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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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SherborneMeadow, ENG
  • Place, Yeovil Country Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Glastonbury Tor
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Bath and West Showground
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sherborne

This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Cineworld Yeovil and Yeovil Country Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Yeovil Country Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Glastonbury Abbey - 51 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Stourhead - 54 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Glastonbury Tor - 54 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 54 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Yeovil Pen Mill Station - 4 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Dampier (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pen Mill Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicago's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern barn close to Sherborne

Meadow View Barn and The Shippens were converted in 2007 to give a modern relaxing environment retaining the character of the original structure. The barns are located in Over Compton, a quiet village about 3 miles from Sherborne and it’s wonderful Cathedral, old streets, individual shops and restaurants. There is a fantastic members only gourmet food and wine store a short walk from the barns. There is an award winning pub/restaurant (The Rose and Crown Trent) just 1.5 miles away.
The barns are in the perfect location to explore Dorset, either inland or the coast just a short drive away. There is a local train service to the City of Bath or Weymouth seaside.


Meadow View Barn sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms with a large open plan living space. The Shippens is a larger 3 bedroom property with en-suite to the main bedroom, Sleeping up to 6. The barns can be rented together for a total of 12 beds.

We have furnished the barns to a high standard with good quality furniture and bed linen. The kitchens are well equipped with good quality appliances. We welcome families of any age and can offer travel cots, high chairs and stairgates on request. The prices include electricity, WiFi, 100% Cotton bed linen and a welcome basket. There are 40" SMART TVs, Wii games console and Superfast WiFi.

The barns are south facing and have gravel courtyard the gardens that get sunshine all day and into the evening. There is a table and chairs on a patio perfect to unwind in the evening and take advantage of the charcoal BBQ. The gardens have a small picket fence with a secure latching gate. There is a dedicated off road parking space for each property (The Shippens has two spaces, Meadow view one space).
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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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
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 village

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Modern Barn Close to Sherborne Sherborne
Modern Barn Close to Sherborne Private vacation home
Modern Barn Close to Sherborne Private vacation home Sherborne

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Sherborne, close to Sherborne Abbey, Fleet Air Arm Museum, and Montacute House. You'll also find Yeovil Country Park and Sherborne Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Modern barn close to Sherborne?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Modern barn close to Sherborne a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Modern barn close to Sherborne have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Modern barn close to Sherborne have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Modern barn close to Sherborne?

Yes, every house at Modern barn close to Sherborne comes with a patio.

Modern barn close to Sherborne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just had a wonderful stay at The Shippens Barn. It was a family get together to celebrate Christmas 2025. Lovely Christmas decorations and tree made it just perfect for your family Christmas, thank you. The property was superb, clean, spacious, well equipped, quiet neighbourhood, comfortable, a home away from home. We can highly recommend for your next Somerset family get together. The hosts very kindly allowed an early check in for my sister who flew free n SA. Thank you so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alec T.

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

Short Autumn break

Spacious property for 4 but maybe a bit tight for 6 adults. Everything that we needed we found. The walk to Trenchermans on a sunny day was breathtaking especially with the cyclamen round the church. Plenty to see without travelling too far.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great stay

Lovely cottage, great communication with the owners prior to visit, excellent amenities in the cottage. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic week away

We had a great week at The Shippens. The property is fantastic. Very well equipped. We loved the outdoor area and felt very relaxed throughout our time there. Ian and Alison were excellent hosts who were very helpful with any requests we had. We will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Well appointed barn in pleasant surroundings

We are a family of six, ranging in age from 6 - 66 and all loved this barn. We were impressed with how well equipped the accommodation was and couldn’t find anything lacking. It was comfortable throughout but the two smaller bedrooms were very warm at night as we were lucky enough to be there during a very warm spell. The owners responded swiftly to queries both before and during our stay. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and would love to return ourselves one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Fantastic weekend retreat!!

A hidden gem in deepest Dorset! A wonderfully spacious, comfortable, well equipped barn conversion that didn't disappoint. The pictures accurately depict this lovely setting & provided the perfect stay for the Easter bank holiday for me & my family. Everything was catered for by the accommodating owners. Spotlessly clean & modern, from the thoughtful welcome basket to all the numerous games, books & dvds provided for entertainment. A lovely quiet location, although a car is a must, but definitely will be hoping to return to revisit this beautiful barn.
Archival

8/10 Good

William D.

Aussies Abroard

We enjoyed our time at the Shippens and found it quite convenient for our visits around Dorset and Somerset. The place was well equipped and apart from some used towels behind a bedroom door it was scrupulously clean. We would highly recommend to future visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

The property was spacious, had everything you could need and was immaculate.

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela H.

Sehr sauber, gut ausgestattet, gute Lage, Vermieter kann man jederzeit kontaktieren

Sehr liebevoll Eingerichtet. Für 7 Personen sehr gut geeignet. Gute Lage mit netten und hilfsbereiten Nachbarn.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Julia G.

A fabulous destination, forms lovely base

Our family of 3 adults and 3 teens had less than a week and we could have stayed much longer. The accommodation was very well equipped and any comments we made were quickly acknowledged with a promise to be rectified; everything was professionally handled. We loved the area, beautiful walks, village fetes, Sherborne a gem. Thank you for a holiday to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Relaxing and spacious

We had a great stay at the Shippens. The barn is lovely and spacious with everything you could want for a relaxing getaway. Beautifully decorated and very clean and tidy. We took a winter walk to the local deli and a trip to Sherborne Castle for their firework display which was excellent. Would definitely stay again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

The Shippens

The Shippens is a beautifully presented property in a lovely village/hamlet close to Yeovil. The property was clean, well equipped and very welcoming. I particularly loved the basket of biscuits/crisps and chilled bottle of wine waiting for us. The beds were very comfortable too. I highly recommend this property and look forward to returning in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

C. C.

Rundum zum Wohlfühlen

"The shippens" ist eine sehr komfortable und großzügige Ferienwohnung. Es war alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ein gefüllter Korb mit Leckereien erwartete uns gegen den kleinen Hunger und eine Flache Wein. Vielen Dank! Wir waren zu siebt dort (drei Erwachsene und vier Kinder) und es gab reichlich Platz für alle. Das Highlight für meine Jungs war die dort vorhandene Wii und das Sortiment an Spielen :-) Es waren auch reichlich Bücher, DVD´s und CD´s vorhanden. Wir kamen auch schnell mit den Nachbarn in Kontakt. Unser Fazit: * Die Engländer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit; * Die Landschaft Südenglands ist einzigartig und sehenswert; * "The Shippens" ist ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen und "sich zu Hause" fühlen. Sehr empfehleswert!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Beautiful property and location

Had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A well equipped and comfortable holiday home.

We stayed for two weeks in July 2016 and found the Shippens to be very well equipped, comfortable and clean. There were 5 of us, Mum, Dad, Daugter and Grandparents. We found it to be an ideal base for us to explore the surrounding areas and plenty of room to relax when we got back each day. There were plenty of places to visit including the Haynes International motor museum, the Fleet Air Arm museum and Bovington Tank museum to name but a few. The Pen Mill Hotel restaurant was a favourite of ours, the carvery was excellent and reasonably priced ( but you need to book first to guarantee a place! ). We would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Alison and Ian couldn't have been more helpful, communication was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Perfect for families

We have just come back from a lovely holiday at the Shippens. It is as described with a large en suite bedroom, a small double and a twin suitable for 2 children. We had a baby with us and found everything to be very clean and well-equipped for a baby including high chair, travel cot, stair gate and utensils. The kitchen is well-equipped and we ate out in the courtyard every evening. Safe parking opposite the house was a bonus and the property is within easy reach of Sherborne, the seaside and other interesting places (30 mins to Clark's Village for shopaholics!) I would happily stay at the Shippens again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

tina c.

Relaxing and peacefull stay

A beautiful barn in a quiet location with excellent amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Fantastic well thought out holiday barn.

We enjoyed a fantastic stay at The Shippens. We found it clean, beautifully decorated and well thought out with everything we could possibly need.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Clean & comfortable home

A very clean home, comfortable beds furnished with high quality linens in a beautiful Village. A true home away from home. I highly recommend for those who are critical like me!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Excellent

We have long been fans of the adjoining Meadow View Barn and The Shippens is just as well thought out with exceptionally high levels of cleanliness, quality of fittings and equipment. Everything is there you would need plus so many extras such as an extensive DVD collection and a library of books. The large kitchen is especially well equipped. The bedrooms are roomy and the beds comfortable. The location is very rural and peaceful but still close enough to the nearby towns for convenience. There are some fantastic local walks. The owners are very communicative and helpful. Cannot recommend it highly enough.