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The Farmhouse At Coking Farm Fishery

Gillingham (4.5mls SW), Dorset

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 4
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious farmhouse decorated with care in a traditional and homely style
  • The fully enclosed garden is ideal for children and dogs
  • Set beside fishing lakes and boasting lovely views of the countryside
Property code: 80670

Surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the historic towns of Sherborne (9 miles) and Shaftesbury (7.5 miles), there are many ways to spend your days at this charming abode. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, make yourselves at home with family friends and four of your dogs and enjoy lively, sociable evenings or cosy times in front of the warming wood burner. Its country charm, traditional features and farmhouse style make this house a real home from home.

Brimming with farmhouse features, ceilings lined with exposed beams welcome you into the kitchen/diner where there is plenty of space for communal mealtimes and gathering to make plans. Ample worktop space means you can choose more than one designated chef and join forces to cook up a storm. Find all you need in the kitchen and stock the freezer sitting in the pantry with leftovers. With two dining tables to choose from, plate up inside or carry dishes out onto the rear patio for an al fresco feast lapping up the last of the sun. Command a space on the trio of sofas and settle down in front of the wood burner as the TV screens your favourite programme or you curl up with a book from the shelf. After exploring, scatter the coffee tables with treats and teapots and spend a while playing board games on the floor or pour over a map and decide upon your next adventures. With lawns to the front and back of the property, pups will have a ball as they stretch their legs, and you can join in the fun and play garden games to liven things up. The four, first-floor bedrooms all boast lovely, far-reaching views and are inviting spaces in which to drift off and dream. The bunk room is perfect for little ones. There is ample off-road parking.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 bunk room and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge
  • Enclosed lawned garden with patio with furniture
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Located on a working fishery with fishing lakes on site (must be booked in advance directly with the fisheries)
  • Pub 1.8 miles, shop 2.1 miles away
  • Henstridge Airfield located within 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Travel 9.5 miles for a family day out at Sherborne Castle and Gardens, where you can roam for hours past sweeping lawns, the old pier and the castle itself. For a more primitive day with the family, treat little ones to a day out at Monkey World (32 miles) where they can introduce themselves to some new fluffy friends and monkey around in the play area. Head south to the breathtaking Jurassic Coast and walk from Lulworth Cove (38 miles) to the magical, majestic arch at Durdle Door where you can pitch up for the day and enjoy swimming, paddling and picnicking.

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This property is personally managed by Anna.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lorraine 29th December 2024

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Amazing property and furnished to an incredibly high standard. Impeccably clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could ever need for self-catering. Would wholeheartedly recommend :)

Reviewed by Lesley 1st November 2024

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Lovely characteristic farmhouse, plenty of room for 6 adults an 18 month old and two dogs. The dogs loved the garden. Really enjoyed our family weekend there.

Reviewed by Neil 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by S 4th October 2024

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Superb accommodation, very comfortable with the all facilities you could want. Food available at the caf in the fish farm was very tasty and delivered to the door; a delivery of a cooked breakfast was the height of decadence! Safe and secure garden for dogs and children, central location for access to Dorset/Somerset as a whole. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by nicola 23rd September 2024

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Lovely farmhouse, very clean and well equipped. Lovely base for exploring rural Dorset.

Reviewed by Julie 7th September 2024

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We had a lovely 2 week stay at this beautiful house. It had a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and roomy bedrooms with good sized bathrooms. It was a perfect base to get to the beautiful surroundings and the enclosed, big garden was brilliant for the dogs.Sally and Gavin were very attentive when there was an issue and sorted straight awayRead more.The treats and wine were a lovely welcoming gift. Would definitely recommend and would return for another holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely stunning property nice and secure for the dogs and beautiful fishing lakes

Reviewed by Lou 2nd August 2024

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The farmhouse was beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. There were many thoughtful touches such as the books and kids games. Milk, biscuits and cake were waiting for us when we arrived, along with wine and a handy guide to the cottage. The garden is perfect for dogs and kids, with no escape routes and a lovely woodland area behind the cottagRead moree for some exciting walking adventures. We had a super holiday and hope to return one day. I would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 17th May 2024

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I only holiday in the UK with friends, family & dogs and this was by far the best place I've stayed. I'm an over-thinker & tend to pack too much but there's no need, everything is here. The garden is FULLY enclosed, an amazing welcome pack was provided, Sally was at the end of a phone for advice & help, lots of space for those coming with mixed houRead moreseholds. I loved the snug and the little utility room (great for dog feeding & drying wet walking gear). Beautiful cottage with a great feel about it. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 3rd May 2024

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Perfect for staying with a number of families. There were three families and we all had our own bathroom! Very handy. The house is very well equip which was great. There were so many rooms and the top room was a lovely surprise! A handy location for longleat safari park.

Reviewed by Geoff 29th March 2024

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Great Easter weekend with my family. The farmhouse was excellent, you could not want for anything. Lovely welcome basket provided. In a lovely countryside setting overlooking the fishery lakes. Within easy reach of pubs and restaurants. Recommended, would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Denise 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Alexandra 27th January 2024

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We absolutely loved Coking Farmhouse, it was very comfortable, had excellent facilities and great for entertaining. The location suited us all very well, nearby pub, The Ship had great food and atmosphere; good local dog walks; really interesting historic towns nearby such as Shaftesbury and Sherborne. We were left some generous lovely edible giftsRead more! Definitely will return! Hide

Reviewed by Chiara 29th December 2023

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We had the best time! The house is gorgeous, well equipped, clean and comfortably accommodated 7 people and 6 dogs! Definitely recommended, I hope to be back soon! Thank you

Reviewed by Cynthia 22nd December 2023

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The cottage was delightful in every way with everything you needed and more for a great vacation.

Reviewed by Sharon 1st December 2023

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Myself, husband, two young kids, grandparents and dog had the most wonderful weekend. The house was perfect for us. So much space inside and out. It had everything you could possibly need. The location was excellent for exploring all the surrounding little towns, plus Stourhead is only 20 minutes away. We wouldnt hesitate going back, but definitelyRead more for longer next time. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 17th November 2023

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Amazing cottage lots of space for 3 generations and 2 dogs....welcome pack very thoughtful and appreciated...lots of nice walks nearby and would definitely return and recommend.

Reviewed by Fiona 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Alice 21st October 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location. WiFi intermittent and very very slow.

Reviewed by Nicki 6th October 2023

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Very comfortable, clean and well-equipped house - a real home-from-home with generous welcome pack. Plenty of secure space for dogs and good to find somewhere which will take more than 2 dogs.

Reviewed by Christine 15th September 2023

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A wonderful cottage with plenty of space for the 8 of us and 2 dogs. We appreciated all the little extras including the cake and wine. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the view over the lakes. The garden is mostly lawn and safely enclosed. We can't wait to return.

Reviewed by Cherilyn 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 11th August 2023

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A truly superb property and fully equipped with every item you might need. In fact it was better equipped than our own home. We will most definitely going to return .

Reviewed by Amanda 7th August 2023

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Lovely house with beautiful gardens Everything in there that you could possibly need. Loads of room for the occupants not to get on top of each other

Reviewed by Mark 14th July 2023

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My wife has very high cleanliness standards and it is not unknown for us to spend the first evening doing some cleaning. NOT IN THIS PLACE! This is a beautiful Farmhouse and Sally's attention to detail is second to none. Lovely welcome gifts on arrival including 2 pints of milk in the fridge so we can make a hot drink. This is our first family holiRead moreday with a dog and it is VERY dog friendly (right down to a supply of poo bags in the kitchen. We highly recommend it. Loved it and will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 7th July 2023

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The farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay. Clean, well equipped and with a fantastic garden which our dog loved. It is a good base to visit Dorset and Somerset.

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd June 2023

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Perfect venue for a 40th anniversary celebration with our children and 3 dogs. Love the country vibe and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend

Reviewed by Angela 16th June 2023

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The farmhouse had everything we could possibly need. We are 3 couples with 3 dogs and it was a very comfortable stay. The dogs enjoyed running around the large lawned garden whilst we sat relaxing. There was plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room and living room for all of us and the bedrooms were comfortable. Utility room and pantry with largeRead more fridge/freezer were very useful. There are many places to visit within easy distance, we all had a great time and have already booked again next year Hide

Reviewed by And Mrs 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 31st March 2023

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A lovely, spacious and well equipped home with lots of extras in terms of crockery and cutlery etc. It was quiet and peaceful with pretty views. We enjoyed the welcome basket and Sally was very helpful. We would definitely visit again.

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