Located in Beaminster, Dorset
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Pets: No
Sockety Farm Cottage is a holiday cottage in South Perrot, Dorset, sleeping 4 and situated on a working livestock farm in beautiful countryside
Description
Sockety Farm Cottage is located in the village of South Perrot close to the border with Somerset making this a good choice if you want to discover more than one county. This semi-detached cottage dates back to 1820 and adjoins the owners' farmhouse on a working livestock farm. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottage has wonderful views from the first floor over the 50 acres of farmland.
The accommodation at Sockety Farm Cottage comprises of a sitting room with dining area equipped with Freeview TV, DVD player, CD/radio and selection of books and games. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a cloakroom with basin and toilet. Upstairs the two bedrooms have been arranged as a double and a twin. The shower room has shower, basin and toilet. A travel cot can be provided upon request.
Outside there is a front enclosed courtyard and lawned garden complete with furniture and barbecue. There is off road parking for two cars and your fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price.
Features
Area details
Beaminster is a small town in West Dorset which retains a village feel and is located at the head of the valley of the River Brit. The town is home to the Beaminster Festival, an annual event of music and art. This is usually a 9 day event held in late June and 2013 will see its 18th year. Recently, West Dorset has been voted the most popular area of outstanding natural beauty by the readers of National Country Walking Magazine. Now you can explore the area in the company of Llamas with guided Trekking, Rambling and Walking Tours with UK Llamas based just outside of Beaminster. Or try your hand at disc golf at Whitcombe Disc Golf Course, where the British Open Disc Championship has been held. Just think of playing golf but with a frisbee! Famous faces you may see in the town include Martin Clunes who has now been a resident of the area for many years.
Read moreFor eating out there are several choices. Most notable perhaps, is the Wild Garlic which is run by Mat Follas, the winner of BBC Masterchef a few years back. For a quicksnack why not drop into the Ann Day Gallery and Coffee Shop, miximg art with a good cup of tea and cake.
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Nearest Airports
Exeter is 37 miles away
Bournemouth is 49 miles away
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