Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.

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A brick building with a sign reading "The Old Inn Holt" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a teal backsplash, and two stools.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A traditional building with a thatched roof, a signboard for 'The Stocks Inn', and outdoor seating with a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with a metal frame, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Holt Green, Wimborne, ENG
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tivoli Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wimborne Model Town
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Wimborne Model Town and Motorsport Simulation Group. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Holt Green, Wimborne, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tivoli Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wimborne Model Town - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Motorsport Simulation Group - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 28 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Man in the Wall - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven. located?

This family-friendly Wimborne holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne Model Town and Priest's House Museum and Garden. Wimborne Minster is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

The converted barn was lovely, large rooms, and very tidy and clean.

We enjoyed our holiday, the home is in a great location for all local attractions. The home was lovely, with a nice garden, which we all enjoyed. Great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
So glad it all worked out for you. I hope we can welcome you back again to 'The Courtyard'. All the best, Angela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped. Heaps to do and see in the area. Great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
So glad you had a good time - we look forward to welcoming you back some other time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend break

Second stay at property and had a great time again. Perfect set up for2 families travelling together and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Sarah, glad you enjoyed it... until next time! All the best. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay in beautiful Dorset

My family had a really comfortable stay in the cottage. It had everything we needed and felt very homely. The outside space is lovely and it was great to have "The Old Inn" a quick walk away for meals/drinks. It was a good base for exploring Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Dear Catherine, Thanks for your lovely feedback. We’d be glad to welcome you back in future. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really lovely

A beautiful property in a beautiful setting. A very peaceful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Alison, So glad you enjoyed your time in Dorset-look forward to welcoming you back sometime, All the best, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic holiday home

Gorgeous, well-equipped home in a beautiful area. Close to the beaches and wonderful woodland walks. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2022
Dear Stephanie, Glad 2022 started well for you & friends. We will be doing up the kitchen next month, so should be even better equipped for your next visit! Wishing you all a happy & healthy year ahead. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in a quiet location

We had a fabulous time staying here for a week. The house was great and the gardens with the outdoor table and chairs. Lovely local walks and a pub within 2 minutes walking distance; what more could you want! Great location for exploring the coastline.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2020
Dear Adrienne, Glad you enjoyed your stay. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect break

Beautiful cottage ( converted stable ) in a quiet courtyard. Extremely comfortable, beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable property in perfect location

Property was excellent; clean and well furnished. Good enclosed garden for the dog. Communication with owner was speedy and clear. Already looking to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Dear Joanna, Can’t ask for more than that! So glad it all worked out. We’d be happy to welcome you back. With best wishes, Angela
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wonderful for family reunion and local wedding

Very comfortable and beautifully furnished property in a lovely quiet position in Holt Village and 5 minutes walk from great pub, The Old Inn. Only down side were the bathroom facilities with one en suite for 2 & one family bathroom for 6 adults but we managed !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Patricia - Many thanks for your review & kind comments. We’ve taken on board your feedback about the bathrooms. Glad the family weekend went well. With best wishes, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and welcoming in a peaceful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well furnished barn conversion. It was in a lovely peaceful rural location. The pub at the end of the lane served excellent food with a good range of local beers. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Andrew, So glad you enjoyed your Easter break at 'The Courtyard'. We'd be happy to welcome you back! all the best, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for a large family group

Beautiful barn conversion in lovely countryside. A good sized garden with plenty of furniture. Great communal space and comfortable bedrooms. Angela, the host, is very accessible and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Dear Susan, thanks for your lovely comments & hope you’ll return sometime. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

A lovely place to relax as a large family in order to enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful surroundings of the countryside. Great garden & all the required facilities (& more) you could possibly think of are contained in this gorgeous property. Hopefully we will return here one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2021
Dear Tim, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We’d be happy to see you back in Holt. With best wishes, Abgela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Lovely stay here. Very comfortable and well provided for. Nice pub very close by. It would be lovely to come back. Nicky
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Dear Nicky, I’m glad it worked out for you. We’d be happy to welcome you back. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

The house was perfect for all our needs. Cosy and comfortable. The pub a short walk away was fantastic. Communication with Angela was spot on and she was always quick to reply. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Dear Michaela, So glad it all worked out for you. You’d be very welcome to return! With best wishes, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Lovely home. Enjoyed the local pub and walks on the beach. Using an Aga was a new experience for us all! Excellent communication with Angela.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2023
Dear Lesley, Happy New Year to you & your friends. Many thanks for your lovely review. All the best, Angela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property

Great location. Great pub a stones throw away literally Cream carpets with dogs allowed is the only thing we thought was a little off putting especially in autumn and winter. All in all a lovely place. Beautifully designed and decorated. Spacious too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Ian - Thanks for the feedback - hope you and the dogs had a good time! All the best, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house and perfect for our stay

The house was nice and well kept. Good kitchen. Oven and hobs take a really long time to heat so cooking a quick meal wasn’t possible. Overall - we had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Dear Beth, Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed it. As to the cooker - it’s an electric Aga & you do need to plan ahead to use the oven - as you don’t want it on all the time - esp in summer! However, there is also an air fryer, microwave & BBQ outside, for speedier options. With best wishes. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BRILLIANT house in a lovely location

We loved our week here. The house is great with lots of space and recently remodeled bathrooms - and the kitchen is particularly well equipped- we had a family gathering there one afternoon and had more than enough crockery and cutlery for them all. Being one minutes walk from a fab pub with great food, local beer and 130 gins was brilliant. Would definitely stay here again next time (hopefully in the summer so we could use the lovely garden)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Gareth, Many thanks for your lovely response to your stay at our property. Glad you enjoyed such a positive start to 2020! We’d be happy to welcome you back. With best wishes, Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly comfortable, clean and well located barn with everything we needed on hand

Thank you Angela for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We found the barn had everything and definitely more that we expected. As soon as we arrived we knew we had found something special. The location was great with a fantastic pub just along the lane called the Old Inn. The contact with Angela was just fabulous from the start and we would highly recommend a stay in this barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2023
Dear Ann, Thanks so much for your kind remarks. It’s always tricky choosing somewhere else to spend Christmas- so I’m glad you all enjoyed it! All the best for 2023. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

The property is in a great location as a base from which to explore Dorset…. Countryside, beaches, county towns…. Whatever is your passion it’s there. Property is perfect for 8 adults …. Plenty of room, kitchen well stocked and comfortable open plan living space. Highly recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Dear Joanna. Thanks for your very positive review. You’d be welcome back in future too - with best wishes to all your group. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful home, beautiful setting

A perfect location for a family Christmas holiday. A warm, comfortable beautiful barn with plenty of space for everyone. The Aga was a challenge with the turkey but cooked it perfectly! The excellent pub accross the road is a real bonus and would love to return in the spring, as the garden I'm sure is beautiful. Thank you Angela for letting us share you well loved family home and your excellent communication. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Dear Anne. I’m so glad you enjoyed your Christmas in Holt. Thanks for your kind words and we wish you & your family a very happy New Year. With best wishes. Angela
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful peaceful country retreat

We really enjoyed our visit to this beautiful country property. We were a party of eight adults. The fixtures and fittings are luxurious and we found the beds and sofas extremely comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. The pub at the end of the lane was lovely, great food and a lovely atmosphere and only having to walk for two minutes from the property was a big bonus. We would definitely all return, thank you Angela :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Rachel, I'm glad you all enjoyed your time at our house for your birthday weekend, Rachel. We look forward to welcoming you back, all the best, Angela
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Could be perfect

Beautiful property in a nice peaceful location, well furnished and plenty of space for all the family. Only 4 stars because of problems with the hot water system which took the edge off our stay. If that can be sorted it would be 5 stars from me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2023
Thanks for your review & sorry we didn’t know about the water issue until the end of your stay, or we would have done our best to resolve it for you. We hope you’ll return another time & have a 5- star experience! All the best. Angela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place - Lovely location

Absolutely gorgeous property - lovely wrap around garden with lots of sunshine. Open plan living/kitchen/dining area which makes meal times extra sociable. Stunning bedrooms. Beautiful village with lovely pub (we went to Stoke Inn which was a mile or so down the road). Short drive to pool/Bournemouth. Fabulous nearby park for young children (adventure wonderland). Would definitely stay here again. A*****
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Dear Kiersty- thanks so much for your extremely positive review. We’d be happy to welcome you back. With best wishes. Angela
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