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The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border

Family-friendly vacation home in Templecombe

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Nestled in a peaceful, rural location, this property offers lovely views over farmland from the patio doors of its large lounge and bedroom. Unwind with horses and sheep grazing in the fields nearby. Explore well-known attractions or simply relax on the outdoor decking area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border

Large lounge and bedroom, patio doors to outdoor decking area. Lovely views over farmland. Very peaceful and rural location. Horses and sheep in the fields. Plenty of well known attractions and places to visit nearby. For stays more than three days or less than week please email for quote. Please ask for a quote for stays longer than a week.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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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.
You 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Attractive Stone Barn Conversion With Private Garden Templecombe

About the neighborhood

Map
Horsington, Somerset

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 - 8 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 The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and 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 The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border located?

This family-friendly Templecombe vacation home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gartell Light Railway, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mill on the Brue and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre and Chruch of St. Mary are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

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

Excellent stay

Cosy cottage, well equipped, peaceful location but a wide range of places and things to do and see within reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice Farm House in Somerset

Clean
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location.Only saw owners two or three times to say hello. but they were there if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very happy stay

Our second stay; and we'll be back. Extremely relaxing. Very friendly hosts. Well equipped throughout. Got out and about - even during very hot weather, but happy to get back to the cool, peace and tranquility of The Byre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F R.

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

Very well kept, equipped property

Spent a week here, reasonably good location to tour around Somerset. Hosts were very helpful and experienced. Would thoroughly recommend and would stay again if re-visiting Somerset/Dorset
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn o.

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

Wonderful cozy accommodations

We loved staying in the English countryside. Tanya and Chris are wonderful hosts and very responsive and accommodating. Very clean, spacious and everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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

Excellent

Outstanding barn stay which had everything you could wish for! Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian E.

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

Very comfortable Place.

Has everything what you need. Host are friendly and very kind. Would Go there again in a heartbeat
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Peace and quiet

Fabulous spot, cottage is perfect for 2, hosts very welcoming so hope to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance G.

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

The Byre Lois Farm

Our hosts, Tanya and Chris, made us feel very welcome over the whole stay. The rooms in the barn are very generous in size and the facilities are outstanding. If you are looking for a quiet rural retreat in beautiful Somerset, this is the place for you.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S., Thormanby, York

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

Happy holiday

Ideally placed for visiting Stonehenge, Salisbury, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury etc all in less than an hour. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

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

A great stay

Lovely cottage in the rolling hills of Somerset. This is a little gem in a very quiet location yet close to all amenities. Very well equipped and comfortable. Tanya and Chris are very friendly and helpful, with lots of local information. We had a great stay and it was lovely to see the new lambs, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful retreat

Super sized bedroom and living space. Very clean and well appointed. Private patio for quiet moments. Just the sounds of the sheep and birds. Great local pub (Stapleton Arms) only 5 mins in car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Cozy and relaxing starting point for adventures in south england

The beautifully renovated barn is cozy and it only takes minutes to feel yourself at home. The area is calm so the holiday home is the ideal place for both having a lazy day or start explorations of the beautiful landscape, towns, gardens and historical locations in Devon, Somerset and so on. Food-Shops are only minutes away and last but not least Tanya and Chris are the most friendly and helpful hosts one could imagine. Thanks for a perfect vacation :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette R.

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

Very enjoyable!

We had a fantastic week at Lois Barn! The cottage was very clean, everything you need was there and the bed was incredible! The horse and pony outside were very enjoyable and loved the attention. The front yard of the cottage is shared with another cottage, so it's not completely private.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Just excellent!

A lovely week away on the quiet Lois Fatm amongst the beautiful countryside of Horsington. And the surrounding area. Very welcoming - thanks Tanya and Chris (?) for being so friendly and an extra special hug for Humphrey . We will be back 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Delightful stay

Delightful, comfortable and airy little barn. Tanya and Chris made us very welcome and were always available if we needed anything or just for a chat. The byre has everything you need for a very peaceful, quiet week of rest and relaxation. We were lucky enough to enjoy some warm weather enabling us to make use of the lovely little private garden. Good location for visits to many National Trust properties which we took full advantage of. Thank you for such a lovely stay, we very much hope we get the opportunity to return one day
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Relaxing holiday

A lovely place for a relaxing holiday, just about everything you need it was spotless with a comfy sofa and good comfy bed. Although there is a smart tv we still like a Blue ray player which we had taken just in case there isn’t one on site. We lost hot water but it was fixed within 1/2 hr of reporting it. Tanya was very nice and a good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Perfect Rest

If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy perfect solitude in peaceful surroundings with sheep as your only neighbors this lovely cottage is perfect. It is very well equipped with lovely furniture and all gadgets you want. The only thing we missed was an umbrella or sunshade on the terrace because we had really hot and sunny weather. Greetings to Tanya and her husband Yvonne and Theis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jörg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine tolle Begrüßung, die Vermieter waren jederzeit vor Ort Ansprechbar und hatten auch verschiedenste Reisetipps parat. Das Ferienhaus ist geräumig und hat alles was man braucht. Auch für die Selbstversorgung ist alles in der Küche vorhanden. Sogar eine Tischtennisplatte ist in einem großen Nebengebäude vorhanden. Es ist zwar etwas abgelegen, aber dafür mittig vieler Sehenswürdigkeiten. Bath, die Jurassic Cost, sind in etwa 1 Stunde erreichbar. Wells, Cheddar Gorge and Caves und Clarks Village sind noch dichter. Sherborne Castle und das Montecute House sind fast um die Ecke. Zum nächsten großen Supermarkt und Lidl sind es 4km. Wir würden es wieder nehmen! Vielen Dank.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Nicholas M.

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

Comfortable and well equipped

A great place to stay for exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds. Friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

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

The Brye Horsington

Excellent property. Enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed and we felt very at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

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

Herzlich, einladend und wunderbar ruhig

Geschmackvoll, großzügig und mit allem, was man sich wünscht ausgestattete Wohnung mit einem tollen Ausblick von der Terrasse. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Gut gelegen und auch für Kinder sehr gut geeignet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid F.

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

Super nice place

The Byre is a very lovely cottage, set in a very nice place, with perfect views over the fields. Waking up with only the sound of the birds and sometimes a sheep. Tanya and Chris are very lovely people who give you a very warm welcome, and are there if you need them. The cottage is very clean, and the welcome gifts are a nice touch. We will hope to visit again soon. Thank you Tanya and Chris for the lovely stay.. Peter and Astrid
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Superb accomodation

A very comfortable cottage with everything we needed in a wonderfully peaceful area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022