In the picturesque Blackmore Vale, Courtyard Barn at Lois Farm is a haven for relaxation and tranquility. With its beautiful rural setting overlooking farm land, enjoy leisurely evenings by the wood burner or al fresco meals on the south-facing patio with views over fields. The barn features a large games room with table tennis and table football, while baby equipment and toys are available to borrow.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms90 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.
Courtyard Barn is rated 5* gold by visit England and is perfect for holidays with your family or friends. If you are looking for relaxation and tranquillity in a peaceful rural setting overlooking fields this lovely barn is for you. Lois Farm is situated in the beautiful Blackmore Vale on the border of Somerset and Dorset there are many well-known places to visit close by for all ages. Lambs in the fields during spring and summer. Family friendly with baby equipment available to borrow, toys and a safe fenced garden. In the colder months the wood burner makes the living room a warm and cosy place to be, we provide the logs.
There is a large games room with table tennis and table football. . The barn still retains many of the original features. We are only few miles south of Wincanton and ideally placed to visit many well-known attractions including Bath, Longleat, Wookey Hole, Wells, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes Motor Museum, Sherborne and many beautiful National Trust properties and gardens.
The barn will comfortably sleep 6 (plus cots) in three double bedrooms one of which is downstairs. All bedrooms have zip and link beds so can be set-up as either super kings or twins. We use only Egyptian cotton for linen and provide towels. The modern and well-equipped kitchen/diner has cream shaker-style units luxurious granite work surfaces and a slate floor. It is very well equipped including an American style fridge/freezer. The double doors open onto the lovely south facing patio and garden overlooking fields is ideal for al-fresco meals, relaxing in the evening sunshine and watching the sunset.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Optional golf privileges
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Fire risks including candles, firepits, fireworks, lanterns are not permitted. Drone and unmanned vehicles are not to be used on or from the farm.
Guests are not permitted to use domestic power sockets to charge an electric or hybrid vehicle, including electric bikes and scooters.
You are welcome to walk around the farm but children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times and not enter any field with animals.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: small child/baby equipment available to borrow.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Templecombe, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gartell Light Railway and Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Melbury Vale Winery and Cineworld Yeovil. Travelling with kids? Consider Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Riversmeet Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Templecombe travel guide
Is Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. located?
This family-friendly Templecombe holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gartell Light Railway, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Riversmeet Leisure Centre. Mill on the Brue and Church of St. Mary are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Lovely, clean and well equipped property in great location.
The barn was spotlessly clean, well presented and well equipped, and all set in a lovely quiet rural location, but close to amenities if needed.Our hosts were friendly and available, but not over bearing, and always took the time to say hello and even invited us to look around their farm, which was fantastic as it was lambing season during our stay.The location.is great for exploring Somerset or Dorset, but you would need a car if wanting to get out and about.Would definitely recommend and we would definitely consider a return visit if we were that way again.
Very clean and comfy. Well equipped. The hosts Tanya and Chris were delightful. When weather was poor they took a grocery order for us and drove into town to shop. Who does that? Wonderful stay.
Everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot fault anything at all. Our hosts, Tanya and Chris were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent central location for many tourist attractions within an hour away. The cottage was bright and beautifully decorated. Very peaceful with good walking to. We would definately go back and recommend it. Nice dark skies if you like looking at the stars. The horses were an added treat.
This is truly a gem of a property. This is a great place to explore the English countryside from. Communication was impeccable. The description and pictures were spot on. The place is easily found on Google maps and while it should be obvious, you'll need your own transportation. You're away from it all while being right in the middle as well.
Meeting the farm animals was the cherry on the top.
I hope we can find our way back to the countryside and if we did, we'd return here in a heartbeat.
Rakesh G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
2 Feb 2019
5 Star***** Four Adults, Three Nights Stay, to return again one day.
We decided to have a long weekend away Friday to Monday. Wanted no more than a couple of hours drive from home, a barn conversion, wood burner, peace and quiet, and somewhere scenic. Found Courtyard Barn, it has the aforementioned, and more.
The drive was pretty, and straightforward, the barn has the scenery, and is so very peaceful. Set within Lois Farm. It has privacy and lovely views at the back of the property over fields and open skies. On arrival, Tanya greeted us and kindly gave us a tour. It felt so homely, super clean, light & bright, fresh flowers were a nice touch, beautifully furnished with three spacious bedrooms two bathrooms.
Our trip was to give my folks a change of scenery, and to celebrate mums 75th birthday. I enjoyed the kitchen/diner as a room, super views and sunsets, preparing & cooking supper with every kitchen utensil and gadget to hand. The radio was most welcome too, Thank you.
Being here in January, we made good use of the wood burning stove and it was easy to get going and kept our toes toastie. I had not realised until leaving on the Monday, how relaxed I felt. Personally I had slept so soundly, the beds just perfect in size, the quality bed linen, and the peaceful location. The owners Tanya and Chris have made this home from home, they are friendly, helpful and thoughtful. We drove away feeling somewhat sad, as we all said that we could have stayed longer and that we would like to return, perhaps in the warmer weather. It is worthy of its 5 stars and it has been decorated and furnished to a high standard. The four of us had a very enjoyable and most memorable stay.
Heel vriendelijk ontvangen, zeer proper verblijf die top is uitgerust. Rustige omgeving. Vanuit de tuin heb je zicht op de wei met schapen. Het verblijf is maar een paar minuten verwijderd van het dorp met winkels en supermarkten. Je bent onmiddellijk op de autostrade voor tripjes in de omgeving.
Heerlijke vakantiewoning: ruim, gezellig ingericht, werkelijk ALLES is aanwezig! Prachtige tuin en uitzicht. Tanya en Chris zijn erg aardige beheerders: je kon hen alles vragen en waren erg attent met kleine dingen: een welkomstpakketje, tomaatjes uit eigen kas, extra handdoekenwissel, enz.
Loïs Barn ligt wel wat afgelegen maar binnen 5-10 minuten ben je in Wincanton met o.a. de Lidl en Morrison's. In de (wijde) omgeving is veel te zien en te beleven, b.v. de cathedralen van Wells en Salisbury, de prachtige landgoederen Sherborne Castel en Stourhead, de zuidkust (met o.a. Lulworth Cove en Durdle Door), Bath, Shaftesbury met Golden Hill, Cheddar Gorge, enz.
Heerlijke vakantie gehad: echt een aanrader als je van historie en het prachtige landschap van Engeland houdt
Courtyard Barn is a lovely place to stay. It has everything you could need, is very comfortable and beautifully clean. Fresh flowers and a welcome pack are an added bonus.
The outside space is peaceful and private. The local pub serves good food. Overall, what could be better!
Beautiful countryside setting accessible to many attractions
Bright, clean and welcoming farmhouse cottage. Spacious, airy and very well equipped. High quality furniture and finishings.. Delightful setting and outdoor courtyard. Friendly, accommodating owner.
Helena W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
13 July 2017
Great place to relax and unwind
The cottage is in a very quiet location backing onto fields with its own private garden.
Everything inside was immaculately clean and tidy, no sticky glasses or cutlery! The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
We had great weather and the barn really did look as good as it does in the photos.
Handy for the stunning Stourhead National Trust property.
Overall it was a great place to spend a relaxing weekend.