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Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border.

Family-friendly vacation home in Templecombe

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms90 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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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 at Lois Farm is perfect for holidays with your family or friends. If you are looking for relaxation and tranquillity in a peaceful rural setting overlooking farm land this lovely barn is for you. 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. We have horses and ponies with cattle and sheep in the fields during the summer. We are family friendly with baby equipment available to borrow, toys and a safe fenced garden. There is a large games room with table tennis and table football. In the colder months light the wood burner for cosy evenings in. The barn still retains many of the original features.

Lois Farm is located in the beautiful Blackmoor Vale on the border of Somerset and Dorset, accessed by a quiet country lane and surrounded by stunning countryside. We are only few miles south of Wincanton and ideally placed to visit many well-known attractions including Glastonbury, Longleat, Wookey Hole, Wells, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes Motor Museum, Sherborne and many beautiful National Trust properties and gardens.

The barn has recently been fully refurbished and 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 fine Egyptian cotton for linen and provide towels and bathrobes.

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 patio with views over farmland.

The lovely south facing patio and garden overlooking fields is ideal for al-fresco meals, relaxing in the evening sunshine and watching the sunset. In the winter the wood burner makes the living room a warm and cosy place to be, we provide all the logs and everything you need to light the fire.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Barn

About the neighborhood

Map
Horsington, England

What's nearby

  • Gartell Light Railway - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cadbury Castle - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Stourhead - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clockspire - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cale Park Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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?

Onsite 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.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. located?

This family-friendly Templecombe vacation home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Gartell Light Railway, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mill on the Brue and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Courtyard Barn 5* rated in stunning rural location on Somerset, Dorset border. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol hoff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a lovely place to stay, very peaceful & great accommodation. Everything was supplied.

As above, very clean comfortable & big enough for us all. Lovly garden overlooking field with sheep
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderfull trip away

very clean well equipted a perfect place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect week in Somerset

wonderful hosts, perfect accommodation, very quiet, great surroundings for sightseeing and walks, we will definitely be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lois farn cottage

Very very highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy (Margaret) D., Bourbonnais, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable, clean accommodation.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, cozy and character abound

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bart V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fam. d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Holiday in a very beautiful area

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
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helena W., Morristown, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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.