Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.
A unique, 4-bedroom barn conversion in the corner of a secluded courtyard, with brand NEW KITCHEN! Rated 4 star by 'VisitEngland', who described it as 'a striking conversion, providing a very good standard of self-catering accommodation'. The house has been re-decorated and furnished to a high standard. There is a brand new kitchen, complete with electric Aga (not required for heating, instructions provided, very easy to use) Original features of the old stables have been retained, in the sympathetically restored master bedroom, including beams and names of the former equine residents! New family bathroom. New bath, shower & cabinet
The master suite includes a Kingsize bed with en-suite shower and garden access. A double bedroom also has French windows to the garden. Two twin bedrooms complete one side of the L- shaped house. All beds & mattresses are brand new. There is also a family bathroom with bath & shower. The other 'half' of the L houses the enormous living room and kitchen, with wood-burner, flat-screen TV, large French windows to the garden, which surrounds the house. The old wood kitchen table seats 8. There's even a bed for one well-behaved dog, who has easy access to the garden & great walks in the surrounding countryside. A trip to the renowned 'Old Inn' pub across the road is a must, if you don't feel like cooking. They cook delicious pizzas in an outdoor oven. There's a washer/dryer in the well-equipped brand new kitchen. A travel cot and high-chair can be made available: if required, please give at least one week’s notice. There are also hair dryers in the two double bedrooms.
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One well-behaved dog only. No cats please!
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
It's a wooden barn - absolutely NO SMOKING!!
1) No dogs in bedrooms or on sofas.
2) All dog mess to be cleared from garden.
3) Please leave house as you found it (esp furniture, indoor & out!)
Please wheel the bins out to the ENTRANCE to The Courtyard ON WEDNESDAY EVENING. (Collection early Thursday am).
In some weeks the gardener will be there on Thursday afternoon.
Important information
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Property # 6919226
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Wimborne
Located in Wimborne, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Wimborne Model Town and Knoll Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Motorsport Simulation Group - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Parkstone Station - 28 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Olive Branch - 6 min drive
Long Johns Fish And Chips - 6 min drive
Greggs - 7 min drive
The Man in the Wall - 6 min drive
Piazzo Lounge - 7 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 does it cost to stay at Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven.?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous character barn conversion, in a gorgeous rural Dorset haven. on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$396, 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 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 Wimborne Minster. Knoll Gardens and Motorsport Simulation Group are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
David W.
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
Caroline W.
2 June 2017
Fantastic cottage
Beautiful cottage, very well equipped. Heaps to do and see in the area. Great holiday.
Caroline W.
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.
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.
Catherine S.
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
10/10 Excellent
Alison W.
12 May 2019
Really lovely
A beautiful property in a beautiful setting. A very peaceful setting
Alison W.
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
Gorgeous, well-equipped home in a beautiful area. Close to the beaches and wonderful woodland walks. Would definitely return.
Stephanie Rogers R.
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
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.
Adrienne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2020
Dear Adrienne,
Glad you enjoyed your stay. With best wishes. Angela
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.
Joanna B.
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
8/10 Good
Patricia N.
12 July 2018
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 !
Patricia N.
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
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
11 Apr 2018
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.
Andrew M.
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
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.
Susan b.
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
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!
Tim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 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
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.
Michaela R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Dear Michaela,
So glad it all worked out for you. You’d be very welcome to return!
With best wishes,
Angela
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.
Lesley O.
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
Ian P.
1 Nov 2017
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
Ian P.
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
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.
Beth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 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
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)
Gareth H.
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
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter and Stephanie E.
8 May 2017
The property was pleanty spacious enough for a large family birthday get together as was the garden
This is a very well equipped comfy home in a great setting with a garden that allowed us all to play in the garden with the children relaxing between games and taking in the beautiful garden. We had a lovely weekend.
Peter and Stephanie E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Peter & Stephanie -
We're so glad you enjoyed your family celebration weekend at our holiday home. It's always difficult when booking online to know if it will live up to expectations. We're so glad it did! Many thanks for your kind comments & we hope to welcome you back sometime,
all the best,
Angela
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.
Ann V.
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
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.
anne g.
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
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
Joanna B.
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
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rachel L.
21 Nov 2017
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 :-)
Rachel L.
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
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.
Verified traveller
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
About the host
Hosted by Mrs AMH
We are a family of 5 - with 3 teenagers, who need plenty of sleep and activities in equal measure. We've fallen in love with East Dorset, for it's countryside, stunning coastline and fun things to do. Based in London for a decade, we now divide our time between Dorset and Switzerland - as we love nature and the great outdoors - be it the mountains or seaside.
Why they chose this property
Having looked for a couple of years, we decided being near to the New Forest AND the Jurassic coastline was ideal. It's very quiet, but there's plenty to do - and nearby Wimborne Minster has all the amenities you could want. Having room for 8 people and a garden were also important for us. We wanted a property with character, but easy to manage. This ticked all the boxes for us, and the kids love it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
We've been amazed at the variety of things to do, from a waterski school at a nearby lake, to a sanctuary for monkeys, and a 'Go Ape' activity centre in the forest, with zipwires (at Moors Valley country park). There are also great restaurants in Wimborne Minster, with its' own theatre, that also shows movies. It's a corner of paradise, where you can chill out, unwind and do something different every day, if you want to. Every time I visit I want to stay longer...