Modern 3 bedroom holiday barn near Sherborne – Home 311178 Barn
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Modern 3 bedroom holiday barn near Sherborne – Home 311178
- Barn
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 37 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Completed in 2007 one of three barns, The Shippens has been converted to give a modern relaxing environment retaining the character of the original structure. Accommodation includes a large spacious kitchen dinning space and a large separate lounge with large oak windows and French doors that open onto a courtyard garden. Upstairs are 3 characterful bedrooms with exposed beams and Velux windows. There is a modern family bathroom with a shower over the bath plus an ensuite off the main bedroom.
The Shippens is adjacent to Meadow View Barn which sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms, both properties can be booked together offering space for up to 12.
The living area is furnished in a contemporary style. The property has a well equipped fitted kitchen, the lounge benefits from a 40" 4K SMART TV , Blueray player and a Wii games console, including a small games and DVD library. There is also complementary Superfast WiFi Internet access.
The kitchen dinning area has a good sized oak table with seating for 8. The barn sleeps 6+1, upstairs are 3 bedrooms, one king size one double and one twin. The master bedroom can be configured with a single trundle bed or space for a cot.
The barn is south facing and has a gravel courtyard garden that gets sunshine all day and into the evening. There is a table and chairs on a patio with seating for 6, perfect to unwind in the evening and take advantage of the charcoal BBQ. There is a dedicated off road parking space for two cars.
The Shippens is situated in the village of Over Compton, a delightful hamlet located just on the Dorset side of the county border with Somerset, a few miles from the towns of Yeovil to the west and Sherborne to the east. There are great walks from the village as well as many local attractions including golf, many of Dorset's beaches are only a 30-40min drive. There is a train service from the local station that can take you anywhere between Weymouth (Olympic sailing centre) and Bristol including Bath.
The cottage also includes the benefit of membership to a fantastic members only delicatessen that has a great selection of food and wine as well as some incredible ready meals produced by them on site. This is just a short walk from the cottage through the beautiful grounds of Compton House. Compton House was previously a butterfly farm and famously produced the silk for Princess Diana's Wedding dress.
Public Houses can be found in the neighbouring villages of Nether Compton, a ½ mile walk “The Griffins Head” (very traditional) and Trent 1½ miles “The Rose & Crown”, which has been recently renovated and comes highly recommended serving excellent food.
Short stays are possible depending on availability, please get in touch to check. Our normal change over day is Saturday, this can be more flexible out of peak season so please enquire.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.00) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Alison H.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 34 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 13 reviews
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“An Excellent Week In A beautiful place”
We stayed twice last year such a lovely place in a beautiful village. The barn was fantastically equipped with everything you could possibly need. Very clean and COVID safe. Thank you to the Henders… More
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“Sanctuary during Lock Down”
We have stayed at the Shippens several times before, and we returned there in January, planning to stay for a few weeks while we looked for more permanent accommodation, but events overtook us and we … More
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Response from the owner Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your feedback, great to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are glad things worked out and we were able to allow you to stay. We hope you are settling into your new home. Best Regards Ian and Alison
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“Fabulous break”
The Barn is very well appointed and in a lovely quiet location in a beautiful small village. Perfect as we booked both barns for 2 families. Can recommend the Rose and Crown pub about 30mins walk for … More
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“Spacious 3-bed property with a lovely sunny aspect”
Country setting, but with easy access to Sherborne or Yeovil for shops and restaurants. Well-equipped property with thoughtful little touches and maintained to a very high standard. We enjoyed super w… More
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“Modern, immaculately prepared, comfortable holiday barn”
We stayed in The Shippens for a week in October, and found it one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. While from the outside the barn is traditional and in keeping with the picturesque villag… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your feedback, its so great to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the effort we put in to the property is recognised. The local guide is a new addition so great to hear it is useful, we have lots more to add and will continue to update it. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Regards Ian and Alison
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“Lovely accommodation”
Lovely accommodation, very clean. Lots to do locally. Owners extremely helpful before, during and after our stay. Information pack in the barn invaluable. Would recommend to all.
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“Delightful, we’ll appoin barn in quiet location”
Up to six of us stayed during the week, ages 6 - 66 and everyone loved the shippens. The children settled in immediately and it was difficult to prise them out to go on day trips. So much for them to … More
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“Shippen's”
Fantastic weekend away in the shippen's.such beautiful barns.Alison and Ian have truly thought of everything from the lovely welcome pack to games for all ages.already looking yo book again. Thei… More
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“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay”
The outside of the property disguises the spaciousness of the interior. The accommodation is well laid out and comfortable. A lot of thought has gone into providing everything you need and the quantit… More
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“Well thought out , well decorated with everything you need for a relaxed stay”
Beautifully situated in a quiet location, the barn is cleverly fitted and very nicely decorated. The bedrooms are of a good size and most comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need with plenty o… More
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Response from the owner Dear Steve, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Alison (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Alison (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Alison (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Alison the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Alison (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Alison (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Alison (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Alison (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Alison (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Alison (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alison (the owner) a message.
If Alison (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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