The Old Cart Shed

Blandford Forum, DT11 0EB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
a living room with two couches and a kitchen at The Old Cart Shed in Blandford Forum
a living room with leather furniture and a wood stove at The Old Cart Shed in Blandford Forum
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The Old Cart Shed

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  • Entire home
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site
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The Old Cart Shed, a property with a garden, is located in Blandford Forum, 31 km from Poole Harbour, 36 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 37 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is around 37 km from Sandbanks, 44 km from Salisbury Racecourse and 47 km from Salisbury Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Monkey World. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Offering free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy billiards on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. Salisbury Train Station is 47 km from The Old Cart Shed. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Blandford Forum
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  • Siobhan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very easy to find. Readily able to park outside property, which was very clean & welcoming. The weather wasn't great for much of our break but it didn't matter as we were warm & cozy inside rediscovering our love of jigsaws! Lots of space, airy...”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Immaculately clean. Much bigger rooms than they looked in pictures. Well equipped. Cosy. Games room right next door.”
  • J
    Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “exceptional. dogs were completely safe and could run freely.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,995 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Cart Shed is a single-storey cottage in a lawned courtyard setting, a mile from Winterborne Stickland and four miles from Blandford Forum. The cottage has a king-size double with en-suite shower, two twin bedrooms and a bathroom. The open plan living area has a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking, a private patio area, shared lawn and shared games room with pool table, table football and air hockey. The Old Cart Shed is close to local walks, pretty villages and bustling market towns, as well as for exploring the Jurassic Coast and the rest of this lovely area. Please note: The communal games room may be unavailable for your stay due to the current situation.

Neighbourhood information

Winterborne Stickland is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering good walks and superb views. Take a visit to the market town of Dorchester, home of Thomas Hardy. Within an easy drive lies the Jurassic Coast with sandy beaches at Weymouth and Swanage and cliff top walks along the South West Coastal Path.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Cart Shed
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Games room
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Cart Shed takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Cart Shed accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Cart Shed

    • Check-in at The Old Cart Shed is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Old Cart Shed offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Billiards
      • Games room

    • The Old Cart Shed can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Cart Shed has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Old Cart Shed may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Old Cart Shed is 3.1 miles from the centre of Blandford Forum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Old Cart Shed is popular with guests booking family stays.