolated or as gregarious as you choose. I can't wait to go back.

Lovely, friendly hosts, and the view from the garden was spectacular.

Really nice holiday cottage with superb views over the Dorset countryside.

The owners were extremely friendly and helpful. Shaftesbury is a really nice town and is only a five minute drive away. Great customer service from Sykes too!

Mr & Mrs Martin were very friendly & accommodating & we appreciated the biscuits, juice & water left in the fridge for our arrival.

The cottage was in a lovely location with stunning views. Great location for exploring the local area.

Accommodation really nice & the gardens beautiful.

A little close to the owners property to afford full privacy. Would benefit from a heated towel rail as towels damp when no heating on. Disappointed there was no wildlife & & very few birds but obviously that’s no ones fault, though the owners field was very overgrown so make have played a part. A comfortable stay in a lovely part of the country

Lovely property with fantastic views.

It’s a shame the views down the valley can only be seen when standing up in the property. If the hedges were removed or lowered then the views would be uninterrupted. It would be helpful if the instructions on finding the property includes arrival from the Blandford direction with a sign for the farm that is visible. The cottage is in a great position just outside the impressive town of Shaftesbury. We had a great holiday in this wonderful part of the country.

Everything provided for a short, relaxing break.

Nice cottage, nice hosts.

A lovely cottage, in a very tranquil position where we got to see muntjac and other wildlife most mornings through the bedroom window, which was a nice surprise.

Facilities in the cottage were good, the kitchen although compact, was very well equipped with plenty of utensils, pans and baking trays, so there is no need to worry about taking those scissors, bottle opener or anything else from home! We had no problems with the shower as previously commented upon. Just turn the shower thermostatic valve to its hottest temperature and its warm in less than a minute, then adjust to suit. We all slept well and the beds were super comfy, with plenty of storage space for our clothes and belongings. Nearby, there were plenty of nice shops, pubs, cafes and a large Tesco in Shaftesbury. We would recommend Ecco Gelato at the top of Gold Hill for the best ice cream and coffee, and with a grassed park area and benches, you can enjoy your ice cream whilst indulging upon the amazing views of Dorset. The cottage is in an ideal position for visiting Dorset and the owners are very welcoming.

This house met our expectations for the price we paid.

We wanted a place to stay from where we could explore the area. It was fine!

We enjoyed everything: the cottage, beautifully and imaginatively furnished, the warm welcome and friendly helpfulness of our hosts, the setting, with so many interesting and wonderful places to explore.

We have very happy memories of our holiday.

Cosy cottage in good area, many interesting places to visit.

Lovely area and views from cottage.

Owners were very welcoming and responded quickly to any minor issues. Good size bedrooms and lounge, plenty of storage. Kitchen was very small but fine for 2 people. Would recommend.

The cottage was in a lovely picturesque setting.

The days were spent in a very stressful way searching for a rental in the area, and it was so nice to come back to this quiet, peaceful place. It's close to a supermarket and the lovely town of Shaftsebury . The owners are very friendly and helpful. The only thing that was a bit of a hiccup was the length of time it took for the shower to warm up. This not withstanding we'll be back

The kitchen was a bit small if you were family staying there for a week.

But it was okay if there was just two of you staying there.

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.

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

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.

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.

A lovely property.

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

We enjoyed a very pleasant week in this cottage.

It was very clean and comfortable had everything we needed. It is in a lovely area with wonderful scenic views .Very peaceful and quiet. It is not too far to get to main road for other towns & villages.