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

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Traditional converted barn with private garden
Patio doors opening up into the garden
Garden overlooks fields
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not enter the fields with the horses.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10833462
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Templecombe

Located in Templecombe, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gartell Light Railway and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Travelling with kids? Consider Riversmeet Leisure Centre and Mill on the Brue.
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Horsington, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Sherborne Abbey - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cadbury Castle - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 24 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Stourhead - 25 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station - 8 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cale Park Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Meaders - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Lodge Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Clockspire - ‬13 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 at The Byre lovely stone barn in rural location on the Somerset and Dorset Border?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.9 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 Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanya and Chris were very welcoming and extremely helpful in assisting us in such bad weather on our arrival. We found the accommodation very well appointed with everything that one would need for a stay of any length.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2026
Thank you Philip for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to host you both at Lois Farm. We would be only too pleased to welcome you back in the future if you decided to visit this part of the country again. Many Thanks Tanya
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Dear Lyn Thank you for your very kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the area and the attractions. Thank you for leaving the barn immaculate, we would be delighted to welcome you back if you ever decided on another trip to Somerset. Best Wishes Tanya
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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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jo for your very kind review it was a pleasure to have you stay at Lois Barn. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean so very much appreciated. We would be delighted to welcome you back if you ever decided on another visit. Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer. Best Wishes Tanya
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Lois Farm it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Best Wishes Tanya
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice Farm House in Somerset

Clean
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you so much for leaving the barn so clean and the lovely review.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Thank you also for leaving the barn immaculately clean very much appreciated. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Lois Farm in the future..
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Thank you very much for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to have you and Jill stay here at Lois Farm with us. Both Chris & I enjoyed chatting with you.. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean and tidy very much appreciated. I hope you enjoy your stay in Dublin and have a trouble free journey back home to Australia. Hope the radio station goes from strength to strength. With our very best wishes Tanya and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Dear Bruce Thank you very much for your kind review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We are lucky with many great places nearby to visit. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean and tidy and we would be very pleased to welcome you back in the future if you ever decided on another stay. Best Wishes Tanya
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you Colin and Denise for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to have you both stay with us at Lois Farm. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully with some warm sunshine. Thank you for being such lovely guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Dear Alex and Iris Thank you so much for your very kind review and all your kind comments. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and all the places you visited. We are lucky that there are so many places to visit from here. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us at Lois and thank you for being such perfect guests it was lovely to chat to you and Iris. A big thank you for leaving the barn so clean it was so much appreciated. I hope you had a trouble free journey home and needless to say we would be delighted to welcome you back if you ever decided on another visit. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Best Wishes Tanya and Chris
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
Thank you very much for you very kind review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Byre. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean very much appreciated. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future and hopefully next time it will be sunny and you can enjoy the private patio and garden at the back of the barn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your very kind review. Humphrey is looking forward to your return visit. Of course we would be very pleased to welcome you back to Lois Farm and thank you for being such lovely guests. Many Thanks Tanya
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much Jenny for your very kind review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your your visit. It was a pleasure to have you and Dean stay with us at Lois Farm and we would be delighted to welcome you back if you decided to visit again. I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer. Many Thanks Tanya and Chris
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Dear Stephen Thank you very much for your very kind review and I am pleased you had a relaxing time. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean very much appreciated. I hope you have a lovely summer and we would be delighted to welcome you back if you ever decided on another stay. Best Wishes Tanya
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Dear Evonne and Theis Thank you for your very kind review it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. I am pleased you loved the barn. Thank you for your comment about the sunshade we always like to know if our guests feel there is something missing. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Lois Farm if you ever decided on another visit. Best Wishes Tanya and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooie locatie in het buitengebied. De ruime woning is goed voorzien van meubilair en de keuken is compleet. Bijzonder hartelijke ontvangst door de eigenaren.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thank you Guus for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to host you at Lois Farm and we would be delighted to welcome you back if you ever decided on another visit. Thank you also for leaving the property so clean and tidy, very much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg T.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thank you very much for your very kind review I am so pleased you had a good stay. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Lois Farm in the future. Best Wishes Tanya
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula c.

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The Brye Horsington

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

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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

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