Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne,
Meadow View Barn and The Shippens were converted 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 an award winning pub/restaurant (The Rose and Crown Trent) in the adjacent village. 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 7. The barns can be rented together for a total of 10 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 3 bed has two spaces, the 2 bed one space).
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About the area
Sherborne
Located in Sherborne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Yeovil Country Park and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and Gartell Light Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Badger Watch Dorset and East Lambrook Manor Gardens. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 59 min drive - 50.7 km
Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 60 min drive - 60.4 km
Getting around
Yeovil Pen Mill Station - 4 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
The William Dampier (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
Texas Rocks - 5 min drive
Nando's - 5 min drive
Pen Mill Hotel - 4 min drive
Pizza Hut - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne, pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne,?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne, on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$314, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne,?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne,?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne,?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic 2 Bed barn conversion close to Sherborne, located?
This family-friendly Sherborne holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cineworld Yeovil, Yeovil Country Park and St John's Almshouses. Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre and Global Images Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent accommodation, matched the description, great attention to detail. A lovely spot, we particularly enjoyed the peacocks who were often outside. We would be very happy to stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Trevor, Thank you so much for your feedback, we are glad your enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best Regards
Ian and Alison
The quality of the barn was exceptional, everything that was needed was provided. Ian and Alison provided simple and accurate information prior to booking, when making the booking right up to arrival. The only negative I would raise is that everywhere needs a car to get there. There were no shops within walking distance and the local pub, although only a 10 minute walk away never opened. However this did not impact greatly on our stay and would strongly recommend the Rose and Crown, which is a short drive away, for lunch, dinner or just sitting in the excellently maintained garden and having a couple of cold pints. What an exceptional view! Also Sherborne is nearby and is a perfect spot for a stroll.
diese Unterkunft. Ob allein als Paar oder mit 2 Kindern
ideal. Besser Ausgestattet geht es kaum. Alles vorhanden an Küchengeräten und Zubehör was man braucht. Sehr zu empfehlen. Problemloser Kontakt mit dem Vermieter ausschließlich Online.
Ewald J.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Reinhard P.
27 Aug 2018
Einfach nur perfekt!!!
Das war die beste Ferienwohnung die wir jemals gebucht haben.
Da gibt es nichts zu beanstanden. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgerüstet, Wohnzimmer mit nagelneuem Fernseher, DVD Player und einer WII mit Spielen.
Alles perfekt sauber und genug Platz für 2 Erwachsene und 3 Kinder.
Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge (Stonehenge, Südküste, Bath, Cornwall,.....)
Toll wäre es, wenn sich mehr Vermieter an diesem Objekt ein Beispiel nehmen würden.
Reinhard P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan J.
28 May 2018
Well equipped cottage and comfortable stay
Very comfortable and peaceful place to stay in Over Compton. The property was clean and tidy when we arrived, and we kept finding more things that had been provided! An airer under the bed, a washing line outside, plenty of kitchen items, etc. A nice firm, large double bed and good internet speed.
Susan J.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick G.
17 Jan 2018
Lovely family holiday
The barn was great - warm, spacious, well-equipped, spotlessly clean. The location was perfect for trips to nearby villages (but the barn is so nice, you may not want to venture out too much). We had a great time on our first holiday with our three month old baby and would definitely return.
Nick G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
17 May 2017
Cosy and comfortable
The cottage was very clean and comfortable and provided everything we needed. The only slight drawback was that the wifi didn't work very well, although the owners very kindly did their best to rectify it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert I.
30 Apr 2017
Well equipped and clean just what we needed
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Robert I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Robert. Thank you for your feedback, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will stay at the barn again in the future.
Ian and Alison
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Janine R.
2 Oct 2016
Well equipped, super comfy and well located
A long journey away from home with a baby can be tricky but arriving at Meadow View Barn was an absolute pleasure. The owners had set the smart new high chair and travel cot up for us in this spacious and extremely well equipped holiday home. They had even provided a few thoughtful essentials. Lovely and clean with lots of hot water and very comfy beds - all much appreciated after long busy days exploring all the fun things to do in this gorgeous area! A lot of thought and care has gone into this holiday let making it very easy to enjoy. We hope to return again sometime and would highly recommend to families.
Janine R.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Janine, Thank you so much for your feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Meadow View Barn. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Archival
8/10 Good
Heike H.
24 Aug 2016
sehr sauber, ausreichend gross, sehr gut ausgestattet
eine schöne Unterkunft in ländlicher Umgebung
Heike H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Derek D.
4 Aug 2016
Beautiful barn conversion in a lovely quiet area
On arrival we were immediately impressed with the condition and cleanliness of the barn. Everything was as described and the welcome basket was a welcome touch especially after our long drive down from Scotland.
The location of the barn is in a lovely quiet town with a pub and delicatessen nearby. The main shops for food etc can be found in either Sherbourne or Yeovil just a short drive away. One thing to note is the country road that links the main carriage way between Yeovil to Sherbourne to the barn is single lane in places with limited visibility so take care.
Our kids are aged 15, 10 and 9 and our holiday plan was to be based at a peaceful location within an hours drive of the attractions we wanted to visit (Sherborne, Lulworth cove, Weymouth, West Bay, the Swanage Railway and the Bovington tank museum to name a few!) and this is exactly what we got.
Overall we had a lovely holiday in Dorset and would recommend this property to anyone looking to explore Dorset and beyond.
Derek Dodds.
Property easy to find, totally exceeded expectations , beautifully decorated and furnished everything was like new it was spotless. Very well equipped . The owners in my opinion had thought of absolutley everything for adults and children . Something as simple as an umbrella was provided which we did actually need . We were left milk , juice , wine , biscuits , tea , coffee and other cupboard essentials as well as plenty of kitchen and bathroom cleaning materials.
The location was exactly as described, lovely quiet and peaceful. It was lovely to come back to after a long day out . The deli within a short walk of the barn was amazing we loved the array of gorgeous food on offer and actually ate in most evenings on food we bought there.
Fab place to stay highly recommended if u want peace and quiet .
Owners communication was great and very friendly .
On our stay we travelled around Dorset , visited countless lovely villages around the towns Of Sherborne , Beaminster, Bridport, West Bay, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, , Lulworth Cove, and on the way home Wimborne Minister. Beautiful county, and a very enjoyable stay. This property is near the Somerset border and although we did not venture there it is well placed to visit both counties.
Gail H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte C.
12 June 2016
Excellent throughout our stay
We had a wonderful time at your place. Obviously a lot of planning and love went into setting up this apartment. You thought of everything even an umbrella (thank God we didn't need it).
We will recommend your "barn" to all of our friends who plan to visit the UK. Thanks again
Brigitte
Brigitte C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
TullyNigel
15 May 2016
Highly recommended!
We enjoyed a very relaxing spring break at the Barn. The village of Over Compton is a great base whether your preference is for coastal walks along the jurassic coast line, soaking in the sights and history of some great British towns or simply exploring pretty neighbouring villages. The Barn is equipped to a very high standard and has everything you could possible need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday, (we had typically British weather, so unfortunately didn't get to use the Weber Barbecue). Alison and Ian obviously take great pride in ensuring their guest have a great experience. Highly recommended!
TullyNigel
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
28 Apr 2016
The barn is lovely. Cosy and decorated beautifully.
We had a lovely stay at Meadow View Barn. The owners had thought of everything that we might need - from plasters, to maps and details of local attractions, to games and DVDs for the children. The accommodation was very comfortable with lots of attention to detail. We soon made ourselves at home and had a very relaxing time.
Claire R.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
18 Feb 2016
Home from home at Meadow View Barn
Just returned from a 4 day stay in this superb barn. Perfectly located to enjoy many attractions and seaside locations. On arrival we were greeted with a wonderful welcome box of goodies after a long drive. This beautiful holiday let is a complete home from home. Spacious open plan downstairs area together with comfortable bedrooms able to sleep 5 was great for myself and my 2 girls. With plenty of information on site about the local area and things to do in nearby towns we had plenty of options. Loved Wookey Hole in nearby Wells, Weymouth and Lyme Regis too. We would absolutely recommend this property.
Sharon G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dee G.
9 Jan 2016
Quaint & Well Equipped
We stayed at Meadow View Barn while visiting family over Christmas and it was sensational we couldn't have been happier the presentation on entering the barn was immaculate, so clean and modern and very cosy we were a little concerned that being a barn conversion we may hear the neighbours but that wasn't the case at all it was very private and quiet. When we arrived the a tree had been put up for the Christmas period which was a lovely touch and there was also a welcome hamper, a lovely bottle of bubbly some scrummy biscuits and crisps which was also a very nice touch & made us feel right at home. The barn itself is so well equipped with everything you could need, seriously they have thought of everything & additional linen if required. The area the barn is located in is within walking distance to a village & a short drive to towns. We would certainly stay again as it was just great!!
Thanks Ian & Alison.
Dee G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mandy Sharp
25 Nov 2015
Amazing Stay in Stunning Barn
This barn is in such a lovely location among country lanes but only a very short distance from the amazing village of Sherbourne which I would highly recommend visiting. The barn has everything you could wish for and level of cleanliness is second to none. It feels a real home from home with all the comforts needed. I am definitely going to be visiting again next year.
Mandy Sharp
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gemma C.
10 July 2015
Everything we needed
We had a lovely time at Meadow View Barn. It had everything we needed and is in such a lovely quiet tranquil village with Sherborne only 5 minutes away. Our 2 year old loved the barn and has never slept so well! The barn was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The added extras of a stair gate and travel cot were great. A great location to explore Somerset and Dorset, everywhere we wanted to go was within an hours drive. A walk through the grounds of Compton House is a must as the scenery is beautiful. We would definitely recommend this place to other families with young children and couples.
Gemma C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
8 July 2015
It was a beautiful barn in a very peaceful setting
We had everything we needed during our stay. The barn was fully equipped with all of the items you would require. It is also an ideal base to visit all of the surrounding areas and attractions. Overall it was a very peaceful and relaxing break.
Patrick M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
23 Apr 2015
A fantastic cottage
We enjoyed a wonderful week in this cottage with our 2 young boys. The cottage was spotlessly clean, well-equipped and really well presented throughout. We can't think of anything that would have improved our stay...thank you!
Anna B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
23 Sept 2014
Gorgeous modern barn conversion
The barn is one of the nicest holiday rentals we have stayed in. Every detail had been thought of and the accommodation was clean, modern and of a very high standard.
We have an 11 month old daughter and the barn was perfect for us as everything we needed was included, and with the ground floor being open plan it was great for parents with young children. The resident peacocks kept her entertained with their dinner time appearance in the garden-an added bonus!
I recommend this property highly and you will not be disappointed.
Paul D.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Paul,
Thank you so much for your review and your comments in the guest book, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We love staying at the barn ourselves and try and ensure that we exceed our guests expectations, it is wonderful to hear you had such a memorable stay.
Regards
Ian
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
8 Sept 2014
A home away from home
We spent 5 fantastic days in this lovely barn. A great location, not to far away from a great pub with fabulous garden and near to the lovely town of Sherborne as well as many of the beautiful Dorset and Somerset villages which we enjoyed exploring.
The barn has everything in it to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable and Wi-Fi was an added bonus. Everything was clean and we felt very at home - just wish we could have stayed longer.
The owners were very helpful and answered any questions I had before our stay very promptly.
Jane M.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Jane,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are please to hear you enjoyed your stay at the barn and hope that you will consider staying again in the future.
Best Regards
Ian and Alison
About the host
Hosted by Ian Henderson
We live in Milton Keynes but like to spend time in Dorset having grown up in the area. We have stayed in many holiday homes and wanted to ensure that we offer the best quality for our guests.
Why they chose this property
We love to explore Dorset and found that this area offered us the perfect base to explore both coast and countryside. The nearest Beaches are Westbay and Weymouth, both around 25 miles. The ancient town of Sherborne has an amazing high street with many independent shops, great architecture and a fantastic abbey.
Our children love some of the local attractions including: The Fleet Air arm museum, Haynes motor museum, Longleat, Monkey World, Wookey Hole and many more.
What makes this property unique
The barn includes membership of a members only food and wine store, just a short walk through the grounds of Compton House which was once a silk farm that produced the silk for Princess Diana's wedding dress. The food store offers food and wine tasting events at various times during the year. They stock a fantastic selection of wine, cheese and meat along with home made ready meals and gifts.