Stay warm by the fireplace in this restful country getaway. Everything you would need for a home from home feeling. Open plan kitchen and dining area for a shared dining experience. Feel refreshed when you stay in this rustic gem. Over Compton Barn is situated at the end of three barns. Accommodation includes a living room with large oak windows and French doors that open onto a courtyard and small garden plus a large kitchen dining room. Upstairs are 3 cottage style bedrooms with exposed beams and Velux windows, The Master bedroom with En-suite shower and loo, second bedroom with ornate double bed, third bedroom with either 2 single Futon style beds or One Queensize Futon bed ( just let us know your preference)there is also a modern family bathroom with a brand new shower over the bath. The barn is south facing and has a gravel courtyard and small garden that gets sunshine all day and into the evening. There is a dedicated off road parking space for two cars, with an additional space close by. The barn 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 famous festival town of Glastonbury is only 40 minute drive with fantastic views from the Glastonbury Tor. This is a great place to collect Spring water from either the White or Red springs gushing out of the base of the Tor. The Cosy Barn 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 Barn through the beautiful grounds of Compton House. Imagine Harry potter movies! 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, and boasts a cosy open fire. Short stays are possible depending on availability, please get in touch to check. Features: Lounge: Seating for 6, 30" TV, DVD player, Superfast WiFi Internet access Dinning Area: Round Wooden table with seating for 6 Kitchen: Electric Induction hob, oven with grill, microwave, fridge & freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. We provide an extensive range of crockery and cutlery so you are not always washing up. We provide basics like cling film, foil, cooking oil and basic spices. Master Bedroom: Standard Double with Wool/Hemp topper, wardrobe, chest of drawers, ottoman, bedside tables with lamps, mirrors. Second bedroom: Double bed with topper, wardrobe, bedside tables with lamps. Third Bedroom: Can be set to 1 single bed, 2 single beds or 1 Queensize bed. (please request your preference) The property has central heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Sorry no pets There is no smoking inside at this property, space for smoking outside on patio or in Garden. The barn is centrally located with easy access to the many delights that Dorset and Somerset have to offer. Golf Yeovil Golf Club- 1.2 miles SW. Sherborne Golf Club- 3.1 miles NE. Folke Golf Centre Alweston- 4.8 miles E. Came Down Golf Club- 15 miles S. Fleet Air Arm Museum Glastonbury Tor and Springs Sherborne Castles Sherborne Abbey Haynes Motor Museum COAST/BEACH The Hive Beach cafe' is located on the South Coast in Dorset, the coast has been awarded World Heritage Status and is known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. The beach is about 40 minutes by car. Weymouth Lyme Regis