The Garden House at Holway Mill - Self-catering in Dorset
Holway Mill, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, DT9 4RZ, Dorset
England,
Regno Unito
Tucked away in Andrew and Susan's garden, a wooden clad retreat with uninterrupted views. You’re in the middle of a tiny hamlet on the side of a hill that feels like the middle of nowhere, but is just three miles from Sherborne.
Inside is spacious and light-filled with a double height living room. Susan leaves you a basket of breakfast goodies and home cooked dishes and local produce can also be ordered in advance. There's a stack of books and games for rainy days and a piano should you feel inspired; ask Susan about borrowing bikes, and you can use the swimming pool and tennis court.
Hop into the car for Sherborne and its lovely abbey, and NT properties: Montacute House and Tintinhull are within half an hour’s drive. Stroll across the fields to The Mitre Pub, return to light the coal barbecue – watch the alpacas in their paddock from the back deck, and the swallows on a summer’s evening.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Susan Spink:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Susan Spink:
- WALKS GALORE - our tiny hamlet lies at the foot of an ancient hollow or sunken path - with footpaths criss-crossing the area, including the Macmillan & Monarch Ways. Named by The Times as the no.1 destination for winter walks (equally good in all seasons).
- COUNTRY HEAVEN - There’s something special to see around Holway throughout the year: masses of wildflowers; bluebells galore; our resident swallows and an abundance of wildlife such as bats, badgers, deer, foxes, hares, buzzards and owls.
- HISTORIC SHERBORNE – A mix of historic buildings, shops, cafes, two castles (an ‘old Castle’ plus the ‘new Castle’ built by Sir Walter Raleigh) and stunning Sherborne Abbey with its fan-vaulted ceiling; regular markets, antique fairs and vintage bazaars.
- GREAT PUBS - It’s an easy walk to The Mitre in Sandford Orcas, where Sunday lunches are a treat. Try out the The Kings’ Arms at Charlton Horethorne, The Queens’ Arms at Corton Denham or The Rose & Crown in Trent – all award-winning foodie destinations.
- CONTEMPORARY ART - Don’t miss the Messum Gallery housed in the oldest tithe barn in the country, worth the 40 minute drive particularly when combined with lunch at nearby Pythouse Café. Visit the nationally acclaimed Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton.
- HOUSES & GARDENS – Dorset & Somerset are rich in NT properties: the world famous neo-classical gardens at Stourhead; Montacute House with its beautiful Elizabethan Renaissance architecture & gardens; the gardens of Tintinhull & Lytes Cary Manor.
Details
- 1 House for 4
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Rarely.
Holway Mill, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, DT9 4RZ, Dorset
